Compare Microsoft Dynamics GP and Xero - Mar 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Mar 09, 2022

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

Microsoft Dynamics GP is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Xero, and Xero is rated higher (94/100) than Microsoft Dynamics GP (77/100). Microsoft Dynamics GP offers users more features (18) than Xero (13).

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. 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 GP or Xero?

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 Xero.

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

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Microsoft Dynamics GP Vs. Xero 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.

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

Target customer size

Microsoft Dynamics GP is optimal for large enterprises as well as small businesses and freelancers. Xero is best for small businesses, freelancers and non-profit organizations.

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.

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 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

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
77/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$5,000 per license
Functionality
31
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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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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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