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Head-to-head feature comparison
Functionality
Priority
Microsoft Dynamics
Cloud ERP
Priority
Microsoft Dynamics
Scalable
Priority
Microsoft Dynamics
- Unlimited user scaling
- Grows with your business
- Seamless upgrades
- Flexible expansion options
- When customers outgrow Microsoft Business Central, there's no easy way for them to migrate to Microsoft Dynamics
Functionality
Priority
Microsoft Dynamics
- Complete solution out-of-the-box
- Comprehensive native functionality
- Deep industry-specific features
- Built-in enterprise capabilities
- All-inclusive core platform
- Limited out-of-the-box capabilities
- Limited functionality depth
- Dependent on external developers
- High costs for additional features
- Product-centric industry capabilities deferred to third parties (ISVs, OEMs, and SIs)
User Interface (UI)
Priority
Microsoft Dynamics
- Highly intuitive and user-friendly UI
- According to IDC, Microsoft Dynamic's UI is not easy to use.
AI Capabilities
Priority
Microsoft Dynamics
- AI embedded into core architecture
- Advanced natural language queries
- Machine learning and forecasting
- AI personalization & writing assistance
- Smart delivery optimization
- According to IDC, Microsoft Dynamics 365 customers are confused regarding its true AI capabilities.
Compliance
Priority
Microsoft Dynamics
- Compliance with highly-regulated industries: FDA, GDPR, SOX, ISO9000, ISO27001, SOC 2 type 2
- Not designed for highly-regulated industries
Complexity for small to mid-size businesses
Priority
Microsoft Dynamics
- Native module integration
- Easy to adapt and configure
- User-friendly interface
- Minimal IT support needed
- Built-in workflow automation
- Challenging module integration
- Complex for SMBs
- Requires strong IT capabilities
- Difficult cross-module workflows
- Not easily scalable
Payment and Licensing Terms
Priority
Microsoft Dynamics
- Flexible quarterly commitments
- No lock-in policy
- Transparent pricing
- Read-only users can view everything in the system and issue reports with no limitations
- No free trial
- Cost listed as a caution by the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ as prices lean towards the higher end, especially for small and mid-sized companies.
- Read-only users can only issue reports and are limited for 2 months
Why choose Priority ERP
Although Microsoft Dynamics 365 might seem more affordable at first glance, it demands significant technical expertise making it complex and potentially expensive. It also doesn't provide adequate support for highly regulated industries, requiring additional features and add-ons.
The complete Cloud ERP solution that scales with your business
Stop wasting resources on failed implementations and costly add-ons. Priority delivers proven success with comprehensive functionality, integrations, and compliance, backed by local expert teams, giving you everything you need to grow:
- Comprehensive, robust platform with the most in-depth functionality that's ready for business on day one. No surprise costs, no missing features.
- Proven enterprise-grade power validated and trusted by industry leaders like Gartner, IDC, TEC, Panorama Consulting Group, Third Stage Consulting and more, Priority delivers the depth of functionality growing businesses demand.
- Flexible quarterly commitments mean you're never locked in. Add users, expand functionality, and grow at your pace, without penalties.
Trusted by industry leaders
Choose the ERP that fits your growth
Priority offers a complete solution that grows with your business, delivering enterprise-grade functionality without the complexity. Our professional implementation ensures a smooth transition, and we provide seamless integrations that actually work.
“We researched 49 ERP systems. Priority was the closest match to our needs out of the box, with the right support to ensure our success.”
Martyn Young, Operations Director at Cherwell Laboratories
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*Some of the features listed on this page are still in the road map.