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Epicor iScala vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Epicor iScala
Ranking in ERP
37th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Busi...
Ranking in ERP
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
69
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Epicor iScala is 0.8%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is 2.8%, down from 5.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central2.8%
Epicor iScala0.8%
Other96.4%
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2379783 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Law Enforcement Executive at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees
Offers inventory management, basic ERP functions but outdated interface
The interface looks a bit outdated. Epicor acquired iScala, which was originally developed in Sweden. I'm unsure if their intention is to eventually replace iScala with their primary Epicor ERP or continue developing iScala. Initially, it seemed they might replace it, but it appears iScala will remain a separate product.
Jacinta Chanda - PeerSpot reviewer
Examinations Manager at Northrise University
Integrated academic workflows have transformed how our institution manages courses and results
For Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, every time we need to make an adjustment, we must make a payment, which is slightly expensive for us as an organization. There are certain modifications we'd like to make, and those come with a cost. The licensing is also very expensive, so if the prices could be revisited, especially for educational institutions, that would be really helpful. Otherwise, it has proven to be a very good tool for us as an organization. I chose a rating of nine for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central because it has been very useful for us as an organization, but there are still a few improvements that need to be made. Sometimes we experience glitches when generating certain reports, and every time we need to make a modification, we have to pay for that. Thus, I will not give it a ten because there are a few areas needing improvement.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The accounting, purchasing, and basic ERP functions work well. But they are a little bit older, but they work for us. The inventory management is good and necessary for any company that manages stock for production or services."
"The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are the dashboards, ease of use, and flexibility."
"Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central has enabled us to integrate all the systems in one, becoming a great one-stop shop whereby everything has been integrated into one system for the registrar, accounts, procurement, human resources, and faculty."
"We are very dependent on this solution, we manage almost all of our business processes, and it has helped us a lot."
"The solution has good dashboard functionalities and export functionalities."
"It is easy to use, and it works very well for small-scale companies."
"The product is customizable so we can tune it according to our requirements."
"Dynamics NAV helps us make smart decisions that have a direct impact on our bottom line."
"The platform offers a robust and comprehensive cycle for supply chain and inventory management, with features like minimum and maximum settings, dynamic monitoring of inventory levels, and integration with Microsoft's AI capabilities."
 

Cons

"We're facing challenges with iScala in the public sector, specifically healthcare. The system doesn't have sufficient support for the complexities of managing payments for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff."
"Price for small organizations in the public sector should be less."
"Implementing localizations when we use the system for multiple countries can be quite complex."
"The system can become overwhelmed because you cannot control the number of integrations, and our team struggled to manage the numerous integrations we had."
"The Power BI integration could be more seamless."
"Microsoft Dynamics NAV is not scalable."
"There is a book for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central explaining how to use it. But it is not easy to use, and it is not easy to learn."
"The configuration packages can be somewhat tiresome at times, and they can be slow when loading data."
"Its task scheduling and manufacturing models need improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Compared to local ERP solutions, it's on the higher side."
"We have a perpetual license to use Microsoft Dynamics NAV."
"In my opinion, the fees are reasonable."
"I have some subscription-based customer and a few customers who have perpetual licenses that hosted the application on the cloud."
"The per user price of $100 a month is better than competitors."
"Business Central charges a monthly fee of $70 to $100 per user."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"I give the solution a seven out of ten for pricing."
"The deployment cost us $70,000 and we pay around $18,000 annually for support, which we find to be expensive."
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10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business43
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise19
 

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