Shlomi 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.