Compare Microsoft Dynamics SL and Xero - Jan 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jan 30, 2023

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

Microsoft Dynamics SL is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Xero, and Xero is rated higher (94/100) than Microsoft Dynamics SL (79/100). Microsoft Dynamics SL offers users more features (22) than Xero (13).

Looking for the right Construction 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 SL or Xero?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Construction 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 SL and Xero.

Microsoft Dynamics SL price starts at $2,250 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft Dynamics SL is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Construction software. Xero price starts at $12 per month , When comparing Xero to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction software cost.

Bottom line: Microsoft Dynamics SL is more expensive than Xero.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Microsoft Dynamics SL Vs. Xero based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

Microsoft Dynamics SL: 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, Project Management Module, Supply Chain Management Module, Accounting Management, Change Orders.

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

Target customer size

Microsoft Dynamics SL is intended for small and mid-size businesses. Xero is best for small businesses, freelancers and non-profit organizations.

Microsoft Dynamics SL

ITQlick rating
(4/5)

starts at $2,250 per license

Microsoft Dynamics SL is a web-based and on premise software solution developed to help companies manage complex project accounting. It is one of Microsoft’s enterprise resource planning applications  and part ...

Categories: Billing & Invoicing, Budgeting & CPM, Core Accounting, Financial reporting.

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 SL: 22 Features

Accounting Module
Business Intelligence Module
CRM Module
Human Resources Module
Project Management Module
Supply Chain Management Module
Accounting Management
Change Orders
Cost Management
Document Management
Project Management
Service Management
Customizable Reporting
ERP Integration
Multi-Language
Order Entry
Purchasing
Quality Control
Stock Inquiries
Supplier Management
Transfer 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)
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Score
94/100
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2/10
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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.