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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Dynamics AX and NetSuite OneWorld based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two ERP solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"The product's most valuable features are its day-to-day operations, Power BI-driven workspaces, and homepage.""In terms of features, GP offers a wide range of strong capabilities, particularly in the financial module.""The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics AX is customization.""There's a moderate amount of scalability available.""The stability is very good.""The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics AX are field services and the vendor collaboration portal. Both of the features are very good.""The most valuable feature for us is the manufacturing module. It addresses our product costing for tuna canning.""This solution's most valuable feature is its workflow for purchase orders and inventory."

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"Lowers costs, produces higher efficiencies, while maintaining a leaner staff and produces advanced financials.""Inventory management in NetSuite OneWorld is one of the best in the industry, so this feature is what I like most about the solution.""Allows us to use it the way we need to instead of changing our needs and processes to fit the product.""The ability to customize it to create custom fields that are reportable, and then to be able to write script behind it to automate other processes that might otherwise be manual is great.""NetSuite OneWorld is a single instance that allows you to do different business functions, such as reporting, order-to-cash, design-build, and procure-to-pay. This feature is what's most valuable in the solution.""The executive dashboards have satisfied the founders and leadership with up to the minute information. This allows them to make high level decisions.""NetSuite OneWorld, the consolidation feature has been incredibly valuable. However, I cannot speak to the full range of features and functionalities offered by OneWorld as I am not familiar with all of them. I have utilized OneWorld primarily in the biotech industry, with a focus on operating expenses and financial reporting, such as capital contributions and foreign currency adjustments. I am confident, however, that OneWorld offers a robust module for reporting and consolidating revenue, though I have not had the opportunity to directly utilize this aspect of the software.""We've set up Jira integration and used robotic process automation (RPA) to streamline various processes, like procurement and invoicing. Some processes still require manual approval, like supplier invoices, but we're simplifying those too. We're also exploring integrating with other tools like Power BI for better data analytics and reporting. Currently, our automation focuses on general tasks, not document understanding or anything complex like that."

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Cons
"The product takes some training to get up to speed on all functionality and modules in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 ERP system.""There is no Arabic interface in Microsoft Business Central, which is a big weak point.""Microsoft needs more presence in our region to help with management and maintenance.""The product must be made accessible online.""The integration could improve for the future.""Change management could be better.""There is also slowness in database backup.""If I had to add something in the next release, it would probably be a mobile application for a sister application of Dynamics 365; not the ERP but the Dynamics 365 HR solution. It would definitely help if we could have Microsoft or a Microsoft partner introduce a mobile application for it."

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"Some entities are not available for multiple subsidiaries, which requires duplication.""NetSuite OneWorld, the consolidation feature has been incredibly valuable. However, I cannot speak to the full range of features and functionalities offered by OneWorld as I am not familiar with all of them. I have utilized OneWorld primarily in the biotech industry, with a focus on operating expenses and financial reporting, such as capital contributions and foreign currency adjustments. I am confident, however, that OneWorld offers a robust module for reporting and consolidating revenue, though I have not had the opportunity to directly utilize this aspect of the software.""The Project Management User Interface is lacking.""Certain analytics features are missing that I've come to expect from other systems. Additionally, there are occasional issues with data accuracy that need to be addressed. Overall, deeper analytics capabilities would greatly improve the tool's usefulness for me.""In NetSuite OneWorld, what needs improvement is the production planning functionality.""If you were to use standard costs, it doesn't handle standard costs well.""The solution could improve by having more integration.""I don’t like the SaaS models. Of course, they make the tool powerful enough to run a billion-dollar business. The tool is cheaper than SAP or Core."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Go for cloud implementation, if cost is critical."
  • "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."
  • "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."
  • "It is $180 to $200 per user per month with a minimum of 20 users, which makes selling the product a bit difficult."
  • "I don't know how much this solution costs off the top of my head, but I know that the cloud and SaaS solutions are cheaper."
  • "It has a pay-as-you-go subscription."
  • "The initial investment cost goes up due to the hidden cost."
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  • "Consider the roles of the employees who will use NetSuite and identify any groups who will only utilize the employee center. These licenses are cheaper and will reduce costs significantly."
  • "Measure twice, cut once."
  • "​Good solution for the price, but hire a skilled project manager to handle the technical setup.​"
  • "Do not try to go it alone. Get a consultant who has been there and listens."
  • "NetSuite offers a great many advantages, including a cost of about third of the traditional pharma manufacturing ERP packages."
  • "NetSuite OneWorld is much less expensive for a very small to medium-sized business. Still, when you grow into an enterprise-level company, the price increases, but as long as you plan and know that going in, it's manageable."
  • "NetSuite OneWorld has fair pricing. It was not very expensive, so price-wise, I'm rating it as five out of ten."
  • "NetSuite OneWorld tends to be pricey. The decision to allocate a budget for this solution ultimately rests with the management and negotiating team, and I am not typically included in these discussions. Nonetheless, the information I've received leads me to believe that it is a costly platform. There are not any additional costs that I am aware of."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The general speed of the solution needs improvement.
    Top Answer:The use case includes pretty much everything from finance to warehouse to production.
    Top Answer:We've set up Jira integration and used robotic process automation (RPA) to streamline various processes, like procurement and invoicing. Some processes still require manual approval, like supplier… more »
    Top Answer:I would rate the pricing of the solution somewhere around six or seven out of ten. I don’t like the SaaS models. Of course, they make the tool powerful enough to run a billion-dollar business. The… more »
    Top Answer:Certain analytics features are missing that I've come to expect from other systems. Additionally, there are occasional issues with data accuracy that need to be addressed. Overall, deeper analytics… more »
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    Also Known As
    Dynamics AX, Axapta, MS Dynamics AX
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    Overview

