Acumatica vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Compare Acumatica and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to understand the differences in features and capabilities, especially noting Acumatica's advantage of offering unlimited users.
Feature Comparison
Functionality
True cloud* (built for cloud)
True mobility (supports all devices with no special apps)
Full relational database export
Customisation using industry standard tools
Upgrade on your schedule
Flexible licensing options based on customer requirements
Multiple deployment options
Scale as you grow
Superior Return on Investment (ROI)
MS Dynamics 365
Acumatica
Background
Acumatica and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, formerly Dynamics NAV, differ significantly in their development origins and core architecture. Dynamics NAV, dating back to the 1980s, has evolved into Business Central, focusing on cloud compatibility while retaining its foundational software techniques and structures.
In contrast, Acumatica was purpose-built for cloud accessibility using modern technologies. This allows Acumatica to offer a broader range of features and functionalities compared to Business Central. Additionally, Acumatica provides a fully integrated ERP and CRM solution at a transparent pricing model based on resource consumption. With Acumatica, you benefit from unlimited user access for a single annual fee.
We believe Acumatica delivers superior value, performance, functionality, and user experience tailored for small- and medium-sized businesses. Refer to the G2 Crowd survey for user comparisons between Acumatica and Microsoft Dynamics NAV, GP, and 365.
Explore Acumatica’s ERP software selection resources to guide your decision-making process towards the right ERP solution for your business needs.
Differentiators
Both products are highly configurable, but Acumatica is built using industry-standard C# and .NET. Business Central uses a proprietary development language, AL with Extensions 2.0, making customizations more difficult and expensive. Plus, there are additional costs for development privileges.
Both products are available through subscription licensing, but Acumatica also offers alternate options to accommodate customers’ unique requirements. Check Acumatica ERP Pricing.
Both products allow you to scale resources to support a growing company. But Acumatica charges by the computing power required and not per user. You can scale up much easier with Acumatica, as unlimited users can access the system and contribute to your operational efficiencies. Business Central, on the other hand, is licensed per user. Company growth can be impeded as more employees, customers, and suppliers need access to the system, and costs rise quickly. Be aware of these costs and consider them in your final evaluation.
Because Acumatica charges by computing power used, not by user, costs reflect the functions and resources you need. With Business Central, costs add up. Business Central charges per user as well as by the resources used, and these costs increase as your company grows.
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