Frequently Asked Questions

Competition & Comparison

How does Priority ERP compare to Microsoft Dynamics 365?

Priority ERP is designed for ease of use, flexibility, and compliance with highly regulated industries (FDA, GDPR, SOX, ISO9000, ISO27001, SOC 2 Type 2). Unlike Dynamics 365, which requires heavy customization and technical expertise, Priority offers a user-friendly interface, no-code customizations, and seamless scalability. Priority also provides a smoother migration path and deeper industry-specific features. Source: Microsoft Dynamics vs Priority

How does Priority ERP compare to SAP Business One?

SAP Business One is powerful but complex, expensive, and lacks multi-company capabilities. Its Version 10 will reach end-of-support in 2026. Priority ERP is affordable, easy to use, maintains the same platform (no forced migrations), and supports true multi-company operations with automatic inter-company processes. Source: Knowledge Base

How does Priority ERP compare to NetSuite?

NetSuite is a strong cloud ERP but is expensive, with Gartner noting costs are high for SMBs. It also enforces contract lock-in. Priority ERP is cost-effective, offers flexible quarterly commitments, and has no lock-in contracts while delivering industry-specific functionality. Source: Knowledge Base

How does Priority ERP compare to Microsoft Business Central?

Business Central requires heavy coding for industry features and lacks specialized functionality for industries like manufacturing, retail, and pharma. Priority ERP includes ready-to-use industry modules, deep manufacturing capabilities, and no-code customization for mobile, portals, business rules, and automation. Source: Knowledge Base

How does Priority ERP compare to Acumatica?

Acumatica focuses on cloud ERP but lacks industry-specific features, has limited WMS, a steep learning curve, and unpredictable pricing. Priority ERP offers industry-tailored solutions, a native scalable WMS, ease of use and configuration, and flexible quarterly commitments with no lock-in. Source: Knowledge Base

How does Priority ERP compare to Odoo?

Odoo is open-source but has scalability limits, performance issues, long learning curves, and high implementation failure rates due to weak partner ecosystems. Priority ERP provides structured implementation, scalability, proven methodologies, experienced partners, and quick user adoption. Source: Knowledge Base

Features & Capabilities

What features does Priority ERP offer?

Priority ERP provides integration simplicity, no-code customizations, advanced analytics, industry-specific modules (retail, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality), built-in automation, and cloud-based scalability. It also includes centralized data repositories, end-to-end order fulfillment, and hundreds of pre-defined reports. Source: About Priority

Does Priority ERP support compliance for regulated industries?

Yes, Priority ERP supports compliance with FDA, GDPR, SOX, ISO9000, ISO27001, and SOC 2 Type 2, making it suitable for highly regulated industries. Source: Microsoft Dynamics vs Priority

What are the key capabilities and benefits of Priority ERP?

Key capabilities include seamless integration, no-code customizations, advanced analytics, industry-specific features, automation, and scalability. Benefits include enhanced operational efficiency, cost reduction, improved decision-making, long-term adaptability, and customer satisfaction. Source: About Priority

Pain Points & Solutions

What problems does Priority ERP solve?

Priority ERP addresses poor quality control, lack of data flow, poor inventory management, outdated or end-of-life ERP systems, manual processes, fragmented data, customer frustration, operational inefficiencies, and complex order fulfillment. It provides real-time traceability, centralized data, automation, and scalable solutions. Source: Knowledge Base

What are common pain points expressed by customers before switching to Priority?

Customers often report poor quality control, disconnected systems, poor reporting, inventory inaccuracies, reliance on outdated systems or Excel, limited flexibility, integration complexity, fragmented data, customer frustration, operational inefficiencies, and complex order fulfillment. Priority ERP is designed to address these issues directly. Source: Knowledge Base

Use Cases & Benefits

Who can benefit from Priority ERP?

Priority ERP is ideal for CFOs, IT Directors, and Operations Leaders in organizations seeking a reliable, scalable ERP system that avoids extensive customization and risks associated with end-of-life software. It is suitable for businesses in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, hospitality, and more. Source: Priority ERP Overview

What business impact can customers expect from using Priority ERP?

Customers can expect enhanced operational efficiency, reduced costs, improved decision-making, and long-term adaptability. Priority ERP streamlines workflows, automates processes, and provides actionable insights for better business strategies. Source: About Priority

Implementation & Adoption

How long does it take to implement Priority ERP?

Implementation times vary: industry-specific off-the-shelf solutions can be deployed within a few weeks, while tailored workflows, multi-site setups, or legacy data migration typically take 1-6 months. Source: Professional Implementation Services

How easy is it to get started with Priority ERP?

Priority ERP offers professional services for configuration, data migration, and training, as well as on-site and virtual training sessions. Customers also have access to Priority Xpert, which includes a knowledge base, video tutorials, and support tools for a smooth implementation and adoption process. Source: Professional Implementation Services

Support & Maintenance

What customer service or support is available after purchasing Priority ERP?

Priority provides comprehensive support including troubleshooting, system optimization, updates, customizations, access to Priority Xpert (knowledge base, tutorials, self-service tools), and professional services for configuration and training. Multilingual support resources are available. Source: Priority Support

How does Priority ERP handle maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting?

