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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Dynamics AX and Odoo based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two ERP solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"I am impressed with the tool's vendor collaboration. It is also easy to connect with third-party applications.""From a developer's perspective, the architecture of Dynamics has a well-designed security layer, which prevents coding issues between different layers. This is a significant advantage.""It is stable, suitable for businesses, and covers all business needs.""A valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics AX is that it is stable.""The product is easier to use and has more efficient workflow management features than other vendors.""According to user feedback, the product's most valuable features are modern web-based accessibility and user-friendly interface.""Almost all of the features that we use are efficient. Live master planning successfully handles all of our company's requirements.""It has the same UI and is very similar to any other Microsoft product."

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"It allows us to organize and improve portfolio management.""We find manufacturing and stock quite useful, as well as the CRM to be the most valuable features.""It's convenient that we have an all-in-one holistic solution.""What I appreciate most about this solution is its ease of customization compared to other products. Odoo is straightforward and simpler to customize. Additionally, it offers stability by decentralizing the entire ERP with multiple products, making management and support more efficient. Moreover, the availability of talent in India is a key advantage, as the salaries for Odoo professionals are relatively lower than SAP or Oracle ERP professionals. This makes it easier for us to find suitable talent for projects seamlessly.""The most valuable feature of Odoo is the integration it provides and the many modules available.""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 valuable feature of Odoo is the fingerprint feature.""It is a stable platform."

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Cons
"This solution could be improved with more expert resources and an easier implementation process.""The product takes some training to get up to speed on all functionality and modules in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 ERP system.""There are so many errors.""The product is standardised across industries so it is not a good fit for all types of sectors.""The general speed of the solution needs improvement.""The initial setup can be complex at times and has room for improvement.""From a consultant's point of view, I recommend an enhancement in terms of detailed documentation for the products on the website.""The support here in Turkey could be better. However, the international support is good."

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"Odoo does not provide integration with other third-party apps like Shopify.""Odoo could improve its newsletters and social media campaign features, which currently feel a bit weak.""Odoo lacks a complete dashboard, and the reports are basic. The reporting could be improved by adding some graphics.""Odoo provides their apps on mobile, but it is not good enough, especially for my clients.""The price of the solution could be reduced to improve the overall offering.""There is room for improvement in Odoo's technical support.""The tool needs to improve its scalability.""The most valuable feature of Odoo is the fingerprint feature."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Go for cloud implementation, if cost is critical."
  • "One client was looking at a $5M SAP proposal and we got AX in just under $2M, and they were very happy with it as they have several sister companies that face $500K SAP upgrades/maintenance seemingly annually."
  • "The pricing is 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."
  • "It is $180 to $200 per user per month with a minimum of 20 users, which makes selling the product a bit difficult."
  • "I don't know how much this solution costs off the top of my head, but I know that the cloud and SaaS solutions are cheaper."
  • "It has a pay-as-you-go subscription."
  • "The initial investment cost goes up due to the hidden cost."
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  • "It is very affordable for any type of business. And this is one of the main advantages of Odoo. Small businesses can subscribe and this is a very good feature."
  • "The cost is expensive but cheaper than some other competitors."
  • "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 price of the solution depends on the use case. However, it can be expensive and we are paying annually."
  • "Currently, we pay around 5000-6,000 USD per month, though I am not sure. We have to pay additionally for maintenance and support."
  • "Odoo is cheap compared to competitors."
  • "Odoo is an open-source tool. I don't have to pay for it."
  • "On a scale from one to ten, where one means high price, and ten means low price, I rate Odoo's pricing a five or six out of ten."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The tool's setup phase and pricing are areas with certain concerns where improvements are required.
    Top Answer:I use the solution in my company since we are providing services to a US client, so we have created different kinds of use cases to meet the requirements of their environment.
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer:The solution's licensing costs are low compared to its competitors.
    Top Answer:The tool needs to improve its scalability.
    Ranking
    6th
    out of 68 in ERP
    Views
    6,708
    Comparisons
    5,324
    Reviews
    26
    Average Words per Review
    408
    Rating
    7.6
    10th
    out of 68 in ERP
    Views
    1,850
    Comparisons
    1,402
    Reviews
    29
    Average Words per Review
    431
    Rating
    8.1
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    Dynamics AX, Axapta, MS Dynamics AX
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    Overview

    Microsoft Dynamics AX is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution designed to support the business processes of organizations in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, and professional services. The solution offers a comprehensive set of tools and features to support financial management, supply chain management, human resources management, and project management, among others.

