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JD Edwards World vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

JD Edwards World
Ranking in ERP
17th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
12
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 JD Edwards World is 1.2%, down from 1.6% 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

Ramandeep Walia - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 4, 2022
A good legacy solution that is reliable and has good support
We use the product for operations as well as for finance. The World application that we use as a finance ledger World is old. It's legacy. It's pretty stable. It's a good solution.  It does scale.  Technical support is good.  The pricing is okay. It's not overly expensive. Its end of life is…
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 ease of use is consistently there."
"Collecting data in standard formats for processing in a data warehouse."
"Menu creation is easier now."
"We've found the initial setup to be easy."
"The pricing is okay. It's not overly expensive."
"I like that JD Edwards World is perfect for my use cases, but what I like best about it is its navigation."
"The solution's UI is user friendly and has good performance and good search facility."
"The most valuable feature for me is the traceability customization, which allows me to track the movement and history of artifacts in our ecosystem."
"The most valuable features of Business Central for me are its seamless integration with Power BI and the ability to create customized reports."
"We like the manufacturing and case management modules."
"I have found the flexibility to be very valuable. It's highly flexible, and at least for us, it has been effective. It is also highly functional."
"Microsoft Dynamics NAV is good for smaller-sized companies."
"The security feature, particularly the encryption, which still builds sensitivity, is one of the most valuable features."
"Has good integration with Power BI."
"The solution is easy to use, flexible, and customizable."
"One developer is enough to maintain the solution. Microsoft 365 is changing technology. The product is a user-friendly ERP solution."
 

Cons

"The pricing for JD Edwards World could be more affordable so that it could be available to a broader audience. My clients want more analytics or data analysis features from JD Edwards World."
"Update interface capabilities and data maintenance tools to modern standards."
"There are a lot of new technologies coming out and JD Edwards World could improve by having better integration with other databases. The integration with the databases and applications should be in real-time, such as with Oracle."
"There is no support from Oracle here. We only have third-party support."
"I have more than 18 years of JDE experience in JDE EnterpriseOne and World versions. I think JDE is good but compared to SAP and Oracle EPS, we can see which area needs to have some improvement for JDE."
"Its end of life is already announced, so I don't expect lots of improvement coming from the product anywhere anymore."
"The integration technology could be stronger at this point."
"World is old, so everybody is looking to just upgrade or migrate from it."
"Implementing localizations when we use the system for multiple countries can be quite complex."
"I work in Pakistan, and many people want desktop solutions. They don't want to work on the cloud. They want a strictly on-premises solution."
"There are some aspects of the solution that is complex."
"Customization and costs could be improved."
"The solution must provide more AI features."
"The product should improve work optimization."
"I am hoping there is more integration with other platforms, more features, and customization in the next release."
"Its task scheduling and manufacturing models need improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of JD Edwards World is reasonable. Since it is a legacy solution the price has been reduced."
"You have to pay for a license, and the license cost is calculated based on the number of users you have."
"The pricing for JD Edwards World could be more affordable."
"The price of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is reasonable."
"There is an annual cost of using Microsoft Dynamics NAV. The cost is approximately 140,000 INR."
"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 license changes every year. Sometimes it's for fixed users, and sometimes it's for concurrent users."
"The solution's cost is reasonable."
"The price of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is reasonable. We pay monthly for the use of the solution."
"The first time we tried to buy the newest version, it was expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
21%
Computer Software Company
8%
Wholesaler/Distributor
8%
Construction Company
7%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about JD Edwards World?
The most valuable feature for me is the traceability customization, which allows me to track the movement and history of artifacts in our ecosystem.
What needs improvement with JD Edwards World?
The solution could have more automation AI. We manage it in-house with a dedicated team. Any upgrades are easy to handle, provided you haven't made extensive customizations. Otherwise, retrofitting...
What is your primary use case for JD Edwards World?
We use the solution for HR, maintenance, finance and supply chain.
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...
 

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Dynamics NAV, MS Dynamics NAV
 

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Sample Customers

SICIM S.p.A., Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A, Atrium European Real Estate, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Calumet Specialty Partners, LP Products, Grupo Arcor, Original BUFF S.A., Shelf Drilling Ltd., African + Eastern, Westfield Group LLC, Sportmaster Ltd., Beijing Xinladao Restaurant Group
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