Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs Microsoft Dynamics SL comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Busi...
Ranking in ERP
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (2nd)
Microsoft Dynamics SL
Ranking in ERP
21st
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2024, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is 7.0%, up from 6.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics SL is 0.1%, down from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP
Unique Categories:
Activity Based Costing Software
24.7%
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Featured Reviews

Suranjith Swaris - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 13, 2023
Plenty of dashboard, user-friendly implementation, and flexible
My clients are using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for many aspects of their business needs, such as financial tools. This solution replaces other solutions they used, such as QuickBooks and Sage. As the client's companies are growing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central provides the…
Cirvesh-Daga - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 15, 2024
Simplify and streamline complex business processes, and good integration capabilities but lacks predictive capabilities
An area of improvement could be around automation and predictability. However, I'm sure Microsoft is already thinking about incorporating AI co-pilot features, which should be coming soon. The end person who will be looking at the report is the CFO, and CFO isn't just interested in static reports but in predictive information. Ideally, SL could use data from ERP, and CRM to provide some level of prediction. CoPilot is plugged into Dynamics, it'll be a plus and even a huge selling point over other solutions that are there in the market because now we have a component of AI. We can also give you some level of prediction. Even if it starts with a 15% confidence level, a CFO will take that because it still allows them to increase their bets to a certain extent. So, that's something that I I will look forward to whenever Microsoft introduces it.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The security feature, particularly the encryption, which still builds sensitivity, is one of the most valuable features."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics NAV is its simplicity of accounting and receiving reports. The solution is similar to Microsoft Excel, and that similarity is good. All the functions of Microsoft Dynamics are user-friendly."
"The customer support is good. The first level of support agent in every case was able to solve the problem very quickly."
"The tool covers most of the business requirements that most companies have, especially financial institutions."
"Microsoft Dynamics NAV is good for smaller-sized companies."
"This is readily available and affordable, as well as user-friendly and simple to use in my opinion."
"The solution is easy to use, flexible, and customizable."
"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."
"If I put myself in the customer's shoes, it's easier to use. Reporting would be a very valuable feature."
"The solution has provided a good return on investment by ensuring our financial and operational information is accurate and timely."
"It's pretty easy to set up."
 

Cons

"Microsoft Dynamics NAV will be replaced with Office 365 in the future."
"I wouldn't say that Microsoft Dynamics is very scalable."
"In the next release, I would like to see a quality check module - Navision doesn't have one, and the industry very much requires it."
"Any request that had come from the website had to go through an e-form which was then plugged into Microsoft Dynamics NAV. There was no direct data capture. That was the pain point, where clients had to build e-forms, and that caused delays in transactions and getting information."
"The configuration packages can be somewhat tiresome at times, and they can be slow when loading data."
"It would be nice if the integration process was easier."
"There is some network issue."
"Customization and costs could be improved."
"The licensing of the solution should be adjusted. The policies aren't ideal. They should make it easier to understand. Right now, it's too confusing."
"An area of improvement could be around automation and predictability."
"The product's primary improvement area would be its batch processing system."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have a perpetual license to use Microsoft Dynamics NAV."
"Its licensing is yearly. In addition to the licensing cost, there is the cost of hosting on Azure."
"The license changes every year. Sometimes it's for fixed users, and sometimes it's for concurrent users."
"The first time we tried to buy the newest version, it was expensive."
"The tool’s licensing is yearly. The solution is cheaper compared to other ERP products from Oracle or SAP."
"I think the pricing is the best; it's cost effective for sure."
"Business Central charges a monthly fee of $70 to $100 per user."
"The per user price of $100 a month is better than competitors."
"The licensing costs were reasonable."
"If the value proposition is clear for the customer, they won't see it as an expensive solution. A solution becomes expensive when it doesn't do what it promises."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Retailer
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
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Company Size

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Questions from the Community

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?
Currently, the product offers a starting price of $70 per user per month, which provides access to the complete ERP engine. It is highly reasonable.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics NAV?
One aspect that could be improved in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is the visibility and accessibility of communication-related features, such as email integration. Currently, users may n...
What do you like most about Microsoft Dynamics SL?
If I put myself in the customer's shoes, it's easier to use. Reporting would be a very valuable feature.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics SL?
The product's primary improvement area would be its batch processing system. Transitioning to a transactional processing system would significantly enhance its efficiency and usability.
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics SL?
Our primary use case for the platform was managing our financial and operational processes across multiple companies. We are a group with 11 to 12 companies, and Dynamics SL has been integral in ma...
 

Also Known As

Dynamics NAV, MS Dynamics NAV
Dynamics SL, MS Dynamics SL
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Harris Farm Markets, Mister Spex GmbH, Bounce Foods, Eurofin Services SA, Medica Medizintechnik, Associated Gaskets, Onduline, Sitka Surfboard Corporation, World Animal Protection
ASAP, Espartec, S.A de C.V., TGLT, Calder‹n Autopartes El_ctricas, GGS Systems, CLEAResult, Shared Spectrum Company, Scope Global Pty Ltd
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