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Microsoft Dynamics AX vs Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Dynamics AX
Ranking in ERP
5th
Ranking in Activity Based Costing Software
3rd
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
54
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sage Business Cloud Enterpr...
Ranking in ERP
20th
Ranking in Activity Based Costing Software
9th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics AX is 6.7%, up from 6.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management is 0.5%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

SherifAnter - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 17, 2023
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.
Muhammad Uwais - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 20, 2023
An elastic, multi-company structure that naturally parameterizes and adapts
The best feature is the solution's elastic, multi-company structure. You can expand or add companies at any time while retaining the same architecture and flow with minimal affect on your wallet. The solution is parameterized so you don't need a lot of customizations because it naturally has the ability to parameterize, configure, and adapt to various organizational procedures. You don't have to stick to some standard way of doing things because the solution adapts to your way of doing things. The approval and audit engines are very powerful. The built-in development component allows you to customize and develop without depending on third-party factors. Across six years, 80% to 85% of our use cases are completely managed within the solution because of its architecture.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Support is really good."
"It is a scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"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."
"I am impressed with the tool's vendor collaboration. It is also easy to connect with third-party applications."
"The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics AX are ease of use and performance."
"It has the same UI and is very similar to any other Microsoft product."
"The most valuable feature I've found is the UI functionality."
"Microsoft Dynamics is very stable."
"The solution is parameterized so it naturally has the ability to parameterize, configure, and adapt to various organizational procedures."
"The initial setup is not complex. The deployment process was relatively straightforward."
"The accounting part and the procurement part are most valuable. It is a very good system with workflows and notifications."
"The most valuable feature of Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management is the business intelligence module. Additionally, report consolidation, cloud access, and analysis are useful."
 

Cons

"Microsoft Dynamics AX can improve by having a more modern user interface. It should be more modular and dynamic. Additionally, the solution could be easier to connect with APIs with other technologies."
"There should be the capability for users to enhance the application by using a low-code or no-code product from the Microsoft family."
"The tool's setup phase and pricing are areas with certain concerns where improvements are required."
"Microsoft Dynamics AX needs to improve its support and the developer experience. Developing and programming are more complex. Automation and integration with other apps should be simplified."
"The UI has room for improvement and can be more user-friendly."
"There might be some features to support localizations that could be helpful to add."
"AX does take some time and maintenance."
"The implementation was completed within one month."
"It is not suitable for corporate or manufacturing companies. For example, it's challenging to use it for a manufacturing company."
"The solution does not have a solid, out-of-the-box API architecture that is supported."
"Its implementation process is kind of complicated. If the person implementing it doesn't know what he is doing, the system can have many issues. Sage X3 is just an accounting system. As compared to Oracle E-Business Suite, it does not cover a lot of functionality. It doesn't have the payroll, lease management, and HR modules. Oracle E-Business Suite is better than Sage X3."
"Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management could improve the search functionality. For example, if I was to search for a transaction from last year it would be difficult to accomplish. I have to scroll through to find what I am looking for. The approach should be more similar to Quickbooks where when you search for something it takes you directly to the searched item."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Go for cloud implementation, if cost is critical."
"We pay for licensing yearly to use Microsoft Dynamics AX."
"The price of the solution is high."
"The solution is expensive."
"There is an annual licensing cost for Microsoft Dynamics AX."
"Microsoft Dynamics AX is expensive."
"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."
"The initial investment cost goes up due to the hidden cost."
"It is very cheap. There are no additional charges, but the problem is that you have to acquire an additional supporting system such as a budgeting system. You will have to implement the integration and maintain two systems. So, you need to pay for the license of that budgeting system and this one. You also need to pay the license for the payroll and integration. There are all these integrations that you have to pay for."
"The solution delivers the same capabilities of SAP or Oracle at about 30% to 40% of the cost."
"The price of this solution is expensive. However, it depends on the number of branches used. The price can be upwards of $40,000 annually."
"The cost is not expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Retailer
7%
Educational Organization
6%
Computer Software Company
24%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

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.
What do you like most about Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management?
The initial setup is not complex. The deployment process was relatively straightforward.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management?
The cost is comparatively less, which makes it preferable for small and medium-sized businesses. The cost is not expensive. We are using a per-user pricing model.
What needs improvement with Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management?
It works well for medium-sized enterprises but is not suitable for corporate or manufacturing companies. For example, it's challenging to use it for a manufacturing company. Moreover, integration w...
 

Also Known As

Dynamics AX, Axapta, MS Dynamics AX
Sage ERP X3, Sage X3
 

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Sample Customers

ConQuaestor, D & H Distributing, Sunny Queen, Mesa Associates, Britax Childcare, Ibema, Arafa, Sabo S.p.A.
Power Distributing, Universal Paper and Plastics
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