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Microsoft Dynamics SL vs Oracle E-Business Suite comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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 SL
Ranking in ERP
24th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle E-Business Suite
Ranking in ERP
4th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
157
Ranking in other categories
Field Service Management (1st), Activity Based Costing Software (1st), Benefits Administration (5th), Enterprise Resource Planning for Manufacturing (1st), Product Configuration and Quoting (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 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 Oracle E-Business Suite is 3.8%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle E-Business Suite3.8%
Microsoft Dynamics SL1.0%
Other95.2%
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

Marisol Caamaño - PeerSpot reviewer
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 While it was reliable, its batch system is outdated compared to newer transactional systems.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.
Md. Mazharul Islam - PeerSpot reviewer
Incharge Corporate Accounts & ERP System at General Pharmaceuticals Limited.
Has connected financial data across departments and improved future cash flow planning
I would like to improve the integration with other solutions, as I need everything integrated, like the HR module, purchase module, SCM, production, and engineering. Each and every module should be connected to the finance module, and I think Oracle provides the right solution. Also, SAP, IFS, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 offer some solutions, but I am not as happy with them as I am with Oracle. I believe that Oracle E-Business Suite could improve by transitioning from Java-based scripts in our system to a web-based environment. While Oracle already has JD Edwards available in web-based format, I think it needs to be smoother for optimization and presentation in the future. In comparison, IFS is fully web-based, and all applications are sufficiently good and user-friendly. We are developing and trying to improve to a web-based setup, but it is currently too costly.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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 solution has provided a good return on investment by ensuring our financial and operational information is accurate and timely."
"ERP is a valuable feature of this product."
"This is a world-class application that includes a lot of business processes from other ERPs that Oracle has acquired."
"The solution is good for small businesses."
"It provides a well-centered database that is feature rich."
"The system is reliable and the backbone of financial and other core systems in many organizations worldwide."
"Oracle E-Business Suite provides very smart solutions, and it is easy for implementation and works effectively with technical or functional teams."
"It's a tightly integrated solution."
"The financial module has excellent features that many find valuable, while the HCM module is also highly regarded."
 

Cons

"An area of improvement could be around automation and predictability."
"The product's primary improvement area would be its batch processing system."
"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."
"I would say the integration needs improvement. Oracle needs to work on the integration layer to make the solution much more robust and modern."
"Performance issues and handling of financial data could be improved."
"It's difficult for some customers to understand in the beginning. A user really has to understand the processes."
"Reporting is a big area for improvement. It needs to provide the ability to extract data from the suite. Oracle has also been making a great effort to make E-Business Suite more user-friendly but there are still areas where a focus on User Experience would help."
"The initial setup is complex."
"A lot more automation can be brought into E-Business Suite."
"The integration features of the tool on on-premises weren't that great, making it an area where improvements are required."
"Oracle E-Business Suite's stability could be improved as they have a lot of bugs that need to be fixed."
 

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."
"We pay about $300 a year in order to license the solution."
"It's quite expensive, even though they gave us a discount."
"The licensing cost of Oracle E-Business Suite is quite competitive. It's quite flexible, so it can be adapted to the requirements of my company. For confidentiality purposes, I'm unable to disclose how much Oracle E-Business Suite costs, but I'm rating its cost as eight out of ten."
"Oracle's pricing is on the higher end."
"Whatever the products you use, you'll be paying a yearly maintenance price or a support price."
"Fees for support and licensing should be reduced."
"Oracle scales the pricing, but E-Business Suite is still very expensive for small to mid-sized businesses."
"The price would be better if it were lower."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
University
7%
Marketing Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business43
Midsize Enterprise33
Large Enterprise114
 

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 processing system would significantly enhance its efficiency and usability.
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. We are a group with 11 to 12 companies, and Dynamics SL has been integral in ma...
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, especially those that support transactional processing, to avoid the inefficiencies...
What do you like most about Oracle E-Business Suite?
It was very easy to integrate the product into our existing infrastructure.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle E-Business Suite?
The pricing for Oracle E-Business Suite is varying high, depending on the country. For small businesses or those generating low revenue, it is often expensive. However, for governments or multinati...
What needs improvement with Oracle E-Business Suite?
Oracle E-Business Suite has already provided many solutions and continues to do so for implementers and consultancy firms. They offer many benefits through easy steps, support forums, and communiti...
 

Also Known As

Dynamics SL, MS Dynamics SL
Oracle EBS, OEBS
 

Overview

 

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
Colab, Portobello, Saudi Telecom Company, DG Khan Cement, Dubai Holding
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