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IQMS Enterprise IQ vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

IQMS Enterprise IQ
Ranking in ERP
29th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Busi...
Ranking in ERP
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
65
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of IQMS Enterprise IQ is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is 6.6%, up from 6.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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VR
Allows customization for production and has good sales, distribution, and quality management features
Previously, we were using a very small ERP called Visual Udyog. Visual Udyog is a very cheap solution. For a startup company, it's useful. It's not an elaborate ERP, but it gives at least 25% of what IQMS gives. It can give 25% or even close to 50% of what IQMS can give and at 10% of the cost. Initially, for the first five years of the company, where it has only one million turnover or two million turnover, it is enough. Once you want to scale up, you have to go to SAP or IQMS. I also worked with SAP. I would say that IQMS and SAP go hand-in-hand.
StefaanVandesompele - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides end-to-end accounting and finance module at reasonable pricing
365 Business Central integrates with Office 365 to streamline the invoice approval process. This allows businesses to manage and approve invoices efficiently within a unified system. Our organization plans to transition to the Dynamics 365 environment, where various functions will be centralized. We will consolidate everything into one system instead of maintaining multiple databases for each country with local data. Dynamics 365 is fully integrated, which should address many of our challenges when we migrate to this new environment. We look forward to seeing how it performs in practice. The project is progressing well overall, though integrating it with other tools and ensuring Dynamics 365 operates smoothly can be challenging. Dynamics 365 is user-friendly and effective. However, a deeper understanding of its technical capabilities and architecture might be necessary to optimize its use fully. The software landscape is evolving, and achieving the best reporting and functionality with just a click can be complex. A clear vision of what you want to achieve with Dynamics 365 is essential. Proper preparation and configuration are crucial to achieving the desired outcomes. This principle applies not only to Dynamics 365 but to all software packages. Understanding the system's flexibility and adaptability based on your specific business needs is key to its successful implementation. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This solution has all of the features you need: sales, distribution, supply chain. It has logistics and production management capabilities. It has so many modules, which were integrated using our expertise."
"It's quite reliable, and there's a good local provider who can adapt the solution for tax issues."
"Microsoft products are very good in general. This product is flexible, easy to use, intuitive, and has good capabilities."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is cloud accessibility."
"The security feature, particularly the encryption, which still builds sensitivity, is one of the most valuable features."
"The solution has good dashboard functionalities and export functionalities."
"The most important feature of Microsoft Dynamics NAV is that it lets us centralize all our information so that we don't need to rely on any other software outside of Microsoft."
"The solution's integration between Teams, SharePoint, and Exchange Online is really helpful."
"Its most valuable feature is the user interface."
 

Cons

"Setup is very complex."
"The stability could always be improved."
"I would like to have more frequent updates."
"The configuration packages can be somewhat tiresome at times, and they can be slow when loading data."
"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."
"I am hoping there is more integration with other platforms, more features, and customization in the next release."
"I work in Pakistan, and many people want desktop solutions. They don't want to work on the cloud. They want a strictly on-premises solution."
"Microsoft Dynamics NAV will be replaced with Office 365 in the future."
"The performance and virtual machine backup is not good with this solution and need improvements."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We paid about 20% with the purchase order. Six months later, we paid another 20%, and then another 20% after another six months. We paid the remaining 40% after 18 months."
"You have to pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution."
"The price of the solution could be reduced to improve their offering."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"I have some subscription-based customer and a few customers who have perpetual licenses that hosted the application on the cloud."
"Business Central charges a monthly fee of $70 to $100 per user."
"I think the pricing is the best; it's cost effective for sure."
"NAV might be a little pricey for a small or medium-sized company, but all the solutions out there are."
"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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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
24%
Computer Software Company
13%
Healthcare Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Retailer
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

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What do you like most about Microsoft Dynamics NAV?
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 integrat...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Dynamics NAV?
The pricing for Dynamics 365 Business Central is reasonable. The value for money is very high.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics NAV?
The advanced warehouse functionalities are not available and should be improved. The purchase requisition process is also lacking, and more advanced functionalities for intercompany consolidations ...
 

Also Known As

Enterprise IQ
Dynamics NAV, MS Dynamics NAV
 

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