Compare Deltek Costpoint and Microsoft Dynamics AX - Dec 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Deltek Costpoint or Microsoft Dynamics AX?

Deltek Costpoint is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft Dynamics AX, and Deltek Costpoint is rated higher (87/100) than Microsoft Dynamics AX (80/100). Deltek Costpoint offers users more features (9) than Microsoft Dynamics AX (5).

Looking for the right Core Accounting 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:

Deltek Vs. Microsoft

Deltek: Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, with nearly 1,600 employees worldwide, Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for professional services firms and government contractors.    For decades, Deltek has delivered actionable insight that empowers its customers to unlock their busines...

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.

Who is more expensive? Deltek Costpoint or Microsoft Dynamics AX?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Core Accounting 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 Deltek Costpoint and Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Deltek Costpoint price starts at $30 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Deltek Costpoint is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Core Accounting software. Microsoft Dynamics AX price starts at $4,500 per license , When comparing Microsoft Dynamics AX to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Core Accounting software cost.

Bottom line: Deltek Costpoint is more expensive than Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Deltek Costpoint Vs. Microsoft Dynamics AX based on some of the most important and required Core Accounting features.

Deltek Costpoint: Accounting Module, Business Intelligence Module, CRM Module, Human Resources Module, Inventory Management Module, Manufacturing Module, Procurement Module, Project Management Module.

Microsoft Dynamics AX: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Time and Expense Tracking, Fixed Asset Management.

Target customer size

Customers of the software include businesses of all sizes without any restriction on industrial affiliation. Microsoft Dynamics AX is designed for medium companies to big enterprises in various industries.