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Epicor iScala vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Epicor iScala
Ranking in ERP
37th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
1
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 Epicor iScala is 0.8%, up from 0.5% 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%
Epicor iScala0.8%
Other96.4%
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2379783 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Law Enforcement Executive at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees
Offers inventory management, basic ERP functions but outdated interface
The interface looks a bit outdated. Epicor acquired iScala, which was originally developed in Sweden. I'm unsure if their intention is to eventually replace iScala with their primary Epicor ERP or continue developing iScala. Initially, it seemed they might replace it, but it appears iScala will remain a separate product.
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 accounting, purchasing, and basic ERP functions work well. But they are a little bit older, but they work for us. The inventory management is good and necessary for any company that manages stock for production or services."
"The audit trails, which include any IP system, are very useful."
"The initial setup is easy - because it stands on Microsoft offerings, it's simple and intuitive to use."
"The solution is easy to use, flexible, and customizable."
"We are getting more features after switching to Microsoft 365."
"The solution can scale."
"Microsoft offers a complete end-to-end solution for organizations of all statuses and sizes."
"You get resources that are very helpful, and the application by itself is very flexible."
"The value for money is very high as it fits the business well."
 

Cons

"We're facing challenges with iScala in the public sector, specifically healthcare. The system doesn't have sufficient support for the complexities of managing payments for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff."
"The stability could always be improved."
"It would be nice, in Microsoft Teams, if we were able to type more information into the chat."
"The performance and virtual machine backup is not good with this solution and need improvements."
"Customer service and support are mixed. Sometimes the support is quick, but other times it is very slow."
"The solution is stable, but it could improve."
"Microsoft Dynamics NAV could improve the reporting."
"Since it's complex for a layperson user to understand the solution, it would be better if the solution provided some training resources."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Compared to local ERP solutions, it's on the higher side."
"The solution's license is costly compared to other CRM tools."
"Its licensing is yearly. In addition to the licensing cost, there is the cost of hosting on Azure."
"We have an agreement with Microsoft and pricing is okay for us."
"Business Central charges a monthly fee of $70 to $100 per user."
"In my opinion, the fees are reasonable."
"You have to pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution."
"I have some subscription-based customer and a few customers who have perpetual licenses that hosted the application on the cloud."
"The price of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is reasonable. We pay monthly for the use of the solution."
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10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

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Small Business43
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise19
 

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