Priority ERP provides automatic software updates and zero-downtime maintenance for SaaS customers. Updates are installed outside work hours, and upgrades are tested before deployment. On-premises customers install updates themselves. Troubleshooting and fault remediation are available for the latest versions, with extended support for older versions for an additional fee. Source: Priority Support

Customer Proof & Recognition

Who are some of Priority's customers?

Priority is trusted by leading companies across industries, including Ace Hardware, ALDO, Kiko Milano, Estee Lauder, Columbia, Guess, Adidas, Hoka, Toyota, Flex, Dunlop, Electra, IAI North America, Outbrain, Brinks, eToro, Gevasol, Checkmarx, GSK, and Teva. Source: Knowledge Base

What feedback have customers given about Priority ERP's ease of use?

Customers consistently praise Priority ERP for its flexibility, high customizability, and intuitive interface. Allan Dyson (Merley Paper Converters) noted full process automation and ease of use. Martyn Young (Cherwell Laboratories) found Priority matched their needs out of the box. Tomer Lebel (Cyberint) stated Priority is much easier and simpler to operate than other leading ERP solutions. Source: Case Studies

Has Priority ERP received industry recognition?

Yes, Priority ERP has been recognized by Gartner, IDC, TEC, Panorama Consulting Group, and Third Stage Consulting. It was ranked #1 by TEC in the 2025 Insight Report for SMB ERP solutions. Source: Panorama Consulting Group

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Head-to-head feature comparison

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  • Unlimited user scaling
  • Grows with your business
  • Seamless upgrades
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  • When customers outgrow Microsoft Business Central, there's no easy way for them to migrate to Microsoft Dynamics

Functionality

 

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  • Complete solution out-of-the-box
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  • Built-in enterprise capabilities
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  • 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)

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  • Highly intuitive and user-friendly UI

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  • According to IDC, Microsoft Dynamic's UI is not easy to use.

AI Capabilities

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  • AI embedded into core architecture
  • Advanced natural language queries
  • Machine learning and forecasting
  • AI personalization & writing assistance
  • Smart delivery optimization

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  • According to IDC, Microsoft Dynamics 365 customers are confused regarding its true AI capabilities.

Compliance

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  • Compliance with highly-regulated industries: FDA, GDPR, SOX, ISO9000, ISO27001, SOC 2 type 2

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  • Not designed for highly-regulated industries

Complexity for small to mid-size businesses

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  • Native module integration
  • Easy to adapt and configure
  • User-friendly interface
  • Minimal IT support needed
  • Built-in workflow automation

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  • Challenging module integration
  • Complex for SMBs
  • Requires strong IT capabilities
  • Difficult cross-module workflows
  • Not easily scalable

Payment and Licensing Terms

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  • Flexible quarterly commitments
  • No lock-in policy
  • Transparent pricing
  • Read-only users can view everything in the system and issue reports with no limitations

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  • No free trial

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  • 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. 

Choose Priority when you:

  • Need comprehensive business functionality
  • Want seamless integration across departments
  • Plan to scale your operations
  • Value implementation success and expert support
  • Require reliable financial reporting and controls
  • Need customizable dashboards and robust reporting capabilities
  • Use mobile apps for on-the-go access

Choose Microsoft Dynamics when you:

  • Don't work in a highly-regulated industry
  • Have simple, standardized processes
  • Have a strong internal IT team
  • Are comfortable handle coding requirements
  • Have a budget allocated for ongoing development and customization

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

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Midsize manufacturing customers seeking a singlesuite approach should consider Priority when seeking to balance operational and administrative capabilities.” – Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises

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Recognized as the top ERP Solution in the 2025 TEC Insight Report on ERP Solutions for SMBs

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“Consider Priority if you are an SMB or an enterprise organization in manufacturing, distribution (inventory, warehousing, and logistics), professional services, retail, and hospitality.IDC MarketScape for SaaS & Cloud ERP

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.

Choose Priority ERP if:

You prioritize ease of use, quick implementation, a strong focus on optimizing the manufacturing process, good customer support, and a more affordable solution.

It's a good option if your company is mid-sized, and needs a system that is user- friendly and efficient and can scale with you as your business grows. 

Choose Microsoft Dynamics if:

You require an Azure cloud integration and a Microsoft apps integration. 

 

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“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

Boost operational performance

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Automated business processes

Reduce the time spent on repetitive manual tasks by as much as 80%, significantly lower error rates, cut costs, and guarantee data accuracy.

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Truly unified business management

Achieve improved business results through a centralized ERP system. Ensure flawless data consistency while boosting the speed and accuracy of your decision-making—all from a single, powerful platform.

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Complete financial visibility and control

Enhanced, unified suite for assets, income, and expenses management, with customizable workflows, and multi- dimensional report analysis.

What Customers are saying on review sites about why they choose Priority software:

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“Priority ERP is efficient. It has improved the management and operations of our company.”

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“Easy to learn & use. Quick turnaround customer support. Very satisfied with the software.”

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“The Priority platform is very flexible, highly customizable, and easy to use. The platform is reliable and affordable and there is a very high level of support and customer service.”

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