Compare Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Sage 50 (Peachtree) - Jun 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Sage 50 (Peachtree)?

Microsoft Dynamics NAV is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Sage 50 (Peachtree), and Microsoft Dynamics NAV is rated higher (83/100) than Sage 50 (Peachtree) (57/100). Microsoft Dynamics NAV offers users more features (17) than Sage 50 (Peachtree) (3).

Looking for the right ERP 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:

Microsoft Vs. Sage

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.

Sage: The Sage Group plc is a leading global provider of business management software to small and medium sized companies, creating greater freedom for them to succeed. Sage understands how and why each business is unique. We provide products and services that suit varying needs, are a pleasure to use and are secure and efficient. Formed in 1981, Sage wa...

Who is more expensive? Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Sage 50 (Peachtree)?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of ERP 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 Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Sage 50 (Peachtree).

Microsoft Dynamics NAV price starts at $185 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft Dynamics NAV is rated 10, which is much higher than the average cost of ERP software. Sage 50 (Peachtree) price starts at $299 per year , When comparing Sage 50 (Peachtree) to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average ERP software cost.

Bottom line: Microsoft Dynamics NAV is more expensive than Sage 50 (Peachtree).

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Microsoft Dynamics NAV Vs. Sage 50 (Peachtree) based on some of the most important and required ERP features.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Accounting Module, Business Intelligence Module, CRM Module, Human Resources Module, Inventory Management Module, Manufacturing Module, Procurement Module, Project Management Module.

Sage 50 (Peachtree): Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

Small to mid-sized business are best-suited to use Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Sage 50 is suitable for small businesses like shops, libraries or non-profit organizations with only 1 user support.