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Infor VISUAL vs Microsoft Dynamics AX comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Infor VISUAL
Ranking in ERP
27th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Resource Planning for Manufacturing (5th)
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Ranking in ERP
8th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Infor VISUAL is 1.2%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics AX is 2.4%, down from 5.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Dynamics AX2.4%
Infor VISUAL1.2%
Other96.4%
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

Carlos  Cardona - PeerSpot reviewer
Operations Manager at Visual K
Powerful accounting functionality, easy to implement, and same day support response
There is a tool in Infor VISUAL that is called Costing Utilities, they should make the functionality more flexible. In a future release, if they could add a CRM incorporated into the core of the solution that would be awesome. Additionally, a more flexible project model. They have a project model, but it's very challenging to set up values.
reviewer2765214 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Sales Support Supervisor at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees
Has required ongoing support and modernization but effectively manages core operations and complex workflows
Microsoft Dynamics AX is a very strong ERP system, applicable for customizations to help companies and organizations streamline their processes. The specific feature I find most valuable about Microsoft Dynamics AX is the applicable permissions. There are many levels of security and permissions for each user to monitor and access specific data relative to their functions. Additionally, the linkage and transition between exploring and moving from window to window, from function to function is valuable. The impact of Microsoft Dynamics AX on managing financial processes is significant. It's a very important element for financial departments as it represents all transactions, references, and records. The adjustments and availability to create more than one virtual company allow large companies, which combined represent one group of companies, to connect and streamline their financials and operations.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of Infor VISUAL are its powerful accounting, multicurrency functionality, and production aspects. We implement the manufacturing for many customers. These are the main goals of the solution."
"From a feature point of view, Dynamics is easy to use and very user-friendly, with the same UI as other Microsoft products and a navigation bar that makes it easy for exporting everything to Excel."
"The relation between CRM and Sales, that's the main strength of this ERP."
"The product is easier to use and has more efficient workflow management features than other vendors."
"We find Microsoft Dynamics AX much better than S/4HANA."
"The production is a valuable feature."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics AX is customization."
"Automated time-sheets Expenses with integrated mobile apps has reduced our time to payroll from three days to half day"
"Microsoft Dynamics AX 2021 is an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning system that you can use for everything that a business requires to operate."
 

Cons

"There is a tool in Infor VISUAL that is called Costing Utilities, they should make the functionality more flexible."
"Some resource capacity calculations could be expanded on."
"On a larger scale, I can't depend on it."
"Microsoft Dynamics AX can improve by having a more modern user interface. It should be more modular and dynamic. Additionally, the solution could be easier to connect with APIs with other technologies."
"We experienced some challenges with the mobile apps due to the insufficient processing capacity to handle the workload effectively."
"The product is standardised across industries so it is not a good fit for all types of sectors."
"I don't know if Microsoft Dynamics AX is still receiving official technical support from Microsoft."
"The UI has room for improvement and can be more user-friendly."
"We actually have a lot of problems with the stability of Dynamics AX. We spend a lot of time trying to solve bugs and other issues."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Microsoft Dynamics AX is expensive."
"Go for cloud implementation, if cost is critical."
"The pricing is expensive."
"One license costs $1,000."
"One client was looking at a $5M SAP proposal and we got AX in just under $2M, and they were very happy with it as they have several sister companies that face $500K SAP upgrades/maintenance seemingly annually."
"I don't know how much this solution costs off the top of my head, but I know that the cloud and SaaS solutions are cheaper."
"The product's pricing is expensive. The tool costs 210 USD per user for one month."
"The tool's licensing model is based on user subscription. The pricing needs to be reduced for the Indian and South Asian markets."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
16%
Construction Company
11%
Media Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Construction Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise17
 

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics AX?
I think the integration capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics AX need to be enhanced. There are many features for integration, such as APIs and connectors, but I need more ready APIs that link directl...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics AX?
For industrial companies, I mainly use Microsoft Dynamics AX for those processes. Most of my clients are manufacturing clients, so I work with food industries, steel industries, plastic industries,...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Dynamics AX?
Microsoft Dynamics AX provides benefits like saving time because it is very easy to use and it offers strong processes to implement full business processes, mapping them with customer business for ...
 

Also Known As

Infor Visual Enterprise
Dynamics AX, Axapta, MS Dynamics AX
 

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