Microsoft Dynamics SL vs NetSuite ERP vs SAP ERP comparison

Microsoft and NetSuite are both solutions in the ERP category. Microsoft is ranked #24 with an average rating of 8.0, while NetSuite is ranked #12 with an average rating of 7.8. Microsoft holds a 1.0% mindshare in ERP, compared to NetSuite’s 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 81% of NetSuite users who would recommend it.

Microsoft Dynamics SL

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100% willing to recommend

NetSuite ERP

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81% willing to recommend

SAP ERP

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87% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Dynamics SL, NetSuite ERP, and SAP ERP based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics SL is 1.0%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetSuite ERP is 1.8%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP ERP is 10.4%, down from 19.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

ERP Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SAP ERP	10.4%
NetSuite ERP	1.8%
Microsoft Dynamics SL	1.0%
Other	86.8%

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Featured Reviews

Marisol Caamaño

Information Technology Manager at Clarimex

Reliable product with straightforward setup process

Overall, Dynamics SL served us well for many years. However, organizations should consider more modern solutions, especially those that support transactional processing, to avoid the inefficiencies associated with batch processing. I would advise looking into more modern solutions that avoid batch processing. While it was reliable, its batch system is outdated compared to newer transactional systems. I rate it a nine out of ten.

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Sowmya Manda

Sr Analyst at Freelance

Integration tools streamline financial operations and enhance data management

The most beneficial feature in Workato is its accessibility. The interface is easily understandable even for a common user, unlike the NetSuite ERP direct website which requires more technical knowledge. In Workato, NetSuite ERP provides options for new employee records, invoice reports, and batch files processing. The batch processing capability allows handling up to 10,000 records simultaneously, which reduces tasks and processing time significantly. Regarding scalability, NetSuite ERP offers excellent options and reduces manual interventions through automation. In the past three months, I have observed improvements in their options and data storage capabilities, showing enhanced scalability compared to previous versions.

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Achmad Dimyati

IT Service Management Team Lead at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

Long-term adaptation and evolution meets changing technology trends

SAP ERP is not really real-time. We use the HANA database which is supposed to be memory data in memory, but we are still not very happy. It is supposed to be real-time and come very quickly, but in reality, it still takes time to run. That is why we use BW of SAP, Business Objects, and now we have moved to the Analytic Cloud where we start using predictive AI. SAP recently implemented Databricks, and they started investing significantly in the analytic environment. SAP ERP has been left behind as they moved to S/4HANA with the HANA database. They restructured the whole table structure of SAP ERP, introduced simple finance, simple logistics, and moved HR to SuccessFactors. They have the BTP layer where they manage everything from integration to master data management. The challenge with SAP is that they move very fast to different products and buy different products. It requires significant investment and many skills to catch up because all of these have different sets of technology. The fundamental has changed differently. It is not monolithic anymore but different products under one name, SAP. You have to buy it model by model for additional models. Products such as SuccessFactors, Ariba for procure to pay, Concur for travel, and Facility Management use totally different technology. They try to integrate with each other, but it remains a challenge for SAP to make them have the same management, technology, and operational approach.

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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 solution has provided a good return on investment by ensuring our financial and operational information is accurate and timely."

"The solution has many helpful features, the stability is very good, its performance is reliable, the solution is extremely useful for e-commerce companies, the compliance has been very useful, the solution is quite stable, the scalability is good, and it is pretty easy to set up."

"It's pretty easy to set up."

"If I put myself in the customer's shoes, it's easier to use. Reporting would be a very valuable feature."

"The project management aspect and the timesheets are valuable, especially for ensuring that our milestone billings are automated properly."

"The most valuable feature is that it works according to how the Internet works."

"A huge plus point for me is that you're always on the latest version, with upgrades included in the subscription, and as it's a genuine cloud-based product, you don't need servers, server managers, server rooms, backups, or an IT team to organize access for you."

"Every year, they release a new version."

"The most valuable aspect of NetSuite ERP is the multi-subsidiary portion, it is the strongest across all the other ERPs."

"The system notes give me information of who changed what."

"The most valuable feature in NetSuite ERP is the user interface."

"The user interface is very good."

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"Their tech support is always good."

"After implementing SAP, these processes are being incorporated with a very high level of satisfaction."

"It is a utility-focused solution, and the deployment is very much aligned with utility service providers. If you look at the supply chain and the overall business model of a utility service provider, SAP is something that fits very well. That's because the company has invested tremendously in creating appropriate workflows pertaining to this segment or domain."

"It has a lot of integrity of data, and it is fast; all the users feel that they can trust this data, so data integrity is the most important value of SAP."

