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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service vs Pega CRM comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 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

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Cust...
Ranking in CRM
11th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Pega CRM
Ranking in CRM
16th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
CRM Customer Engagement Centers (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the CRM category, the mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Pega CRM is 0.7%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
CRM Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service0.7%
Pega CRM0.7%
Other98.6%
CRM
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2748861 - PeerSpot reviewer
There is significant room for improvement in routing and setup challenges
The system is easy to use, especially when logging customer interactions or requests, which flow to the resolution teams. Users can attach documents and easily review past interactions. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service streamlines operations in my customer support department. The automation feature in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service impacts workflows positively by making work easier. When logging customer cases, they automatically flow to the resolution team instead of sending an email. Cases can be easily logged, and feedback can be checked in the same application without sending emails or calling the resolution team. The analytics and reporting tools work perfectly for improving service delivery. We can see full interactions, number of interactions, and how often customers reach out before resolutions, among other metrics. Since implementing the AI feature, our CS scores, customer effort scores, and customer satisfaction scores have improved tremendously. AI has several use cases where it responds to issues immediately and offers the best-case scenario for handling such cases, reducing human impact compared to manually processing complaints before resolution. The main benefit from using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service is the great improvement compared to the past manual method of escalating issues to the resolution team. Now, information is collected and logged, flowing to the resolution team, which has significantly improved turnaround times compared to the days it previously took to resolve customer complaints.
Srinivas Ganisetti - PeerSpot reviewer
Case management feature is valuable but the pricing is expensive
I would like to suggest the solution but it really depends on your specific requirements, your business use cases and future plans. There is a significant investment involved in this solution and therefore it is very crucial to reevaluate your future necessity including automation potential and modernization plans. I would suggest that you select any kind of solution and explore alternatives of similar functionalities at a lower cost. This might help you to achieve more with less. In my experience, I would rate it between seven to eight because it offers robust capabilities. But please be aware that other BPM tools are emerging with similar features at a lower cost. Pega CRM is perceived as bulk care compared to order tools, as many of its capabilities are potentially underutilized. I would rate it 7 out of 10.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I find the advanced case management capabilities and the ability to track the SLAs of the product particularly valuable."
"The data is always available to the users regardless of location because of the tool's cloud-based nature. The solution is highly stable. I rate it a perfect ten. The product is highly scalable Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service stands out due to its rich features, ease of deployment, and straightforward licensing structure."
"It has easy-to-use customization features."
"Offers integration with hosted solutions."
"We have observed a savings of about ten percent on staffing costs and a twenty percent increase in customer satisfaction, highlighting a significant reduction in customer effort."
"Integration is seamless. I have integrated Microsoft Dynamics customer service with other systems."
"There was a situation where we needed to integrate our system with other platforms quickly. Typically, this process would require using middleware or additional testing tools. However, integration was easy because we were using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service, which is a Microsoft product. It has built-in connectors that integrate with Microsoft systems, making the process much easier."
"It is a stable product."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to pull information about the customer on-the-fly so they feel the interaction is more personal."
"One of the most valuable features of Pega CRM for our team's productivity is its ease of setup, thanks to its configuration-driven approach."
"Great flexibility and its locking mechanism enable multiple users to work on the same case seamlessly."
"The solution is very easy to use."
"The case management feature is really valuable."
"We can effortlessly manage the data within it, and it offers ease of use and high flexibility to present the data across various vendors."
"It also reduces the duration per call, and it ensures a first time resolution of the issue."
"The product's deployment phase was easy."
 

Cons

"The main area for improvement is the pricing model. While it is competitive within the market, there is room for improvement, as is the case with most software vendors."
"The initial setup was not very straightforward because assigning the new processes with 365 was a bit complex."
"The interface could be more appealing and attractive for users."
"The things that are needed are not available in the documentation."
"The product integration with our on-premise systems was challenging due to the specific protocols required. Simplifying this process would be beneficial."
"They could add a new chart or dashboard for visualization in the product."
"The solution could better integrate with other enterprise solutions."
"The product doesn’t meet standard functionality. There should be enough features included in it."
"It would be beneficial to enhance the pricing and support implementation options as they are currently quite expensive."
"The UI should be improved."
"The UI is lagging and needs to be improved."
"They should enable the data-driven streaming feature inside it."
"For many of the clients, they have a separate system or separate layer of UI and a separate layer of the business rules engine, which Pega has taken care of in the recent releases."
"There has been a common acknowledgment among customers that this solution is an expensive tool and they often opt for cheaper tools like Comodo"
"Price is always a concern for many organizations. They often think Pega is expensive, and sometimes they don't fully understand the pricing model."
"The disadvantage of the tool stems from the fact that it does not allow users to make database-level modifications."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product's licensing is straightforward. It's user-based, so you decide how many users you want to license, and that's it. On the value-for-money scale, it's average. You do get what you pay for, so I wouldn't call it expensive."
"The tool is a bit on the expensive side if we purchase it individually."
"While it will apply to all employees, not all will utilize it fully. From a cost perspective, it strikes a balance: It's not overly expensive but also not too cheap."
"The pricing seems fair."
"In terms of cost, the product offers competitive pricing for its feature set."
"I rate Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service pricing a five out of ten."
"It is more expensive than other vendors."
"The solution has a corporate enterprise license, which large corporations sign."
"The pricing is on the higher side."
"We have numerous uses of the solution in our organisation. Almost 72 applications are integrated with Pega CRM, and some of them are shutting down for various reasons including the high licensing costs. There is a strong focus in the market and offices on cost reduction."
"It is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Government
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
27%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service?
The pricing is within the market range, but there is room for improvement. I have annual subscriptions.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service?
With the integration of AI, it has become a game changer. Currently, we do not look forward to any new features, as we are satisfied at the moment. However, it is possible we might develop other re...
What do you like most about Pega CRM?
The product's deployment phase was easy.
What needs improvement with Pega CRM?
The disadvantage of the tool stems from the fact that it does not allow users to make database-level modifications. In Siebel CRM, you have complete control over your database, you can do any datab...
What is your primary use case for Pega CRM?
Pega CRM uses a layer cake architecture. Basically, the tool is a convenient application to use even if you are not a technical person, like a business analyst. I use the solution for the CRM modul...
 

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