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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 (6th)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Cust...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
CRM (11th)
 

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 3.0%, up 2.0% compared to last year.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service, on the other hand, focuses on CRM, holds 0.7% mindshare, up 0.5% since last year.
Cloud ERP Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Acumatica3.0%
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP21.0%
NetSuite ERP19.2%
Other56.8%
Cloud ERP
CRM Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service0.7%
Microsoft Dynamics CRM4.4%
SAP CRM3.9%
Other91.0%
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…
reviewer2748861 - PeerSpot reviewer
There is significant room for improvement in routing and setup challenges
The system is easy to use, especially when logging customer interactions or requests, which flow to the resolution teams. Users can attach documents and easily review past interactions. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service streamlines operations in my customer support department. The automation feature in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service impacts workflows positively by making work easier. When logging customer cases, they automatically flow to the resolution team instead of sending an email. Cases can be easily logged, and feedback can be checked in the same application without sending emails or calling the resolution team. The analytics and reporting tools work perfectly for improving service delivery. We can see full interactions, number of interactions, and how often customers reach out before resolutions, among other metrics. Since implementing the AI feature, our CS scores, customer effort scores, and customer satisfaction scores have improved tremendously. AI has several use cases where it responds to issues immediately and offers the best-case scenario for handling such cases, reducing human impact compared to manually processing complaints before resolution. The main benefit from using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service is the great improvement compared to the past manual method of escalating issues to the resolution team. Now, information is collected and logged, flowing to the resolution team, which has significantly improved turnaround times compared to the days it previously took to resolve customer complaints.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This solution supports multiple branches."
"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."
"Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service has valuable customization features."
"It is easy to integrate with other tools, and the customer service is excellent."
"We have observed a savings of about ten percent on staffing costs and a twenty percent increase in customer satisfaction, highlighting a significant reduction in customer effort."
"It is a stable product."
"Collaboration, pace of change, new features being rolled out, and support service are the valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service."
"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."
"Integration is seamless. I have integrated Microsoft Dynamics customer service with other systems."
"I liked the solution's web version and user interface."
 

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 am looking forward to the support function."
"The initial setup was not very straightforward because assigning the new processes with 365 was a bit complex."
"The solution could better integrate with other enterprise solutions."
"The things that are needed are not available in the documentation."
"They could add a new chart or dashboard for visualization in the product."
"The product integration with our on-premise systems was challenging due to the specific protocols required. Simplifying this process would be beneficial."
"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."
"There are some occasional performance issues."
 

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."
"The pricing seems fair."
"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 solution has a corporate enterprise license, which large corporations sign."
"In terms of cost, the product offers competitive pricing for its feature set."
"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."
"It is a decent price compared to multiple vendors and products available in the market."
"The tool is a bit on the expensive side if we purchase it individually."
"I rate Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service pricing a five out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Healthcare Company
11%
Construction Company
7%
Media Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise7
 

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?
With the integration of AI, it has become a game changer. Currently, we do not look forward to any new features, as we are satisfied at the moment. However, it is possible we might develop other re...
 

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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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