Ellucian vs Microsoft Dynamics GP comparison

Ellucian and Microsoft are both solutions in the ERP category. Ellucian is ranked #29, while Microsoft is ranked #18 with an average rating of 8.3. Ellucian holds a 1.2% mindshare in ERP, compared to Microsoft’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 66% of Ellucian users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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88% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Ellucian and Microsoft Dynamics GP compete in the business efficiency segment. Microsoft Dynamics GP often appears to have the advantage due to its robust features, suggesting it provides a higher value for its price.

Features: Ellucian is known for integration with student information systems, course management, and solutions tailored for academic institutions. Microsoft Dynamics GP offers comprehensive financial management, strong reporting capabilities, and seamless integration with other Microsoft products. The focus of Ellucian is on educational needs, while Microsoft Dynamics GP provides versatility in financial operations.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Ellucian offers straightforward setup and dedicated customer support, ideal for academic settings. Microsoft Dynamics GP requires more complex deployment but benefits from extensive online resources and a large community for support. Ellucian's simplicity suits schools, contrasted with GP's flexible approach for enterprises.

Pricing and ROI: Ellucian presents a lower setup cost, accessible for educational institutions, and shows ROI quickly through improved educational administration. Microsoft Dynamics GP demands a higher initial investment due to its extensive features but often delivers long-term ROI with enhanced financial management and operational efficiency.

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Categories and Ranking

Ellucian

Ranking in ERP

29th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Student Information System (SIS) (1st)

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Ranking in ERP

18th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Ellucian is 1.2%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics GP is 1.4%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

ERP Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Dynamics GP	1.4%
Ellucian	1.2%
Other	97.4%

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reviewer1308615

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.

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reviewer2723988

Executive Director, Digital & Technology at a tech consulting company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Integration and flexibility deliver outstanding business experiences with innovative platforms enhancements

Scale is a primary concern. If the product vision continues to serve small and mid-cap companies, they need to continue incorporating features into the out-of-the-box solution because small-caps typically lack budget for in-house IT organizations to customize and maintain systems. If they want to expand beyond mid-cap and enter the large-cap market, they need to consider balance and provide more customizability. This includes extending process flows through more APIs and building a more modular architecture with granular backend exposed via API. The process layer should allow clients to customize while invoking back-office APIs. The general perception positions Microsoft Dynamics GP in the middle of the market. Systems such as NetSuite and ServiceNow occupy the lower category, providing narrow use cases. Microsoft Dynamics GP offers more breadth and out-of-the-box capabilities at a slightly higher price point. At the top end, SAP, Oracle, and Salesforce offer extensive customizability at a premium price, suitable for large organizations with multiple transactions and customers. Microsoft Dynamics GP currently occupies a favorable position in the middle segment with limited competition.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Decent support, large installed base, adequate plus training."

"Using Ellucian means that we have more automated processes, and don't have to do everything manually."

"I like that all of the student information is in one place."

"I’ve implemented several hundred Microsoft Dynamics GP systems for many customers, and the improvements brought about in the client’s reporting and transaction functions are off the charts."

"The product is very user-friendly and is easy to navigate, and you can track everything from beginning to end quite easily."

"The solution offers integrations with other software as well. We have integration with Microsoft Office where we can do Word and Excel, etc."

"Snowflake's ability to handle large queries efficiently is very beneficial, unlike other databases which can take a significant amount of time for similar tasks."

"It is strong in integration."

"The fixed assets, payroll, the data module, and user-friendliness are most valuable."

"The system is easy to customize and has user-friendly access. "

"It is quite a robust system."

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Cons

"The functionality for monitoring satisfactory academic progress has room for improvement."

"It is expensive and uses an antiquated database (Unidata) that requires a specialized set of technical skills in staff."

"The functionality for monitoring satisfactory academic progress has room for improvement."

"Scale is a primary concern. If the product vision continues to serve small and mid-cap companies, they need to continue incorporating features into the out-of-the-box solution because small-caps typically lack budget for in-house IT organizations to customize and maintain systems."

"Budget commitment and an easy way to import transactions into bank management. Reconcile to GL tool should also incorporate bank management transactions."

"The purchase order and processing aspects of the solution should be improved."

"It requires a lot of expertise to implement."

"The biggest problem with GP is that it's not cloud based and it doesn't lend itself to subscription licensing. But Microsoft wants everything in the cloud and licensed on a subscription basis.Even tThough GP can be deployed on a cloud server, but basically, it's a Windows based product. It uses the older model and companies purchase the program and pay a 16-18 sixteen- eighteen percent annual renewal fee but Microsoft wants everybody to pay monthly or annual renewal fees on a subscription basis."

"It still can be improved in web-based and build reporting."

"Dynamics GP could be improved in terms of its usability and modernization."

"Initially, we encountered challenges, particularly with users transitioning from their previous applications."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution's price is steep."

"It is an affordable solution."

"We evaluated some local products, because of the pricing, but this product has better features and support."

"In comparison to other ERP systems, the pricing is not necessarily inexpensive, but it can be considered more cost-effective."

"I would say that the pricing is moderate, not cheap, and not expensive. There are many more expensive ERPs than GP, and there are less expensive as well, so it is moderately priced."

"Its pricing and licensing are high. Of course, we all know that it is Microsoft."

"I think the tool is competitively priced and it's more of a one-time investment with a low annual renewal fee."

"For us, in our local currency, it costs us around 5 million Botswanan Pulas a year. It's quite a lot of money."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

University

37%

Educational Organization

Healthcare Company

Government

Construction Company

20%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Retailer

Performing Arts

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	10

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What do you like most about Microsoft Dynamics GP?

The most valuable feature is the ability to easily update and maintain accurate data across all aspects of our operations.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Dynamics GP?

D365 BC licensing SAAS model with subscription ranging $70/User/Month.

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Also Known As

Datatel

Dynamics GP, MS Dynamics GP

Overview

A range of campus management solutions for higher education sector including student information system, registration tools, and more.

Ellucian

Microsoft Dynamics GP is a complete enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for small and medium-sized businesses. Dynamics GP helps you gain greater control over your financials, inventory, and operations. It’s easy to implement and use and empowers informed decisions that lead to business success.

Microsoft

Sample Customers

Oklahoma Christian University

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