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Microsoft Dynamics GP vs. QuickBooks Desktop Pro

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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Microsoft Dynamics GP

    Score6.8 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Dynamics GP is an ERP software with accounting capabilities. It includes various packs for customizability and features tailored to specific industries’ needs. GP is offered as a perpetual license or subscription.N/A

    QuickBooks Desktop Pro

    Score7.8 out of 10
    N/AQuickbooks Desktop Pro is accounting software from Intuit, Inc. It includes core accounting features, plus analytics and exportable reports. It is offered in on-premise and SaaS forms.N/A
    Pricing
    Microsoft Dynamics GPQuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Microsoft Dynamics GPQuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Microsoft Dynamics GPQuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Considered Both Products
    Microsoft
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics GP
    Because GP doesn't do CRM we have looked at D365 Customer Engagement for our field service, and F&O as a replacement. Vaporware, no direct upgrade path, and if you want to continue with GP for your back office and just use Field Service it's an insanely complex integration …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics GP
    My recollection of QuickBooks Pro isn't great, and it was over 10 years ago. Obviously many things have changed in that time frame, so any comparison would likely not be relevant.
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics GP
    Dynamics GP is much more flexible and enterprise-oriented than QuickBooks Pro or similar software. It can support many more users and scenarios. However it requires more dedicated infrastructure (such as servers and databases) and more dedicated IT resources to maintain and …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics GP
    Learning GP with so many resources from the GP community has been easy. Someone always has the answer or suggestions to point me in the right direction. I've had very few instances where the systems caused an error that required research in order to fix the glitch.
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics GP
    QuickBooks Pro and GP are not on the same playing field. GP is a full account system adhering to GAAP, while QuickBooks is designed for the small business market. While starting out with QuickBooks is easy, if you plan to grow, you will soon outgrow it.
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics GP
    Have also used Expandable MRP and Deltek GCS Premier. Dynamcs is great business software but probably not suitable for government contractors/professional services firms having DCAA compiiance needs.
    Incentivized
    Intuit
    Chose QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    I selected QB Desktop Pro because of the client size, industry, and accounting staff.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    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 GPQuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    6.6
    17 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    9.3
    65 Ratings
    Pay calculation6.016 Ratings9.961 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration7.012 Ratings9.835 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.016 Ratings9.953 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management7.015 Ratings9.949 Ratings
    Reimbursement management6.014 Ratings7.350 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    7.0
    25 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    7.9
    39 Ratings
    API for custom integration7.024 Ratings8.032 Ratings
    Plug-ins7.019 Ratings7.836 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    6.5
    36 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    10.0
    94 Ratings
    Single sign-on capability6.029 Ratings10.076 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions7.036 Ratings10.089 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    6.7
    37 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    10.0
    109 Ratings
    Dashboards7.025 Ratings10.094 Ratings
    Standard reports7.035 Ratings10.0109 Ratings
    Custom reports6.035 Ratings10.0107 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    6.7
    44 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    9.5
    113 Ratings
    Accounts payable6.041 Ratings10.0108 Ratings
    Accounts receivable7.032 Ratings10.0110 Ratings
    Cash management6.032 Ratings10.098 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation6.037 Ratings10.0109 Ratings
    Expense management7.027 Ratings10.0100 Ratings
    Time tracking7.013 Ratings8.747 Ratings
    Fixed asset management6.025 Ratings10.065 Ratings
    Multi-currency support8.017 Ratings10.028 Ratings
    Multi-division support7.025 Ratings10.053 Ratings
    Regulations compliance6.011 Ratings7.239 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing7.011 Ratings10.051 Ratings
    Self-service portal7.012 Ratings9.738 Ratings
    Global Financial Support6.07 Ratings7.015 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers7.018 Ratings8.837 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting6.016 Ratings10.039 Ratings
    Localizations8.011 Ratings8.517 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations7.022 Ratings10.066 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting6.014 Ratings10.034 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting7.014 Ratings10.042 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework6.012 Ratings10.025 Ratings
    Standardized Processes7.015 Ratings10.049 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    6.8
    24 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    6.7
    56 Ratings
    Inventory tracking7.022 Ratings6.453 Ratings
    Automatic reordering6.012 Ratings6.132 Ratings
    Location management8.017 Ratings6.229 Ratings
    Manufacturing module6.013 Ratings8.216 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    6.7
    22 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Pro
    8.3
    71 Ratings
    Pricing6.016 Ratings10.051 Ratings
    Order entry7.019 Ratings10.050 Ratings
    Credit card processing7.011 Ratings7.148 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold6.022 Ratings10.059 Ratings
    Order Orchestration8.07 Ratings9.018 Ratings
    End-to-end order visibility7.09 Ratings9.021 Ratings
    Order exception Resolution6.05 Ratings3.216 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics GPQuickBooks Desktop Pro
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (50 ratings)
    9.9
    (125 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.9
    (7 ratings)
    10.0
    (18 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (6 ratings)
    10.0
    (32 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.3
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.0
    (5 ratings)
    1.2
    (29 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.2
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    CPA Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.5
    (22 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)