Sage Intacct vs. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
Sage Intacct	Score8.6 out of 10	N/A	Sage Intacct is a cloud ERP system targeted at high-growth small and medium-sized businesses. Intacct includes applications for core financials and accounting, purchasing, order management, and financial reporting and business intelligence. It also integrates with 3rd party software like Salesforce.	N/A
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central	Score6.5 out of 10	N/A	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (formerly Dynamics NAV) is one of the ERP products in the Dynamics family. The technology is based on the Navision product acquired by Microsoft in 2002. This product is the best-selling Microsoft ERP platform, and is often used by companies in the manufacturing and distribution verticals.	$8 per month per user

Pricing

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

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Dynamics 365 Business Central Team Members: $8
per month (billed annually) per user
Dynamics 365 Business Central Essentials: $70
per month (billed annually) per user
Dynamics 365 Business Central Premium: $100
per month (billed annually) per user

Pricing Offerings
Sage Intacct	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Free Trial
No	Yes
Free/Freemium Version
No	Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes	No

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Community Pulse
Key User Insights
	Sage Intacct	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Considered Both Products	Sage Verified User Chose Sage Intacct Sage Intacct is far more accessible than the iteration of Microsoft Dynamics NAV I used in a previous job. The interface and documentation of Intacct is far quicker to pick up than NAV. Sage Intacct also has many add-ins that increase the functionality of their product without … Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Chose Sage Intacct I have used Quickbooks which is too simple for company this size, Microsoft NAV which has a terrible look and has many issues with the fixed asset module and the accrual process. I have also used SAP which is very complex and is not needed for a company this size, but even so … Incentivized Helpful? Saren Holland Accounts Payable Specialist in Finance and Accounting at Crusoe (Oil & Energy, 51-200 employees) Chose Sage Intacct Sage is much easier to use with much fewer errors. Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Chose Sage Intacct We selected Sage Intacct because we believe it will grow with us well into the future, wherever our strategy plans takes the organization. Incentivized Helpful? Carol Weinstein Controller in Finance and Accounting at Fundamental Labor Strategies, Inc (Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 11-50 employees) Chose Sage Intacct The Microsoft products seem to be stuck in the last century. Intacct's GUI is cleaner, more intuitive for the non-accounting user, and allows for more reporting customization. Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Chose Sage Intacct Sage intacct provides a better ability to deep delve into transactions and data than other softwares I have used. Its ability to add multiple dimensions to each entry is more advanced than others I have used and therefore provides the most comprehensive reporting abilities in … Incentivized Helpful? Eric Griffith Director of Finance in Finance and Accounting at WA Association of Community & MIgrant Health Centers (Health, Wellness and Fitness, 11-50 employees) Chose Sage Intacct Intacct offered better reporting and customization, and offered flexible use of dimensions for categorizing transactions. Incentivized Helpful? Leanna Steele Staff Accountant in Professional Services at SC&H Group (Accounting, 201-500 employees) Chose Sage Intacct Sage Intacct takes the work out of accounting. Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Chose Sage Intacct Intacct offers a lean, responsive system that, as a cloud-based solution, doesn't require a hefty outlay of capital for servers and administration of same. The ERP has a very user-friendly interface and offers an incredible amount of customization. Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Chose Sage Intacct The other two systems we took into consideration when selecting our new accounting package were far too large and too in depth for our organization. Intacct was the perfect size and left plenty of room for us to continue to grow. Incentivized Helpful? William Gonda Senior Manager Information Services in Information Technology at HBK CPAs & Consultants (Accounting, 201-500 employees) Chose Sage Intacct Microsoft Dynamics NAV was one of the accounting solutions that we evaluated alongside of Intacct. While it too offered everything we were looking for in a solution, it just didn't separate itself enough from Intacct to justify the higher cost of investment. NAV seemed to … Incentivized Helpful?	Microsoft No answer on this topic
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TrustRadius Insights
	Sage Intacct	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Highlights	Research Team Insight Published June 16, 2020 Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (formerly Dynamics NAV) are both ERP platforms with varying degrees of core accounting capabilities. Both are frequently used by large businesses and enterprises, but cater to slightly different business sizes and use cases. Sage Intacct is more midsize and large business-focused, and the software places greater emphasis on its accounting capabilities and scalability for growing businesses. In contrast, Dynamics 365 is scaled more for enterprise use, with an ERP-first mindset that also has strong accounting features. Features Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central both have strong capabilities tailored to their respective audiences. Sage Intacct is designed to provide growing businesses with the customizability to scale up as needed. Reviewers frequently highlight the ability to customize their deployments, data models, and reporting. It also has excellent core accounting capabilities, with additional build-in features like timekeeping that create additional efficiencies. In contrast, Microsoft Dynamics 365 stands out for its reporting and wide range of ERP capabilities. Microsoft’s flexible reporting capabilities allow users to drill down into the data as needed, granting enterprises enhanced visibility. The platform’s extensive features are enhanced by its robust integrations and add-ons that allow companies to build out the platform to suit their requirements. Limitations While both platforms have strong capabilities, Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365 also have some limitations. Intacct’s customizability comes with a steeper learning curve than some smaller or new organizations are accustomed to. The customizability also trades off with less out of the box functionality, especially in areas like reporting. This means businesses should be ready to invest time in optimizing their deployment to their specific needs. Microsoft’s critiques are less focused on learning curves, and more on the transition and implementation process itself. As companies scale into Dynamics 365, transitioning from a prior accounting or ERP platform is a heavy lift that requires an intense transition process. Some reviewers considered outside consultants or assistance as a must to effectively transition and deploy the platform. This complexity is exacerbated by Dynamics’s reliance on add-ons and integrations to maximize its capabilities. Pricing Sage Intacct’s pricing varies with each customer. Concrete pricing numbers are available by quote from the vendor. Microsoft’s pricing system is extremely complex and variable by use case. Pricing can range from $30/user per month to $1,500/tenant per month.

