Compare Microsoft Dynamics GP and ESC Service - Apr 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Apr 16, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Microsoft Dynamics GP or ESC Service?

Microsoft Dynamics GP is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ESC Service, and ESC Service is rated higher (89/100) than Microsoft Dynamics GP (77/100). Microsoft Dynamics GP offers users more features (18) than ESC Service (3).

Looking for the right Accounting & Finance 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. Desco, Llc

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.

Desco, Llc: Owners of a HVAC company in Fort Myers, FL saw the need to incorporate technology to enable service companies to become more manageable and ultimately more profitable. And in 1980 Coastal Computer Corporation, later renamed dESCO, was founded. dESCO, LLC. is the leading developer of innovative service industry solutions supporting more than 50 indu...

Who is more expensive? Microsoft Dynamics GP or ESC Service Management?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Accounting & Finance 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 GP and ESC Service Management.

Microsoft Dynamics GP price starts at $5,000 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft Dynamics GP is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Accounting & Finance software. ESC Service Management accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft Dynamics GP is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Accounting & Finance software.

Bottom line: Microsoft Dynamics GP is more expensive than ESC Service Management.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Microsoft Dynamics GP Vs. ESC Service based on some of the most important and required Accounting & Finance features.

Microsoft Dynamics GP: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Accounting Module, Business Intelligence Module, CRM Module, Human Resources Module, Inventory Management Module, Manufacturing Module, Project Management Module, Supply Chain Management Module.

ESC Service Management: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

Microsoft Dynamics GP is optimal for large enterprises as well as small businesses and freelancers. and ESC Service Management's target customer size include: Start up, Small business, Medium business, Large business.



Microsoft Dynamics GP

ITQlick rating
(3.8/5)

starts at $5,000 per license

Microsoft Dynamics GP software is a cloud-hosted financial accounting system modeled for the needs of small to large enterprise businesses. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a product of Microsoft Company which acquired...

Categories: Recurring Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Core Accounting, Payroll Accounting.

ESC Service

ITQlick rating
(4.9/5)

ESC Service Management (now FieldEdge) is a cloud-based Accounting & Finance software that enables contractors to manage their business from a unified point and deliver customer invoices online.

Categories: Accounting & Finance, Customer Service, Field Service - HVAC, Field Service - Pest Control, Field Service - Work Order.

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Microsoft Dynamics GP: 18 Features

Accounting Module
Business Intelligence Module
CRM Module
Human Resources Module
Inventory Management Module
Manufacturing Module
Project Management Module
Supply Chain Management Module
ERP Integration
Inventory Optimization
Multi-Language
Multi-Location
Order Entry
Purchasing
Quality Control
Stock Inquiries
Supplier Management
Warehouse Management

ESC Service Management: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support
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
77/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$5,000 per license
Functionality
31
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ESC Serv...
ITQlick rating
4.9/5
Score
89/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
9
Denali B...
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
93/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
$1,999 per license
Functionality
16
MoneyDesktop
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
5.2/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
4
MultiCHAX
ITQlick rating
3.4/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
7/10
License pricing
$99 per license
Functionality
5

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