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Amazon Pinpoint vs Microsoft Dynamics CRM comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on May 21, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Amazon Pinpoint
Ranking in Marketing Management
9th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Ranking in Marketing Management
2nd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
80
Ranking in other categories
CRM Customer Engagement Centers (1st), CRM (1st), Local Government CRM (1st), Sales Force Automation (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Marketing Management category, the mindshare of Amazon Pinpoint is 2.2%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is 12.7%, down from 22.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Marketing Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Dynamics CRM12.7%
Amazon Pinpoint2.2%
Other85.1%
Marketing Management
 

Featured Reviews

MS
Director AWS at NeuraFlash India Pvt Ltd
Offers personalized campaigns with journey orchestrator and good support
Claiming a Pinpoint number should be more integrated with Amazon Connect. A phone number claimed from Pinpoint should be compatible with Amazon Connect. Enhancing the experience of contact centers by bringing the Pinpoint console into the Amazon Connect console, so users do not have to navigate to Pinpoint separately, would improve the process.
NavinJacob - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Digital Officer at Cipher7
Has enabled seamless integration across platforms while supporting advanced analytics for customer insights
Microsoft Dynamics CRM doesn't provide solutions that allow you to transform easily if you have a heterogeneous mix of technologies or if your contact center is on analog and you try to digitize it. A lot of custom work is needed if you have to integrate heterogeneous technologies with the Microsoft suite, but if you are using the Microsoft suite, then it's quite seamless. Microsoft Dynamics CRM should add commercial models that allow smaller companies to use it because it can get pretty expensive. Better commercial options for smaller implementations may be helpful. There should be commercial options for smaller companies, as the overheads and costs of Dynamics can be quite high.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The Journey Orchestrator helps create personalized campaigns based on customers."
"From my experience, Amazon Pinpoint's most valuable feature is its ability to deploy outbound projects quickly. It is easy to use when setting up outbound campaigns, allowing us to deploy solutions rapidly. It is easy to learn."
"I like that Microsoft Dynamics CRM works, and it's been okay; I like that it is a stable solution, and my main reason for using it is that it is stable and meets our requirements from a functionality point of view."
"Integration with other Microsoft tools is a good feature of Microsoft Dynamics CRM."
"The most valuable thing about Microsoft Dynamics CRM is the integration and the applicability."
"Microsoft Dynamics CRM has a very nice UI, and is very easy to use. It's easy to install, has a lot of features, and provides good technical support."
"The stability of the solution is high."
"One of the most useful features is we can configure Microsoft Dynamics CRM in the way that we need."
"The solution is stable."
"The deployment of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is easy because it's a software as a service, which eliminates the need to deploy anything in our data center."
 

Cons

"In my opinion, Amazon Pinpoint needs improvement in several areas. It lacks many features that competitors like Genesys offer. For example, we cannot set up multiple campaign plans or switch campaigns from one set of customers to another. Additionally, reporting functionality needs to be improved."
"Claiming a Pinpoint number should be more integrated with Amazon Connect."
"The performance could be improved."
"The manufacturing module could be improved. I would like to see customization in the next release."
"I have contacted support. They are able to help but not in the right amount of time. I have had a horrible experience."
"The installation was difficult. I'm not the person that implements the solution. However, to have the solution function in the correct way, the process can be difficult."
"Microsoft Dynamics CRM could improve by making the ports and dashboards more intuitive using Microsoft Azure analytical features. Compared to Salesforce and other partners, the dashboards in Microsoft Dynamics CRM are less intuitive."
"Many customers feel the overheads of cost and ROI are not present, prompting them to consider migrating out of Microsoft Dynamics CRM or minimizing their footprint to manage costs effectively, especially in sectors such as banking and airline."
"However, there is room for improvement."
"The support from Microsoft would improve. Most of the time of the day is terrible."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Amazon Pinpoint itself is inexpensive. However, additional services that may be required in conjunction with it, such as custom reporting services, can be costly."
"It's kind of pricey. It's about $50 or $60 per user."
"I rate the solution's pricing as a seven out of ten."
"The cost could be cheaper. I would rate them 3 out of 5."
"For the price of Microsoft Dynamics CRM, you receive a lot of comprehensive functionality. Additionally, it integrates very well. We pay approximately $100 a month to use the solution and we do not have any additional costs."
"There is a license required to use Microsoft Dynamics CRM."
"I am not the person who pays for Microsoft Dynamics CRM but it is expensive. I have been using Microsoft Azure, which Microsoft Dynamics CRM is built on, and I know we prepaid for the services. For me as a consumer, I do not think I can afford it, mainly because I am only learning how to use the AI and the rate which they charge is high. In general, Microsoft solutions are expensive and this is most likely due to the brand, this is something you expect. However, the price might be high but you receive a highly secure solution."
"Dynamics CRM's pricing is fair."
"Microsoft Dynamics CRM is an expensive solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Performing Arts
10%
University
10%
Healthcare Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise20
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Amazon Pinpoint?
I rated the pricing as five out of ten. Pinpoint is moderately fairly priced yet slightly higher than expected. Users must carefully evaluate pricing options and carrier limitations in their countr...
What needs improvement with Amazon Pinpoint?
Claiming a Pinpoint number should be more integrated with Amazon Connect. A phone number claimed from Pinpoint should be compatible with Amazon Connect. Enhancing the experience of contact centers ...
What is your primary use case for Amazon Pinpoint?
Campaigns, specifically voice outbound campaigns and SMS campaigns, are integrated with marketing CRM or ERP systems to automate and put custom solutions. They also integrate with contact center te...
What are the pros and cons of MS dynamics vs. Salesforce CRM?
When comparing Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Salesforce CRM in 2026, both are leading CRM platforms, but they serve slightly different strengths depending on business needs. Features: Salesforce is t...
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 needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics CRM?
A few areas where Dynamics CRM can improve: User experience → Still feels complex for non-technical users, especially for daily tasks Customization vs complexity → Easy to customize, but quickl...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Dynamics CRM, MS Dynamics CRM
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Expedia, Intuit, Royal Dutch Shell, Brooks Brothers
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