Compare Microsoft Dynamics AX and Xero - Sep 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Sep 30, 2022

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

Xero is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft Dynamics AX, and Xero is rated higher (94/100) than Microsoft Dynamics AX (80/100). Xero offers users more features (13) than Microsoft Dynamics AX (5). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Xero!

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. Xero

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.

Xero : Xero was founded in July 2006 by successful technology entrepreneur Rod Drury and specialist small business accountant Hamish Edwards. Xero is listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange and the Australian Securities Exchange and is a fast growing company with teams in Wellington, Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, San Francisco, and Milton Keynes...

Who is more expensive? Microsoft Dynamics AX or Xero?

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 Xero.

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. Xero price starts at $12 per month , When comparing Xero 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 Xero.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Microsoft Dynamics AX Vs. Xero 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.

Xero: 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. Xero is best for small businesses, freelancers and non-profit organizations.

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.

Xero

ITQlick rating
(4.3/5)

starts at $12 per month

Xero is a cloud-based accounting and finance software for small, start-up, and growing enterprises. It has invoice management, purchasing, bank reconciliation, and bookkeeping features which help businesses boo...

Categories: Accounting & Finance, Fixed Asset Management, Recurring Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Budgeting & CPM.

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Microsoft Dynamics AX: 5 Features

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

Xero: 13 Features

Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Billing & Invoicing
Budgeting & Forecasting
Fixed-Assets
Purchase Orders
Data Analysis Tools
Forecasting
Fixed Asset Management
Inventory Optimization
Supplier Management
Warehouse Management
Inventory Management
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)
Functionality score
Software review
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Microsof...
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
80/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$4,500 per license
Functionality
14
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Xero
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$12 per month
Functionality
46
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NetSuite
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
100/100
Pricing
7.8/10
License pricing
$99 per user/month + $999 per month for the platform fee
Functionality
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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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.