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JD Edwards World 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

JD Edwards World
Ranking in ERP
16th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Ranking in ERP
5th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of JD Edwards World is 1.0%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics AX is 5.8%, down from 6.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Tapas Karmakar - PeerSpot reviewer
Integration capabilities and reporting functions enhance workflow efficiency
The primary issue I have observed is that when JD Edwards World is installed, it involves a shared architecture between the development, test, and production environments. This setup should be avoided. Additionally, Oracle should integrate some AI features into JD Edwards World but not rely entirely on AI due to potential disadvantages, such as increased electricity consumption impacting global warming. Improvements are also needed in tech support, specifically in response time and quality.
SherifAnter - PeerSpot reviewer
The sales and distribution modules are robust, and reliable, and seldom encounter issues
In GP, there are certain features like financial reporting that aren't part of the core GP package. Users might need to install additional components for these features. For example, there's a reseller product called Management Reporter, but many users would prefer to have the reporting capabilities integrated within GP itself, rather than relying on external tools. The manufacturing module in GP is quite basic, and those who require more advanced manufacturing capabilities often turn to third-party modules or tools. Additionally, you might be aware that in 2028, GP is expected to reach its end of life. Microsoft has already ceased selling GP to new customers. It's essentially the same product, but this marks the final year for GP's availability.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"In my use cases, JD Edwards World offers flexibility in listing capabilities."
"The solution's UI is user friendly and has good performance and good search facility."
"I rate JD Edwards World as an eight."
"I think JDE ERP is very flexible and very convenient for the users. I think EnterpriseOne is more convenient for users to do the inquiry and do the data entry. The UI is better than JDE World. For JDE products, including the World version, is very flexible. It's a good product for clients."
"JD Edwards World supports operations in manufacturing and distribution, which are crucial for our organization."
"We've found the initial setup to be easy."
"It has worked fine for many years."
"JD Edwards World is a good ERP with high security from the application design."
"The most valuable feature is the workflow of the modules."
"Dynamics AX is very simple to use."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics AX is material planning."
"In terms of features, GP offers a wide range of strong capabilities, particularly in the financial module."
"It is flexible and cost-effective."
"The response time of the solution is very good."
"AX is nearly a Tier One product, so implementations are long, but there's a lot of flexibility. Also, the ability to handle different issues found in larger organizations."
"Almost all of the features that we use are efficient. Live master planning successfully handles all of our company's requirements."
 

Cons

"The flexibility and ability to integrate external applications are increasingly vital."
"There are a lot of new technologies coming out and JD Edwards World could improve by having better integration with other databases. The integration with the databases and applications should be in real-time, such as with Oracle."
"I have more than 18 years of JDE experience in JDE EnterpriseOne and World versions. I think JDE is good but compared to SAP and Oracle EPS, we can see which area needs to have some improvement for JDE."
"Improvements are needed in transitioning JD Edwards World to a more stable and reliable cloud product, particularly in terms of GDPR and data privacy compliance."
"The integration technology could be stronger at this point."
"The user interface in JD Edwards World is very crude; I press a button to get to the application, unlike EnterpriseOne, which offers a more finished experience with dashboards."
"The interfaces need to be more user-friendly. For example, our purchaser had difficulties updating prices as it required updating line by line."
"World is old, so everybody is looking to just upgrade or migrate from it."
"The product must be made accessible online."
"The older version of Microsoft Dynamics AX that we are using is not as scalable as the newer version."
"The 2012 version is obsolete, and we don't have any support for it."
"The on-premises and desktop versions are not user-friendly."
"AX does take some time and maintenance."
"There is room for improvement when handling various currencies within the current Microsoft Dynamics AX system."
"I would never recommend moving to an obsolete product that cannot get support."
"There might be some features to support localizations that could be helpful to add."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing for JD Edwards World could be more affordable."
"The price of JD Edwards World is reasonable. Since it is a legacy solution the price has been reduced."
"You have to pay for a license, and the license cost is calculated based on the number of users you have."
"There is an annual licensing cost for Microsoft Dynamics AX."
"It's too expensive for customers to take this on themselves. As partners, we will buy this on behalf of the customers and then charge this value for each project."
"In relation to the cloud, it might be expensive for a longer duration. However, it's essential to consider the demands of enterprise users. While it's cost-effective in the short run, it becomes relatively costly in the long run."
"One client was looking at a $5M SAP proposal and we got AX in just under $2M, and they were very happy with it as they have several sister companies that face $500K SAP upgrades/maintenance seemingly annually."
"The pricing is expensive."
"The solution is on-premises and we do not pay for a license."
"The tool is cheap."
"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
Manufacturing Company
16%
Wholesaler/Distributor
9%
Real Estate/Law Firm
8%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Retailer
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about JD Edwards World?
The most valuable feature for me is the traceability customization, which allows me to track the movement and history of artifacts in our ecosystem.
What needs improvement with JD Edwards World?
The user interface in JD Edwards World is very crude; I press a button to get to the application, unlike EnterpriseOne, which offers a more finished experience with dashboards. Other software like ...
What is your primary use case for JD Edwards World?
Right now, I am working with one of the home builder technologies. JD Edwards World ( /products/jd-edwards-world-reviews ) is being used as a part of job costing. There are multiple interfaces wher...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics AX?
I have faced challenges with Microsoft Dynamics AX, specifically localization; it's very challenging because we are from Romania, so the finance module has to be harmonized with the Romanian law. T...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics AX?
We are a customer of Microsoft Dynamics AX. The ERP system is used to keep tracking our processes. I am using Microsoft Dynamics AX in the distribution and retail industry, wholesales, and we have ...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Dynamics AX, Axapta, MS Dynamics AX
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

SICIM S.p.A., Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A, Atrium European Real Estate, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Calumet Specialty Partners, LP Products, Grupo Arcor, Original BUFF S.A., Shelf Drilling Ltd., African + Eastern, Westfield Group LLC, Sportmaster Ltd., Beijing Xinladao Restaurant Group
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