Compare Microsoft Dynamics AX and ACUMATICA - Sep 2022

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

ACUMATICA is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft Dynamics AX, and Microsoft Dynamics AX is rated higher (80/100) than ACUMATICA (78/100). ACUMATICA offers users more features (8) than Microsoft Dynamics AX (5).

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:

Microsoft Vs. ACUMATICA

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.

ACUMATICA: The Distribution Management Suite is an add-on module to the Financial Management Suite for managing the complexities of distribution such as purchasing, ordering, tracking inventory, filling orders, and delivering customer support. The distribution suite is integrated with our core financial modules to deliver real-time measurements of pr...

Who is more expensive? Microsoft Dynamics AX or ACUMATICA?

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 Microsoft Dynamics AX and ACUMATICA.

Microsoft Dynamics AX price starts at $4,500 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft Dynamics AX is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of ERP software. ACUMATICA price starts at $1,000 per month , When comparing ACUMATICA to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average ERP software cost.

Bottom line: Microsoft Dynamics AX cost is around the same cost of ACUMATICA.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

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

ACUMATICA: Project Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, PO: Purchase orders, Asset Tracking.

Target customer size

Microsoft Dynamics AX is designed for medium companies to big enterprises in various industries. The software has specifically been designed for the needs of small and medium businesses.