Compare Microsoft Dynamics GP and ConnectWise Distribution - Apr 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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

Microsoft Dynamics GP is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ConnectWise Distribution, and ConnectWise Distribution is rated higher (85/100) than Microsoft Dynamics GP (77/100). Microsoft Dynamics GP offers users more features (18) than ConnectWise Distribution (7).

Looking for the right Accounting & Finance 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 GP or ConnectWise Distribution?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Accounting & Finance 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 GP and ConnectWise Distribution.

Microsoft Dynamics GP price starts at $5,000 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft Dynamics GP is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Accounting & Finance 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 Accounting & Finance software cost.

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

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Microsoft Dynamics GP Vs. ConnectWise Distribution based on some of the most important and required Accounting & Finance features.

Microsoft Dynamics GP: 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, Project Management Module, Supply Chain Management Module.

ConnectWise Distribution: Asset Management, Email Integration, Reporting, Rules/Workflows, Data Import/Export.

Target customer size

Microsoft Dynamics GP is optimal for large enterprises as well as small businesses and freelancers. The software is a viable product for businesses of all sizes and a variety of types.