Microsoft Dynamics SL Review - why 4 stars?

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Jan 30, 2023

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What is Microsoft Dynamics SL?

Microsoft Dynamics SL is a web-based and on premise software solution developed to help companies manage complex project accounting. It is one of Microsoft’s enterprise resource planning applications and part of the product family referred to as Microsoft Dynamics.

Microsoft Dynamics SL (originally called Solomon IV) was a product of the company Solomon Software which eventually was acquired by Great Plains in 2000. Then Great Plains got acquired by Microsoft and the software was given the name we know today.

Who is it best for?

Microsoft Dynamics SL is intended for small and mid-size businesses. It is best suited for companies having less than 500 workers. It's been used by companies in the health care industries, financial services, construction project, government/infrastructure, technology and retail.

Microsoft Dynamics SL would be the perfect ERP software for industries making around $100 M in annual revenues. Notable customers that have been relying on this software are Mercom Corporation, Shared Spectrum Company and MacKay & Sposito Inc.

Main features and functionalities

The strength of Microsoft Dynamics SL relies on its enterprise resource planning capacity that can easily work in connection with Microsoft Office Project Server. The ERP software can be used in distribution-driven businesses that require management and accounting in order to improve efficiency and profitability.

Microsoft Dynamics SL offers a number of interesting functionalities including supply chain management, field services, manufacturing, project accounting, finance and electronic commerce

What is the actual cost?

The cost of license starts at $2,250 per license. ITQlick pricing score is 6 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for Microsoft Dynamics SL.

Pros

• Microsoft Dynamics SL supports numerous industry-specific add-ons from other Microsoft certified software vendors.
• The ERP software offers a number of applications that include financial management, collaboration and Business Intelligence
• Microsoft Dynamics SL is available both as an online service and a client server
• Microsoft Dynamics SL allows for a flexible financial configuration with its robust multi-company, inter-company management capabilities
• You can easily integrate the software with Microsoft Project Server

Cons

• Microsoft Dynamics SL does not offer native apps for Android and iOS devices
• The customer support system is only available through third party vendors
• Microsoft Dynamics SL lacks other modules like Grant Management, National Accounts and Fixed Assets.
• The technology used by the software is relatively old considering the fat that some of its code is written is 16 bit format.

How it stacks up?

Access a head to head analysis of Microsoft Dynamics SL vs alternative software solutions.

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