Microsoft Dynamics AX vs SAP ERP comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 13, 2022
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Dynamics AX
Ranking in ERP
6th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
53
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (4th)
SAP ERP
Ranking in ERP
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
103
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2024, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics AX is 7.5%, up from 6.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP ERP is 18.1%, down from 21.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP
Unique Categories:
Activity Based Costing Software
21.1%
No other categories found
 

Featured Reviews

Yusuf Oezeren - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 15, 2023
A stable solution that lets my team know my availability and how busy I am
The only thing that is kind of annoying for every time I put my time in, before I send it off, I have always to save it first. I cannot immediately send it off. It's the only thing that needs improvement. For instance, if I'm booking my time in IMEI and AX and I have my tap open, and I want to send it and it's submitted, it asks to save first. I always get an error message here. In addition, I sometimes put in wrong data that needs correction, but I cannot change it or approve it without withdrawing it. It will then take time for me to go back in and edit it.
it_user311268 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 17, 2015
We're now able to do deep costing analyses, although initial setup was complex.
SAP Controlling and Fund Management SAP Controlling give the control of managerial cost in control for management especially accounting. It enables deep costing analysis, cost allocation model and drill down functionality. with Fund Management organization can embed budget control rules to control…

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."
"There's a moderate amount of scalability available."
"Flexibility is the best feature. Because we have the source code, we can develop our ideas. It enables us to develop new functions."
"Supply Chain Management is an excellent feature."
"If anyone is familiar with Microsoft products then they can handle it easily."
"The most valuable feature I've found is the UI functionality."
"One of the valuable features of the solution is how easy it is to use."
"The production is a valuable feature."
"The payroll solution and the localization for advances are valuable."
"SAP ERP's interface is pretty easy nowadays, as it has evolved over time and has been made as user-friendly as a person would like it."
"This product is very scalable and easy to expand."
"The stability is SAP ERP is not good only because the version is old. They could work on improving the versions."
"The most valuable feature of SAP ERP is the financial module, pre-configured packages, and plenty of features. The solution is updating and adding new features that are helpful."
"The most valuable features of SAP ERP is the flexibility and functionality. It is one of the best ERPs I have seen in the market."
"It meets our requirements for what we need it to do in the manufacturing industry."
"I have found all the modules related to finance valuable, such as account management and HR. The entire suite is very useful."
 

Cons

"The integration could improve for the future."
"The manufacturing module in GP is quite basic, and those who require more advanced manufacturing capabilities often turn to third-party modules or tools."
"They should include some modules related to solving customer problems or resolving support tickets from our customers — like a help desk for ERPs."
"The solution in general just needs a few quality improvements."
"The database requires a huge CPU and memory resources."
"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 UI has room for improvement and can be more user-friendly."
"The product needs improvement in procurement planning. It also needs to include a production scheduling feature."
"The service could be more user-friendly in the area of transition codes."
"It would also help if it were more open, more flexible, with more standard products."
"The product does not update budgeting based on exchange rates which is important for BPM."
"Implementing SAP ERP can be very costly, particularly for smaller organizations with limited resources."
"It is not flexible for the users. SAP works in a specific way, and the users and the processes have to adapt to the way it works. It is hard to customize it to the level that we need for our work. It is not easy to get new extensions for process functions, modules, or activities."
"I believe there's room for improvement in terms of user experience."
"The reporting could be improved, such as the casework, production, and activity reports. Our consultants in a subsidiary enterprise have requested that we develop a new production report. They could also improve production, financial, and HR analysis."
"Could be more user friendly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product's license is expensive. My company is located in a region where we have to pay the most for the tool due to our currency and inflation scenario."
"The price of the solution could benefit from being less 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 platform's price offering is good."
"The tool's licensing model is based on user subscription. The pricing needs to be reduced for the Indian and South Asian markets."
"The pricing is expensive."
"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."
"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."
"It is less expensive than its competitors."
"SAP ECC is not cheap but I consider it the best system for managing an organization's data and processes."
"I rate the product's price a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive. SAP ERP is a costly tool."
"I rate the product's price a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap or affordable, and ten is really expensive. The solution is expensive."
"The on-premises licensing model comes with annual maintenance whereas the cloud-based licensing model is a yearly subscription. The tool’s pricing is normal and not expensive."
"This is a costly product."
"SAP is quite expensive."
"Licensing can vary, but for educational institutions, there are often favorable conditions."
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Comparison Review

