Compare Microsoft Dynamics AX and NetSuite - Apr 2024

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

NetSuite is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft Dynamics AX, and NetSuite is rated higher (100/100) than Microsoft Dynamics AX (80/100). Microsoft Dynamics AX offers users more features (5) than NetSuite (0).

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:

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Who is more expensive? Microsoft Dynamics AX or NetSuite?

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 NetSuite.

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. NetSuite price starts at $99 per user/month + $999 per month for the platform fee , When comparing NetSuite to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average ERP software cost.

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

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Microsoft Dynamics AX Vs. NetSuite 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.

NetSuite: We are still working to collect the list of features for NetSuite.

Target customer size

Microsoft Dynamics AX is designed for medium companies to big enterprises in various industries. and NetSuite's target customer size include: Start up, Small business, Medium business, Large business.