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$100.00 1 Users Per Month
Acumatica
Star Rating
(1,998)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (61.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(897)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (55.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$100.00 1 Users Per Month
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Acumatica excels in user experience, particularly highlighting its intuitive interface and the ability to manage sales and financial data seamlessly. Users appreciate how it allows them to view deal status and next steps in one place, making day-to-day operations smoother.
- Users say that Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers a user-friendly interface that simplifies the learning curve. Reviewers mention that once familiar with the system, they find it straightforward to create journals and manage data, especially with its integration with Microsoft tools like Excel and Power BI.
- According to verified reviews, Acumatica stands out for its flexibility and customization options. Users express satisfaction with the potential for growth and the ability to configure the system to meet their specific needs, which is crucial for adapting to changing business environments.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central shines in its setup process, with many users noting that the initial implementation was easier compared to other systems. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for teams looking to minimize downtime during transitions.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Acumatica's quality of support is commendable, with users feeling that the platform has been a good partner in their business operations. This support is essential for companies that require ongoing assistance as they scale their operations.
- Users report that while Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central has strong customization capabilities, some find that it can be less flexible than Acumatica in certain areas. However, the ability to tailor forms and workspaces to user needs is still a significant benefit for many teams.
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Entry-Level Pricing
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Construction Edition
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- Improve profitability
- Enhance team collaboration
- Enjoy a real-time office and field connection
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Dynamics 365 Business Central Premium
$100.00
1 Users Per Month
Includes everything in the Essentials plan, plus enhanced capabilities for service management and manufacturing.
- Service Order Management: Planning and Dispatching, Service Item Management, Service Price Management, Service Contract Management, & Service Order Management
- Manufacturing: Agile Manufacturing, Finite Loading, Production Orders, Basic Capacity Planning, Machine Centers, Sales and Inventory Forecasting, Basic Supply Planning, Production, Bill of Materials, & Version Management
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Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
506
8.3
748
Ease of Use
8.4
899
7.8
758
Ease of Setup
7.3
700
7.8
411
Ease of Admin
7.9
303
7.6
256
Quality of Support
8.0
491
7.9
676
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
305
7.9
252
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
480
7.4
729
Features by Category
General Ledger
8.7
268
|
