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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
8th
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 August 2026, in the Activity Based Costing Software category, the mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics AX is 7.8%, down from 15.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Business All-in-One is 3.8%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Activity Based Costing Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Dynamics AX7.8%
SAP Business All-in-One3.8%
Other88.4%
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

"From a feature point of view, Dynamics is easy to use and very user-friendly, with the same UI as other Microsoft products and a navigation bar that makes it easy for exporting everything to Excel."
"The sales module, with features such as pricing and creating promotions, stands out to me as the most useful."
"We are using Microsoft Dynamics AX for many areas, such as accounting, sales, distribution, production, operations, and inventory management."
"The most valuable feature I've found is the UI functionality, user interface functionality; it's great."
"The good thing about this solution is that it is easy to use."
"I am impressed with the tool's vendor collaboration. It is also easy to connect with third-party applications."
"Microsoft Dynamics AX 2021 is an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning system that you can use for everything that a business requires to operate."
"Technical support is very good."
"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."
"Go for SAP Products because of their business processes/features, stability, and scalability, which include backward and forward integration with any third party applications."
 

Cons

"There might be some features to support localizations that could be helpful to add."
"The non-delivery or non-availability of reliable IT hardware and infrastructure both before and during implementation."
"The database requires a huge CPU and memory resources."
"The product takes some training to get up to speed on all functionality and modules in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 ERP system."
"The product must be made accessible online."
"We experienced some challenges with the mobile apps due to the insufficient processing capacity to handle the workload effectively."
"There is no Arabic interface in Microsoft Business Central, which is a big weak point."
"Where different programmers have been let loose the product has a number of view inconsistencies and there are still issues that were in 4."
"SAP Business All-in-One needs to improve their production module as it is very limited."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"In relation to the cloud, it might be expensive for a longer duration. However, it's essential to consider the demands of enterprise users. While it's cost-effective in the short run, it becomes relatively costly in the long run."
"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 initial investment cost goes up due to the hidden cost."
"I purchased the license once, and there is a license with a partner that I pay for annually."
"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."
"Licensing is stable, and overall, the users are satisfied with it."
"The solution is on-premises and we do not pay for a license."
"Microsoft Dynamics AX is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
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
 

Overview

 

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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