Microsoft Dynamics GP vs Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management comparison

Microsoft and Sage are both solutions in the ERP category. Microsoft is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.0, while Sage is ranked #23 with an average rating of 7.0. Microsoft holds a 1.0% mindshare in ERP, compared to Sage’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Sage users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management and Microsoft Dynamics GP are both enterprise resource planning solutions. Sage stands out in scalability and integration while Dynamics GP is notable for its extensive feature set, making it attractive to businesses focusing on functionality.

Features: Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management offers robust scalability, seamless integration across various modules, and is suited for growing enterprises. Microsoft Dynamics GP provides a wide range of features with strong financial management, thorough reporting tools, and comprehensive functionality for businesses seeking in-depth capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management utilizes a cloud-based deployment model improving scalability and integration, supported by reputable customer service. Microsoft Dynamics GP requires on-premises deployment with detailed IT involvement, yet offers dependable support.

Pricing and ROI: Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management may have higher initial costs due to its scalability and integration advantages, but it potentially yields high long-term ROI for expanding companies. Microsoft Dynamics GP, with a generally lower starting cost, delivers significant ROI through its feature-rich offerings, ideal for businesses prioritizing comprehensive functionality.

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Microsoft Dynamics GP vs. Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Ranking in ERP

11th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Sage Business Cloud Enterpr...

Ranking in ERP

23rd

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Activity Based Costing Software (9th)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics GP is 1.0%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management is 0.6%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Firaz Mohammed

Information Technology Manager at a retailer with 51-200 employees

Offers great integration capabilities and allows just the real-time inventory

Dynamics GP improves inventory management by offering real-time inventory tracking, and automated purchase order creation, receiving, and updating inventory levels. It facilitates site-to-site transfers and allocation tracking, enabling efficient stock management across locations. The integration capability of Dynamics GP, combined with Power Platform, has transformed our business processes. We now use PowerApps to enable salesmen to send orders electronically, eliminating the need for order books. Additionally, we developed HR apps to streamline tasks for our staff, leading to automated processes and improved efficiency. Our experience with Dynamics GP reporting and analytics features, particularly Advanced Analysis, has been great. We utilize customized smart lists for purchasing and other functions, allowing for tailored insights over specific periods. Additionally, we have developed custom dashboards for enhanced visibility and support portal integration. I wouldn't recommend Dynamics GP due to its legacy status and impending end of support. However, if integration with the Power Platform is crucial and the company prioritizes modernization, it could still be a viable option. For new companies, I would suggest considering Dynamics 365 Business Central for a more modern solution. Overall, I would rate Dynamics GP as a seven out of ten.

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Ikbel Zammit

Account manager at Onetech Business Solutions

Makes processes including calculating costs, accessing inventory information quickly, validating offers, and extracting data easier

I use Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management to digitize our processes. I put our work and the opportunities on the platform, validate financial offers, and manage fees from transport and financial management. I also use the system for record-keeping of client information and work…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The fixed assets, payroll, the data module, and user-friendliness are most valuable."

"The stability was reliable."

"It is a tried and tested ERP system which if used correctly, is definitely a very good program for managing all aspects of a business from customer sales, and receivables management, to payable management and finance reporting. So, it's super critical for any mid-sized company."

"We have gained the capability to control and address various issues within the financial module effectively."

"The system is easy to customize and has user-friendly access. "

"Microsoft Dynamics GP has supported our compliance with industry regulations completely."

"Snowflake's ability to handle large queries efficiently is very beneficial, unlike other databases which can take a significant amount of time for similar tasks."

"It is strong in integration."

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"The interface is rich in features, allowing efficient management of business operations."

"The most valuable feature of Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management is the business intelligence module. Additionally, report consolidation, cloud access, and analysis are useful."

"The solution is parameterized so it naturally has the ability to parameterize, configure, and adapt to various organizational procedures."

"Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management has helped by making processes such as calculating costs, accessing inventory information quickly, validating offers, and extracting data easier."

"The initial setup is not complex. The deployment process was relatively straightforward."

"The accounting part and the procurement part are most valuable. It is a very good system with workflows and notifications."

Cons

"As technology changes, I would say probably in the area of chart up account needs improvement because chart up account is a string. So if they make it more flexible."

"I would rate technical support for Microsoft Dynamics GP on a scale of 1 to 10 as six or five maximum."

"Many of our customers are migrating to the cloud rather than staying on-premises."