Features

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Comparison of Payroll Management features of Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Feature	Sage Intacct 7.0 335 Ratings	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 4.0 7 Ratings
Pay calculation	7.05 Ratings	2.07 Ratings
Benefit plan administration	6.45 Ratings	2.05 Ratings
Direct deposit files	7.14 Ratings	2.06 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management	6.94 Ratings	00 Ratings
Reimbursement management	7.8335 Ratings	00 Ratings

Comparison of Customization features of Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Feature	Sage Intacct 7.9 753 Ratings	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 5.8 18 Ratings
API for custom integration	8.1710 Ratings	5.817 Ratings
Plug-ins	7.8572 Ratings	5.815 Ratings

Comparison of Security features of Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Feature	Sage Intacct 8.8 1159 Ratings	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 8.7 22 Ratings
Single sign-on capability	8.8951 Ratings	7.418 Ratings
Role-based user permissions	8.71125 Ratings	10.021 Ratings

Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Feature	Sage Intacct 7.9 1243 Ratings	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 5.2 23 Ratings
Dashboards	7.71114 Ratings	4.919 Ratings
Standard reports	8.01210 Ratings	5.823 Ratings
Custom reports	8.11192 Ratings	4.922 Ratings

Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Feature	Sage Intacct 8.1 1365 Ratings	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 7.7 23 Ratings
Accounts payable	8.51264 Ratings	7.422 Ratings
Accounts receivable	8.31109 Ratings	6.921 Ratings
Cash management	8.11177 Ratings	00 Ratings
Bank reconciliation	7.91167 Ratings	00 Ratings
Expense management	8.2836 Ratings	00 Ratings
Time tracking	7.8465 Ratings	00 Ratings
Fixed asset management	8.0604 Ratings	00 Ratings
Multi-currency support	8.3465 Ratings	00 Ratings
Multi-division support	8.8752 Ratings	00 Ratings
Regulations compliance	7.8453 Ratings	00 Ratings
Electronic tax filing	7.2336 Ratings	00 Ratings
Self-service portal	7.5559 Ratings	00 Ratings
Global Financial Support	8.1341 Ratings	5.310 Ratings
Intercompany Accounting	8.7790 Ratings	00 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations	8.71082 Ratings	6.312 Ratings
Enterprise Accounting	8.3463 Ratings	00 Ratings
Configurable Accounting	8.0627 Ratings	5.812 Ratings
Centralized Rules Framework	8.0454 Ratings	00 Ratings
Standardized Processes	8.3734 Ratings	5.813 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers	00 Ratings	5.89 Ratings

Comparison of Inventory Management features of Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Feature	Sage Intacct 6.6 440 Ratings	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 5.9 18 Ratings
Inventory tracking	7.5333 Ratings	5.818 Ratings
Automatic reordering	5.58 Ratings	5.811 Ratings
Location management	8.3411 Ratings	2.014 Ratings
Manufacturing module	5.25 Ratings	00 Ratings

Comparison of Order Management features of Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Feature	Sage Intacct 7.7 650 Ratings	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 4.7 21 Ratings
Pricing	8.1417 Ratings	2.018 Ratings
Order entry	8.2578 Ratings	5.818 Ratings
Credit card processing	7.7417 Ratings	2.012 Ratings
Cost of goods sold	6.314 Ratings	2.016 Ratings
End-to-end order visibility	8.1337 Ratings	00 Ratings
Order Orchestration	00 Ratings	6.37 Ratings

Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Feature	Sage Intacct - Ratings	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 7.4 13 Ratings
Billing Management	00 Ratings	6.311 Ratings
Cash and Asset Management	00 Ratings	6.312 Ratings
Travel & Expense Management	00 Ratings	5.88 Ratings
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting	00 Ratings	5.89 Ratings
Period Close	00 Ratings	5.312 Ratings

Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Feature	Sage Intacct - Ratings	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 8.7 8 Ratings
Budgeting and Forecasting	00 Ratings	10.08 Ratings
Project Costing	00 Ratings	10.07 Ratings
Cost Capture	00 Ratings	10.08 Ratings
Capital Project Management	00 Ratings	8.05 Ratings
Customer Contract Compliance	00 Ratings	10.06 Ratings
Project Revenue Recognition	00 Ratings	8.04 Ratings

Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Feature	Sage Intacct - Ratings	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 6.2 5 Ratings
Project Planning and Scheduling	00 Ratings	2.04 Ratings
Task Insight for Project Managers	00 Ratings	2.04 Ratings
Project Mobile Functionality	00 Ratings	2.04 Ratings
Definable Resource Pools	00 Ratings	2.04 Ratings

Comparison of Grants Management features of Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Feature	Sage Intacct - Ratings	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 9.7 3 Ratings
Award Lifecycle Management	00 Ratings	10.03 Ratings

Comparison of Procurement features of Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Feature	Sage Intacct - Ratings	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 6.9 8 Ratings
Bids Analyzed and Compared	00 Ratings	2.04 Ratings
Contract Authoring	00 Ratings	2.04 Ratings
Contract Repository	00 Ratings	2.04 Ratings
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated	00 Ratings	5.87 Ratings
Supplier Management	00 Ratings	5.85 Ratings

Comparison of Risk Management features of Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Feature	Sage Intacct - Ratings	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 7.3 5 Ratings
Risk Repository	00 Ratings	5.34 Ratings
Control Management	00 Ratings	4.95 Ratings
Control Efficiency Assessments	00 Ratings	5.84 Ratings
Issue Detection	00 Ratings	5.35 Ratings
Remediation and Certification	00 Ratings	5.34 Ratings

Comparison of Logistics features of Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Feature	Sage Intacct - Ratings	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 5.4 4 Ratings
Transportation Planning and Optimization	00 Ratings	2.03 Ratings
Transportation Execution Management	00 Ratings	2.03 Ratings
Trade and Customs Management	00 Ratings	2.03 Ratings
Fulfillment Management	00 Ratings	1.04 Ratings
Warehouse Workforce Management	00 Ratings	2.03 Ratings

Comparison of Manufacturing features of Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Feature	Sage Intacct - Ratings	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 4.5 4 Ratings
Production Process Design	00 Ratings	2.03 Ratings
Production Management	00 Ratings	2.04 Ratings
Configuration Management	00 Ratings	2.03 Ratings
Work Execution	00 Ratings	2.03 Ratings
Manufacturing Costs	00 Ratings	2.04 Ratings

Comparison of Supply Chain features of Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Feature	Sage Intacct - Ratings	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 3.5 6 Ratings
Forecasting	00 Ratings	1.06 Ratings
Inventory Planning	00 Ratings	2.06 Ratings
Performance Monitoring	00 Ratings	2.06 Ratings

Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Feature	Sage Intacct - Ratings	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 7.3 3 Ratings
Proposal Management	00 Ratings	2.02 Ratings
Product Master Data Management	00 Ratings	2.02 Ratings

User Ratings
	Sage Intacct	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Likelihood to Recommend	8.6 (1419 ratings)	6.3 (23 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew	9.9 (82 ratings)	10.0 (1 ratings)
Usability	8.0 (140 ratings)	9.0 (3 ratings)
Availability	7.2 (13 ratings)	8.0 (1 ratings)
Performance	7.0 (14 ratings)	- (0 ratings)
Support Rating	8.8 (128 ratings)	10.0 (2 ratings)
In-Person Training	8.2 (6 ratings)	- (0 ratings)
Online Training	2.0 (13 ratings)	- (0 ratings)
Implementation Rating	8.8 (21 ratings)	- (0 ratings)
Configurability	7.1 (12 ratings)	- (0 ratings)
CPA Rating	7.8 (26 ratings)	- (0 ratings)
Ease of integration	10.0 (309 ratings)	- (0 ratings)
Product Scalability	7.3 (11 ratings)	- (0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale	7.0 (10 ratings)	- (0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale	8.3 (10 ratings)	- (0 ratings)

Sage Intacct vs. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

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