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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (55.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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$100.00 1 Users Per Month
Certinia Financial Management Cloud
Star Rating
(433)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(895)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 Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its significantly higher G2 Score compared to Certinia Financial Management Cloud. Users appreciate its seamless integration with Microsoft products, which enhances productivity and streamlines workflows.
- Users say that Certinia Financial Management Cloud stands out for its deep integration with Salesforce, allowing for a unified view of financial and customer data. This feature is particularly beneficial for businesses that rely heavily on Salesforce for customer relationship management.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers a robust set of features for financial management, including automated income recording and customizable APIs. This flexibility allows users to make quick adjustments without needing extensive consulting, which can save time and costs.
- According to verified reviews, Certinia Financial Management Cloud is praised for its intuitive user interface, which simplifies complex financial processes. Users find that its straightforward navigation improves usability, making it easier for teams to adopt and utilize the software effectively.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central has a strong support system, with many users noting the quality of assistance available. This support is crucial for businesses that may need help during implementation or when troubleshooting issues.
- Users report that while Certinia Financial Management Cloud has a solid feature set, it may struggle with specific workflow needs for some organizations, leading to configuration challenges. This can be a consideration for businesses with unique financial processes that require tailored solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Certinia Financial Management Cloud
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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
Free Trial
Certinia Financial Management Cloud
No trial information availableMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
355
8.2
747
Ease of Use
7.5
356
7.8
757
Ease of Setup
6.7
166
7.8
410
Ease of Admin
7.2
174
7.6
256
Quality of Support
7.7
340
7.9
675
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
171
7.9
252
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
351
7.4
728
Features by Category
General Ledger
8.1
254
|
Verified
8.5
368
8.1
243
|
Verified
8.3
329
7.9
230
|
Verified
8.3
337
Accounts Receivable
7.6
226
|
Verified
8.4
334
7.5
195
|
Verified
8.1
308
7.4
155
8.0
294
Accounts Payable
7.4
184
|
Verified
8.2
329
7.4
210
|
Verified
8.4
352
7.8
140
|
Verified
8.5
334
Other Functionality
7.6
100
|
Verified
8.4
304
7.2
99
8.2
291
7.6
101
|
Verified
8.4
297
7.7
163
8.1
296
7.5
166
|
Verified
8.1
282
7.8
206
|
Verified
8.1
329
7.1
38
8.0
266
7.8
150
|
Verified
8.2
266
Reporting & Analytics
7.0
236
|
Verified
8.3
350
7.6
256
|
Verified
8.1
371
7.1
171
|
Verified
8.0
307
7.9
233
|
Verified
8.1
336
Platform
7.8
232
|
Verified
8.0
360
7.9
210
|
Verified
8.1
336
7.6
232
|
Verified
8.2
367
7.7
150
|
Verified
8.1
278
7.9
230
|
Verified
8.2
365
7.5
213
|
Verified
8.0
348
Integration
7.8
240
|
Verified
8.3
365
7.6
192
|
Verified
8.0
292
Feature Not Available
8.1
281
Cash Flow
7.9
41
|
Verified
8.8
168
7.8
50
|
Verified
8.7
173
8.3
51
|
Verified
8.9
172
Budgeting & Forecasting
7.1
171
|
Verified
8.0
307
8.2
57
|
Verified
8.9
170
7.6
40
|
Verified
8.6
164
7.6
51
|
Verified
8.8
170
Revenue
8.0
54
|
Verified
8.6
169
8.2
53
|
Verified
8.7
171
7.7
45
|
Verified
8.6
164
Payroll
7.9
36
|
Verified
8.5
162
Feature Not Available
8.4
163
8.0
47
|
Verified
8.6
166
8.6
56
|
Verified
8.7
168
AI
8.7
5
8.5
108
8.0
5
8.5
108
Not enough data
8.5
107
8.0
5
8.3
108
9.3
5
8.4
107
8.3
5
8.1
108
8.3
5
8.6
109
9.3
5
8.6
108
9.0
5
8.5
108
8.3
5
8.4
110
Mobile Applications - Accounting
9.0
5
8.6
53
8.0
5
8.8
52
8.7
5
8.5
52
7.3
5
8.2
53
9.0
5
8.5
51
8.7
5
8.7
53
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
8.8
25
Billing
8.7
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Dunning
8.0
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Performance
8.3
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting
8.4
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Subscription Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Revenue Recognition
8.4
40
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.3
31
Not enough data
8.2
32
Not enough data
8.2
32
Not enough data
Revenue Performance
8.4
30
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.1
26
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
Revenue Optimization
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
Integration
8.6
36
Not enough data
8.6
30
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.5
30
Not enough data
Accounting
Not enough data
9.1
52
Not enough data
9.0
50
Not enough data
9.2
50
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
9.1
52
Not enough data
9.0
52
Not enough data
9.1
52
Not enough data
9.1
50
Not enough data
9.2
52
Not enough data
9.1
52
Inventory & Warehouse
Not enough data
9.0
50
Not enough data
9.1
49
