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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

    Score6.5 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (formerly Dynamics NAV) is one of the ERP products in the Dynamics family. The technology is based on the Navision product acquired by Microsoft in 2002. This product is the best-selling Microsoft ERP platform, and is often used by companies in the manufacturing and distribution verticals.

    $8

    per month per user

    Odoo

    Score7 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Odoo, from the Belgium-headquartered multinational company of the same name, is a suite of business applications for managing the sales pipeline. It also comprises a PoS and inventory management modules, scaling to a warehouse or retail management solution.

    $31.10

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralOdoo
    Editions & Modules
    Dynamics 365 Business Central Team Members
    $8
    per month (billed annually) per user
    Dynamics 365 Business Central Essentials
    $70
    per month (billed annually) per user
    Dynamics 365 Business Central Premium
    $100
    per month (billed annually) per user
    Standard
    $31.10
    per month per user
    Custom
    $46.70
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralOdoo
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee-$49,321,250 per app/ per user/ per month
    Additional Details—A discount is offered for new users for the first 12 months of use for the initial users purchased. ($24.90 instead of $31.10 for Standard)
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralOdoo
    Considered Both Products
    Microsoft
    Chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    As compared to others Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is more advanced in terms of features and tools available along. In terms of pricing it gives a fight with the competition. Make it the ideal choice as its easy to use and for streamlining operations across multiple …
    Incentivized
    Odoo
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    89%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
    38%
    Would buy again
    5 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    88%
    Delivers good value for the price
    7 Answers
    45%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    89%
    Happy with the feature set
    8 Answers
    46%
    Happy with the feature set
    6 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    83%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
    40%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    4 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    75%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    33%
    Implementation went as expected
    4 Answers
    Features
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralOdoo
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Odoo
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    4.0
    7 Ratings
    57% below category average
    Odoo
    4.0
    9 Ratings
    57% below category average
    Pay calculation2.07 Ratings5.89 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration2.05 Ratings6.08 Ratings
    Direct deposit files2.06 Ratings6.08 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Odoo
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    5.8
    18 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Odoo
    8.5
    8 Ratings
    11% above category average
    API for custom integration5.817 Ratings8.07 Ratings
    Plug-ins5.815 Ratings9.08 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Odoo
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    8.7
    22 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Odoo
    2.4
    10 Ratings
    109% below category average
    Single sign-on capability7.418 Ratings1.05 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.021 Ratings3.910 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Odoo
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    5.2
    23 Ratings
    32% below category average
    Odoo
    7.7
    11 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Dashboards4.919 Ratings7.911 Ratings
    Standard reports5.823 Ratings7.311 Ratings
    Custom reports4.922 Ratings7.910 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Odoo
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    7.7
    23 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Odoo
    3.6
    11 Ratings
    73% below category average
    Accounts payable7.422 Ratings6.211 Ratings
    Accounts receivable6.921 Ratings6.211 Ratings
    Global Financial Support5.310 Ratings3.910 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers5.89 Ratings5.810 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations6.312 Ratings4.810 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting5.812 Ratings3.511 Ratings
    Standardized Processes5.813 Ratings3.59 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Odoo
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    5.9
    18 Ratings
    29% below category average
    Odoo
    6.2
    13 Ratings
    24% below category average
    Inventory tracking5.818 Ratings8.513 Ratings
    Automatic reordering5.811 Ratings7.112 Ratings
    Location management2.014 Ratings7.911 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Odoo
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    4.7
    21 Ratings
    50% below category average
    Odoo
    5.6
    12 Ratings
    34% below category average
    Pricing2.018 Ratings7.312 Ratings
    Order entry5.818 Ratings7.812 Ratings
    Credit card processing2.012 Ratings8.110 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold2.016 Ratings7.911 Ratings
    Order Orchestration6.37 Ratings6.110 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Odoo
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    7.4
    13 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Odoo
    2.4
    10 Ratings
    103% below category average
    Billing Management6.311 Ratings5.810 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management6.312 Ratings5.89 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management5.88 Ratings5.88 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting5.89 Ratings2.08 Ratings
