Compare Metasystems ERP and Microsoft Dynamics AX - Sep 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Sep 30, 2022

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

Metasystems ERP is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft Dynamics AX, and Metasystems ERP is rated higher (87/100) than Microsoft Dynamics AX (80/100). 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:

Metasystems Vs. Microsoft

Metasystems : Metasystems, Inc specializes in providing a unique blend of packaged ERP software, implementation support, customization and consulting services. Our business system software is a true multi-company/multi-facility software package that fully integrates: Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales Order Management, CRM, Financials and Warranty Management, in ...

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? Metasystems 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 Metasystems ERP and Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Metasystems ERP accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 ICIM 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: Metasystems ERP is more expensive than Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

Metasystems ERP: Financial reporting, Project Management, Warehouse Management, PO: Purchase orders, Financial Compliance.

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

Target customer size

Metasystems ERP Software is ideal for small and mid-sized companies in the manufacturing industry, regardless if they are from make to order, assemble order, engineer to order or mixed mode. Microsoft Dynamics AX is designed for medium companies to big enterprises in various industries.

Metasystems ERP

ITQlick rating
(4/5)

Metasystems ERP is a cloud-based ERP which is suitable for use in small-sized and medium-sized manufacturers. Metasystems ERP helps manufacturers to automate their repetitive jobs easily and also provide more f...

Categories: Product Lifecycle Management, ERP, BI Module, Customer Management Module.

Microsoft Dynamics AX

ITQlick rating
(3.8/5)

starts at $4,500 per license

Microsoft Dynamics AX software is an on-premise and cloud-based, enterprise resource planning and accounting system that best works for large enterprises, as well as medium businesses. Although it is designed t...

Categories: Accounting & Finance, Fixed Asset Management, Recurring Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Fund Accounting.

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Metasystems ERP: 5 Features

Financial reporting
Project Management
Warehouse Management
PO: Purchase orders
Financial Compliance

Microsoft Dynamics AX: 5 Features

Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Billing & Invoicing
Time and Expense Tracking
Fixed Asset Management
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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.