Verified
8.5
369
8.0
203
|
Verified
8.3
329
8.4
243
|
Verified
8.3
337
Accounts Receivable
8.3
261
|
Verified
8.4
334
8.1
227
|
Verified
8.1
308
7.7
186
|
Verified
8.0
294
Accounts Payable
8.2
228
|
Verified
8.2
329
8.3
256
|
Verified
8.4
352
8.3
250
|
Verified
8.5
334
Other Functionality
8.2
219
|
Verified
8.4
304
7.8
219
|
Verified
8.2
291
7.9
223
|
Verified
8.4
297
8.0
186
|
Verified
8.1
296
7.7
164
|
Verified
8.1
282
8.2
223
|
Verified
8.1
329
7.1
123
8.0
266
7.5
173
|
Verified
8.2
266
Reporting & Analytics
8.1
261
|
Verified
8.3
350
8.2
264
|
Verified
8.1
371
7.8
191
|
Verified
8.0
307
8.2
253
|
Verified
8.1
336
Platform
8.5
265
|
Verified
8.0
360
8.1
231
|
Verified
8.1
336
8.2
265
|
Verified
8.2
368
7.8
147
|
Verified
8.1
278
8.5
265
|
Verified
8.2
365
8.2
227
|
Verified
8.0
348
Integration
8.5
253
|
Verified
8.3
365
8.2
207
|
Verified
8.0
292
7.7
202
|
Verified
8.1
281
Cash Flow
8.1
128
|
Verified
8.8
168
8.3
137
|
Verified
8.7
173
8.5
147
|
Verified
8.9
172
Budgeting & Forecasting
7.8
191
|
Verified
8.0
307
8.3
133
|
Verified
8.9
170
7.9
111
|
Verified
8.6
164
8.2
134
|
Verified
8.8
170
Revenue
8.1
132
|
Verified
8.6
169
7.9
126
|
Verified
8.7
171
7.3
118
|
Verified
8.6
164
Payroll
7.6
84
|
Verified
8.5
162
7.6
96
8.4
163
7.6
97
|
Verified
8.6
166
8.0
118
|
Verified
8.7
168
AI
Feature Not Available
8.5
108
Feature Not Available
8.5
108
Feature Not Available
8.5
107
5.5
26
8.3
108
Feature Not Available
8.4
107
Feature Not Available
8.1
108
Feature Not Available
8.6
109
Feature Not Available
8.6
108
Feature Not Available
8.5
108
Feature Not Available
8.4
110
Mobile Applications - Accounting
7.8
9
8.6
53
7.9
8
8.8
52
7.2
10
8.5
52
Feature Not Available
8.2
53
8.0
9
8.5
51
7.8
10
8.7
53
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
8.8
25
Planning
8.6
41
Not enough data
8.7
43
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
Scheduling
8.6
40
Not enough data
8.4
38
Not enough data
8.7
40
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Accounting
9.2
32
|
Verified
9.1
52
9.1
31
|
Verified
9.0
50
9.0
29
|
Verified
9.2
50
9.4
30
|
Verified
8.8
52
8.6
29
|
Verified
9.1
52
8.8
31
|
Verified
9.0
52
8.8
27
|
Verified
9.1
52
8.8
26
|
Verified
9.1
50
9.0
25
|
Verified
9.2
52
9.0
25
|
Verified
9.1
52
Inventory & Warehouse
8.9
28
|
Verified
9.0
50
8.6
27
|
Verified
9.1
49
8.8
26
|
Verified
8.9
50
8.4
24
9.0
49
8.2
25
|
Verified
8.8
48
Purchasing
8.6
25
|
Verified
9.0
48
8.6
28
|
Verified
9.2
51
8.1
26
|
Verified
8.3
49
8.3
28
|
Verified
8.8
51
Sales & Marketing
8.5
29
|
Verified
9.0
48
8.3
24
|
Verified
8.9
47
9.1
27
|
Verified
9.1
50
8.4
25
|
Verified
9.0
48
8.6
25
|
Verified
9.0
48
8.8
26
|
Verified
9.1
48
Manufacturing
8.1
25
|
Verified
8.8
46
8.8
26
|
Verified
9.1
46
8.3
26
|
Verified
8.7
46
8.7
27
|
Verified
9.0
45
8.0
25
|
Verified
9.0
46
8.4
23
|
Verified
8.9
45
Quality Management
7.7
23
|
Verified
9.0
46
8.6
22
|
Verified
8.6
46
8.3
22
|
Verified
8.7
47
8.4
22
|
Verified
8.7
46
Distribution
8.2
25
|
Verified
9.1
47
8.5
25
|
Verified
8.8
46
8.3
25
|
Verified
8.9
46
HR
8.7
21
|
Verified
8.7
45
8.3
22
|
Verified
8.9
44
8.3
24
|
Verified
8.8
45
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
9.1
30
Agentic AI - Discrete ERP
Not enough data
9.6
19
Not enough data
9.3
19
Not enough data
9.3
19
Accounting
8.7
79
|
Verified
9.0
107
8.2
70
|
Verified
8.9
105
8.2
70
|
Verified
9.0
106
8.6
78
|
Verified
9.0
105
8.4
66
|
Verified
9.0
105
8.1
68
|
Verified
8.9
105
8.3
62
|
Verified
8.9
95
7.8
55
|
Verified
9.0
102
8.2
55
|
Verified
8.8
100
8.1
67
|
Verified
9.1
101