    Period Close5.312 Ratings4.88 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Odoo
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    8.7
    8 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Odoo
    1.0
    7 Ratings
    154% below category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting10.08 Ratings1.06 Ratings
    Project Costing10.07 Ratings1.05 Ratings
    Cost Capture10.08 Ratings1.05 Ratings
    Capital Project Management8.05 Ratings1.05 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance10.06 Ratings1.05 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition8.04 Ratings1.05 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Odoo
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    6.2
    5 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Odoo
    2.5
    7 Ratings
    94% below category average
    Project Planning and Scheduling2.04 Ratings7.07 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers2.04 Ratings7.06 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality2.04 Ratings6.06 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools2.04 Ratings7.06 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Odoo
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    9.7
    3 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Odoo
    1.0
    7 Ratings
    152% below category average
    Award Lifecycle Management10.03 Ratings1.06 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Odoo
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    6.9
    8 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Odoo
    7.4
    8 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared2.04 Ratings6.05 Ratings
    Contract Authoring2.04 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    Contract Repository2.04 Ratings5.05 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated5.87 Ratings6.07 Ratings
    Supplier Management5.85 Ratings6.76 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Odoo
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    7.3
    5 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Odoo
    7.8
    3 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Risk Repository5.34 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Control Management4.95 Ratings1.03 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments5.84 Ratings1.03 Ratings
    Issue Detection5.35 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification5.34 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Odoo
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    5.4
    4 Ratings
    21% below category average
    Odoo
    3.5
    4 Ratings
    62% below category average
    Transportation Planning and Optimization2.03 Ratings1.03 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management2.03 Ratings1.03 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management2.03 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management1.04 Ratings1.03 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management2.03 Ratings1.03 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Odoo
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    4.5
    4 Ratings
    49% below category average
    Odoo
    7.8
    6 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Production Process Design2.03 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Production Management2.04 Ratings6.46 Ratings
    Configuration Management2.03 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Work Execution2.03 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs2.04 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Odoo
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    3.5
    6 Ratings
    68% below category average
    Odoo
    7.7
    7 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Forecasting1.06 Ratings7.57 Ratings
    Inventory Planning2.06 Ratings6.57 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring2.06 Ratings7.56 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Odoo
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Odoo
    8.2
    4 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Proposal Management2.02 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management2.02 Ratings6.04 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralOdoo
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.3
    (23 ratings)
    7.3
    (17 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
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    Usability
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    Availability
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    Support Rating
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    User Testimonials
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralOdoo
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is well suited for inventory management in all aspects. Its accessibility, along with my other apps, when out of the office is unparalleled. I find it easy to work with on a desktop or laptop; however, it could use some work on a mobile device.
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    Odoo
    It is well suited for inventory tracking, shipping and sales work flows. While some customization is needed to make it functional, if done correctly Odoo can serves as a powerful one stop shop for all of a businesses needs. The ease of customization for email templates, both for sales communications and marketing outreach leaves something to be desired. Perhaps our team hasn't explored this fully enough. I have personally found it intimidating in trying to construct a news letter using the email marketing module
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • Automate the creation of bills of materials for production. We can now generate a BoM from a sales order.
    • Organization of all data pertaining to thousands of parts, assemblies, and finished goods. Engineering and purchasing have a common portal.
    • We can create sales orders from quotations instead of re-entering them (this did require some bolt-on software). Less redundant work with fewer entry errors.
