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Ellucian vs Microsoft Dynamics AX comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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

Ellucian
Ranking in ERP
29th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Student Information System (SIS) (1st)
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Ranking in ERP
5th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
58
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Ellucian is 1.0%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics AX is 3.4%, down from 6.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Dynamics AX3.4%
Ellucian1.0%
Other95.6%
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1308615 - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Dean at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Presents all information in one place and automates some of our manual processes
This product is used by more than 50 colleges in our state and it is purchased by the government. The system office does the testing and pushes out the patches to us, so everything has been testing. Even if there is any customization that needs to be done, it happens before it comes to us. As such, I haven't had to contact technical support myself.
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

"I like that all of the student information is in one place."
"According to user feedback, the product's most valuable features are modern web-based accessibility and user-friendly interface."
"Supply Chain Management is an excellent feature."
"This solution's most valuable feature is its workflow for purchase orders and inventory."
"The most valuable feature I've found is the UI functionality."
"It is stable, suitable for businesses, and covers all business needs."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics AX is that it fulfills our requirements. We haven't had any issues with performance."
"The tool makes it easier to manage things."
"Microsoft Dynamics AX represents the backbone of the company's operations across all functions; it's our main system."
 

Cons

"The functionality for monitoring satisfactory academic progress has room for improvement."
"The product needs improvement in procurement planning. It also needs to include a production scheduling feature."
"They should include some modules related to solving customer problems or resolving support tickets from our customers — like a help desk for ERPs."
"The product needs better admin control. There is room for improvement in flexibility, reporting, and dashboards. Artificial intelligence should be incorporated. I have concerns regarding partners, specifically in the implementation and deployment of Microsoft Dynamics."
"I don't know if Microsoft Dynamics AX is still receiving official technical support from Microsoft."
"There is room for improvement when handling various currencies within the current Microsoft Dynamics AX system."
"It could be more scalable and stable. It would also be better if the interface were more integrated with the Microsoft ecosystem because 2012 is not really integrated."
"I sometimes put in wrong data that needs correction, but I cannot change it or approve it without withdrawing it. It will then take time for me to go back in and edit it."
"The initial setup can be complex at times and has room for improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The yearly licenses are priced okay."
"The tool is cheap."
"The platform's price offering is good."
"The initial investment cost goes up due to the hidden cost."
"Go for cloud implementation, if cost is critical."
"We pay for licensing yearly to use Microsoft Dynamics AX."
"The solution is on-premises and we do not pay for a license."
"The tool's licensing model is based on user subscription. The pricing needs to be reduced for the Indian and South Asian markets."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
41%
Educational Organization
7%
Healthcare Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
4%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Educational Organization
6%
Retailer
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business29
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise17
 

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics AX?
I don't know if Microsoft Dynamics AX is still receiving official technical support from Microsoft. I can see most companies working with AX currently transforming to D365, upgrading their ERP syst...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics AX?
I'm using Microsoft Dynamics AX to process and monitor the sales process from end-to-end, starting from placing orders. First, the order entry and placing the sales order, creating purchase requisi...
 

Also Known As

Datatel
Dynamics AX, Axapta, MS Dynamics AX
 

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Sample Customers

Oklahoma Christian University
ConQuaestor, D & H Distributing, Sunny Queen, Mesa Associates, Britax Childcare, Ibema, Arafa, Sabo S.p.A.
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