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Microsoft Dynamics CRM vs Pipedrive comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

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

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Ranking in CRM
1st
Ranking in Local Government CRM
1st
Ranking in Sales Force Automation
2nd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
80
Ranking in other categories
CRM Customer Engagement Centers (2nd), Marketing Management (2nd)
Pipedrive
Ranking in CRM
21st
Ranking in Local Government CRM
7th
Ranking in Sales Force Automation
10th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Opportunity Management (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the CRM category, the mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is 2.6%, down from 11.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Pipedrive is 1.1%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
CRM Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Dynamics CRM2.6%
Pipedrive1.1%
Other96.3%
CRM
 

Featured Reviews

NavinJacob - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Digital Officer at Cipher7
Has enabled seamless integration across platforms while supporting advanced analytics for customer insights
Microsoft Dynamics CRM doesn't provide solutions that allow you to transform easily if you have a heterogeneous mix of technologies or if your contact center is on analog and you try to digitize it. A lot of custom work is needed if you have to integrate heterogeneous technologies with the Microsoft suite, but if you are using the Microsoft suite, then it's quite seamless. Microsoft Dynamics CRM should add commercial models that allow smaller companies to use it because it can get pretty expensive. Better commercial options for smaller implementations may be helpful. There should be commercial options for smaller companies, as the overheads and costs of Dynamics can be quite high.
Willem Lambrechts - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Director at Drebbel
Offers the ability to create multiple pipelines and the flexibility in filtering and reporting
We do a lot of analytics and reporting ourselves. We don't necessarily use all the features that Pipedrive provides, but it's very helpful at least. It has streamlined our deal-closing process. We use it for everything. When we create a lead, we put it into Pipedrive. That lead can be converted into an opportunity, which we manage through our whole pipeline. This includes having all data related to the opportunity in one place. Once the deal is closed, we use Pipedrive to follow up on the invoices until they are paid. We also manage sales commissions and payments to our salespeople through Pipedrive.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a stable solution; we never had any problems, it was always running well."
"Right now we're using the financial features, and we haven't tried the inventory; it's useful more on the financial side."
"We have received a high ROI from using Microsoft Dynamics CRM considering it's such a vital part of our organization's entire operations and its ability to consistently be upgraded to have new features and benefits and integrations with emerging software."
"The integration with the Microsoft suite, such as Office 365 and SharePoint, offers significant benefits for Microsoft Dynamics CRM, as ninety percent of organizations are already on the Microsoft suite, leading to quick integration and system setup."
"Microsoft Dynamics CRM was more reliable than Spiceworks, which is what caused us to switch."
"The most useful feature that this solution provides is the ability to make dashboards for the business easily as our company is managed using KPIs and metrics."
"Microsoft Team allows for a very dynamic workflow and integrates well with other Microsoft platforms."
"Easy and fast to implement, very flexible to be able to meet our business needs, and low cost licensing."
"The biggest and the best feature is the view that you get when you log in, where you have a board like Kanban with columns that help you move deals along the process and really keep track of where you are."
"Anyone thinking about using this solution should definitely look at it and seriously consider it because it's a very good product."
"The solution is very stable."
"It is a stable platform."
"It's very flexible and we can really fit it into our business model."
"Pipedrive makes it easy to understand who I'm talking to at a glance. It has all the activities, node features, opportunity interface, deal interface, and time drive deals.The sales process is extremely simple, which saves me time and energy. I can send the document for e-signature and make the most out of my deals. I can automatically send emails and phone calls. You need to do only a little API programming. It offers massive flexibility. You can run an entire enterprise on the platform. The ease of use facilitates huge adoption."
"The most useful stuff for me is that it's very flexible with all the data structures...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to create timelines and custom fields."
 

Cons

"Microsoft Dynamics CRM is operational enough, in terms of frequency, but an area for improvement would be its dashboard."
"There are more people using Salesforce. Therefore, there are more partners, and applications for it, and is easier to use."
"Microsoft Dynamics CRM can improve by adding more artificial intelligence. Additionally, they should add more modules, such as account-based management, that are available on other platforms such as salesforce.com."
"One area for improvement in Microsoft Dynamics CRM is its end user feedback. It's still not that great compared to Salesforce."
"Better integration would be an improvement."
"A built-in automation engine to automate parts of workflows would be beneficial. That's the feature I'd be most happy to see expanded. It's currently tagged as simple automation, but I'd love some predictive capability."
"It could be less complicated for smaller organizations."
"Dynamic's management could be improved. The tech management should have better technical capabilities."
"Pipedrive has some weaknesses against Salesforce. The documentation of Pipedrive could improve. They need more qualified documentation because I had to fix my colleague's work to correct the reports because they did not find how they can do it, or develop reports. There are some misunderstandings about how to do reporting."
"Pipedrive has some weaknesses against Salesforce."
"The automation process is challenging."
"The product is expensive."
"The platform could be even more robust."
"The form builder works even though it has some shortcomings...Also, the forms don't have the ability to avoid or stop people from signing up if they don't have a corporate email."
"Pipedrive is relatively stable, but the performance is lackluster compared to other solutions in this space."
"The integration possibilities with other systems could be better as well. We use it in connection with Octopus CRM, and there's room for improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have to buy a separate license in order to implement the social listening feature."
"The solution is expensive."
"We have deployed the cloud-based version and it is a subscription and the price is based on the number of users using it."
"Dynamics CRM's pricing is fair."
"The solution is not expensive."
"There is a license required to use Microsoft Dynamics CRM."
"Microsoft Dynamics CRM is an expensive solution. However, most good CRMs are expensive."
"I give the price of the solution an eight out of ten."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price, two or three. For us, everything is expensive because this is a startup, but for a normal company, it should be peanuts."
"We pay $1000 a month for the tool."
"As of now, the pricing and value are quite good."
"The solution is affordable."
"Pipedrive is relatively more affordable than other solutions."
"The product is expensive but provides valuable services."
"Pipedrive keeps increasing the prices, which is becoming a bit annoying. It was reasonable when we started, but now they're increasing all the time."
"The solution's pricing is excellant. It costs 65 dollars a month for top tier plan."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Retailer
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise20
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise3
 

Questions from the Community

What are the pros and cons of MS dynamics vs. Salesforce CRM?
When comparing Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Salesforce CRM in 2026, both are leading CRM platforms, but they serve slightly different strengths depending on business needs. Features: Salesforce is t...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics CRM?
Microsoft Dynamics CRM doesn't provide solutions that allow you to transform easily if you have a heterogeneous mix of technologies or if your contact center is on analog and you try to digitize it...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics CRM?
I have been working with Microsoft Dynamics CRM for five or six years for various customers. I work with CRM and some amount of Microsoft communication server to integrate it. I focus on the area o...
What needs improvement with Pipedrive?
New features sometimes seem bolted on rather than being smooth.
What advice do you have for others considering Pipedrive?
I'd recommend Pipedrive since it's easy to use and handles simple processes effectively. I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.
 

Also Known As

Dynamics CRM, MS Dynamics CRM
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