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3i Infotech ORION vs Microsoft Dynamics AX comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

3i Infotech ORION
Ranking in ERP
30th
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Ranking in ERP
6th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of 3i Infotech ORION is 1.1%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics AX is 2.8%, down from 6.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Dynamics AX2.8%
3i Infotech ORION1.1%
Other96.1%
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

ED
Social media strategist at Creative Skills
A straightforward ERP application that requires improvement in user-friendliness
The primary use case for us is as an ERP application The tool's usability is straightforward.  Improvements could be made regarding user-friendliness and transitioning fully to a web version. Features like forex reconciliation and a cash flow planning module could enhance the solution. I have…
reviewer2765214 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Sales Support Supervisor at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees
Has required ongoing support and modernization but effectively manages core operations and complex workflows
Microsoft Dynamics AX is a very strong ERP system, applicable for customizations to help companies and organizations streamline their processes. The specific feature I find most valuable about Microsoft Dynamics AX is the applicable permissions. There are many levels of security and permissions for each user to monitor and access specific data relative to their functions. Additionally, the linkage and transition between exploring and moving from window to window, from function to function is valuable. The impact of Microsoft Dynamics AX on managing financial processes is significant. It's a very important element for financial departments as it represents all transactions, references, and records. The adjustments and availability to create more than one virtual company allow large companies, which combined represent one group of companies, to connect and streamline their financials and operations.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The tool's usability is straightforward."
"I have found the solution has many valuable features such as a user-friendly mobile platform, notification settings, and the ability to do many customizations."
"The three most crucial pieces are the financial modules, the banking module, and the management module."
"It is an affordable ERP system and rich in functionality, providing good control of processes."
"I have found the solution has many valuable features such as a user-friendly mobile platform, notification settings, and the ability to do many customizations."
"We choose Microsoft Dynamics AX because it fits our needs the most; it's a very good product builder."
"The most valuable feature I've found is the UI functionality, user interface functionality; it's great."
"Using it, we can provide quick, thorough, and more effective service to our customers."
"It is easy to use, and it has a great UI, with very well-structured modules and logically placed setup and configuration, which makes it easy for any user to pick up information and learn more about the system, rather than just be plain key users of that business operating system."
"Microsoft Dynamics is very stable."
"According to user feedback, the product's most valuable features are modern web-based accessibility and user-friendly interface."
"We find Microsoft Dynamics AX much better than S/4HANA."
"It was an okay solution when we delivered hardware and we had to do maintenance."
 

Cons

"The system has enough controls, but still there is scope for improvement."
"The build-in dashboard and reporting customization should be improved."
"The built-in dashboard and reporting customization should be improved."
"The reporting Module should be improved and a drag and drop functionality should be added."
"Improvements could be made regarding user-friendliness and transitioning fully to a web version. Features like forex reconciliation and a cash flow planning module could enhance the solution."
"The tool's setup phase and pricing are areas with certain concerns where improvements are required."
"There is a gap for improvement in support. Microsoft support can be very hard to reach and often does not provide proper support for general issues, with responses sometimes being too detailed and not addressing the core issues quickly, which leads me to sometimes solve problems myself."
"It needs better financials and reporting from the system, not through Excel."
"Microsoft doesn't support it even if you maintain the support fees on a yearly basis."
"The integration could improve for the future."
"The integration could improve for the future."
"The user interface could be better."
"Microsoft Dynamics AX should include more connectors for third-party integrations. It should also include more features that AI models can govern."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten. Customizations can cost you extra money."
"The solution is moderately priced. The licensing cost is around sixty thousand USD for annual maintenance. If you're using an application-specific license, it is a little cheaper. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."
"The price of the solution is fair compared to competitors."
"The price of the solution is high."
"Microsoft Dynamics AX is not expensive."
"The price of the solution could benefit from being less expensive."
"The platform's price offering is good."
"One license costs $1,000."
"Comparatively, Business Central appears to be more cost-effective. Microsoft offers Business Central at only $70 per user per month in the US. In contrast, GP requires an initial investment, including around $9,000 for the GP license for three users and additional expenses for hardware. Therefore, the initial investment for GP is quite substantial. On the other hand, cloud-based ERP products like Business Central do not entail the same upfront investment and operate on an ongoing, subscription-based model."
"The product's pricing is expensive. The tool costs 210 USD per user for one month."
"It is not the cheapest solution, but it is also not the most expensive one. It's in between and is cheaper than SAP but more expensive than other local vendors. It is worth the cost."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Retailer
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise17
 

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics AX?
I think the integration capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics AX need to be enhanced. There are many features for integration, such as APIs and connectors, but I need more ready APIs that link directl...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics AX?
For industrial companies, I mainly use Microsoft Dynamics AX for those processes. Most of my clients are manufacturing clients, so I work with food industries, steel industries, plastic industries,...
 

Also Known As

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Dynamics AX, Axapta, MS Dynamics AX
 

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Sample Customers

Hot Point, Emax
ConQuaestor, D & H Distributing, Sunny Queen, Mesa Associates, Britax Childcare, Ibema, Arafa, Sabo S.p.A.
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