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Microsoft Dynamics AX vs SAP Business All-in-One 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
Ranking in Activity Based Costing Software
5th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
ERP (8th)
SAP Business All-in-One
Ranking in Activity Based Costing Software
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
4.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Activity Based Costing Software category, the mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics AX is 8.1%, down from 16.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Business All-in-One is 3.6%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Activity Based Costing Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Dynamics AX8.1%
SAP Business All-in-One3.6%
Other88.3%
Activity Based Costing Software
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2765214 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Sales Support Supervisor at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees
Has required ongoing support and modernization but effectively manages core operations and complex workflows
Microsoft Dynamics AX is a very strong ERP system, applicable for customizations to help companies and organizations streamline their processes. The specific feature I find most valuable about Microsoft Dynamics AX is the applicable permissions. There are many levels of security and permissions for each user to monitor and access specific data relative to their functions. Additionally, the linkage and transition between exploring and moving from window to window, from function to function is valuable. The impact of Microsoft Dynamics AX on managing financial processes is significant. It's a very important element for financial departments as it represents all transactions, references, and records. The adjustments and availability to create more than one virtual company allow large companies, which combined represent one group of companies, to connect and streamline their financials and operations.
MH
SAP consultant SAP b 1 consultant at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Accurate reporting and customization options deliver reliable business solutions
SAP Business All-in-One is used for the mid-sized market. Their main areas are reporting, inventory valuations, and inventory limit management. The system doesn't allow negative inventory. This ERP helps organizations manage their financials, inventory, productions, fixed assets, and budgeting. We can customize it by creating add-ons and linking them with SAP Business All-in-One, making integration very easy. SAP Business All-in-One is not specific to any module. We can access and learn all modules including sales and distribution, procurement, production, and financial aspects. We can develop Crystal Reports that are SQL-based and query-based reporting. It is a good product and ERP system to run and use, with many large companies using it for their financial operations.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"According to user feedback, the product's most valuable features are modern web-based accessibility and user-friendly interface."
"Using it, we can provide quick, thorough, and more effective service to our customers."
"It was an okay solution when we delivered hardware and we had to do maintenance."
"Flexibility is the best feature. Because we have the source code, we can develop our ideas. It enables us to develop new functions."
"It's good for retail businesses; it expands a lot and is constantly bringing on new features, and it's got a lot of competitive features."
"The most valuable feature is the workflow of the modules."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics AX is that it fulfills our requirements, and we haven't had any issues with performance."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics AX is its full integration with Excel, allowing for cut and paste functionality between Excel and the system."
"Go for SAP Products because of their business processes/features, stability, and scalability, which include backward and forward integration with any third party applications."
"SAP Business All-in-One gave them accurate reporting and also provided a solution to hide their recipes and bill of materials from unauthorized users."
 

Cons

"The UI has room for improvement and can be more user-friendly."
"Microsoft could provide more flexible hardware requirements that can scale with the volume of data being processed rather than providing only a minimum requirement."
"The biggest improvement needed with the solution is security control or rights control to internal users."
"Regarding stability, I have complaints about Microsoft Dynamics AX; it has many bugs, but we fixed them over the years."
"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."
"The initial setup can be complex at times and has room for improvement."
"Pricing for Dynamics is costly and needs to be improved."
"First evaluate to see if it meets your manufacturing needs. In many settings, it does not."
"SAP Business All-in-One needs to improve their production module as it is very limited."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is an annual licensing cost for Microsoft Dynamics AX."
"It is not the cheapest solution, but it is also not the most expensive one. It's in between and is cheaper than SAP but more expensive than other local vendors. It is worth the cost."
"Microsoft Dynamics AX is expensive."
"The price of the solution is high."
"The tool is cheap."
"The solution is on-premises and we do not pay for a license."
"The solution is expensive."
"The pricing is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Construction Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise17
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
 

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 ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Business All-in-One?
Licensing can be an issue due to currency conversion, particularly when using it in Asia where we need to convert USD to PKR, Indian Rupees, or AED. This creates some challenges, and pricing should...
What needs improvement with SAP Business All-in-One?
SAP Business All-in-One needs to improve their production module as it is very limited. We have to work hard to map the processes of our clients' customers. The production module should be more mat...
What is your primary use case for SAP Business All-in-One?
We use this for implementation as consultants. We work on the client side, perform analysis, understand their business requirements and needs, and then cater to them according to SAP Business All-i...
 

Also Known As

Dynamics AX, Axapta, MS Dynamics AX
Business All-in-One
 

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Sample Customers

ConQuaestor, D & H Distributing, Sunny Queen, Mesa Associates, Britax Childcare, Ibema, Arafa, Sabo S.p.A.
Lenovo, Dansk Supermarked A/S, Ego Pharmaceuticals Pty. Ltd, Kaeser Kompressoren
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