"As for room for improvement, they have different modules, project and analytical accounting, but it will be good to have that kind of part in the standard package. To have that additional reporting functionality where you can add an attribute or something, which you can report again. So you can analyze the cost by not just natural accounts but also by a project, without having to go through another module edit on top and then the other module edit on top. The more modules you add, sometimes it doesn't work that well. Additionally, it would be easier to have the solution on the cloud. That's our consideration. We are trying to move all our systems to the cloud, and GP is one of them that we are going to move in the next couple of years. I would rate the solution seven or seven point five out of ten."

"This is now a legacy product, so they're phasing it out over time."

"The biggest problem with GP is that it's not cloud based and it doesn't lend itself to subscription licensing. But Microsoft wants everything in the cloud and licensed on a subscription basis.Even tThough GP can be deployed on a cloud server, but basically, it's a Windows based product. It uses the older model and companies purchase the program and pay a 16-18 sixteen- eighteen percent annual renewal fee but Microsoft wants everybody to pay monthly or annual renewal fees on a subscription basis."

"Dynamics GP could be improved in terms of its usability and modernization."

"It still can be improved in web-based and build reporting. "

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"It is not suitable for corporate or manufacturing companies. For example, it's challenging to use it for a manufacturing company."

"Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management could improve the search functionality. For example, if I was to search for a transaction from last year it would be difficult to accomplish. I have to scroll through to find what I am looking for. The approach should be more similar to Quickbooks where when you search for something it takes you directly to the searched item."

"The solution does not have a solid, out-of-the-box API architecture that is supported."

"Its implementation process is kind of complicated. If the person implementing it doesn't know what he is doing, the system can have many issues. Sage X3 is just an accounting system. As compared to Oracle E-Business Suite, it does not cover a lot of functionality. It doesn't have the payroll, lease management, and HR modules. Oracle E-Business Suite is better than Sage X3."

"Integration with other tools like BOM or Cisco BlueQ could be improved."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I think the tool is competitively priced and it's more of a one-time investment with a low annual renewal fee."

"For us, in our local currency, it costs us around 5 million Botswanan Pulas a year. It's quite a lot of money."

"The solution's price is steep."

"Its pricing and licensing are high. Of course, we all know that it is Microsoft."

"I would say that the pricing is moderate, not cheap, and not expensive. There are many more expensive ERPs than GP, and there are less expensive as well, so it is moderately priced."

"We evaluated some local products, because of the pricing, but this product has better features and support."

"In comparison to other ERP systems, the pricing is not necessarily inexpensive, but it can be considered more cost-effective."

"It is an affordable solution."

"The cost is not expensive."

"It is very cheap. There are no additional charges, but the problem is that you have to acquire an additional supporting system such as a budgeting system. You will have to implement the integration and maintain two systems. So, you need to pay for the license of that budgeting system and this one. You also need to pay the license for the payroll and integration. There are all these integrations that you have to pay for."

"The solution delivers the same capabilities of SAP or Oracle at about 30% to 40% of the cost."

"The price of this solution is expensive. However, it depends on the number of branches used. The price can be upwards of $40,000 annually."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Government

Computer Software Company

25%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Dynamics GP?

The most valuable feature is the ability to easily update and maintain accurate data across all aspects of our operations.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Dynamics GP?

D365 BC licensing SAAS model with subscription ranging $70/User/Month.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics GP?

The version upgrading can be better. The process of moving from one version to the next can be improved. There are certain aspects that they don't support when they move to higher versions, but man...

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What do you like most about Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management?

The initial setup is not complex. The deployment process was relatively straightforward.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management?

The pricing of Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management is high compared to other solutions like Bitrix.

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What needs improvement with Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management?

Integration with other tools like BOM or Cisco BlueQ could be improved. The importation of configurations like BOQs is challenging as each line has to be added individually, which is time-consuming...

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Also Known As

Dynamics GP, MS Dynamics GP

Sage ERP X3, Sage X3

Overview

Microsoft Dynamics GP is a complete enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for small and medium-sized businesses. Dynamics GP helps you gain greater control over your financials, inventory, and operations. It’s easy to implement and use and empowers informed decisions that lead to business success.

Microsoft

Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management delivers faster, simpler, and more flexible business management at a fraction of the cost and complexity of typical enterprise ERP systems.

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Sample Customers

Rural Metro, WASH Multifamily Laundry, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Elcome International LLC, Batteries Plus Corporate Stores, Catalogic Software, Choate Rosemary Hall

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