Shlomi 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.