NetSuite vs. Dynamics 365

Deciding between NetSuite and Dynamics 365 Business Central depends on your needs. NetSuite offers extensive features and scalability, while Dynamics 365 Business Central is functional with the familiar Microsoft Interface.

Netsuite vs. Dynamics 365

Deciding between NetSuite and Dynamics 365 Business Central depends on your needs. NetSuite offers extensive features and scalability, while Dynamics 365 Business Central is functional with the familiar Microsoft Interface.

Netsuite vs. Dynamics 365

Deciding between NetSuite and Dynamics 365 Business Central depends on your needs. NetSuite offers extensive features and scalability, while Dynamics 365 Business Central is functional with the familiar Microsoft Interface.

NetSuite vs. Dynamics 365 Business Central:
Which is Right for You?

Business Central

For Companies That Need…

  • Core Financial Accounting

  • Integration with External CRM

  • Inventory Management

  • Light Manufacturing

  • Extensibility Through Plug in Apps

  • Good Support Through Partner Community

Ideal for companies
small-medium

Oracle NetSuite

For Companies That Need …

  • Core Financials with Multi-Subsidiaries

  • Flexibility of NetSuite CRM or Integration with External CRM

  • Complete Supply Chain Management

  • Light to Advanced Manufacturing

  • Ease of Extensibility Through User Interface

  • Good Support Through Solution Provider Partners

Ideal for companies
small-large

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NetSuite vs. Dynamics 365 Business Central:
Which is Right for You?

Business Central

For Companies That Need …

  • Core Financial Accounting

  • Integration with External CRM

  • Inventory Management

  • Light Manufacturing

  • Extensibility Through Plug in Apps

  • Good Support Through Partner Community

Ideal for companies
small-medium

Oracle NetSuite

For Companies That Need …

  • Core Financials with Multi-Subsidiaries

  • Flexibility of NetSuite CRM or Integration with External CRM

  • Complete Supply Chain Management

  • Light to Advanced Manufacturing

  • Ease of Extensibility Through User Interface

  • Good Support Through Solution Provider Partners

Ideal for companies
small-large

Features

Dynamics 365 NetSuite
Subscription Price Starting at $70/month per user Pricing varies based on Suite Success Edition
Pricing Model Simple Pricing Options MSRP Pricing Model less Discounts
Pricing Terms Monthly, Annual or 3 Year Terms Can Lock in Pricing for up to 7+ Years; Pay Quarterly
CRM Integrate with Dynamics 365 Sales or other CRM CRM is included. Choice to integrate with External CRM
AP Automation / Workflow Dynamics App or Lexmark included Available as a Module
Light Manufacturing Included Basic Functionality Included Basic Functionality
Microsoft 365 Robust Integration Good Integration
Warehouse/Supply Chain Add in Apps from Dynamics AppSource Included Robust Functionality
Personalization Some in User Interface; others .NET Done within the User Interface
Customization Done with .NET Programming Many Customizations Done within the Application
Reporting Power BI and/or Jet Reports Strong Native Reporting, KPIs, Dashboards

Features

Subscription Price
Dynamics 365
Starting at $70/month per user
NetSuite
Pricing varies based on Suite Success Edition
Pricing Model
Dynamics 365
Simple Pricing Options
NetSuite
MSRP Pricing Model less Discounts
Pricing Terms
Dynamics 365
Monthly, Annual or 3 Year Terms
NetSuite
Can Lock in Pricing for up to 7+ Years; Pay Quarterly
CRM
Dynamics 365
Integrate with Dynamics 365 Sales or other CRM
NetSuite
CRM is included. Choice to integrate with External CRM
AP Automation / Workflow
Dynamics 365
Dynamics App or Lexmark included
NetSuite
Available as a Module
Light Manufacturing
Dynamics 365
Included Basic Functionality
NetSuite
Included Basic Functionality
Microsoft 365
Dynamics 365
Robust Integration
NetSuite
Good Integration
Warehouse/Supply Chain
Dynamics 365
Add in Apps from Dynamics AppSource
NetSuite
Included Robust Functionality
Personalization
Dynamics 365
Some in User Interface; others .NET
NetSuite
Done within the User Interface
Customization
Dynamics 365
Done with .NET Programming
NetSuite
Many Customizations Done within the Application
Reporting
Dynamics 365
Power BI and/or Jet Reports
NetSuite
Strong Native Reporting, KPIs, Dashboards

