Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 07, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ECi M1 or Dynamics 365?
Dynamics 365 is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ECi M1, and Dynamics 365 is rated higher (95/100) than ECi M1 (83/100). Dynamics 365 offers users more features (16) than ECi M1 (14). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Dynamics 365!
Looking for the right Manufacturing 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:
ECi Software Solutions Vs. Microsoft
ECi Software Solutions : ECi is a company that has strength not only in its technology, but also in its people. ECi employees boast over 238 years of experience in the Office Products industry, 206 years in Office Machines, 116 years in Office Furniture, and 260 years in LBM and Hardware.
And that's just the beginning. ECi employees have a grand total of over 1,000 com...
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? ECi M1 or Microsoft Dynamics CRM?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Manufacturing 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 ECi M1 and Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
ECi M1 price starts at $5,000 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 ECi M1 is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Manufacturing software. Microsoft Dynamics CRM price starts at $65 per user/month , When comparing Microsoft Dynamics CRM to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Manufacturing software cost.
Bottom line: ECi M1 cost is around the same cost of Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared ECi M1 Vs. Dynamics 365 based on some of the most important and required Manufacturing features.
ECi M1: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Client Collaboration, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Transportation Management, Warehouse Management, Accounting Module, Business Intelligence Module, CRM Module.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM: Customer Service, Marketing Automation, Social Media, Accounting Integration, Barcode Integration.
Target customer size
ECi M1 is an ideal solution for manufacturing businesses of all sizes. Microsoft Dynamics CRM supports businesses across the table in any industry, from freelancers, startups, and small companies, to large organizations, making this solution ideal for any kind of business whatsoever.