Compare Deltek First and Dynamics AX - Apr 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Apr 21, 2022

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

Deltek First is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Dynamics AX, and Dynamics AX is rated higher (75/100) than Deltek First (71/100). Deltek First offers users more features (19) than Dynamics AX (8).

Looking for the right Project Management 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 First or Dynamics AX?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Project Management 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 First and Dynamics AX.

Deltek First price starts at $63 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Deltek First is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Project Management software. Dynamics AX price starts at $30 per user/month , When comparing Dynamics AX to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Project Management software cost.

Bottom line: Deltek First is more expensive than Dynamics AX.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Deltek First Vs. Dynamics AX based on some of the most important and required Project Management features.

Deltek First: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash Flow, P&L Statement, Project-Accounting, Purchase Orders.

Dynamics AX: Accounting Module, Business Intelligence Module, CRM Module, Human Resources Module, Inventory Management Module.

Target customer size

The product has been designed as a cloud based solution specifically with small and mid-sized contractors in mind. Dynamics AX is most suitable for medium and large companies looking for a comprehensive software solution to streamline their operations.



Deltek First

ITQlick rating
(3.5/5)

starts at $63 per license

Deltek First is a cloud based project management and accounting software for services organizations. It provides two solutions designed to meet the needs of professional services companies and government contra...

Categories: ERP, Operations, Construction, Construction Apps.

Dynamics AX

ITQlick rating
(3.8/5)

starts at $30 per user/month

Dynamics AX is an enterprise resource planning system developed by Microsoft. The software mainly focuses on manufacturing and distribution but also offers functionality for other aspects of business such as in...

Categories: ERP.

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Deltek First: 19 Features

Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Billing & Invoicing
Budgeting & Forecasting
Cash Flow
P&L Statement
Project-Accounting
Purchase Orders
Agile Project Management
Budget & Expense Management
Collaboration
Document Management
Issue Tracking
Project Management
Resource Management
Scheduling
Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support

Dynamics AX: 8 Features

Accounting Module
Business Intelligence Module
CRM Module
Human Resources Module
Inventory Management Module
Manufacturing Module
Project Management Module
Supply Chain Management Module
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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Deltek F...
ITQlick rating
3.5/5
Score
71/100
Pricing
7.2/10
License pricing
$63 per license
Functionality
28
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Dynamics...
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
75/100
Pricing
2.2/10
License pricing
$30 per user/month
Functionality
9
Trello
ITQlick rating
4.2/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$5 per user/month
Functionality
16
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Basecamp
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
4.2/10
License pricing
$11 per user/month
Functionality
15
monday.c...
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$10 per seat/month
Functionality
92

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.