Shlomi Lavi /
Sep 30, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Microsoft Dynamics AX or ConnectWise Distribution?
ConnectWise Distribution is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft Dynamics AX, and ConnectWise Distribution is rated higher (85/100) than Microsoft Dynamics AX (80/100). ConnectWise Distribution offers users more features (7) than Microsoft Dynamics AX (5).
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. ConnectWise
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.
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.
Who is more expensive? Microsoft Dynamics AX or ConnectWise Distribution?
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 AX and ConnectWise Distribution.
Microsoft Dynamics AX price starts at $4,500 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft Dynamics AX is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of ERP software. ConnectWise Distribution price starts at $24 per user/month , When comparing ConnectWise Distribution to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average ERP software cost.
Bottom line: Microsoft Dynamics AX cost is around the same cost of ConnectWise Distribution.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Microsoft Dynamics AX Vs. ConnectWise Distribution based on some of the most important and required ERP features.
Microsoft Dynamics AX: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Time and Expense Tracking, Fixed Asset Management.
ConnectWise Distribution: Asset Management, Email Integration, Reporting, Rules/Workflows, Data Import/Export.
Target customer size
Microsoft Dynamics AX is designed for medium companies to big enterprises in various industries. The software is a viable product for businesses of all sizes and a variety of types.