Not enough data
8.9
50
Not enough data
9.0
49
Not enough data
8.8
48
Purchasing
Not enough data
9.0
48
Not enough data
9.2
51
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.8
51
Sales & Marketing
Not enough data
9.0
48
Not enough data
8.9
47
Not enough data
9.1
50
Not enough data
9.0
48
Not enough data
9.0
48
Not enough data
9.1
48
Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.8
46
Not enough data
9.1
46
Not enough data
8.7
46
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
9.0
46
Not enough data
8.9
45
Quality Management
Not enough data
9.0
46
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
8.7
46
Distribution
Not enough data
9.1
47
Not enough data
8.8
46
Not enough data
8.9
46
HR
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
9.0
107
Not enough data
8.9
105
Not enough data
9.0
106
Not enough data
9.0
105
Not enough data
9.0
105
Not enough data
8.9
105
Not enough data
8.9
95
Not enough data
9.0
102
Not enough data
8.8
100
Not enough data
9.1
101
Inventory
Not enough data
9.0
107
Not enough data
9.0
105
Not enough data
9.0
108
Not enough data
8.8
106
Not enough data
9.0
107
Warehousing
Not enough data
8.9
105
Not enough data
8.8
105
Not enough data
8.7
101
Purchasing
Not enough data
8.9
105
Not enough data
9.1
106
Not enough data
8.9
106
Not enough data
9.0
106
Sales & Marketing
Not enough data
8.9
108
Not enough data
8.9
102
Not enough data
8.9
105
Not enough data
9.0
102
Not enough data
8.9
103
Not enough data
9.0
104
Assembly
Not enough data
8.9
99
Not enough data
8.7
99
Not enough data
8.6
99
Logistics
Not enough data
8.9
99
Not enough data
8.7
101
Not enough data
8.8
102
Not enough data
8.8
101
Not enough data
9.2
100
HR
Not enough data
9.0
97
Not enough data
8.9
97
Not enough data
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
7.6
29
8.3
271
|
Verified
7.6
31
8.2
269
|
Verified
7.8
33
8.3
266
|
Verified
7.0
24
8.2
265
|
Verified
7.2
28
8.3
261
|
Verified
7.2
34
8.6
268
|
Verified
7.5
34
8.5
271
|
Verified
8.3
35
8.6
261
|
Verified
7.5
29
8.6
256
|
Verified
7.8
29
8.4
258
|
Verified
7.8
30
8.6
259
|
Verified
7.5
27
8.5
258
|
Verified
7.8
30
8.5
258
|
Verified
8.2
30
8.5
253
|
Verified
7.8
24
8.5
239
7.9
29
8.5
235
8.0
22
8.6
238
7.9
28
8.7
242
Back Office
7.6
26
8.5
247
|
Verified
7.5
23
8.4
247
|
Verified
7.9
19
8.3
241
|
Verified
7.8
23
Feature Not Available
8.0
22
8.5
249
|
Verified
6.7
14
8.3
232
|
Verified
7.6
11
8.3
234
8.2
23
8.7
248
|
Verified
7.3
16
8.6
236
|
Verified
8.0
10
8.3
239
|
Verified
7.6
15
8.2
236
|
Verified
7.7
16
8.4
238
|
Verified
7.9
18
8.3
233
|
Verified
7.4
11
Feature Not Available
Front Office
7.6
11
8.5
233
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
232
|
Verified
7.7
19
8.4
233
|
Verified
8.3
24
8.4
251
|
Verified
7.5
17
Feature Not Available
7.9
12
Feature Not Available
7.6
12
Feature Not Available
8.0
19
8.5
242
|
Verified
7.9
21
8.6
233
7.4
16
8.3
235
|
Verified
7.9
16
8.5
239
|
Verified
7.3
14
8.4
237
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.6
11
8.4
228
|
Verified
7.8
13
Feature Not Available
7.8
20
Feature Not Available
Integration
7.8
23
8.4
235
|
Verified
8.0
27
8.5
245
|
Verified
7.8
23
8.5
236
|
Verified
Logistics
7.8
18
8.5
241
|
Verified
7.8
17
8.2
226
|
Verified
7.4
15
8.4
227
|
Verified
7.4
13
8.5
240
|
Verified
7.4
14
8.5
230
|
Verified
7.6
13
8.6
235
|
Verified
7.4
12
8.4
227
|
Verified
7.6
14
8.4
227
|
Verified
7.5
16
8.6
232
|
Verified
7.3
13
8.5
226
|
Verified
Platform
8.3
30
8.6
243
|
Verified
7.7
20
8.5
235
|
Verified
7.8
26
8.4
230
|
Verified
7.6
27
8.4
242
|
Verified
7.6
30
8.6
246
|
Verified
8.5
29
8.5
237
|
Verified
Production
7.4
13
8.5
231
|
Verified
7.3
14
8.1
225
|
Verified
7.5
10
8.5
226
|
Verified
7.3
13
8.4
223
|
Verified
7.3
16
8.5
231
|
Verified
7.8
10
8.4
218
|
Verified
7.7
10
8.4
223
|
Verified
7.7
10
8.5
225
|
Verified
7.6
11
8.4
220
|
Verified
8.0
10
8.3
220
|
Verified
7.7
10
8.2
222
|
Verified
8.2
15
8.4
220
|
Verified
Reporting & Analytics
8.2
29
8.5
241
|
Verified
8.1
31
8.6
239
|
Verified
7.9
26
8.6
240
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.4
7
8.3
96
6.7
7
8.2
99
Agentic AI - ERP Systems
Not enough data
8.3
32
Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project-Based ERP
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sales & Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Procurement
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bill Generation
8.1
45
Not enough data
8.0
45
Not enough data
8.3
47
Not enough data
Bill Processing
8.2
38
Not enough data
8.4
44
Not enough data
8.1
49
Not enough data
Integration
8.3
52
Not enough data
7.9
43
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Certinia Financial Management Cloud and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are categorized as ERP Systems and Accounting
Unique Categories
Certinia Financial Management Cloud is categorized as Revenue Management, Subscription Billing, Billing, and Project-Based ERP
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is categorized as Distribution ERP and Discrete ERP
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Certinia Financial Management Cloud
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
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Computer Software
9.7%
Accounting
7.7%
Financial Services
7.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.3%
Other
53.1%
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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