    With Dynamics AX, organizations can manage their financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management. It also offers tools for managing the supply chain, including inventory management, purchase order management, and sales order management. Dynamics AX also supports human resources management, including employee self-service, benefits administration, and payroll. Overall, it is a flexible and scalable platform for organizations of all sizes.

    Microsoft Dynamics AX Features

    Microsoft Dynamics AX has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Financial management: Microsoft Dynamics AX offers tools for managing financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.
    • Supply chain management: It supports the management of supply chain operations, including inventory management, purchase order management, and sales order management.
    • Human resources management: The human resources management feature includes tools for managing human resources operations, including employee self-service, benefits administration, and payroll.
    • Project management: Microsoft Dynamics AX has tools for managing projects, including project tracking, project billing, and resource management.
    • Manufacturing: The solution supports the management of manufacturing operations, including product configuration, production planning, and quality management.
    • Retail: Microsoft Dynamics AX offers tools for managing retail operations, including point of sale (POS), merchandising, and customer management.
    • Professional services: The solution’s professional services include project management, time and expense tracking, and billing.
    • Reporting and analytics: With Microsoft Dynamics AX, business intelligence and reporting capabilities help organizations gain insight into their operations and make data-driven decisions.


    Microsoft Dynamics AX Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Comprehensive: Microsoft Dynamics AX integrates with other Microsoft solutions, such as Office 365 and Power Platform, to provide a comprehensive and integrated solution for business management.
    • Streamlined operations: The solution helps organizations streamline and automate their financial, supply chain, and human resources operations, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort.
    • Customization: Microsoft Dynamics AX is a highly customizable solution that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of a wide range of industries and organizations.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Microsoft Dynamics AX is a solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Some of its major advantages are its UI functionality, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.

    "The most valuable feature I've found is the UI functionality,” says Navnath B., Head IT and CIO at Mutual Automotive Pvt Ltd.

    Another PeerSpot reviewer, Timpa A., IT Manager at an energy/utilities company says he like the solution because "It is flexible and cost-effective."

    Shahzad I., ERP Project Manager & Managing Consultant at Liwa Education, Iranfava, explains, “It's good for retail businesses. It expands a lot and constantly brings on new features. It's got a lot of competitive features.”

    Odoo is a suite of open source business apps that cover all your company needs: CRM, eCommerce, accounting, inventory, point of sale, project management, etc. Odoo's unique value proposition is to be at the same time very easy to use and fully integrated.

    Sample Customers
    ConQuaestor, D & H Distributing, Sunny Queen, Mesa Associates, Britax Childcare, Ibema, Arafa, Sabo S.p.A.
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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company33%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Retailer8%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Retailer6%
    Educational Organization6%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company27%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Healthcare Company13%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Educational Organization9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise28%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise55%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business90%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise47%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Dynamics AX vs. Odoo
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Dynamics AX vs. Odoo and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Microsoft Dynamics AX is ranked 6th in ERP with 52 reviews while Odoo is ranked 10th in ERP with 31 reviews. Microsoft Dynamics AX is rated 7.6, while Odoo is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft Dynamics AX writes "A stable product that offers excellent ROI and reliable technical support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Odoo writes "A streamlined and customizable ERP solution with a user-friendly interface, modular flexibility, cost-effective licensing, and a comprehensive suite of integrated business applications". Microsoft Dynamics AX is most compared with SAP ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, whereas Odoo is most compared with SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP ERP, Epicor ERP and monday.com. See our Microsoft Dynamics AX vs. Odoo report.

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