Inventory
8.2
80
|
Verified
9.0
107
7.9
80
|
Verified
9.0
105
8.4
81
|
Verified
9.0
108
7.6
68
|
Verified
8.8
106
8.0
72
|
Verified
9.0
107
Warehousing
8.4
79
|
Verified
8.9
105
8.4
78
|
Verified
8.8
105
7.6
62
|
Verified
8.7
101
Purchasing
7.8
67
|
Verified
8.9
105
8.7
83
|
Verified
9.1
106
7.6
69
|
Verified
8.9
106
8.3
81
|
Verified
9.0
106
Sales & Marketing
8.2
74
|
Verified
8.9
108
7.5
52
|
Verified
8.9
102
8.4
80
|
Verified
8.9
105
8.0
75
|
Verified
9.0
102
8.5
73
|
Verified
8.9
103
8.1
80
|
Verified
9.0
104
Assembly
7.5
61
|
Verified
8.9
99
7.6
57
|
Verified
8.7
99
7.3
57
|
Verified
8.6
99
Logistics
8.1
63
|
Verified
8.9
99
7.8
53
|
Verified
8.7
101
8.1
70
|
Verified
8.8
102
7.7
57
|
Verified
8.8
101
7.8
55
|
Verified
9.2
100
HR
7.0
41
|
Verified
9.0
97
7.2
42
|
Verified
8.9
97
7.2
45
|
Verified
8.9
95
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.3
39
Not enough data
9.3
38
Agentic AI - Distribution ERP
Not enough data
9.7
20
Not enough data
9.7
20
Not enough data
9.8
20
Accounting
8.3
109
|
Verified
8.3
271
|
Verified
8.5
111
|
Verified
8.2
269
|
Verified
8.5
115
|
Verified
8.3
266
|
Verified
8.1
100
|
Verified
8.2
265
|
Verified
7.9
92
|
Verified
8.3
261
|
Verified
8.3
120
|
Verified
8.6
268
|
Verified
8.5
117
|
Verified
8.5
271
|
Verified
8.6
114
|
Verified
8.6
262
|
Verified
8.0
99
|
Verified
8.6
256
|
Verified
8.2
97
|
Verified
8.4
258
|
Verified
8.3
111
|
Verified
8.6
259
|
Verified
8.1
93
|
Verified
8.5
258
|
Verified
8.3
105
|
Verified
8.5
258
|
Verified
8.3
93
|
Verified
8.5
253
|
Verified
8.4
80
|
Verified
8.5
239
8.2
90
|
Verified
8.5
235
8.1
82
|
Verified
8.6
238
8.4
95
|
Verified
8.7
242
Back Office
8.1
99
|
Verified
8.5
247
|
Verified
8.1
81
|
Verified
8.4
247
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
241
|
Verified
8.2
90
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
100
|
Verified
8.5
249
|
Verified
7.5
72
8.3
232
|
Verified
7.9
72
|
Verified
8.3
234
8.6
117
|
Verified
8.7
248
|
Verified
8.2
88
|
Verified
8.6
236
|
Verified
7.6
67
|
Verified
8.3
239
|
Verified
8.1
84
|
Verified
8.2
236
|
Verified
8.2
83
|
Verified
8.4
238
|
Verified
7.7
79
|
Verified
8.3
233
|
Verified
7.6
74
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Front Office
8.0
72
|
Verified
8.5
233
|
Verified
7.6
68
8.3
232
|
Verified
8.0
82
8.4
233
|
Verified
8.4
94
|
Verified
8.4
251
|
Verified
7.8
72
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.5
70
Feature Not Available
7.7
72
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
96
|
Verified
8.5
242
|
Verified
8.1
50
8.6
233
7.9
78
|
Verified
8.3
235
|
Verified
8.3
96
|
Verified
8.5
239
|
Verified
8.0
94
|
Verified
8.4
237
|
Verified
7.6
62
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.6
65
|
Verified
8.4
228
|
Verified
7.8
70
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
80
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Integration
7.8
95
|
Verified
8.4
235
|
Verified
8.7
120
|
Verified
8.5
245
|
Verified
8.3
102
|
Verified
8.5
236
|
Verified
Logistics
8.5
97
|
Verified
8.5
241
|
Verified
8.2
84
|
Verified
8.2
226
|
Verified
8.1
86
|
Verified
8.4
227
|
Verified
8.1
98
|
Verified
8.5
240
|
Verified
8.4
96
|
Verified
8.5
230
|
Verified
8.4
105
|
Verified
8.6
235
|
Verified
8.2
80
|
Verified
8.4
227
|
Verified
8.2
80
|
Verified
8.4
227
|
Verified
8.3
96
|
Verified
8.6
232
|
Verified
8.3
92
|
Verified
8.5
226
|
Verified
Platform
8.5
135
|
Verified
8.6
243
|
Verified
8.0
77
|
Verified
8.5
235
|
Verified
8.6
97
|
Verified
8.4
230
|
Verified
8.5
122
|
Verified
8.4
242
|
Verified
8.6
