Compare Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft Dynamics - Jan 2023

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

Microsoft Dynamics is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft Dynamics AX, and Microsoft Dynamics is rated higher (82/100) than Microsoft Dynamics AX (80/100). Microsoft Dynamics 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. Microsoft

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.

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? Microsoft Dynamics AX or Microsoft Dynamics?

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 Microsoft Dynamics.

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. Microsoft Dynamics price starts at $1,500 per month , When comparing Microsoft Dynamics 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 Microsoft Dynamics.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Microsoft Dynamics AX Vs. Microsoft Dynamics 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.

Microsoft Dynamics: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Budgeting & Forecasting, Fixed-Assets.

Target customer size

Microsoft Dynamics AX is designed for medium companies to big enterprises in various industries. Microsoft Dynamics is suitable for retail, manufacturing, financial services, public sector and telecommunications industries.