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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs Odoo comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Busi...
Ranking in ERP
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
63
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (2nd)
Odoo
Ranking in ERP
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
CRM (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is 6.4%, down from 6.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Odoo is 3.0%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

StefaanVandesompele - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
NaveedUddin - PeerSpot reviewer
A streamlined and customizable ERP solution with a user-friendly interface, modular flexibility, cost-effective licensing, and a comprehensive suite of integrated business applications
Our country, Pakistan, seems to have limited support compared to other regions. Currently, the regional office is in Dubai, and I believe it would be beneficial to establish a regional office in Pakistan to enhance support and accessibility for users in our country. There is room for improvement in their mobile app. While it is generally user-friendly, it frequently encounters glitches and issues and I suggest that the mobile application be enhanced in future updates to make it more interactive and reliable.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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 integration with Microsoft's AI capabilities."
"The solution is easy to use, flexible, and customizable."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is the Teams application. I use Teams to share documents amongst my team members, have meetings, and talk to them."
"I am impressed with the tool's user authentication, compatibility , and policies."
"The initial setup is easy - because it stands on Microsoft offerings, it's simple and intuitive to use."
"The audit trails, which include any IP system, are very useful."
"The solution's integration between Teams, SharePoint, and Exchange Online is really helpful."
"The vertical covers all aspects of functionality and integrates easily with the existing Office products."
"The most valuable feature of Odoo is the integration it provides and the many modules available."
"It is a stable platform."
"Odoo is a cloud-based SaaS system, which is better than having the program on the desktop."
"Odoo is widespread in a lot of different industries, and the most powerful feature of Odoo in the manufacturing industry is the forecast."
"Odoo is a cost-effective tool for performing core ERP functions, such as inventory management. It's also good for manufacturing use cases."
"The most advantageous aspect is that with minimal customization, a company can be automated within a span of two to three months."
"Odoo is flexible and serves us quite well. Its interface has improved."
"The most valuable feature of Odoo is its payroll localization."
 

Cons

"The tool needs to work on reporting issues and user interface."
"Microsoft Dynamics NAV could be improved in terms of exporting income statements and balance sheets. Currently, there is a feature, but you can only have the last three years. I spent some time trying to improve the KPI portion that exports the data, that already calculates the sub forms or subtotals, but they weren't able to break that up into different dimensions. They've now managed to crowd the separate table and you can export that, but it's only for the last three years. So, they could improve this solution by getting the chart of accounts or the account schedules to be exported, where you can go further than just three years with it."
"The Power BI integration could be more seamless."
"I think Microsoft should improve on the process of how the user decides on a business workflow. For example, there may be some kind of drag-and-drop interface that lets us decide for ourselves how to develop the business workflows that fit our purpose."
"It would be nice if the integration process was easier."
"Implementing localizations when we use the system for multiple countries can be quite complex."
"Microsoft Dynamics NAV could improve the reporting."
"The configuration packages can be somewhat tiresome at times, and they can be slow when loading data."
"The reporting and the interface could definitely be better."
"The tool needs to improve its scalability."
"There are features that cannot be opened in the community edition and from a user perspective."
"It has been difficult to adapt to continuous changes, you have to understand what is new and what is changing in less than twelve months. You can take advantage of the new features, but you have to research them to be able to implement them."
"There is room for improvement in Odoo's technical support."
"The most valuable feature of Odoo is the fingerprint feature."
"The authorization management needs to be improved."
"They could thoroughly study the market dynamics of different regions and connecting areas."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The deployment cost us $70,000 and we pay around $18,000 annually for support, which we find to be expensive."
"The solution's license is costly compared to other CRM tools."
"I think the pricing is the best; it's cost effective for sure."
"There are two types of licenses. One is the essential license in which everything is covered, and the next is the premium. If your company is a manufacturing or service management company, then you can go for the premium license because those two modules are the premium ones. You can manage your manufacturing activities and your service activities."
"I give the solution a seven out of ten for pricing."
"In my opinion, the fees are reasonable."
"The license changes every year. Sometimes it's for fixed users, and sometimes it's for concurrent users."
"We have an agreement with Microsoft and pricing is okay for us."
"Odoo is an open-source tool. I don't have to pay for it."
"The price of the solution depends on the use case. However, it can be expensive and we are paying annually."
"Odoo is cheap compared to competitors."
"The pricing is quite affordable, especially when compared to other products, making it a cost-effective choice."
"It's expensive, but it has lots of tools available for running the business."
"There is a need to pay towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. It is not an expensive solution, especially in my country."
"Its pricing is well-received in Latin America. They sell by the user. In October 2022, they changed the way they sell Odoo. They commercialized Odoo. They now sell by the user. The cost of a user is $13.5 five per month for Latin America, which is lower than other ERPs."
"The solution's licensing costs are low compared to its competitors."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Educational Organization
9%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What do you like most about Odoo?
The versatility of Odoo is one of its most valuable features for business productivity. It offers modules for purchase, inventory, manufacturing, sales, help desk, timesheets, point of sale, email ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Odoo?
The pricing is competitive and highly cost-effective. Odoo provides an affordable and flexible service.
What needs improvement with Odoo?
I would like to see Odoo provide specific solutions dedicated to mid-sized and large enterprises. Having multiple versions tailored to certain sectors would greatly benefit us. Also, there is a lac...
 

Also Known As

Dynamics NAV, MS Dynamics NAV
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Sample Customers

Harris Farm Markets, Mister Spex GmbH, Bounce Foods, Eurofin Services SA, Medica Medizintechnik, Associated Gaskets, Onduline, Sitka Surfboard Corporation, World Animal Protection
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