Compare Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics AX - Sep 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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

Microsoft Dynamics GP is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft Dynamics AX, and Microsoft Dynamics AX is rated higher (80/100) than Microsoft Dynamics GP (77/100). Microsoft Dynamics GP offers users more features (18) than Microsoft Dynamics AX (5).

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. 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 GP or Microsoft Dynamics AX?

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 Microsoft Dynamics AX.

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. Microsoft Dynamics AX price starts at $4,500 per license , When comparing Microsoft Dynamics AX to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Accounting & Finance software cost.

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

Which software includes more/better features?

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

Microsoft Dynamics AX: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Time and Expense Tracking, Fixed Asset Management.

Target customer size

Microsoft Dynamics GP is optimal for large enterprises as well as small businesses and freelancers. Microsoft Dynamics AX is designed for medium companies to big enterprises in various industries.