Shlomi Lavi /
Jan 25, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Microsoft Dynamics AX or SAP ERP?
SAP ERP is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft Dynamics AX, and SAP ERP is rated higher (97/100) than Microsoft Dynamics AX (80/100). SAP ERP offers users more features (15) 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. SAP
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.
SAP: SAP ® AG is German software corporation that makes enterprise software to manage business operations and customer relations. SAP ® is the market leader in enterprise application software. The company's best-known software products are its enterprise resource planning application (SAP ® ERP), its enterpr...
Who is more expensive? Microsoft Dynamics AX or SAP ERP?
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 SAP ERP.
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. SAP ERP price starts at $108 per user/month , When comparing SAP ERP to its competitors, the software is rated 10 - much higher than the average ERP software cost.
Bottom line: SAP ERP is more expensive than Microsoft Dynamics AX.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Microsoft Dynamics AX Vs. SAP ERP 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.
SAP ERP: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Budgeting & Forecasting, Accounting Module.
Target customer size
Microsoft Dynamics AX is designed for medium companies to big enterprises in various industries. SAP ERP is a remedy that is best fit for large companies.