Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs. QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
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
QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise	Score7.9 out of 10	N/A	QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is a widely-used accounting package designed for small to mid-sized businesses. It is the top of the QuickBooks line. Pricing starts at $3,000 for five users, and goes up depending on the number of additional users. They also offer an Advanced Inventory module for $999 / year.	$1,261 per year

Pricing

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

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

Gold: 1,261
per year
Platinum: 1,522
per year
Gold with Remote Access: 1,785.60
per year
Platinum with Remote Access: 2,083.20
per year
Diamond: 3,060.34
per year
Diamond with Remote Access: 3,600.36
per year

Pricing Offerings
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central	QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
Free Trial
Yes	No
Free/Freemium Version
Yes	No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	No

No setup fee

Optional

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Key User Insights
	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central	QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
Considered Both Products	Microsoft Verified User 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 Helpful?	Intuit Verified User Chose QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise for accounting and inventory needs is very easy to use, make corrections and create reports. Incentivized Helpful? Scott Romero Controller in Finance and Accounting at World Business Lenders (Financial Services, 51-200 employees) Chose QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise We actually are replacing QB with Sage 300 Incentivized Helpful?
	Would buy again
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	Delivers good value for the price
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	Happy with the feature set
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	Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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	Implementation went as expected
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Features

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

Comparison of Payroll Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
Feature	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 4.0 7 Ratings	QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise 9.3 112 Ratings
Pay calculation	2.07 Ratings	9.8108 Ratings
Benefit plan administration	2.05 Ratings	8.963 Ratings
Direct deposit files	2.06 Ratings	9.493 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management	00 Ratings	9.386 Ratings
Reimbursement management	00 Ratings	9.186 Ratings

Comparison of Customization features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
Feature	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 5.8 18 Ratings	QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise 7.3 76 Ratings
API for custom integration	5.817 Ratings	7.959 Ratings
Plug-ins	5.815 Ratings	6.669 Ratings

Comparison of Security features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
Feature	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 8.7 22 Ratings	QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise 9.1 161 Ratings
Single sign-on capability	7.418 Ratings	9.3123 Ratings
Role-based user permissions	10.021 Ratings	8.9159 Ratings

Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
Feature	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 5.2 23 Ratings	QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise 8.5 178 Ratings
Dashboards	4.919 Ratings	8.5152 Ratings
Standard reports	5.823 Ratings	9.4176 Ratings
Custom reports	4.922 Ratings	7.6171 Ratings

Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
Feature	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 7.7 23 Ratings	QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise 9.0 182 Ratings
Accounts payable	7.422 Ratings	9.3175 Ratings
Accounts receivable	6.921 Ratings	9.3174 Ratings
Global Financial Support	5.310 Ratings	8.235 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers	5.89 Ratings	8.963 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations	6.312 Ratings	9.3131 Ratings
Configurable Accounting	5.812 Ratings	9.588 Ratings
Standardized Processes	5.813 Ratings	9.299 Ratings
Cash management	00 Ratings	9.0160 Ratings
Bank reconciliation	00 Ratings	9.5173 Ratings
Expense management	00 Ratings	9.0160 Ratings
Time tracking	00 Ratings	9.082 Ratings
Fixed asset management	00 Ratings	8.8119 Ratings
Multi-currency support	00 Ratings	9.160 Ratings
Multi-division support	00 Ratings	8.597 Ratings
Regulations compliance	00 Ratings	9.269 Ratings
Electronic tax filing	00 Ratings	9.191 Ratings
Self-service portal	00 Ratings	8.771 Ratings
Intercompany Accounting	00 Ratings	8.480 Ratings
Localizations	00 Ratings	8.148 Ratings
Enterprise Accounting	00 Ratings	9.391 Ratings
Centralized Rules Framework	00 Ratings	9.255 Ratings

Comparison of Inventory Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
Feature	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 5.9 18 Ratings	QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise 7.7 108 Ratings
Inventory tracking	5.818 Ratings	7.9104 Ratings
Automatic reordering	5.811 Ratings	7.556 Ratings
Location management	2.014 Ratings	7.869 Ratings
Manufacturing module	00 Ratings	7.654 Ratings

Comparison of Order Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
Feature	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 4.7 21 Ratings	QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise 8.7 134 Ratings
Pricing	2.018 Ratings	8.8100 Ratings
Order entry	5.818 Ratings	9.2106 Ratings
Credit card processing	2.012 Ratings	8.093 Ratings
Cost of goods sold	2.016 Ratings	9.4119 Ratings
Order Orchestration	6.37 Ratings	7.758 Ratings
End-to-end order visibility	00 Ratings	9.056 Ratings
Order exception Resolution	00 Ratings	9.043 Ratings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

User Ratings
	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central	QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
Likelihood to Recommend	6.3 (23 ratings)	9.2 (193 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew	10.0 (1 ratings)	10.0 (17 ratings)
Usability	9.0 (3 ratings)	10.0 (12 ratings)
Availability	8.0 (1 ratings)	10.0 (4 ratings)
Performance	- (0 ratings)	10.0 (3 ratings)
Support Rating	10.0 (2 ratings)	6.0 (5 ratings)
In-Person Training	- (0 ratings)	7.0 (1 ratings)
Online Training	- (0 ratings)	9.1 (3 ratings)
Implementation Rating	- (0 ratings)	10.0 (9 ratings)
Configurability	- (0 ratings)	10.0 (3 ratings)
CPA Rating	- (0 ratings)	7.2 (9 ratings)
Ease of integration	- (0 ratings)	9.1 (2 ratings)
Product Scalability	- (0 ratings)	10.0 (3 ratings)
Vendor post-sale	- (0 ratings)	9.0 (3 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale	- (0 ratings)	10.0 (3 ratings)

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs. QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

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