Shlomi Lavi /
Jan 25, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Microsoft Dynamics NAV or SAP ERP?
SAP ERP is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft Dynamics NAV, and SAP ERP is rated higher (97/100) than Microsoft Dynamics NAV (83/100). Microsoft Dynamics NAV offers users more features (17) than SAP ERP (15).
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. SAP
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.
SAP: SAP ® AG is German software corporation that makes enterprise software to manage business operations and customer relations. SAP ® is the market leader in enterprise application software. The company's best-known software products are its enterprise resource planning application (SAP ® ERP), its enterpr...
Who is more expensive? Microsoft Dynamics NAV or SAP ERP?
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 NAV and SAP ERP.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV price starts at $185 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft Dynamics NAV is rated 10, which is much higher than the average cost of ERP software. SAP ERP price starts at $108 per user/month , When comparing SAP ERP to its competitors, the software is rated 10 - much higher than the average ERP software cost.
Bottom line: Microsoft Dynamics NAV cost is around the same cost of SAP ERP.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Microsoft Dynamics NAV Vs. SAP ERP based on some of the most important and required ERP features.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV: 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, Procurement Module, Project Management Module.
SAP ERP: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Budgeting & Forecasting, Accounting Module.
Target customer size
Small to mid-sized business are best-suited to use Microsoft Dynamics NAV. SAP ERP is a remedy that is best fit for large companies.