TrustRadius: an HG Insights company

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs. Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)

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

    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (or Dynamics AX) was an ERP product in the Dynamics family. It has been split into separate Dynamics 365 products and is no longer available.N/A
    Pricing
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralMicrosoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    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
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralMicrosoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralMicrosoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    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
    I have used Microsoft AX, and also JDEdwards and PeopleSoft.
    Incentivized
    Discontinued Products
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Dynamics AX is one of the most advanced ERPs out there. When your business needs grow, many other smaller ERPs struggle to cover them.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralMicrosoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    4.0
    7 Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    8.8
    8 Ratings
    Pay calculation2.07 Ratings9.07 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration2.05 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Direct deposit files2.06 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    5.8
    18 Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    7.0
    13 Ratings
    API for custom integration5.817 Ratings5.013 Ratings
    Plug-ins5.815 Ratings8.912 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    8.7
    22 Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    6.0
    14 Ratings
    Single sign-on capability7.418 Ratings5.013 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.021 Ratings7.014 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    5.2
    23 Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    8.3
    14 Ratings
    Dashboards4.919 Ratings9.012 Ratings
    Standard reports5.823 Ratings7.014 Ratings
    Custom reports4.922 Ratings9.014 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    7.7
    23 Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    8.2
    15 Ratings
    Accounts payable7.422 Ratings7.015 Ratings
    Accounts receivable6.921 Ratings7.014 Ratings
    Global Financial Support5.310 Ratings8.06 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers5.89 Ratings9.07 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations6.312 Ratings7.010 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting5.812 Ratings9.08 Ratings
    Standardized Processes5.813 Ratings8.99 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    5.9
    18 Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    8.7
    13 Ratings
    Inventory tracking5.818 Ratings8.013 Ratings
    Automatic reordering5.811 Ratings9.011 Ratings
    Location management2.014 Ratings9.011 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    4.7
    21 Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    7.6
    13 Ratings
    Pricing2.018 Ratings8.012 Ratings
    Order entry5.818 Ratings9.011 Ratings
    Credit card processing2.012 Ratings3.09 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold2.016 Ratings8.010 Ratings
    Order Orchestration6.37 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    7.4
    13 Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    8.7
    10 Ratings
    Billing Management6.311 Ratings8.99 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management6.312 Ratings8.010 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management5.88 Ratings8.97 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting5.89 Ratings8.97 Ratings
    Period Close5.312 Ratings8.07 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    8.7
    8 Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    8.9
    7 Ratings
    Budgeting and Forecasting10.08 Ratings9.06 Ratings
    Project Costing10.07 Ratings8.06 Ratings
    Cost Capture10.08 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Capital Project Management8.05 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance10.06 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition8.04 Ratings8.95 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    6.2
    5 Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    8.8
    5 Ratings
    Project Planning and Scheduling2.04 Ratings8.95 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers2.04 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality2.04 Ratings6.04 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools2.04 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    9.7
    3 Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    8.7
    4 Ratings
    Award Lifecycle Management10.03 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    6.9
    8 Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    8.7
    7 Ratings
    Bids Analyzed and Compared2.04 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Contract Authoring2.04 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Contract Repository2.04 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated5.87 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Supplier Management5.85 Ratings8.06 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    7.3
    5 Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    Risk Repository5.34 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Control Management4.95 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments5.84 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Issue Detection5.35 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification5.34 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    5.4
    4 Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    8.5
    6 Ratings
    Transportation Planning and Optimization2.03 Ratings8.06 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management2.03 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management2.03 Ratings8.95 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management1.04 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management2.03 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    4.5
    4 Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    7.7
    6 Ratings
    Production Process Design2.03 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Production Management2.04 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Configuration Management2.03 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Work Execution2.03 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs2.04 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    3.5
    6 Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    9.2
    6 Ratings
    Forecasting1.06 Ratings9.95 Ratings
    Inventory Planning2.06 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring2.06 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    Proposal Management2.02 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management2.02 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralMicrosoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.3
    (23 ratings)
    8.0
    (19 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    Availability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (2 ratings)