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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

    Vista

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/AViewpoint’s Vista is a construction accounting software. Vista’s core accounting features include accounts receivable and payable, general ledger, payroll and time management, and cash management. It also provides tools for document management, including document templates and reporting.N/A
    Pricing
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralVista
    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
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralVista
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Prospective buyers may contact Viewpoint directly for a price quote.
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralVista
    Considered Both Products
    Microsoft
    No answer on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    89%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
    88%
    Would buy again
    58 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    88%
    Delivers good value for the price
    7 Answers
    87%
    Delivers good value for the price
    40 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    89%
    Happy with the feature set
    8 Answers
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    61 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    83%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
    73%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    24 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    75%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    74%
    Implementation went as expected
    28 Answers
    Features
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralVista
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    4.0
    7 Ratings
    57% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    8.0
    25 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Pay calculation2.07 Ratings8.124 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration2.05 Ratings7.318 Ratings
    Direct deposit files2.06 Ratings8.124 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    5.8
    18 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    7.6
    6 Ratings
    0% above category average
    API for custom integration5.817 Ratings7.76 Ratings
    Plug-ins5.815 Ratings7.55 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    8.7
    22 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    8.3
    13 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Single sign-on capability7.418 Ratings8.011 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.021 Ratings8.513 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    5.2
    23 Ratings
    32% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    8.3
    29 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Dashboards4.919 Ratings8.124 Ratings
    Standard reports5.823 Ratings8.029 Ratings
    Custom reports4.922 Ratings8.026 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    7.7
    23 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    8.0
    18 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Accounts payable7.422 Ratings8.418 Ratings
    Accounts receivable6.921 Ratings8.215 Ratings
    Global Financial Support5.310 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers5.89 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations6.312 Ratings8.213 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting5.812 Ratings8.514 Ratings
    Standardized Processes5.813 Ratings7.317 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    5.9
    18 Ratings
    29% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    7.3
    6 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Inventory tracking5.818 Ratings7.36 Ratings
    Automatic reordering5.811 Ratings7.32 Ratings
    Location management2.014 Ratings7.34 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    4.7
    21 Ratings
    50% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    7.8
    8 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Pricing2.018 Ratings7.76 Ratings
    Order entry5.818 Ratings7.78 Ratings
    Credit card processing2.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold2.016 Ratings7.78 Ratings
    Order Orchestration6.37 Ratings7.95 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    7.4
    13 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    7.6
    16 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Billing Management6.311 Ratings7.813 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management6.312 Ratings7.513 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management5.88 Ratings6.67 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting5.89 Ratings7.08 Ratings
    Period Close5.312 Ratings7.711 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    8.7
    8 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting10.08 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Project Costing10.07 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Cost Capture10.08 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Capital Project Management8.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance10.06 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition8.04 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    6.2
    5 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    7.1
    9 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Project Planning and Scheduling2.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers2.04 Ratings7.97 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality2.04 Ratings7.88 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools2.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    9.7
    3 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    -
    Ratings
    Award Lifecycle Management10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    6.9
    8 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    7.5
    8 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared2.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract Authoring2.04 Ratings7.66 Ratings
    Contract Repository2.04 Ratings7.96 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated5.87 Ratings7.27 Ratings
    Supplier Management5.85 Ratings7.45 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    7.3
    5 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    -
    Ratings
    Risk Repository5.34 Ratings00 Ratings
    Control Management4.95 Ratings00 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments5.84 Ratings00 Ratings
    Issue Detection5.35 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification5.34 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    5.4
    4 Ratings
    21% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    -
    Ratings
    Transportation Planning and Optimization2.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management2.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management2.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management1.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management2.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    4.5
    4 Ratings
    49% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    -
    Ratings
    Production Process Design2.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Production Management2.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration Management2.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Work Execution2.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs2.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    3.5
    6 Ratings
