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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP comparison

 

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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

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Busi...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
65
Ranking in other categories
ERP (3rd), Activity Based Costing Software (2nd)
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
Cloud ERP (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Enterprise Resource Planning solutions, they serve different purposes. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is designed for ERP and holds a mindshare of 6.5%, up 6.6% compared to last year.
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud ERP, holds 20.9% mindshare, down 33.5% since last year.
ERP
Cloud ERP
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Muhammad Umair Siddiqui - PeerSpot reviewer
AI automation saves time and simplifies financial processes
The data entry process is very time-consuming. Without using options like ODA, manually entering data in the GLS screen or Oracle invoices is a time-consuming job. The screens could be improved, as a lot of mouse clicks are required, and multiple fields need to be entered. Although it has a workaround with spreadsheets, the screen interface could be better.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This is readily available and affordable, as well as user-friendly and simple to use in my opinion."
"The most valuable features of Business Central for me are its seamless integration with Power BI and the ability to create customized reports."
"I have found the flexibility to be very valuable. It's highly flexible, and at least for us, it has been effective. It is also highly functional."
"Its most valuable feature is the user interface."
"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."
"For me, the main strengths of Microsoft Dynamics NAV are that it's user-friendly and light. These are its major wins. I have used other ERPs and their architecture were a little more complex when compared to the Microsoft Dynamics NAV architecture."
"We like the manufacturing and case management modules."
"The solution makes everything organized for my organization or enterprise. It makes workflows more than clear."
"It offers real-time analytics through Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence, which helps build analytical reports on the data model. It also has Fusion Intelligence, a data warehouse integrated with the database that offers real-time data integration and prebuilt analytical reporting. These are standard features of the product."
"I like the tool’s financial and human capital management features."
"Oracle has proprietary cloud technology and provides high levels of technology and security."
"What's most valuable in Oracle ERP Cloud is that it's one of the largest ERPs available in the market and it has a lot of customization features. It also has a lot of flexibility and integration options that work with other applications. Many of the customers also migrate to the cloud, so Oracle ERP Cloud is a preferred solution."
"The solution saves time and money."
"The solution is highly configurable"
"The product has good functionality."
"I find that the overall framework and database structure is quite comprehensive."
 

Cons

"I would like to have more frequent updates."
"Microsoft Dynamics NAV could improve the reporting."
"The solution can improve by having better integration with Microsoft PowerBI and reporting."
"As our company grew we had to switch from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to a solution that was suited for larger-sized companies."
"Microsoft Dynamics NAV will be replaced with Office 365 in the future."
"The price of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central could be reduced."
"I would like to improve the tool’s reporting and coding part."
"Its task scheduling and manufacturing models need improvement."
"Improve support services in the new features roadmap."
"Technical support is good, however, sometimes we do need to wait for an answer."
"There are two main areas for improvement. First, the licensing and pricing model confuses customers, especially after going live. Different components like EPM, ERP, and OIC are charged differently. Second, the manufacturing functionality needs more maturity, especially for non-process-based manufacturing. We've raised this with Oracle, and they've acknowledged it. They might address it in future patches."
"The data entry process is very time-consuming."
"UI is not very presentable for a cloud solution."
"The solution's new analytics information, dashboard, and flexibility of reporting could be improved."
"The Oracle ERP Cloud accounts payable could be improved."
"If you go for the real-time process, the patch of work and the time to update the product will be too much."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its licensing is yearly. In addition to the licensing cost, there is the cost of hosting on Azure."
"The price of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is reasonable."
"The cost is one of the benefits. If you don't want to go for the full-blown finance and operations, the pricing model is a lot cheaper and has now switched to being based on a per-user subscription. So, if it's on cloud, you now have an expense instead of a large CapEx. If it's on-prem, you obviously still have to continue with the licensing model that they have, but if you compare the features and functionality, in terms of the price that you pay, I find it's better than other products. My answer on the pricing would be slightly different, depending on the country you're in and the return on investment, based on the size of the company. It's well-priced internationally. I think the new model is priced even better because it's now subscription-based and, if you go for cloud, the return on investment is a lot quicker and if it's expense, you can cap it. If you do take the on-prem version, the licensing is still priced as what it used to be, so that would depend on what country you are in."
"The first time we tried to buy the newest version, it was expensive."
"I think the pricing is the best; it's cost effective for sure."
"There is an annual cost of using Microsoft Dynamics NAV. The cost is approximately 140,000 INR."
"Microsoft Dynamics NAV has a pay-as-you-use payment model."
"The license changes every year. Sometimes it's for fixed users, and sometimes it's for concurrent users."
"The price is average compared to other vendors. The licensing is on a yearly basis depending on the subscription pattern. There are no extra costs apart from licensing."
"The tool’s price must be improved."
"We pay additional costs to a consulting company."
"The pricing for Oracle ERP Cloud is on par with other top solutions."
"For an ERP Cloud, the pricing is relatively high."
"It is too costly."
"The solution is moderately priced, where it is neither expensive nor cheap."
"We have an annual license with Oracle, however if we need additional features we do pay for them."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Retailer
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Educational Organization
42%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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?
The pricing for Dynamics 365 Business Central is reasonable. The value for money is very high.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics NAV?
There is a need for improvement in consolidation and multi-country master data management.
What do you like most about Oracle ERP Cloud?
The user interface is the best feature.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle ERP Cloud?
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP might be considered expensive, especially in Pakistan due to conversion rates. It can be difficult to convince customers because of price differences when compared with EBS....
What needs improvement with Oracle ERP Cloud?
The data entry process is very time-consuming. Without using options like ODA, manually entering data in the GLS screen or Oracle invoices is a time-consuming job. The screens could be improved, as...
 

Also Known As

Dynamics NAV, MS Dynamics NAV
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