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ERPNext vs Microsoft Dynamics 365

No leader: the top candidate ERPNext has only 0.32 confidence (low), below the 0.35 needed to declare a winner. The attribute-by-attribute breakdown below, with a source and date on every value, is the honest way to compare them.

ERPNext full profile →Microsoft Dynamics 365 full profile →
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ERPNext58
Microsoft Dynamics 36555
Score
vioscaleAI score
ERPNext58 / 100low · 32%
Microsoft Dynamics 36555 / 100low · 15%
Pricing
Free tier
ERPNext✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365✓
Model
ERPNextcommercial
Microsoft Dynamics 365freemium
Price level
ERPNextfree
Microsoft Dynamics 365low
Starting price
ERPNext$5
Microsoft Dynamics 365–
Transparent
ERPNext✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365✗
Integrations
Count
ERPNext1
Microsoft Dynamics 365–
Security
Disclosure policy
ERPNext✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365✓
Gdpr
ERPNext–
Microsoft Dynamics 365✓
Scorecard
ERPNext5.3
Microsoft Dynamics 365–
Trust center
Vulnerabilities
Adoption
Dependent repos
ERPNext1
Microsoft Dynamics 365–
Github stars
ERPNext39,793
Microsoft Dynamics 365–
Activity
Commits last 30d
ERPNext100
Microsoft Dynamics 365–
Release
Cadence days
ERPNext1
Microsoft Dynamics 365–
History
ERPNext20 items
Microsoft Dynamics 365–
License
Spdx
ERPNextGPL-3.0
Microsoft Dynamics 365–
Language
Primary
ERPNextPython
Microsoft Dynamics 365–
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
ERPNext6 items
Microsoft Dynamics 3655 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for erp software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Financials / GL
ERPNext✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365✓
Modules
Supply chain / inventory
ERPNext✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365✓
Manufacturing
ERPNextDiscrete
Microsoft Dynamics 365-
Order management
ERPNext✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365✓
Procurement (source-to-pay)
ERPNext✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365✗
HR / payroll
ERPNext✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365✓
CRM module
ERPNext✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365✓
Project management
ERPNext✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365✓
Finance
Multi-entity
ERPNextMulti-entity
Microsoft Dynamics 365-
Localisations
ERPNextGlobal tax and compliance, multi-currency, multi-subsidiary support
Microsoft Dynamics 365-
Deployment
Deployment
ERPNextHybrid
Microsoft Dynamics 365Hybrid
Platform
Extensibility
ERPNextLow-code
Microsoft Dynamics 365-
Industry editions
ERPNext-
Microsoft Dynamics 365✗
API access
ERPNextFull
Microsoft Dynamics 365-

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

ERPNext

ERPNext is a comprehensive, open-source ERP platform that provides integrated modules for accounting, sales, procurement, inventory, manufacturing, projects, HR, and payroll. It supports multi-company operations, works across industries and countries out of the box, and offers low-code/no-code customization with REST API access.

Independently observed

Microsoft Dynamics 365

A business platform combining ERP and CRM functionality, available in cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployments, providing modules for sales, customer service, supply chain, finance, human resources, and project management.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

ERPNext

from $5/moOpen sourceFree tier14-day trial

Free and open-source software. Cloud hosting from $5/month or self-hosted. 14-day free trial.

  • Sites$5/month onwards
    • Single site
    • Managed upgrades and backups
    • Custom app scripting
    • Product warranty
    • Shared server hosting
  • Servers$20/month
    • Multiple sites
    • Shared or dedicated instances
    • Unified or separate app and database
    • Incident support
  • Dedicated Servers$125/month
    • Superior server isolation
    • Global data center locations
as of verify ↗

Microsoft Dynamics 365

from $9/moSubscription

Support plans starting at $9.00/user/month. Base product pricing not specified in documentation.

  • Professional Direct Support$9.00/user/month, annual commitment, minimum 20 users
    • Priority response <1 hour for critical incidents
    • Advisory services
    • Technical webinars
    • Monthly service reviews
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
ERPNext✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
ERPNext✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365✓
Self-hosted
ERPNext✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365✗
On-premise
ERPNext✗
Microsoft Dynamics 365✓
Hybrid
ERPNext✗
Microsoft Dynamics 365✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

ERPNext

1 total
  • GitHub
Independently observed

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Not documented yet.

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