Compare Epicor ERP and Microsoft Dynamics AX - Sep 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Epicor ERP or Microsoft Dynamics AX?

Epicor ERP is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft Dynamics AX, and Microsoft Dynamics AX is rated higher (80/100) than Epicor ERP (77/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

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:

Epicor Vs. Microsoft

Epicor: Epicor® has a new way of approaching how enterprise resource planning(or ERP systems) and business software solutions are designed, developed, and deployed. We’ve changed the way ERP software is used to maximize productivity across your business . ERP can inspire your company to innovate your business so you can deliver inspiration to your customer...

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? Epicor ERP or Microsoft Dynamics AX?

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 Epicor ERP and Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Epicor ERP price starts at $175 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Epicor ERP is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of ERP 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 ERP software cost.

Bottom line: Epicor ERP is more expensive than Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Epicor ERP Vs. Microsoft Dynamics AX based on some of the most important and required ERP features.

Epicor ERP: Mobile Access, Warehouse Management, Billing & Invoicing, Inventory Management Module, Inventory Management.

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 and types. Microsoft Dynamics AX is designed for medium companies to big enterprises in various industries.