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Microsoft Dynamics AX vs PeopleSoft comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 29, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.8
Microsoft Dynamics AX boosts productivity and efficiency, offering customizable solutions with significant ROI, despite challenges in precise measurement.
Sentiment score
5.2
Organizations find PeopleSoft cost-effective, emphasizing its successful long-term use and economical implementation compared to Oracle and SAP.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
4.1
Microsoft Dynamics AX support is praised for availability but criticized for costly, slow handling of complex issues and customizations.
Sentiment score
4.6
PeopleSoft's customer service is praised for reliability and documentation, but custom support and Oracle's central service receive mixed reviews.
Microsoft has really good documentation, and they are known for that.
Senior System Analyst at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
If a customer designs custom applications and encounters issues, PeopleSoft will not provide service for those custom applications.
Owner at Qubixlabs.com
I have not found any other enterprise resource planning systems that are as well documented or as easily searchable as PeopleSoft.
CEO at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Microsoft Dynamics AX offers scalability, especially in the cloud, but older versions struggle with complex setups for larger clients.
Sentiment score
7.5
PeopleSoft offers high scalability, seamless integration, and stability for both traditional and cloud-based environments, supporting diverse organizational growth.
It does not support consolidated financial reporting.
Business Analyst at Kpmhealth.com
Microsoft Dynamics AX already has multiple functions for sales, inventory, HR, finance, and supply chain.
Senior Sales Support Supervisor at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees
There are these things called AOS nodes where if you have more users and performance decreases, you can add more servers to the cluster.
Senior System Analyst at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
This rating reflects the limitation that custom applications do not receive support.
Owner at Qubixlabs.com
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Microsoft Dynamics AX is generally stable, though stability varies with infrastructure and updates, with mixed user ratings.
Sentiment score
7.4
PeopleSoft is valued for its reliable, stable performance and mature features, significantly enhancing business operations despite occasional upgrade challenges.
If you do the maintenance and have your own people, it could be stable, but it means a lot of work.
Head of Controlling and IT at Melinda
I have not had any major issues with stability.
Senior System Analyst at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Small issues take maximum one to two hours to resolve, while major issues take up to 12 hours.
Owner at Qubixlabs.com
 

Room For Improvement

Microsoft Dynamics AX requires greater efficiency, improved user interface, better integration, and more flexible, scalable, and localized features.
PeopleSoft needs enhanced mobility, better integration, improved support, reduced complexity, and clarity on development to minimize costs and disruptions.
It is no longer supported from a security perspective, so it is not getting updated.
Senior System Analyst at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Another drawback is the absence of features like purchase order accruals, critical accounting concepts, and a robust fixed assets module.
Business Analyst at Kpmhealth.com
Most companies working with AX currently transforming to D365, upgrading their ERP systems, which are more enhanced and have additional features such as dashboards.
Senior Sales Support Supervisor at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees
More delivered artificial intelligence functionality in operations and finance would be helpful.
CEO at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Currently, resources are frequently moving to other ERP systems such as Workday, SAP, Mulesoft, and Salesforce, as there are numerous ERP systems in the marketplace.
Owner at Qubixlabs.com
 

Setup Cost

Microsoft Dynamics AX has high initial costs, with variable regional pricing, but cloud options may offer savings.
PeopleSoft pricing varies widely, influenced by user needs, with high base costs but justified by its functionality and flexibility.
Acquiring a developer license for customization is expensive, costing over one hundred thousand Hong Kong dollars.
Business Analyst at Kpmhealth.com
PeopleSoft is certainly cheaper than cloud solutions.
CEO at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
 

Valuable Features

Microsoft Dynamics AX offers comprehensive ERP solutions with strong security, seamless integration, and efficient support for finance, supply chain, and sales.
PeopleSoft is highly adaptable, offering robust integration, extensive customization, and supports comprehensive business needs with minimal coding.
There are many levels of security and permissions for each user to monitor and access specific data relative to their functions.
Senior Sales Support Supervisor at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees
Once I have tuned it, it is like a nice running engine. It just continues to run smoothly.
Senior System Analyst at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics AX is its full integration with Excel, allowing for cut and paste functionality between Excel and the system.
Business Analyst at Kpmhealth.com
It provides the easiest way to integrate with third-party applications for data exchange between systems.
Owner at Qubixlabs.com
It aids me from an auditing perspective, as it's all system-driven, and cannot be altered.
Associate Director Talent Acquisition at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
The customizability to exactly match the requirements of the customer is what I appreciate about PeopleSoft.
CEO at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Dynamics AX
Ranking in ERP
5th
Ranking in Activity Based Costing Software
3rd
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
58
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
PeopleSoft
Ranking in ERP
8th
Ranking in Activity Based Costing Software
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
86
Ranking in other categories
Benefits Administration (5th), Talent Management (5th), Demand Management (2nd), Talent Acquisition (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics AX is 3.4%, down from 6.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PeopleSoft is 1.9%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Dynamics AX3.4%
PeopleSoft1.9%
Other94.7%
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

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.
HM
Owner at Qubixlabs.com
Newcomers benefit from automation and user-friendly integration
PeopleSoft is affordable for existing customers only, not for new customers. The popularity is declining for several reasons. Resources are moving to cloud solutions such as Workday cloud. Even though it is the same Oracle environment, professionals are transitioning due to challenges in availability, scalability, and resource allocation. When there are limited hiring opportunities for a particular technology, professionals must consider switching technologies either internally within their organization or personally. If a project ends and someone is placed on bench without new opportunities, they often need to switch to technologies with more market demand. Currently, resources are frequently moving to other ERP systems such as Workday, SAP, Mulesoft, and Salesforce, as there are numerous ERP systems in the marketplace.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Retailer
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
No data available
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business29
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise17
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business28
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise50
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics AX?
I don't know if Microsoft Dynamics AX is still receiving official technical support from Microsoft. I can see most companies working with AX currently transforming to D365, upgrading their ERP syst...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics AX?
I'm using Microsoft Dynamics AX to process and monitor the sales process from end-to-end, starting from placing orders. First, the order entry and placing the sales order, creating purchase requisi...
What are the differences between Oracle HCM Cloud and PeopleSoft?
Although both are solutions to manage HR, their differences make each one suitable for different companies. Oracle Cloud HCM is a platform for connecting all human resource processes in your organ...
What do you like most about PeopleSoft?
I use the reporting feature occasionally to check for potential improvements in timesheets. We have integrated it with Power BI.
 

Also Known As

Dynamics AX, Axapta, MS Dynamics AX
No data available
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

ConQuaestor, D & H Distributing, Sunny Queen, Mesa Associates, Britax Childcare, Ibema, Arafa, Sabo S.p.A.
BMI Healthcare, Lone Star College System, Jefferson County Public Schools, Griffith University, Los Rios Community College District, Tervita Corporation, INFRA S.A. de C.V., ICF Habitat, Central Washington University, Tech Mahindra Limited, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Stanford Childrens Health
Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Dynamics AX vs. PeopleSoft and other solutions. Updated: December 2025.
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