TrustRadius: an HG Insights company

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Save this comparison

Save this comparison

Add Product

Recommended Comparisons

    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

    Score6.5 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft 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
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Editions & Modules
    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
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Free Trial
    Yes
    Free/Freemium Version
    Yes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    No
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Considered Both Products
    Microsoft
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Used to work on Dynamics AX, an ERP solution which is now discontinued
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is more robust and extensible than NetSuite. NetSuite wins out on visual presentation and user based reporting flexibility. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central wins out on integration and financial integration as well as power of …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    I think from an overall easy to use ERP that has many modules to help manage the business from client side to back office with accounting and finances MS Dynamics BC is one of the better solutions I've used. It seems to be more robust in features yet intuitive and easy for …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    As compared to others Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is more advanced in terms of features and tools available along. In terms of pricing it gives a fight with the competition. Make it the ideal choice as its easy to use and for streamlining operations across multiple …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Dynamics fits the modern world, integrating new technology to ensure a complete business process is readily accessible in a rapidly moving world of "in-office" and "remote" work. It solves the need for several departments and streamlines procurement, warehouse, and finance …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    We use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with Avatax and they work well but again I think changes are very difficult to make.
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Really easy to use, user friendly. Its Reliable, when it goes wrong it’s usually easy to fix as the error message tells you what it is. The system looks nice and easy for non financial people to use. The new features with pivot tables is a great addition and the analytical …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    BC is MUCH easer to setup and to use. The support offering for BC is much better.
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    We looked at both Quickbooks and Multiview, and ultimately felt that Quickbooks was too limiting for our growth, while Multiview met our needs but didn't offer quite as much ease-of-use as Business Central. I believe it was the dashboarding, reporting, and single-sign-on …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Microsoft Dynamics GP feels a bit more user friendly and intuitive than NAV. However, NAV will definitely win the gold on the ability to integrate and connect with other software and technologies, especially as the company grows. We are having a tougher time training employees …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    There was a third party that collected company ERP requirements from people representing all functional areas to narrow down the field of ERP offerings. The top two options presented were Epicor and NAV. Company management and IT preferred that the ERP system be hosted on a …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    MS Dynamics NAV is a powerful tool in terms of functionality as it provides financial management, supply chain, project management, service, and CRM capabilities. It has a very reasonable price compared to the other tools that are well overpriced. It also provides several …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Simplybooks
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    I selected Microsoft Dynamics NAV since it is easy to install and setup. Also, the slick design and straightforward interface is what keeps my corporation growing. Lastly, Microsoft Dynamics NAV has all the features for the capability of inventory planning, invoicing among …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Dynamics NAV stacks up well against Infor ERP with its ease of use and the functionality much like other Microsoft products. Dynamics has a lot more options for customization of the software when compared to other products. Dynamics NAV also is reasonably priced when looking at …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    The only other system that we've deployed within our organization in the past is Great Lakes Accounting Software. Some of our users preferred this software over the Microsoft Dynamics NAV because they said it was easier to use. I personally prefer Microsoft Dynamics because …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    I have personally supported all of the Dynamic family of ERP systems and made the decision to concentrate on NAV as the solution of choice. From a support and development standpoint there are few if any packages that can compare. It is not uncommon for most of the companies …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Navision is more flexible tan SAP and also easier to configure and use. It also allows you the possibilty to integrate easily your ERP database tables witho other products.
    Comparing it aginst Oracle eBusiness Suite, Navision is clearly cheaper and easier to maintain since it …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Dynamics NAV blows the doors off of Accpac in breadth, scalability and performance. If you're looking for full functionality for a small to medium sized business that can scale as you grow with solid performance and data integrity, then Dynamics NAV is the right solution for …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    I have used Microsoft AX, and also JDEdwards and PeopleSoft.
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Beats them all!
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    N/A
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    We chose NAV over JD Edwards 10 years ago because it was able to better handle the customizations that were needed in order for us to do our business. The ability to customize has been helpful, but it needs to be controlled.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    4.0
    7 Ratings
    Pay calculation2.07 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration2.05 Ratings
    Direct deposit files2.06 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    5.8
    18 Ratings
    API for custom integration5.817 Ratings
    Plug-ins5.815 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    8.7
    22 Ratings
    Single sign-on capability7.418 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.021 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    5.2
    23 Ratings
    Dashboards4.919 Ratings
    Standard reports5.823 Ratings
    Custom reports4.922 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    7.7
    23 Ratings
    Accounts payable7.422 Ratings
    Accounts receivable6.921 Ratings
    Global Financial Support5.310 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers5.89 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations6.312 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting5.812 Ratings
    Standardized Processes5.813 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    5.9
    18 Ratings
    Inventory tracking5.818 Ratings
    Automatic reordering5.811 Ratings
    Location management2.014 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    4.7
    21 Ratings
    Pricing2.018 Ratings
    Order entry5.818 Ratings
    Credit card processing2.012 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold2.016 Ratings
    Order Orchestration6.37 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    7.4
    13 Ratings
    Billing Management6.311 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management6.312 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management5.88 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting5.89 Ratings
    Period Close5.312 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    8.7
    8 Ratings
    Budgeting and Forecasting10.08 Ratings
    Project Costing10.07 Ratings
    Cost Capture10.08 Ratings
    Capital Project Management8.05 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance10.06 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition8.04 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    6.2
    5 Ratings
    Project Planning and Scheduling2.04 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers2.04 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality2.04 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools2.04 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    9.7
    3 Ratings
    Award Lifecycle Management10.03 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    6.9
    8 Ratings
    Bids Analyzed and Compared2.04 Ratings
    Contract Authoring2.04 Ratings
    Contract Repository2.04 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated5.87 Ratings
    Supplier Management5.85 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    7.3
    5 Ratings
    Risk Repository5.34 Ratings
    Control Management4.95 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments5.84 Ratings
    Issue Detection5.35 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification5.34 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    5.4
    4 Ratings
    Transportation Planning and Optimization2.03 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management2.03 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management2.03 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management1.04 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management2.03 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    4.5
    4 Ratings
    Production Process Design2.03 Ratings
    Production Management2.04 Ratings
    Configuration Management2.03 Ratings
    Work Execution2.03 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs2.04 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    3.5
    6 Ratings
    Forecasting1.06 Ratings
    Inventory Planning2.06 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring2.06 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    Proposal Management2.02 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management2.02 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.3
    (23 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Availability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)