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Microsoft Dynamics AX 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 AX
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
ERP (5th), Activity Based Costing Software (3rd)
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 AX is designed for ERP and holds a mindshare of 6.3%, down 6.5% 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

SherifAnter - PeerSpot reviewer
The sales and distribution modules are robust, and reliable, and seldom encounter issues
In GP, there are certain features like financial reporting that aren't part of the core GP package. Users might need to install additional components for these features. For example, there's a reseller product called Management Reporter, but many users would prefer to have the reporting capabilities integrated within GP itself, rather than relying on external tools. The manufacturing module in GP is quite basic, and those who require more advanced manufacturing capabilities often turn to third-party modules or tools. Additionally, you might be aware that in 2028, GP is expected to reach its end of life. Microsoft has already ceased selling GP to new customers. It's essentially the same product, but this marks the final year for GP's availability.
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

"It is easy to use, and it has a great UI. It has very well-structured modules. In terms of setup and configuration, they're logically placed, which makes it easy for any user to pick up information and learn more about the system, rather than just be plain key users of that business operating system."
"The accounting and inventory management features are valuable."
"AX is nearly a Tier One product, so implementations are long, but there's a lot of flexibility. Also, the ability to handle different issues found in larger organizations."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics AX is material planning."
"Support is really good."
"I like that it's a complete ERP solution from production level to branch level."
"The tool makes it easier to manage things."
"It is a scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The embedded AI is very beneficial for automations, and it provides a lot of help to customers."
"I like that Oracle ERP Cloud has a lot of ready-to-use products, making it easy to adopt."
"It provides our management a real-time view of operations."
"The main component is Oracle Financial. It is one of the most comprehensive financial solutions available on the market."
"The solution is highly configurable"
"It fosters adoption of a shared services center model."
"The navigation is user-friendly and the management-related dashboards provide excellent functionality."
"The entire solution operates online or on the cloud and this is a valuable feature of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP."
 

Cons

"We experienced some challenges with the mobile apps due to the insufficient processing capacity to handle the workload effectively."
"The support here in Turkey could be better. However, the international support is good."
"It is no longer supported from a security perspective, so it is not getting updated."
"Microsoft Dynamics AX could be improved by having more features available. We are going to 365 now, to use all the modules, because we found that there weren't many new things we were able to develop with AX. There were a lot of things that weren't available, so we are moving and integrating other things. The customization of upgrades should also be faster. We would also like to see more security features."
"The initial setup can be complex at times and has room for improvement."
"It needs better financials and reporting from the system, not through Excel."
"Change management could be better."
"The on-premises and desktop versions are not user-friendly."
"The solution could benefit from improvements in project management, project execution, and project costing, especially for industries like construction."
"Their methodology of implementation is very rigid."
"I would like to see an improved approach to pulling data with VDI."
"We did face some challenges during the implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP. Certain requirements were not met by the standard functionality, so we had to customize and build custom applications on top of the solution. But overall, I think it stacks up well as a standard product."
"Oracle can make the system more stable which includes some changes as some of the use cases were not available in Oracle's systems and the element’s value needed to be defined."
"It should be built with less complexity and more ability for clients to add screens."
"For economically weak countries, the solution's price appears expensive"
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The yearly licenses are priced okay."
"The product's license renewal cost could be better."
"The price of the solution is high."
"Licensing is stable, and overall, the users are satisfied with it."
"The price of the solution could benefit from being less 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."
"I purchased the license once, and there is a license with a partner that I pay for annually."
"It has a pay-as-you-go subscription."
"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 solution is expensive and there are some services that are extra costs."
"The solution's pricing is reasonable in the global market"
"Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP is reasonable and recommended for medium-sized enterprises. It might be a bit expensive for smaller businesses, but it is a good product if they have sufficient users."
"In a developing country such as Bangladesh, Oracle ERP Cloud is expensive compared to on-premise solutions, so the turnover is very low. Customers become more comfortable using on-premise services because of the high subscription costs of Oracle ERP Cloud."
"We pay additional costs to a consulting company."
"We have an annual license with Oracle, however if we need additional features we do pay for them."
"The solution is quite expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Educational Organization
43%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics AX?
Microsoft Dynamics AX has several areas that need improvement, particularly when compared to larger systems. It lacks the concept of month-end closing, which is essential for tight control over fin...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics AX?
I primarily use Microsoft Dynamics AX ( /products/microsoft-dynamics-ax-reviews ) for the financial module, which includes the general ledger, account payable, account receivable, inventory, and pu...
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 AX, Axapta, MS Dynamics AX
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Sample Customers

ConQuaestor, D & H Distributing, Sunny Queen, Mesa Associates, Britax Childcare, Ibema, Arafa, Sabo S.p.A.
Grupo Aeromexico SAB de CV, Australian Finance Group Ltd., Shelf Drilling Ltd., Boise State University, The Rancon Group, Arin Innovation, PROMATIS software GmbH, KBBO, Delaware Life Insurance, Worthington Industries, Solairus Aviation
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