"Continuing to use it enabled continuity of business."

"Most customers prefer to implement SAP because of the customization it offers."

"SAP has provided a much more integrated platform for managing our manufacturing business."

"The solution provides a high level of integration."

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Cons

"An area of improvement could be around automation and predictability."

"The licensing of the solution should be adjusted. The policies aren't ideal. They should make it easier to understand. Right now, it's too confusing."

"The licensing of the solution should be adjusted; the policies aren't ideal and they should make it easier to understand because right now it's too confusing."

"The product's primary improvement area would be its batch processing system."

"If you do go through an implementor, you need to be careful that they are actual implementors and not just resellers."

"Some of the features around the payroll and payroll taxes and management of that are lacking. We had to outsource some of that because we found that the functionality isn't there."

"The solution's initial setup process was complex."

"As with any system offering large volumes of data, there are limitations on processing large volumes of data in custom ways."

"NetSuite is still made for small/medium enterprises and needs to focus on bigger organizations, i.e., the Enterprise Edition."

"Some of the features around the payroll and payroll taxes and management of that are lacking. We had to outsource some of that because we found that the functionality isn't there."

"The manufacturing and planning side could be improved. That part isn't up to date. NetSuite could be easier to integrate in general."

"Additionally, adding advanced modules such as AI components or customer service modules could help the system become more scalable."

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"Small and medium companies can struggle with the pricing."

"The price of SAP ERP is greater than other companies with the equivalent product."

"It is not easily integrated with outside products because we purchased the finance, timesheet and project management modules on-premises and the HR module on cloud."

"SAP ERP, even with its so-called industry-specific best practice, does not fit everybody."

"It would be better if SAP ERP offered more competitive pricing. It would also help if it were more open, more flexible, with more standard products."

"The version that we are using lacks in reporting. The reporting feature needs to be constructed more in this product. There can be better scope for mobility. They could include the technical development of reports instead of depending completely on programming. The programming method needs to be easy."

"SAP is always costlier than other products so I'd like to see the pricing improved for preferred customers."

"I would like to see the customization of the reports become easier to work with instead of having technical support have to assist us."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"If the value proposition is clear for the customer, they won't see it as an expensive solution. A solution becomes expensive when it doesn't do what it promises."

"The licensing costs were reasonable."

"When people buy ERP, it's a competitive situation and the pricing is paramount."

"NetSuite ERP has a cost per module you want to use, and then you have the license per user."

"It is completely on a subscription basis. We pay yearly and, and you do not have to do anything on a monthly basis. Prices depend on the organization's scale and all those things, but they are doing a good job with the pricing."

"There is an annual license required to use this solution."

"The price of the solution is quite high."

"I would advise that you first meet with and scope out your project with a NetSuite VAR (Value Added Reseller)."

"Pricing for NetSuite ERP is okay, but it could be better. The licensing model for NetSuite ERP is based on the number of modules and users. The standard license covers up to twenty-five users. If you have more than twenty-five users, you'll have to buy the premium license, which would double the price. For one module with five user licenses, the cost is between $40,000 to $50,000."

"It is expensive."

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"It is less expensive than its competitors."

"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."

"This is a costly product."

"When you have a solution that is stable, reliable, and has a high performance as this solution, the price is going to be expensive. However, when you evaluate the service you are paying for the cost is quite reasonable for this solution."

"The product has high pricing."

"Licensing can vary, but for educational institutions, there are often favorable conditions."

"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."

"I am not sure. However, extensions cost approximately $100,000 or$200,000."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

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Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

15%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	27
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	5

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	29
Midsize Enterprise	31
Large Enterprise	78

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics SL?

The product's primary improvement area would be its batch processing system. Transitioning to a transactional process...

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What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics SL?

Our primary use case for the platform was managing our financial and operational processes across multiple companies....

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What advice do you have for others considering Microsoft Dynamics SL?

Overall, Dynamics SL served us well for many years. However, organizations should consider more modern solutions, esp...

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What do you like most about NetSuite ERP?

The inventory feature in NetSuite ERP is very valuable to me because it provides clear estimates about the depreciati...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetSuite ERP?

The initial cost for NetSuite ERP depends on the business size. My IT managers say that some of their features are qu...

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What needs improvement with NetSuite ERP?

Regarding room for improvement, I would single out the user interface. The company needs to spend fifty percent of re...

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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 a...

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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 ...

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What needs improvement with SAP ERP?

SAP ERP logged out in slightly less time than expected. Updates to the SAP UI would be useful.

