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3i Infotech ORION vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central comparison

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Categories and Ranking

3i Infotech ORION
Ranking in ERP
30th
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Busi...
Ranking in ERP
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
69
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of 3i Infotech ORION is 1.1%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is 2.8%, down from 5.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central2.8%
3i Infotech ORION1.1%
Other96.1%
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Featured Reviews

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Social media strategist at Creative Skills
A straightforward ERP application that requires improvement in user-friendliness
The primary use case for us is as an ERP application The tool's usability is straightforward.  Improvements could be made regarding user-friendliness and transitioning fully to a web version. Features like forex reconciliation and a cash flow planning module could enhance the solution. I have…
Jacinta Chanda - PeerSpot reviewer
Examinations Manager at Northrise University
Integrated academic workflows have transformed how our institution manages courses and results
For Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, every time we need to make an adjustment, we must make a payment, which is slightly expensive for us as an organization. There are certain modifications we'd like to make, and those come with a cost. The licensing is also very expensive, so if the prices could be revisited, especially for educational institutions, that would be really helpful. Otherwise, it has proven to be a very good tool for us as an organization. I chose a rating of nine for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central because it has been very useful for us as an organization, but there are still a few improvements that need to be made. Sometimes we experience glitches when generating certain reports, and every time we need to make a modification, we have to pay for that. Thus, I will not give it a ten because there are a few areas needing improvement.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The three most crucial pieces are the financial modules, the banking module, and the management module."
"I have found the solution has many valuable features such as a user-friendly mobile platform, notification settings, and the ability to do many customizations."
"It is an affordable ERP system and rich in functionality, providing good control of processes."
"The tool's usability is straightforward."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is the Teams application. I use Teams to share documents amongst my team members, have meetings, and talk to them."
"The solution makes everything organized for my organization or enterprise. It makes workflows more than clear."
"The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are the dashboards, ease of use, and flexibility."
"Our data is much more manageable than before."
"Dynamics NAV helps us make smart decisions that have a direct impact on our bottom line."
"The most valuable features of Business Central for me are its seamless integration with Power BI and the ability to create customized reports."
"The ease of the initial setup, data conversion, and rapid start are the strengths of this solution."
"The customer support is good. The first level of support agent in every case was able to solve the problem very quickly."
 

Cons

"The system has enough controls, but still there is scope for improvement."
"The build-in dashboard and reporting customization should be improved."
"Improvements could be made regarding user-friendliness and transitioning fully to a web version. Features like forex reconciliation and a cash flow planning module could enhance the solution."
"The reporting Module should be improved and a drag and drop functionality should be added."
"Microsoft Dynamics NAV is not scalable."
"Its task scheduling and manufacturing models need improvement."
"The system can become overwhelmed because you cannot control the number of integrations, and our team struggled to manage the numerous integrations we had."
"I have not experienced enhanced productivity using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central."
"I would like a more modular and user-friendly interface."
"I am hoping there is more integration with other platforms, more features, and customization in the next release."
"Some of the control aspects such as auditing can definitely be improved. For example, auditing is not very easy, and the user permissions are complicated."
"Microsoft Dynamics NAV could improve the reporting."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten. Customizations can cost you extra money."
"The solution is moderately priced. The licensing cost is around sixty thousand USD for annual maintenance. If you're using an application-specific license, it is a little cheaper. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."
"The price of the solution is fair compared to competitors."
"I have some subscription-based customer and a few customers who have perpetual licenses that hosted the application on the cloud."
"The solution's cost is reasonable."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"There are two types of licenses. One is the essential license in which everything is covered, and the next is the premium. If your company is a manufacturing or service management company, then you can go for the premium license because those two modules are the premium ones. You can manage your manufacturing activities and your service activities."
"NAV might be a little pricey for a small or medium-sized company, but all the solutions out there are."
"The tool’s licensing is yearly. The solution is cheaper compared to other ERP products from Oracle or SAP."
"The on-premises model of Dynamics NAV is very expensive, hence our plan to migrate to Dynamics 365 Business Central, which appears to fit our needs better in terms of pricing. Compared to competitors, the cloud version of Dynamics is in the middle; not too high and not too low."
"The first time we tried to buy the newest version, it was expensive."
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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business43
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise19
 

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Is it advisable to purchase Dynamics CRM in addition to NAV 2016?
Short answer: depends on your sales needs. NAV 2016’s built-in CRM is very basic. It’s fine for simple contact management and basic sales tracking, but it lacks: Proper pipeline management Adva...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Dynamics NAV?
Microsoft Dynamics NAV pricing can vary significantly depending on the number of users, deployment model, customizations, and implementation scope. In my experience, the software license is only pa...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics NAV?
For Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, every time we need to make an adjustment, we must make a payment, which is slightly expensive for us as an organization. There are certain modifications...
 

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Dynamics NAV, MS Dynamics NAV
 

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