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Acumatica vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Acumatica
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Cloud ERP (7th)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Cust...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
CRM (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Acumatica and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Acumatica is designed for Cloud ERP and holds a mindshare of 3.8%, up 2.8% compared to last year.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service, on the other hand, focuses on CRM, holds 0.9% mindshare, up 0.4% since last year.
Cloud ERP
CRM
 

Featured Reviews

Steven-Parker - PeerSpot reviewer
Focused on inventory and accounting production; valuable inventory control and sales recording
The Acumatica features I found most valuable are inventory control and sales recording Additional features I would like to see in the next release are more flexible reporting options. I would specifically benefit from the ability to create comparative reports for many months instead of having to…
Gary Cook - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables seamless customer communication and improves satisfaction
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service ( /products/microsoft-dynamics-365-customer-service-reviews ) stands out for its superb product functionality, price performance, flexibility, and integration with other Microsoft products like Office. I especially value the complaint management feature, which allows for much more unified communication. It has a workflow feature and offers excellent automation capabilities that streamline our customer service.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The way everything integrated well with everything else was most valuable. We had one solution for everything, from the first phone call down to follow-up visits for wholesale callers and for just regular purchases."
"This solution supports multiple branches."
"There was a situation where we needed to integrate our system with other platforms quickly. Typically, this process would require using middleware or additional testing tools. However, integration was easy because we were using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service, which is a Microsoft product. It has built-in connectors that integrate with Microsoft systems, making the process much easier."
"The tool's most valuable feature is its user-friendliness. Being part of the Microsoft 365 suite, it is easy to use and understand, much like Excel."
"Collaboration, pace of change, new features being rolled out, and support service are the valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service."
"I find the advanced case management capabilities and the ability to track the SLAs of the product particularly valuable."
"Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service has valuable customization features."
"Integration is seamless. I have integrated Microsoft Dynamics customer service with other systems."
"In terms of the overall experience with the customer database, it has probably brought me significant time savings, about 30 percent."
"It is easy to integrate with other tools, and the customer service is excellent."
 

Cons

"The solution doesn't have features to break down the structure for multiple people in the project."
"We should be able to personalize it for the company. There should be more customization of the pages so that they seem more like a company rather than as an outside company. We should be able to change company images and things like that and do this kind of personalization."
"For support, we go through a distributor, and the support we receive from them is much better than what we would from Acumatica directly. When we went to Acumatica support directly, we were not happy with it."
"I didn't like the solution very much because its functionality is a bit typical and old-fashioned, and the entire system needs upgrading."
"They could add a new chart or dashboard for visualization in the product."
"The things that are needed are not available in the documentation."
"The technical support should be dramatically improved."
"The product could be serverless."
"The product integration with our on-premise systems was challenging due to the specific protocols required. Simplifying this process would be beneficial."
"The initial setup was not very straightforward because assigning the new processes with 365 was a bit complex."
"They could improve the components to be more user-friendly. It needs to be more interactive for new users to operate."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is very expensive for a small business. If you're a small business, it is not a very good solution in that aspect, but if you are big and have more manufacturing, it is well worth it. It comes with the ability to integrate with one website. We had to modify ours. We customized it so that we could do hundreds of websites. In Texas, I believe that we were the only one ever to be integrated with hundreds of websites. So, the development of our API probably cost us a hundred grand, and then there would be maintenance. That's all outside of the standard licensing fee."
"In terms of cost, the product offers competitive pricing for its feature set."
"I rate Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service pricing a five out of ten."
"It is a decent price compared to multiple vendors and products available in the market."
"While it will apply to all employees, not all will utilize it fully. From a cost perspective, it strikes a balance: It's not overly expensive but also not too cheap."
"The solution has a corporate enterprise license, which large corporations sign."
"The product's licensing is straightforward. It's user-based, so you decide how many users you want to license, and that's it. On the value-for-money scale, it's average. You do get what you pay for, so I wouldn't call it expensive."
"The tool is a bit on the expensive side if we purchase it individually."
"The pricing seems fair."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Construction Company
11%
Healthcare Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Healthcare Company
10%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Acumatica?
This solution supports multiple branches.
What needs improvement with Acumatica?
When I logged into project accounting, I found that the solution didn't have features to break down the structure for multiple people in the project. I think it's hard for the construction companie...
What is your primary use case for Acumatica?
The user interface has many features like Multi-company and Multi-Currency. In the costing method, the warehouse is a critical port; you cannot find it in any other software, so it's helpful.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service?
The pricing is within the market range, but there is room for improvement. I have annual subscriptions.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service?
The main area for improvement is the pricing model. While it is competitive within the market, there is room for improvement, as is the case with most software vendors.
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Additive-X, Carlson-LaVine Inc, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Alpha Insulation and Waterproofing, Dukathole Group, Eagle Fence Distributing, Clive Coffee
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