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Comparisons

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Compared 18% of the time

Maxwell ERP vs Microsoft Dynamics SL

Compared 17% of the time

SAP S/4HANA vs Microsoft Dynamics SL

Compared 16% of the time

Oracle E-Business Suite vs Microsoft Dynamics SL

Compared 8% of the time

SAP Business One vs Microsoft Dynamics SL

Compared 5% of the time

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Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP vs NetSuite ERP

Compared 29% of the time

SAP S/4HANA Cloud vs NetSuite ERP

Compared 6% of the time

Oracle E-Business Suite vs NetSuite ERP

Compared 4% of the time

IQMS Enterprise IQ vs NetSuite ERP

Compared 3% of the time

NetSuite OneWorld vs NetSuite ERP

Compared 3% of the time

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SAP S/4HANA vs SAP ERP

Compared 15% of the time

IFS Cloud Platform vs SAP ERP

Compared 5% of the time

Infor M3 vs SAP ERP

Compared 5% of the time

Microsoft Dynamics AX vs SAP ERP

Compared 5% of the time

Anaplan vs SAP ERP

Compared 4% of the time

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Dynamics SL, MS Dynamics SL

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Overview

Project management, job costing, materials management, service call entry, receiving, billing, and sales solution.

Microsoft

NetSuite ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is a cloud-based business management software that provides a suite of applications to support various business functions, such as finance, accounting, order management, inventory management, and human resources. It is designed to help organizations streamline and automate their operations, improve decision-making, and increase visibility into key performance metrics. NetSuite ERP integrates all business processes in a single system, providing a real-time, unified view of the business and enabling organizations to manage their operations more efficiently and effectively.

NetSuite ERP Features

NetSuite ERP has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

E-commerce: NetSuite ERP provides a platform for creating and managing online stores, enabling organizations to sell products and services online.

Reporting and analytics: The solution includes business intelligence and reporting capabilities to help organizations gain insight into their operations and make data-driven decisions.

Multi-currency support: NetSuite ERP supports multiple currencies, making it suitable for organizations operating in multiple countries.

Global tax management: With its support for global tax management, organizations can manage tax compliance in multiple jurisdictions.

Real-time visibility: The solution’s real-time visibility at local, regional and headquarter levels, enables organizations to standardize business processes across all divisions and subsidiaries.

General Ledger: With NetSuite's general ledger capabilities, accounting professionals gain flexibility and visibility, richer reporting functionality, enhanced audit trails and the ability to customize account types, transactions and reporting segments to meet unique business requirements.

NetSuite ERP Benefits

There are many benefits to implementing NetSuite ERP. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

Simplify your business: With the solution you can manage accounting, inventory, operations, distribution and more from a single application. Users can also automate manual processes to save time and free up resources to better serve customers, identify new opportunities, and outpace the competition.

Supply chain optimization: The solution makes it easy to control the flow of goods across the value chain, from suppliers to customers.

Flawless order management: NetSuite ERP helps organizations error-proof order management and procurement.

Increased warehouse efficiency: With NetSuite ERP, users can optimize the putaway process and reduce picking errors.

Reviews from Real Users

NetSuite ERP is a solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Some of its major advantages are its friendly user interface, customizable dashboards, reporting, scalability, stability, and much more.

GirirajInja, Head of IT operations at Karma technology, says, "As NetSuite ERP is a cloud product, a valuable feature I found in it is the very friendly user interface. You can set up shortcuts within the applications for frequently used reports or navigation. You can also customize dashboards in NetSuite ERP. Another feature I found valuable in the solution is good reporting. It has many industry-standard reports focused on finance and inventory. I also like the seamless switching between production and test environments and that you can customize the environments within NetSuite ERP.”

Another PeerSpot user, Mohammed I., Sales Manager at Inspirria Cloudtech, states, "NetSuite is significantly more affordable than Oracle EBS and offers a wider range of features than other OEMs.” He also adds, “[It] includes multiple modules, is scalable, and stable.”

NetSuite

SAP ERP addresses the core business software requirements of midsize and large organizations in all industries and sectors. SAP ERP includes four individual solutions that support key areas of enterprise resource planning: human capital management, financials, operations, corporate services.

SAP

Sample Customers

ASAP, Espartec, S.A de C.V., TGLT, Calder‹n Autopartes El_ctricas, GGS Systems, CLEAResult, Shared Spectrum Company, Scope Global Pty Ltd

2Pure, Accuvant, Actian, Adtegrity, Advantage Sign Supply, All-Safe Pool Safety Products, Alton Lane, AMC Liquidators

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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