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Microsoft Dynamics SL vs Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management comparison

Microsoft and Sage are both solutions in the ERP category. Microsoft is ranked #20 with an average rating of 8.0, while Sage is ranked #23 with an average rating of 7.0. Microsoft holds a 0.3% mindshare in ERP, compared to Sage’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Sage users who would recommend it.
Microsoft Dynamics SL
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management and Microsoft Dynamics SL compete in the enterprise management software category. While Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management stands out for its pricing and support, Microsoft Dynamics SL tends to have an edge with its extensive feature set.

Features: Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management provides strong finance, supply chain, and production management, with a focus on scalability. Microsoft Dynamics SL offers advanced project and financial management tools, making it ideal for project-driven industries, and delivers a feature set tailored for industry-specific applications.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management benefits from a streamlined cloud-based deployment model and offers responsive customer support. Microsoft Dynamics SL is traditionally deployed on-premise, which may require more resources but includes detailed support for complex projects.

Pricing and ROI: Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management has competitive pricing with a lower initial setup cost, appealing to businesses seeking immediate ROI. Microsoft Dynamics SL has higher upfront costs, justified by advanced features leading to superior long-term ROI for project-focused sectors.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Dynamics SL
Ranking in ERP
20th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
3
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
5
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics SL is 0.3%, up from 0.2% 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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Cirvesh-Daga - PeerSpot reviewer
Simplify and streamline complex business processes, and good integration capabilities but lacks predictive capabilities
An area of improvement could be around automation and predictability. However, I'm sure Microsoft is already thinking about incorporating AI co-pilot features, which should be coming soon. The end person who will be looking at the report is the CFO, and CFO isn't just interested in static reports but in predictive information. Ideally, SL could use data from ERP, and CRM to provide some level of prediction. CoPilot is plugged into Dynamics, it'll be a plus and even a huge selling point over other solutions that are there in the market because now we have a component of AI. We can also give you some level of prediction. Even if it starts with a 15% confidence level, a CFO will take that because it still allows them to increase their bets to a certain extent. So, that's something that I I will look forward to whenever Microsoft introduces it.
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Ikbel Zammit - PeerSpot reviewer
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 solution has provided a good return on investment by ensuring our financial and operational information is accurate and timely."
"If I put myself in the customer's shoes, it's easier to use. Reporting would be a very valuable feature."
"It's pretty easy to set up."
"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 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."
"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."
"The interface is rich in features, allowing efficient management of business operations."
 

Cons

"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."
"An area of improvement could be around automation and predictability."
"Integration with other tools like BOM or Cisco BlueQ could be improved."
"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."
"The solution does not have a solid, out-of-the-box API architecture that is supported."
"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."
"Integration with other tools like BOM or Cisco BlueQ could be improved."
"It is not suitable for corporate or manufacturing companies. For example, it's challenging to use it for a manufacturing company."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing costs were reasonable."
"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 cost is not expensive."
"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."
"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."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
25%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
 

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Dynamics SL?
If I put myself in the customer's shoes, it's easier to use. Reporting would be a very valuable feature.
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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.
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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. We are a group with 11 to 12 companies, and Dynamics SL has been integral in ma...
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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 SL, MS Dynamics SL
Sage ERP X3, Sage X3
 

Overview

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

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