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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs SAP Business All-in-One comparison

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

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Busi...
Ranking in Activity Based Costing Software
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
69
Ranking in other categories
ERP (5th)
SAP Business All-in-One
Ranking in Activity Based Costing Software
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
4.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Activity Based Costing Software category, the mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is 10.2%, down from 21.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Business All-in-One is 3.7%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Activity Based Costing Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central10.2%
SAP Business All-in-One3.7%
Other86.1%
Activity Based Costing Software
 

Featured Reviews

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.
MH
SAP consultant SAP b 1 consultant at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Accurate reporting and customization options deliver reliable business solutions
SAP Business All-in-One is used for the mid-sized market. Their main areas are reporting, inventory valuations, and inventory limit management. The system doesn't allow negative inventory. This ERP helps organizations manage their financials, inventory, productions, fixed assets, and budgeting. We can customize it by creating add-ons and linking them with SAP Business All-in-One, making integration very easy. SAP Business All-in-One is not specific to any module. We can access and learn all modules including sales and distribution, procurement, production, and financial aspects. We can develop Crystal Reports that are SQL-based and query-based reporting. It is a good product and ERP system to run and use, with many large companies using it for their financial operations.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This is a flexible ERP solution and it includes these major functional areas: Trade, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, logistics, warehouse, service, and quality management."
"It is easy to use, and it works very well for small-scale companies."
"The ease of the initial setup, data conversion, and rapid start are the strengths of this solution."
"It's quite reliable, and there's a good local provider who can adapt the solution for tax issues."
"Customer service is excellent."
"All of the features are valuable, depending on where you implement them."
"The platform offers a robust and comprehensive cycle for supply chain and inventory management, with features like minimum and maximum settings, dynamic monitoring of inventory levels, and integration with Microsoft's AI capabilities."
"Microsoft products are very good in general. This product is flexible, easy to use, intuitive, and has good capabilities."
"Go for SAP Products because of their business processes/features, stability, and scalability, which include backward and forward integration with any third party applications."
"SAP Business All-in-One gave them accurate reporting and also provided a solution to hide their recipes and bill of materials from unauthorized users."
 

Cons

"There is a book for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central explaining how to use it. But it is not easy to use, and it is not easy to learn."
"Since it's complex for a layperson user to understand the solution, it would be better if the solution provided some training resources."
"The UI is not particularly user-friendly and the CRM could do with some enhancements."
"One aspect that could be improved in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is the visibility and accessibility of communication-related features, such as email integration."
"In Thailand, the support here could be better. The process to get an answer is too long."
"Customization and costs could be improved."
"The tool needs to work on reporting issues and user interface."
"The solution is not best suited for larger-scale businesses."
"SAP Business All-in-One needs to improve their production module as it is very limited."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"NAV might be a little pricey for a small or medium-sized company, but all the solutions out there are."
"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."
"You have to pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution."
"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 price of the solution could be reduced to improve their offering."
"The deployment cost us $70,000 and we pay around $18,000 annually for support, which we find to be expensive."
"Currently, the product offers a starting price of $70 per user per month, which provides access to the complete ERP engine. It is highly reasonable."
"$80-$100 per license, per month."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business43
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise19
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Business All-in-One?
Licensing can be an issue due to currency conversion, particularly when using it in Asia where we need to convert USD to PKR, Indian Rupees, or AED. This creates some challenges, and pricing should...
What needs improvement with SAP Business All-in-One?
SAP Business All-in-One needs to improve their production module as it is very limited. We have to work hard to map the processes of our clients' customers. The production module should be more mat...
What is your primary use case for SAP Business All-in-One?
We use this for implementation as consultants. We work on the client side, perform analysis, understand their business requirements and needs, and then cater to them according to SAP Business All-i...
 

Also Known As

Dynamics NAV, MS Dynamics NAV
Business All-in-One
 

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Sample Customers

Harris Farm Markets, Mister Spex GmbH, Bounce Foods, Eurofin Services SA, Medica Medizintechnik, Associated Gaskets, Onduline, Sitka Surfboard Corporation, World Animal Protection
Lenovo, Dansk Supermarked A/S, Ego Pharmaceuticals Pty. Ltd, Kaeser Kompressoren
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