Compare Microsoft Dynamics AX and APS - Dec 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Dec 22, 2022

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

APS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft Dynamics AX, and APS is rated higher (98/100) than Microsoft Dynamics AX (80/100). APS offers users more features (7) 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. APS

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.

APS: APS is a national workforce management and payroll tax compliance provider committed to delivering value through flexible cloud technology and individualized support. Our cloud-based solution provides payroll, core HR, time & attendance, self-service, and mobile in a single platform which can adapt to meet changing customer needs.

Who is more expensive? Microsoft Dynamics AX or APS?

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 APS.

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. APS price starts at $50 per month , When comparing APS to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average ERP software cost.

Bottom line: APS is more expensive than Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Microsoft Dynamics AX Vs. APS 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.

APS: Benefits Administration, Employee Self-Service, Payroll, Direct Deposit, Payroll Tax Management.

Target customer size

Microsoft Dynamics AX is designed for medium companies to big enterprises in various industries. and APS's target customer size include: SMBs.

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.

APS

ITQlick rating
(4.6/5)

starts at $50 per month

Our technology is designed to make workforce management easier. HR, payroll, attendance, recruiting, applicant tracking, onboarding, and ACA compliance all live in a unified database to simplify your everyday t...

Categories: Check Printing, Tax Preparation, Self-Service Portal, Benefits Administration, Payroll.

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Microsoft Dynamics AX: 5 Features

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

APS: 7 Features

Benefits Administration
Employee Self-Service
Payroll
Direct Deposit
Payroll Tax Management
W-2 Preparation
Wage Garnishment
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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Microsof...
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
80/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$4,500 per license
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14
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APS
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$50 per month
Functionality
13
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NetSuite
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
100/100
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7.8/10
License pricing
$99 per user/month + $999 per month for the platform fee
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7
SAP ERP
ITQlick rating
4/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
10/10
License pricing
$108 per user/month
Functionality
44
NetSuite...
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
93/100
Pricing
4.6/10
License pricing
$999 per month
Functionality
18

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