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ERPNext vs Microsoft Dynamics AX comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

ERPNext
Ranking in ERP
19th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Ranking in ERP
5th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
54
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the ERP category, the mindshare of ERPNext is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics AX is 6.7%, up from 6.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Asim Nilose - PeerSpot reviewer
An affordable tool that offers many useful and better modules than its competitors, along with great stability
First of all, ERPNext offers complete breadth, meaning you can have everything in a single ERP tool and access all the tool's key features since all the key modules are made available. For example, SAP Business One does not have a quality module or HR and payroll module, while ERPNext has modules for HR or payroll, quality, and projects while also inbuilt areas related to e-commerce point of sale, which are areas not covered by many ERP tools. In ERPNext, you also have a website module with which you can build a website. From a customer's point of view, the most valuable feature of ERPNext is the breadth and completeness of the tool. The aforementioned areas are all the features of the tool that I would prefer to focus on rather than just talking about a particular module. In general, the completeness of the tool is a valuable feature offered by ERPNext.
SherifAnter - PeerSpot reviewer
The sales and distribution modules are robust, and reliable, and seldom encounter issues
In GP, there are certain features like financial reporting that aren't part of the core GP package. Users might need to install additional components for these features. For example, there's a reseller product called Management Reporter, but many users would prefer to have the reporting capabilities integrated within GP itself, rather than relying on external tools. The manufacturing module in GP is quite basic, and those who require more advanced manufacturing capabilities often turn to third-party modules or tools. Additionally, you might be aware that in 2028, GP is expected to reach its end of life. Microsoft has already ceased selling GP to new customers. It's essentially the same product, but this marks the final year for GP's availability.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...I rate the product's initial setup a nine on a scale from one to ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is a very user-friendly tool that is customizable based on the business environment."
"The product is easier to use and has more efficient workflow management features than other vendors."
"The most valuable feature is the workflow of the modules."
"A valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics AX is that it is stable."
"Technical support is very good."
"Dynamics AX provides a lot of functionality."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics AX is customization."
"The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics AX are field services and the vendor collaboration portal. Both of the features are very good."
"The stability is very good."
 

Cons

"The tool has not come up with anything for some specific domains, like construction domains."
"The look, feel, and color are areas in ERPNext that can be improved."
"There are so many errors."
"The product takes some training to get up to speed on all functionality and modules in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 ERP system."
"From a consultant's point of view, I recommend an enhancement in terms of detailed documentation for the products on the website."
"We experienced some challenges with the mobile apps due to the insufficient processing capacity to handle the workload effectively."
"The solution in general just needs a few quality improvements."
"The UI has room for improvement and can be more user-friendly."
"There is room for improvement in the licensing model and associated costs of this solution."
"The tool's setup phase and pricing are areas with certain concerns where improvements are required."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Price-wise, ERPNext is a cheap product. There are no licensing costs attached to ERPNext since it is an open-source product. You have to pay for the solution's hosting and implementation process."
"If one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the product price as a three."
"Microsoft Dynamics AX is expensive."
"The tool's licensing model is based on user subscription. The pricing needs to be reduced for the Indian and South Asian markets."
"Licensing is stable, and overall, the users are satisfied with it."
"I purchased the license once, and there is a license with a partner that I pay for annually."
"Microsoft Dynamics AX is not expensive."
"It's too expensive for customers to take this on themselves. As partners, we will buy this on behalf of the customers and then charge this value for each project."
"In relation to the cloud, it might be expensive for a longer duration. However, it's essential to consider the demands of enterprise users. While it's cost-effective in the short run, it becomes relatively costly in the long run."
"The solution is on-premises and we do not pay for a license."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
25%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Healthcare Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Retailer
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ERPNext?
It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...I rate the product's initial setup a nine on a scale from one to ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ERPNext?
It is an open-source tool. Some kinds of plug-ins for the tool are available in the marketplace. ERPNext was developed using Python. Plug-ins are available in the marketplace, and users need to buy...
What needs improvement with ERPNext?
With ERPNext, some business challenges will definitely be there. So far, my company has seen that it cannot go for bigger enterprise models, like SAP. With SAP, it is a completely different game, w...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics AX?
The 2012 version is obsolete, and we don't have any support for it.
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics AX?
My clients' use cases for the product cover domains like retail, manufacturing, IT communications, and HR.
 

Also Known As

No data available
Dynamics AX, Axapta, MS Dynamics AX
 

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Sample Customers

Information Not Available
ConQuaestor, D & H Distributing, Sunny Queen, Mesa Associates, Britax Childcare, Ibema, Arafa, Sabo S.p.A.
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