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Epicor iScala vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Epicor iScala
Ranking in ERP
25th
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Busi...
Ranking in ERP
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
63
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Epicor iScala is 0.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is 6.2%, down from 7.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

AT
Mar 18, 2024
Offers inventory management, basic ERP functions but outdated interface
We use it in our company and offer it to some customers. However, we're facing challenges with iScala in the public sector, specifically healthcare.  The system doesn't have sufficient support for the complexities of managing payments for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff. Considering…
StefaanVandesompele - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 9, 2024
Provides end-to-end accounting and finance module at reasonable pricing
365 Business Central integrates with Office 365 to streamline the invoice approval process. This allows businesses to manage and approve invoices efficiently within a unified system. Our organization plans to transition to the Dynamics 365 environment, where various functions will be centralized. We will consolidate everything into one system instead of maintaining multiple databases for each country with local data. Dynamics 365 is fully integrated, which should address many of our challenges when we migrate to this new environment. We look forward to seeing how it performs in practice. The project is progressing well overall, though integrating it with other tools and ensuring Dynamics 365 operates smoothly can be challenging. Dynamics 365 is user-friendly and effective. However, a deeper understanding of its technical capabilities and architecture might be necessary to optimize its use fully. The software landscape is evolving, and achieving the best reporting and functionality with just a click can be complex. A clear vision of what you want to achieve with Dynamics 365 is essential. Proper preparation and configuration are crucial to achieving the desired outcomes. This principle applies not only to Dynamics 365 but to all software packages. Understanding the system's flexibility and adaptability based on your specific business needs is key to its successful implementation. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The accounting, purchasing, and basic ERP functions work well. But they are a little bit older, but they work for us. The inventory management is good and necessary for any company that manages stock for production or services."
"All of the features are valuable, depending on where you implement them. I've done implementations in 60 countries, across 86 different companies and groups, and each company has a different reason for why they want to use it. Every single feature that I've implemented has been successful, and for some companies, where they didn't use the functionality, they have moved to external products or they've integrated into other applications."
"The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are the dashboards, ease of use, and flexibility."
"This is readily available and affordable, as well as user-friendly and simple to use in my opinion."
"The vertical covers all aspects of functionality and integrates easily with the existing Office products."
"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"It is a scalable solution. There are more than 5,000 end users in my organization."
"Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is extremely stable as it does not rely on our in-house servers."
"We are getting more features after switching to Microsoft 365."
 

Cons

"We're facing challenges with iScala in the public sector, specifically healthcare. The system doesn't have sufficient support for the complexities of managing payments for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff."
"The solution can improve by having better integration with Microsoft PowerBI and reporting."
"Customization and costs could be improved."
"I would like a more modular and user-friendly interface."
"It would be nice if the integration process was easier."
"The solution could include the retail tool in the native version."
"The Power BI integration could be more seamless."
"The price of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central could be reduced."
"In Thailand, the support here could be better. The process to get an answer is too long."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Compared to local ERP solutions, it's on the higher side."
"Business Central charges a monthly fee of $70 to $100 per user."
"The price of the solution could be reduced to improve their offering."
"Currently, the product offers a starting price of $70 per user per month, which provides access to the complete ERP engine. It is highly reasonable."
"The per user price of $100 a month is better than competitors."
"The solution is on the cloud and they provide 50 gigabytes of free space on their Microsoft Drive. The reason for this is that Microsoft is requiring you to upgrade all of your systems to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central in order to effectively use the cloud. This means that if you are currently using a different version of Microsoft for a specific purpose that does not require this solution, it can be frustrating to have to spend money to upgrade to this solution just for the purpose of syncing with the cloud. Additionally, even if you do purchase Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, there can still be issues with syncing between the on-premise and cloud clients. This can be especially frustrating as the cloud storage is not free and can be difficult to access even after purchasing."
"There is an annual cost of using Microsoft Dynamics NAV. The cost is approximately 140,000 INR."
"The cost is one of the benefits. If you don't want to go for the full-blown finance and operations, the pricing model is a lot cheaper and has now switched to being based on a per-user subscription. So, if it's on cloud, you now have an expense instead of a large CapEx. If it's on-prem, you obviously still have to continue with the licensing model that they have, but if you compare the features and functionality, in terms of the price that you pay, I find it's better than other products. My answer on the pricing would be slightly different, depending on the country you're in and the return on investment, based on the size of the company. It's well-priced internationally. I think the new model is priced even better because it's now subscription-based and, if you go for cloud, the return on investment is a lot quicker and if it's expense, you can cap it. If you do take the on-prem version, the licensing is still priced as what it used to be, so that would depend on what country you are in."
"I think the pricing is the best; it's cost effective for sure."
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Computer Software Company
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Manufacturing Company
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Financial Services Firm
7%
Government
6%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Epicor iScala?
The accounting, purchasing, and basic ERP functions work well. But they are a little bit older, but they work for us. The inventory management is good and necessary for any company that manages s...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Epicor iScala?
Compared to local ERP solutions, it's on the higher side.
What needs improvement with Epicor iScala?
The interface looks a bit outdated. Epicor acquired iScala, which was originally developed in Sweden. I'm unsure if their intention is to eventually replace iScala with their primary Epicor ERP or ...
What do you like most about Microsoft Dynamics NAV?
The platform offers a robust and comprehensive cycle for supply chain and inventory management, with features like minimum and maximum settings, dynamic monitoring of inventory levels, and integrat...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics NAV?
Implementing localizations when we use the system for multiple countries can be quite complex. There isn't a single solution available for all countries, and managing these localizations can be cha...
 

Also Known As

iScala
Dynamics NAV, MS Dynamics NAV
 

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