    Microsoft Dynamics AX is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution designed to support the business processes of organizations in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, and professional services. The solution offers a comprehensive set of tools and features to support financial management, supply chain management, human resources management, and project management, among others.

    With Dynamics AX, organizations can manage their financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management. It also offers tools for managing the supply chain, including inventory management, purchase order management, and sales order management. Dynamics AX also supports human resources management, including employee self-service, benefits administration, and payroll. Overall, it is a flexible and scalable platform for organizations of all sizes.

    Microsoft Dynamics AX Features

    Microsoft Dynamics AX has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Financial management: Microsoft Dynamics AX offers tools for managing financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.
    • Supply chain management: It supports the management of supply chain operations, including inventory management, purchase order management, and sales order management.
    • Human resources management: The human resources management feature includes tools for managing human resources operations, including employee self-service, benefits administration, and payroll.
    • Project management: Microsoft Dynamics AX has tools for managing projects, including project tracking, project billing, and resource management.
    • Manufacturing: The solution supports the management of manufacturing operations, including product configuration, production planning, and quality management.
    • Retail: Microsoft Dynamics AX offers tools for managing retail operations, including point of sale (POS), merchandising, and customer management.
    • Professional services: The solution’s professional services include project management, time and expense tracking, and billing.
    • Reporting and analytics: With Microsoft Dynamics AX, business intelligence and reporting capabilities help organizations gain insight into their operations and make data-driven decisions.


    Microsoft Dynamics AX Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Comprehensive: Microsoft Dynamics AX integrates with other Microsoft solutions, such as Office 365 and Power Platform, to provide a comprehensive and integrated solution for business management.
    • Streamlined operations: The solution helps organizations streamline and automate their financial, supply chain, and human resources operations, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort.
    • Customization: Microsoft Dynamics AX is a highly customizable solution that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of a wide range of industries and organizations.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Microsoft Dynamics AX is a solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Some of its major advantages are its UI functionality, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.

    "The most valuable feature I've found is the UI functionality,” says Navnath B., Head IT and CIO at Mutual Automotive Pvt Ltd.

    Another PeerSpot reviewer, Timpa A., IT Manager at an energy/utilities company says he like the solution because "It is flexible and cost-effective."

    Shahzad I., ERP Project Manager & Managing Consultant at Liwa Education, Iranfava, explains, “It's good for retail businesses. It expands a lot and constantly brings on new features. It's got a lot of competitive features.”

    A comprehensive web-based solution, NetSuite is the industry's first and only Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business software that supports your entire company from accounting/enterprise resource planning (ERP) to customer relationship management (CRM), professional services automation (PSA) and eCommerce in a single, integrated and powerful business management software solution.
    Sample Customers
    ConQuaestor, D & H Distributing, Sunny Queen, Mesa Associates, Britax Childcare, Ibema, Arafa, Sabo S.p.A.
    Lovesac, Land O'Lakes, Shaw, Kiva, SRS Acquiom, CommVault, Thomas Baker
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company34%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Retailer9%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Retailer6%
    Educational Organization6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Healthcare Company9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise24%
    Large Enterprise29%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise55%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business67%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise17%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise50%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Dynamics AX vs. NetSuite OneWorld
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Dynamics AX vs. NetSuite OneWorld and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Microsoft Dynamics AX is ranked 6th in ERP with 51 reviews while NetSuite OneWorld is ranked 14th in ERP with 13 reviews. Microsoft Dynamics AX is rated 7.6, while NetSuite OneWorld is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Microsoft Dynamics AX writes "A stable product that offers excellent ROI and reliable technical support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of NetSuite OneWorld writes "Customizable with great integration capabilities and very good stability". Microsoft Dynamics AX is most compared with SAP ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, whereas NetSuite OneWorld is most compared with NetSuite ERP, SAP Business One, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and SAP S/4HANA. See our Microsoft Dynamics AX vs. NetSuite OneWorld report.

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