    • Accounting can provide reports based on specific criteria stored in NAV. We can pull better and more detailed intelligence.
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    Odoo
    • The creation of products is extremely simple, I like that it does not complicate you to put a lot of detail, of course if you want to put more detailed information later it allows you to do it without problems
    • The fact that I can manage my inventory of my warehouse is very convenient, I only generate my stock report of the products we have in stock and taking inventory is easier
    • The management of opportunities in the CRM is also great, because the guys from the sales department generate their opportunity, place what their client is requiring and we, the logisticians, can automatically generate the quote for what they are requesting, and from there they can only download their quote and send it to their clients.
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Some functions could be a bit more user friendly, intuitive.
    • Better migration from previous ERP software (especially other Microsoft products). "Growing pains" associated with change?! Maybe.
    • A few redundancies and procedural missteps on menus and tabs can make the portal a bit crowded.
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    Odoo
    • Customer service is nonexistent. You will need a 3rd party to assist you.
    • The system has an open app for integrating with other programs. These are developed by third parties and can be hit or miss in functionality.
    • The system offers great flexibility; however, it is too much and requires coding. For example, changing a Sales order PDF requires coding to modify the document.
    • Initial implementation is clunky and seems to require a 3rd party just for setup.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Microsoft
    We've already decided to continue using this software. It is too expensive for us to upgrade so we made a workaround by using the virtual computer with Windows XP installed on it. We did research replacing this software, but it was a better financial decision to keep what we had instead
    Incentivized
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    Odoo
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Microsoft
    Best in terms of reporting or coming up with a great dashboard. Seamlessly collaborated with teams without depending on particular device as its web version is the buddy for people with work flexibility. Licensing price and integrations can be the areas of improvement and can simplify the interface which will be easy for a new user.
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    Odoo
    Once you complete the training with Odoo, you have a great grasp of how the system works, and most every feature is intuitive- There is rarely a task within Odoo that I get frustrated trying to figure out- I can typically look through the system and find what I need to do, and if I ever do need support, the Odoo Support team is excellent
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    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    It provides one to efficiently be able to manage bookkeeping and inventory without much challenges. One can easily navigate through workflow processes while managing usages and budgets. Being able to produce reports in Word, Excel or PDF means one is able to have a working document to produce trends and graphs or produce pivot tables.
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    Odoo
    Easy - there is NO SUPPORT (like in ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!!!!!). Even for legally mandatory requirements where the system MUST work, they will gladly take a month to get back to you with a NON-answer. We couldn't even get our bank statements correctly into Odoo for 2 months - leading to no reconciliation and the company accounts were a mess (still are!!) as a result - Completely irresponsible. Have not EVEN had an apology from Odoo - they couldn't care less !!
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    I have personally supported all of the Dynamic family of ERP systems and made the decision to concentrate on NAV as the solution of choice. From a support and development standpoint there are few if any packages that can compare. It is not uncommon for most of the companies that I support to only call me once or twice a month after the first year. This is due to the ease of tracking down problems and errors and the ability for a developer to provide the end-user with routines that automatically correct the most basic kind of error
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    Odoo
    We decided to go with Odoo over Netsuite due to a few factors. Price was a big reason why, Netsuite is the most expensive ERP we vetted. I also did not have a great experience with Netsuite at my last job. I was on the roll out team and it did not work as promised for POS, inventory managing or reporting, it crashed constantly in the middle of using it. Just over all very poor. Considering it is owned by Oracle and the most expensive, you would think it would be able to function on some sort of base level. That company ended up terminating their contract with Netsuite early and going with a different company.
    We don't have crashing or error issues. I can complete receives, cycle counts etc and all of my information saves. Visually, Odoo is more satisfying also.
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • Automation processing, including EDI functionality, has increased employee efficiency and prevented the need for adding additional employees.
    • Implementation of the warehouse functionality, including cycle counts, has resulted in better inventory control/less shrinkage.
    • Implementation of e-Ship and e-Receive, has resulted in greater efficiency and order accuracy.
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    Odoo
    • In older versions, it was super expensive to make it even work. You had to hire third-party developers all the time.
    • Newest versions have better built in functionality.
    • Cost is pretty high. Odoo plus developers to support it could bankrupt a small business.
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