Shlomi Lavi /
Sep 30, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Microsoft Dynamics AX or Metasystems ERP?
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:
Microsoft Vs. Metasystems
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.
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 ...
Who is more expensive? Microsoft Dynamics AX or ICIM ERP?
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 ICIM ERP.
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. ICIM ERP accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft Dynamics AX is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of ERP software.
Bottom line: ICIM ERP is more expensive than Microsoft Dynamics AX.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Microsoft Dynamics AX Vs. Metasystems ERP 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.
ICIM ERP: Financial reporting, Project Management, Warehouse Management, PO: Purchase orders, Financial Compliance.
Target customer size
Microsoft Dynamics AX is designed for medium companies to big enterprises in various industries. 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.