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Microsoft Dynamics AX vs Penta comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Dynamics AX
Ranking in ERP
9th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (5th)
Penta
Ranking in ERP
34th
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics AX is 2.3%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Penta is 1.0%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Dynamics AX2.3%
Penta1.0%
Other96.7%
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Featured Reviews

Osama Nabih - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Executive Officer at Easy Touch
Improved manufacturing processes have supported flexible dimensions and strong integrated workflows
I think the integration capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics AX need to be enhanced. There are many features for integration, such as APIs and connectors, but I need more ready APIs that link directly. I think it would be better to make APIs for each module in Microsoft Dynamics AX, so integration can be easier directly. For example, sales orders, sales quotations, and GL entries should each have direct APIs to facilitate linking to other systems, making the integration stronger. Real-time analytics is not strong unless I add a Power BI tool. In finance and operations, the new version of Microsoft Dynamics AX is very good, even excellent, but in previous versions, it needs to be linked to a Power BI tool to have strong real-time analytics. There is a gap for improvement in support. Microsoft support can be very hard to reach and often does not provide proper support for general issues, with responses sometimes being too detailed and not addressing the core issues quickly, which leads me to sometimes solve problems myself.
reviewer1775292 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Advisor Electric & Electronics at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
Less expensive than some competing solutions, but it's hard to handle logistics management at scale
We're having problems with logistics and warehouse management, and we don't know if we have the right module from Penta. When shipments come into our warehouse, they have to plug it into the Penta system and find the right place to store them. They have to go through the same process on the way out. Our production department has to do the same thing each time to prepare the material for production and get the goods out of the store. It takes a lot of time. I don't know if there are any automated solutions for it. We also do internal manufacturing orders from the German branch of our company. We send an order to the manufacturing department for every car and they have to enter each individual order into the system. The production manager spends so much time organizing this task.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We find Microsoft Dynamics AX much better than S/4HANA."
"It's an ERP solution that helps us maintain the data, plan the production level and the branch level, and help the branches coordinate with the head office."
"Microsoft Dynamics is very stable."
"The most valuable feature for us is the manufacturing module, as it addresses our product costing for tuna canning."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics AX is material planning."
"In terms of features, GP offers a wide range of strong capabilities, particularly in the financial module."
"Microsoft Dynamics AX represents the backbone of the company's operations across all functions; it's our main system."
"The sales module, with features such as pricing and creating promotions, stands out to me as the most useful."
"Penta offers a single way to solve our problems rather than building a new ERP system in the company."
"I believe Penta costs less than SAP"
 

Cons

"Microsoft Dynamics AX should include more connectors for third-party integrations. It should also include more features that AI models can govern."
"Microsoft Dynamics AX needs to improve its support and the developer experience. Developing and programming are more complex. Automation and integration with other apps should be simplified."
"The UI has room for improvement and can be more user-friendly."
"It could be more scalable and stable. It would also be better if the interface were more integrated with the Microsoft ecosystem because 2012 is not really integrated."
"This solution could be improved with more expert resources and an easier implementation process."
"We experienced some challenges with the mobile apps due to the insufficient processing capacity to handle the workload effectively."
"Change management could be better."
"The implementation was completed within one month."
"However, the production guys tell me that Penta is not suitable for mass production. If we build a hundred cars per day or more, then we'll have problems. At the same time, I can't say whether the issue is Penta or our process. In other words, maybe we have too many manual projects in it."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution could benefit from being less expensive."
"Licensing is stable, and overall, the users are satisfied with it."
"Microsoft Dynamics AX is expensive."
"I purchased the license once, and there is a license with a partner that I pay for annually."
"Microsoft Dynamics AX is not expensive."
"Comparatively, Business Central appears to be more cost-effective. Microsoft offers Business Central at only $70 per user per month in the US. In contrast, GP requires an initial investment, including around $9,000 for the GP license for three users and additional expenses for hardware. Therefore, the initial investment for GP is quite substantial. On the other hand, cloud-based ERP products like Business Central do not entail the same upfront investment and operate on an ongoing, subscription-based model."
"The product's pricing is expensive. The tool costs 210 USD per user for one month."
"The solution is on-premises and we do not pay for a license."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise17
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics AX?
I think the integration capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics AX need to be enhanced. There are many features for integration, such as APIs and connectors, but I need more ready APIs that link directl...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics AX?
For industrial companies, I mainly use Microsoft Dynamics AX for those processes. Most of my clients are manufacturing clients, so I work with food industries, steel industries, plastic industries,...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Dynamics AX?
Microsoft Dynamics AX provides benefits like saving time because it is very easy to use and it offers strong processes to implement full business processes, mapping them with customer business for ...
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Also Known As

Dynamics AX, Axapta, MS Dynamics AX
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