Compare ConnectWise Distribution and Dynamics 365 - Mar 2023

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ConnectWise Distribution or Dynamics 365?

Dynamics 365 is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ConnectWise Distribution, and Dynamics 365 is rated higher (95/100) than ConnectWise Distribution (85/100). Dynamics 365 offers users more features (16) than ConnectWise Distribution (7).

Looking for the right Procurement solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

ConnectWise Vs. Microsoft

ConnectWise: Over the last 28 years, ConnectWise has become the premier business operating system for IT solution providers. Today more than 49,000 IT professionals rely on ConnectWise to achieve greater accountability, operational efficiency and profitability.

Microsoft: Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.

Who is more expensive? ConnectWise Distribution or Microsoft Dynamics CRM?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Procurement software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for ConnectWise Distribution and Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

ConnectWise Distribution price starts at $24 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 ConnectWise Distribution is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Procurement software. Microsoft Dynamics CRM price starts at $65 per user/month , When comparing Microsoft Dynamics CRM to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Procurement software cost.

Bottom line: Microsoft Dynamics CRM is more expensive than ConnectWise Distribution.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared ConnectWise Distribution Vs. Dynamics 365 based on some of the most important and required Procurement features.

ConnectWise Distribution: Asset Management, Email Integration, Reporting, Rules/Workflows, Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Microsoft Dynamics CRM: Customer Service, Marketing Automation, Social Media, Accounting Integration, Barcode Integration.

Target customer size

The software is a viable product for businesses of all sizes and a variety of types. Microsoft Dynamics CRM supports businesses across the table in any industry, from freelancers, startups, and small companies, to large organizations, making this solution ideal for any kind of business whatsoever.