it_user110085 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 1, 2015
SAP All in One vs. Oracle E-Business Suite vs. Microsoft Axapta
We put together an ERP evaluation for 3 proposed solutions. The top 3 packages considered for detailed evaluation – SAP All in One, Oracle E-Business Suite, Microsoft Axapta. The Key Criteria used for Evaluation are as follows: A. Functional Fit to meet current Business Requirements B…
 

Answers from the Community

VC
Mar 15, 2021
Mar 15, 2021
For starters, I would stop comparing tools, and start looking at my business and what I want to achieve. So identify objectives and what's blocking achievement, define quality outcomes for the obejctives you want to achieve and build your businesscase on efficiency improvement. What earnings, savings, benefits are achieved when meeting your obectives.Based on the blocking issues you identified...
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GH
Jan 25, 2021
I think Panorama Consulting Group publishes some of their ERP shootouts comparing SAP/Oracle/Microsoft with Infor thrown in as a bonus.  Our firm is more of a boutique operation that compares internal company requirements then picks software known for its propensity to work well in those industries/environments. But if you get to the stage where you need some guidance on who some of the top partners and resources are for those software packages, hit us up. 
DR
Mar 11, 2021
Do you want to do it for a specific purpose or to tick a box?  Lets assume you are looking for system deployment. I would focus on the key areas of your business rather than what Gene has listed below, which is looking at point for point comparisons. (The Panorama report is SUPERB for getting up to speed....) Then look at weighting for specific key business differentiation opportunities - such as single global instance for multiple companies, integrated CRM into Finance and Operations, off-line capabilities for customer facing processes, seamless transfer of customer conversations from one channel to another. Then ask for client references to answer 5 key questions: - Are they live? - how was the deployment support from the OEM/partner and what was the % work split required to go live (as in your input vs partner vs OEM) - how many customisations were requried to achieve xxx (your key areas) - would they use the OEM again and what would they change going forward Then look at demonstration from the OEM and costing for the solution I would not go on a tender for each and every feature and function because we assume world class solutions have these typical areas covered. Happy to discuss how to do this practically if required. Daniel@liferocksconsulting.co.za
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Retailer
6%
Educational Organization
6%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Retailer
6%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics AX?
The tool's setup phase and pricing are areas with certain concerns where improvements are required.
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics AX?
I use the solution in my company since we are providing services to a US client, so we have created different kinds of use cases to meet the requirements of their environment.
Is Anaplan better than SAP ERP?
There are different aspects of both Anaplan and SAP ERP that I like and dislike. Anaplan improves forecast accuracy and drives up the quality of analytics. Rather than spending all of their time co...
What do you like most about SAP ERP?
The solution has made the most significant impact on our human resources function, specifically in HR operations and HR analytics. One feature of SAP ERP that I found most valuable is its use of co...
What needs improvement with SAP ERP?
The solution's graphical user interface (GUI) is outdated and could be improved.
 

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.
B&G Manufacturing, Unilever, Life is good Inc., Joy Global Inc., City of Cape Town, Bhopal Municipal, Corporation (BMC), adidas Group, Butcher & Packer Supply Company, Franklin Valve L.P., Evoshield, Prime Meats, a Norsan Group company, EMC Corporation, Varian Medical Systems Inc., FC Bayern Mªnchen AG, AkzoNobel Chemicals B.V., T¾V Rheinland, Pacific Drilling S.A., Fire & Rescue New South Wales, University of Amsterdam, Pa_alon S.A.
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