120
|
Verified
8.7
247
|
Verified
8.5
110
|
Verified
8.5
237
|
Verified
Production
8.3
85
|
Verified
8.5
231
|
Verified
7.8
66
8.1
225
|
Verified
8.1
69
|
Verified
8.5
226
|
Verified
8.1
67
8.4
223
|
Verified
8.1
66
|
Verified
8.5
231
|
Verified
7.9
64
|
Verified
8.4
218
|
Verified
8.0
71
|
Verified
8.4
223
|
Verified
7.9
65
|
Verified
8.5
225
|
Verified
7.9
63
|
Verified
8.4
220
|
Verified
8.0
63
|
Verified
8.3
220
|
Verified
8.0
64
|
Verified
8.2
222
|
Verified
8.1
74
|
Verified
8.4
220
|
Verified
Reporting & Analytics
8.3
121
|
Verified
8.5
241
|
Verified
8.5
120
|
Verified
8.6
239
|
Verified
8.5
103
|
Verified
8.6
240
|
Verified
Generative AI
4.5
11
8.3
96
4.2
11
8.2
99
Agentic AI - ERP Systems
3.3
7
8.3
32
Accounting
9.0
61
Not enough data
8.4
55
Not enough data
8.6
54
Not enough data
8.7
59
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
8.7
58
Not enough data
8.4
60
Not enough data
8.2
51
Not enough data
8.1
50
Not enough data
8.3
45
Not enough data
8.3
44
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project-Based ERP
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project Management
8.3
50
Not enough data
8.2
46
Not enough data
8.4
56
Not enough data
8.3
51
Not enough data
8.4
56
Not enough data
8.1
42
Not enough data
8.1
49
Not enough data
Sales & Marketing
8.3
54
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
8.2
51
Not enough data
8.1
51
Not enough data
HR
7.8
43
Not enough data
7.8
43
Not enough data
8.0
49
Not enough data
Procurement
7.6
45
Not enough data
8.2
56
Not enough data
7.8
50
Not enough data
8.0
50
Not enough data
7.8
47
Not enough data
Content Management
8.1
55
Not enough data
8.0
48
Not enough data
7.8
44
Not enough data
8.2
44
Not enough data
8.3
46
Not enough data
8.1
50
Not enough data
Analytics
8.4
48
Not enough data
8.0
42
Not enough data
8.3
44
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics and Operations
8.3
30
Not enough data
8.0
28
Not enough data
8.1
31
Not enough data
8.6
35
Not enough data
7.9
29
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.0
30
Not enough data
7.2
24
Not enough data
8.1
29
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Acumatica and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are categorized as ERP Systems, Distribution ERP, Discrete ERP, and Accounting
Unique Categories
Acumatica is categorized as Project-Based ERP, Construction ERP, Construction Accounting, and Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Acumatica
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Construction
17.7%
Manufacturing
11.2%
Retail
5.0%
Accounting
5.0%
Wholesale
4.9%
Other
56.2%
Information Technology and Services
13.9%
Accounting
8.2%
Telecommunications
5.1%
Computer Software
4.8%
Financial Services
3.2%
Other
64.8%
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Suitable for food manufacturers where batch manufacturing and recipes creation make things simpler and fun. Read more
What is Microsoft Dynamics 365 used for?
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SP
Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an ERP which covers all the aspects of a business like payable, Receivables, expenses and payroll, HR.Read more
Are there any plans to build out Dynamics to compete with Salesforce?
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VJ
Hi,
Both are CRM application, but MS Dynamics has a edge over Salesforce which has got a ERP ( like Sales, Purchase, Finance...) . Competition between...Read more
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