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Blog > 4 Key Differences Between SAP Business One and Microsoft Dynamics
As your small to midsized business grows in size and complexity, you’ll notice your entry-level software isn’t keeping pace with the uptick in orders, new locations, additional headcount, and other common challenges.
A cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution will save you time and money, streamline your daily operations, and bring every aspect of your business, including financials, accounting, inventory, sales, and customer relationship management (CRM), together on one platform.
But investing in a cloud ERP solution is a big deal, and finding your business’s perfect fit is essential. There are several options on the market, and their capabilities vary. So, where do you begin, and how do you narrow your search?
Let’s start by comparing two popular options: SAP Business One and Microsoft Dynamics. Both cloud ERP solutions were developed by stable, reputable technology giants—but the similarities end there.
Here are four critical differences between SAP Business One and Microsoft Dynamics.
SAP Business One’s user interface (UI) makes business processes easy to understand, so even non-technical users can perform common configuration tasks with minimal training.
Users can easily create reports, too, via SAP Business One’s integrated Crystal Reports and an innovative metadata layer that gives everyone access to database information.
Microsoft Dynamics has similar functionality, but the learning curve is steep. It creates robust reports, but users find its business processes and role-based workflows complicated.
SAP Business One gives businesses unlimited data storage. And backed by the enterprise-grade SAP HANA platform, SAP Business One allows users to access reports and analytics at lightning speed.
Microsoft Dynamics also has exceptional performance. It features built-in AI, analytics, and guided action suggestions; however, its database platform has limited in-memory capabilities.
SAP Business One provides updates, but customers are always informed of the schedule and are assured of system stability.
Microsoft Dynamics schedules software upgrades when they’re convenient for Microsoft—customers have no control over when they occur.
No one wants to pay more than necessary for anything, including new technology. SAP Business One offers simple, all-inclusive pricing that includes future enhancements. You pay a one-time fee for the whole package based on the access you need.
Microsoft Dynamics has attractive—but complex—pricing. Its starting price is great, but add-ons or customization to fill functional gaps quickly increase costs.
Finding the best cloud ERP solution for your growing business means researching and asking the right questions.
And don’t forget your implementation partner—they’re arguably more critical than the software for completing a successful implementation.
Download Vision33’s simple guide to learn more critical differences between SAP Business One and Microsoft Dynamics.
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