    68% below category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    7.4
    4 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Forecasting1.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Planning2.06 Ratings7.44 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring2.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Viewpoint Vista
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Viewpoint Vista
    -
    Ratings
    Proposal Management2.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management2.02 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralVista
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.3
    (23 ratings)
    8.6
    (76 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.8
    (17 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    8.1
    (21 ratings)
    Availability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.7
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    7.1
    (28 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (8 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (4 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (2 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (41 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (4 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralVista
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    The company has made a commitment to the use of the Vista products and continue to move forward trying to implement more with the Vista HR Management. From timekeeping to onboarding in the near future we strive to look for better ways to utilize the products for our accounting and payroll purposes.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • New employee on-boarding and personnel management
    • Full spectrum accounting management (AP/AR/Payroll)
    • Project management from contract award through project close-out
    • Data security management, reporting and anlysis
    • Equipment full lifespan management for costs, revenue and location tracking
    • User Database allows for built-in customization capabilities to fit the most unique business requirements
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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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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • Their payroll module is terribly slow and very clunky.
    • Job costing parameters are very strict and limited.
    • Each module interface has too many forms and screens.
    • There is too much flexibility regarding where to put information into the system. There isn't one place to do anything, which creates confusion for staff.
    Incentivized
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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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    Trimble Viewpoint
    It is extremely customizable and tracks so many complicated costs very well, more-so than other construction software programs out there that we've used in the past. It is also not an easy program to use for those even slightly not comfortable with a computer. The help sections/knowledge base could be better organized and updated more. It is a very powerful software program for our business and we rely on it hugely to see how our projects are running in real-time.
    Incentivized
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    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.
    Incentivized
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    I think that Vista's is an easy program to use very user friendly with lots of help features to allow the user to fix an issue without having to put a support call into Vista. The reporting and exporting capability's are strong.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    Only issue is when there is an upgrade - it takes several times to get back logged in. Otherwise no issues with getting on to the program. We are set up on lap top or on the remote desk top. Works 90% of the time
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    Performance
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    No issue downloading the reports - I do find sometimes it is easier to export and save than it is to print to a pdf. Options on the different reports not consistent. You can print a couple projects on the JC Contract Status Report - but you have to do each project for the JC Cost by contract item - when neither one is a drill down - not a big deal
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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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    Trimble Viewpoint
    When privately owned, it was very good, then dropped when owned by Bane Capital Investments. Now that it has been bought by Trimble and has a home, support is back up again. Response time is better than most software companies, and the information provided is good. They have Chat support for quick answers, and a good Knowledge Base and video libraries.
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    In-Person Training
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    I was not part of the in person training. I am assuming the training went well - but I did all my training through viewpoint academy.
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    Online Training
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    Excellent training! They keep you on track to insure your implementation is going as planned. There are ample ways to receive additional training and training can be provided by position type. If you put on the effort, the training is there.
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    Implementation Rating
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    The trainer Viewpoint sent did not understand the processes, he only knew where the modules were located. He had no understanding of the actual process itself.
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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
    Incentivized
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    I personally have not used another ERP system other than Viewpoint Vista. I am sure there are others out there, but from listening to my managers experiences before Great Basin Industrial implemented Viewpoint, the other options were less superior to what Viewpoint offers. I think if you are looking for an ERP system in the construction industry, then Viewpoint is the way to go
    Incentivized
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    I wasn't part of the integration.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    For a small business - this program is well used in the accounting and operations. The two different work plans are set up for success. Alot of the programs we do not use - but like the reports that are generated - one disadvantage if you do not know crystal reports you cannot edit your form to meet your needs so there is a lot of printing different several forms to get all the information you need.
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    Professional Services
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble Viewpoint
    I wasn't part of the integration.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • Not sure I can speak to this as the company moved to Viewpoint before I began here. I think it is helpful for the Project Management and Superintendent staff to easily review how specific job items went, which we do in the PM contract drilldown analysis
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Vista Screenshots

    Screenshot of Job Cost AccountingScreenshot of Equipment ManagementScreenshot of Service ManagementScreenshot of Service Management Dispatch Board