Pros & Cons

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Pros:

  1. Microsoft Familiarity
  2. Simple Pricing Model
  3. Power BI Integration
  4. Dynamics AppSource for Extensibility
  5. Very affordable if Additional Apps not Needed
  6. Multiple Updates Pushed Out per Year
  7. Cloud Based or On Premise Deployment

Cons

  1. Need External Apps to Extend Functionality
  2. Customization Requires Programmer Skills
  3. Inconsistent Direct Support from Microsoft
  4. No CRM included
  5. Limited Financial Reporting; Add Jet Reports
  6. Scalability Maxes Out at Mid Sized Companies

Oracle NetSuite

Pros:

  1. Suite Success Offerings
  2. Highly Scalable and Very Flexible
  3. Strong Multi Company / Multi Subsidiary Features
  4. eCommerce Capabilities
  5. Robust Analytics, KPIs, Dashboards & Saved Searches
  6. Automatic, Seamless Upgrades
  7. 100% Cloud Based with Excellent Mobile Interface

Cons:

  1. Need to Negotiate Pricing off MSRP Model
  2. Complex Pricing Model Based on Needs
  3. Multi-Channel Sales Model
  4. Sandbox Environment is Additional Cost
  5. More Involved Implementation (Structure & Scalability)
  6. Inconsistent Direct Support from NetSuite

Pros & Cons

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Pros:

  1. Microsoft Familiarity
  2. Simple Pricing Model
  3. Power BI Integration
  4. Dynamics AppSource for Extensibility
  5. Very affordable if Additional Apps not Needed
  6. Multiple Updates Pushed Out per Year
  7. Cloud Based or On Premise Deployment

Cons

  1. Need External Apps to Extend Functionality
  2. Customization Requires Programmer Skills
  3. Inconsistent Direct Support from Microsoft
  4. No CRM included
  5. Limited Financial Reporting; Add Jet Reports
  6. Scalability Maxes Out at Mid Sized Companies

Oracle NetSuite

Pros:

  1. Suite Success Offerings
  2. Highly Scalable and Very Flexible
  3. Strong Multi Company / Multi Subsidiary Features
  4. eCommerce Capabilities
  5. Robust Analytics, KPIs, Dashboards & Saved Searches
  6. Automatic, Seamless Upgrades
  7. 100% Cloud Based with Excellent Mobile Interface

Cons:

  1. Need to Negotiate Pricing off MSRP Model
  2. Complex Pricing Model Based on Needs
  3. Multi-Channel Sales Model
  4. Sandbox Environment is Additional Cost
  5. More Involved Implementation (Structure & Scalability)
  6. Inconsistent Direct Support from NetSuite

Cost vs Functionality

Dynamics 365 Business Central has a low cost entry point if you don’t need 3rd Party apps.

A single price for core features, with extra costs only for advanced features and third-party add-ons.

  • Included: Financials, Inventory, Order Management, Light Manufacturing
  • Additional modules: Premium which includes service management and advanced manufacturing
  • Pricing: Two price points; Essentials or Premium based on needs

NetSuite is a more scalable, robust, and customizable ERP solution.

Suite Success Model by industry that includes what you need by industry.

  • Included: Financials, CRM, Inventory, Supply Chain, Order Management, Light to Robust Manufacturing
  • Additional modules: Fixed Assets, Sandbox environment, Extensive list of advanced modules
  • Pricing: Pricing based on Suite Success, Users, Service Tier and additional modules

Cost vs Functionality

Dynamics 365 Business Central has a low cost entry point if you don’t need 3rd Party apps.

A single price for core features, with extra costs only for advanced features and third-party add-ons.

  • Included: Financials, Inventory, Order Management, Light Manufacturing
  • Additional modules: Premium which includes service management and advanced manufacturing
  • Pricing: Two price points; Essentials or Premium based on needs

NetSuite is a more scalable, robust, and customizable ERP solution.

Suite Success Model by industry that includes what you need by industry.

  • Included: Financials, CRM, Inventory, Supply Chain, Order Management, Light to Robust Manufacturing
  • Additional modules: Fixed Assets, Sandbox environment, Extensive list of advanced modules
  • Pricing: Pricing based on Suite Success, Users, Service Tier and additional modules