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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Dynamics AX and Sage MAS based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The tool's most valuable feature is reporting.""The product's most valuable features are its day-to-day operations, Power BI-driven workspaces, and homepage.""The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics AX are ease of use and performance.""Microsoft Dynamics is very stable.""One of the valuable features of the solution is how easy it is to use.""Supply Chain Management is an excellent feature.""The accounting and inventory management features are valuable.""It was an okay solution when we delivered hardware and we had to do maintenance."

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"The product provides consistent updates and upgrades.""The technical support is very good."

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Cons
"I sometimes put in wrong data that needs correction, but I cannot change it or approve it without withdrawing it. It will then take time for me to go back in and edit it.""Change management could be better.""It is being decommissioned.""We do not have access to daily projections.""The integration could improve for the future.""There is also slowness in database backup.""There might be some features to support localizations that could be helpful to add.""There is room for improvement when handling various currencies within the current Microsoft Dynamics AX system."

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"We're definitely looking at a new system because everything in this product needs improving.""The vendor stopped supporting the solution on the Linux platform."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Go for cloud implementation, if cost is critical."
  • "One client was looking at a $5M SAP proposal and we got AX in just under $2M, and they were very happy with it as they have several sister companies that face $500K SAP upgrades/maintenance seemingly annually."
  • "The pricing is expensive."
  • "It's too expensive for customers to take this on themselves. As partners, we will buy this on behalf of the customers and then charge this value for each project."
  • "It is $180 to $200 per user per month with a minimum of 20 users, which makes selling the product a bit difficult."
  • "I don't know how much this solution costs off the top of my head, but I know that the cloud and SaaS solutions are cheaper."
  • "It has a pay-as-you-go subscription."
  • "The initial investment cost goes up due to the hidden cost."
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  • "The pricing is reasonable."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product's most valuable features are its day-to-day operations, Power BI-driven workspaces, and homepage.
    Top Answer:Managing admin is difficult. Also, it is expensive and can be cheaper.
    Top Answer:We use the solution for automation. We use different modules, like, payroll, protection, sales, and getting supply chain. We're using it to streamline our resources from the start of the supply chain… more »
    Top Answer:The product provides consistent updates and upgrades.
    Top Answer:The vendor stopped supporting the solution on the Linux platform. We can only use it on Windows. It is very bad. I don't know why they discontinued support for Linux. Now we are supposed to use… more »
    Ranking
    7th
    out of 66 in ERP
    Views
    6,706
    Comparisons
    5,319
    Reviews
    25
    Average Words per Review
    424
    Rating
    7.5
    23rd
    out of 66 in ERP
    Views
    468
    Comparisons
    429
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    474
    Rating
    8.0
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    Dynamics AX, Axapta, MS Dynamics AX
    MAS
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    Overview

    Microsoft Dynamics AX is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution designed to support the business processes of organizations in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, and professional services. The solution offers a comprehensive set of tools and features to support financial management, supply chain management, human resources management, and project management, among others.

    With Dynamics AX, organizations can manage their financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management. It also offers tools for managing the supply chain, including inventory management, purchase order management, and sales order management. Dynamics AX also supports human resources management, including employee self-service, benefits administration, and payroll. Overall, it is a flexible and scalable platform for organizations of all sizes.

    Microsoft Dynamics AX Features

    Microsoft Dynamics AX has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Financial management: Microsoft Dynamics AX offers tools for managing financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.
    • Supply chain management: It supports the management of supply chain operations, including inventory management, purchase order management, and sales order management.
    • Human resources management: The human resources management feature includes tools for managing human resources operations, including employee self-service, benefits administration, and payroll.
    • Project management: Microsoft Dynamics AX has tools for managing projects, including project tracking, project billing, and resource management.
    • Manufacturing: The solution supports the management of manufacturing operations, including product configuration, production planning, and quality management.
    • Retail: Microsoft Dynamics AX offers tools for managing retail operations, including point of sale (POS), merchandising, and customer management.
    • Professional services: The solution’s professional services include project management, time and expense tracking, and billing.
    • Reporting and analytics: With Microsoft Dynamics AX, business intelligence and reporting capabilities help organizations gain insight into their operations and make data-driven decisions.


    Microsoft Dynamics AX Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Comprehensive: Microsoft Dynamics AX integrates with other Microsoft solutions, such as Office 365 and Power Platform, to provide a comprehensive and integrated solution for business management.
    • Streamlined operations: The solution helps organizations streamline and automate their financial, supply chain, and human resources operations, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort.
    • Customization: Microsoft Dynamics AX is a highly customizable solution that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of a wide range of industries and organizations.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Microsoft Dynamics AX is a solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Some of its major advantages are its UI functionality, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.

    "The most valuable feature I've found is the UI functionality,” says Navnath B., Head IT and CIO at Mutual Automotive Pvt Ltd.

    Another PeerSpot reviewer, Timpa A., IT Manager at an energy/utilities company says he like the solution because "It is flexible and cost-effective."

    Shahzad I., ERP Project Manager & Managing Consultant at Liwa Education, Iranfava, explains, “It's good for retail businesses. It expands a lot and constantly brings on new features. It's got a lot of competitive features.”

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    Sample Customers
    ConQuaestor, D & H Distributing, Sunny Queen, Mesa Associates, Britax Childcare, Ibema, Arafa, Sabo S.p.A.
    Vesta Stoves, Power Distribution LLC, Electronics Inc, Pinstripe & Pearls
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company34%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Retailer9%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Retailer6%
    Educational Organization6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Real Estate/Law Firm10%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Healthcare Company8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise24%
    Large Enterprise29%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise55%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise57%
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    Microsoft Dynamics AX is ranked 7th in ERP with 51 reviews while Sage MAS is ranked 23rd in ERP with 3 reviews. Microsoft Dynamics AX is rated 7.6, while Sage MAS is rated 6.6. The top reviewer of Microsoft Dynamics AX writes "A stable product that offers excellent ROI and reliable technical support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Sage MAS writes "The product is easy to use and provides consistent updates and upgrades". Microsoft Dynamics AX is most compared with SAP ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle E-Business Suite and Microsoft Dynamics GP, whereas Sage MAS is most compared with SAP ERP and Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP.

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