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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs NetSuite OneWorld comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
5.3
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central boosts ROI, productivity, and efficiency, often achieving returns within six months through automation.
Sentiment score
8.9
NetSuite OneWorld provides swift ROI, enhances efficiency, and is ideal for pre-IPO businesses with multiple subsidiaries.
Automation makes it very easy for us, as that is a time-saving task for us.
VP Sales at Zelite Solution
As it is not a multimillion-dollar ERP system, ROI can be achieved within six months.
Territory Manager LATAM at LeaseWeb
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
4.1
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers good support; however, some users report slow responses and lack of experienced consultants.
Sentiment score
6.9
NetSuite OneWorld's support varies by region, generally above average with rapid resolutions and multiple contact options.
The lack of senior technical consultants means Tier 1 support sometimes has limited experience, which could be better.
Regional Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Some support personnel seem to stick to a checklist, which can be frustrating for experienced users.
Owner at Numex BV
Microsoft provides real-time support, which makes a big difference compared to SAP.
Automation Engineer
Their response is very fast, regardless of the language used, like Spanish, French, or Portuguese.
Territory Manager LATAM at LeaseWeb
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.8
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is scalable for SMEs but faces challenges scaling for larger organizations and extensive users.
Sentiment score
7.5
NetSuite OneWorld is adaptable for growing businesses, though some users face performance issues with locations over 25.
It allows you to scale across various modules and functionalities without losing access to essential features, even if they are not used immediately.
Territory Manager LATAM at LeaseWeb
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers high stability, improved from NAV, with occasional update issues swiftly resolved.
Sentiment score
8.3
NetSuite OneWorld is stable with rare IT issues, quick vendor responses, regular upgrades, and minimal customization impact.
For the cloud, we have not faced any downtimes or stability issues.
Regional Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
It is the most stable feature on the Intuit side.
Territory Manager LATAM at LeaseWeb
 

Room For Improvement

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central needs improvements in pricing, integration, automation, reporting, training resources, and system stability for better functionality.
NetSuite OneWorld needs improvements in usability, inventory analytics, production planning, and performance to address user frustration and inefficiencies.
A basic point of sale would help a great deal because there are certain requirements where Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central could fit in small retail operations, and it is quite expensive, so that addition would be beneficial.
Regional Sales Manager at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
There's a gap in advanced features that other platforms like NetSuite handle better.
Regional Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
There is a need for improvement in consolidation and multi-country master data management.
Owner at Numex BV
The performance could be improved as this is a 100% software as a service platform.
Territory Manager LATAM at LeaseWeb
 

Setup Cost

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central's pricing is complex, with variable costs and added expenses for implementation and customization.
NetSuite OneWorld offers higher initial costs but long-term value; pricing varies widely, with discounts often available in certain regions.
The pricing and setup cost via partner for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are very attractive, as you get the best discounts and offers.
VP Sales at Zelite Solution
However, it was very costly due to the numerous integrations we had.
Automation Engineer
The pricing for Dynamics 365 Business Central is reasonable.
Owner at Numex BV
In Latin America, discounts can be as high as seventy percent.
Territory Manager LATAM at LeaseWeb
 

Valuable Features

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central provides integration, customization, and affordability, enhancing collaboration and financial management for diverse industries.
NetSuite OneWorld integrates business intelligence and customization, streamlines operations, supports multicurrency and inventory management, reducing costs and enhancing efficiency.
The value for money is very high as it fits the business well.
Owner at Numex BV
It provides localized compliance for every country, covering VAT compliances, taxing policies, and corporate taxes.
Regional Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is scalable, as it was able to grow with increasing business demands.
Automation Engineer
The multicurrency reevaluation offered by OneWorld enables consolidation from different branches, such as country or continent levels, making it a powerful feature.
Territory Manager LATAM at LeaseWeb
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Busi...
Ranking in ERP
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
68
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (2nd)
NetSuite OneWorld
Ranking in ERP
18th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is 3.4%, down from 6.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetSuite OneWorld is 1.4%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central3.4%
NetSuite OneWorld1.4%
Other95.2%
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

BN
VP Sales at Zelite Solution
Streamlined sales pipeline has improved daily task tracking and clarified client follow-ups
The best features Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers for me is that this software makes my life very easy, as I have a complete snapshot of my pipeline and a complete snapshot of my daily activities, where I can see what the status of my leads is, where I am standing in terms of closure, and the aging of my opportunities, which tells me how much time there is in the opportunity. Out of all those things I mentioned, the pipeline view and day-to-day activities feel the most valuable to me in my day-to-day work. There are AI-driven insights through Copilot, which is worth mentioning. Email communication and everything I receive is tracked with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and the best feature is that I can access everything on my mobile, so I do not have to open my laptop and the application every time. It helps me with my sales forecasting also, and predictive analysis is one of the best features for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. We have more insights and more clarity about our sales, our pipeline, where we are standing, and we have more clarity on our leads. Becoming a process-centric organization helps us a lot to keep us accountable, so Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central has made our life easy in terms of sales.
Antonio Lira - PeerSpot reviewer
Territory Manager LATAM at LeaseWeb
Seamless subsidiary operation visibility with efficient accounting consolidation
One of the most valuable features that I appreciate is the ability to consolidate operations across subsidiaries, which makes accounting consolidation great. The multicurrency reevaluation offered by OneWorld enables consolidation from different branches, such as country or continent levels, making it a powerful feature. Additionally, there is visibility into all operations within the subsidiaries, facilitating awareness of sales, purchases, and manufacturing activities.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Construction Company
8%
University
6%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
University
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business42
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise19
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

Is it advisable to purchase Dynamics CRM in addition to NAV 2016?
Short answer: depends on your sales needs. NAV 2016’s built-in CRM is very basic. It’s fine for simple contact management and basic sales tracking, but it lacks: Proper pipeline management Adva...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Dynamics NAV?
The pricing and setup cost via partner for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are very attractive, as you get the best discounts and offers. Implementation, which depends on partner to partner...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics NAV?
The only thing that could be improved is integration with WhatsApp, which I can see for Microsoft that it has to be available, and that becomes a challenge sometimes. Everything else is perfect.
What do you like most about NetSuite OneWorld?
The solution has helped us save money by reducing the number of people needed for delivery, finance, and customer service. We now better understand our stock and purchases, and our sales team can a...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetSuite OneWorld?
The pricing is tricky because official price lists are often not used due to discounts. In Latin America, discounts can be as high as seventy percent.
What needs improvement with NetSuite OneWorld?
The performance could be improved as this is a 100% software as a service platform. If a faster solution is desired, a separate dedicated machine must be hired, which is not what customers necessar...
 

Also Known As

Dynamics NAV, MS Dynamics NAV
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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
Lovesac, Land O'Lakes, Shaw, Kiva, SRS Acquiom, CommVault, Thomas Baker
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