Comparison

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs QuickBooks Online

On the evidence we track, QuickBooks Online leads this comparison with a composite score of 64/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central49
★QuickBooks Online64
Score
vioscaleAI score
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central49 / 100low · 36%
QuickBooks Online64 / 100medium · 64%
Pricing
Free tier
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central✓
QuickBooks Online✓
Model
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Centralfreemium
QuickBooks Onlinefreemium
Price level
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Centrallow
QuickBooks Onlinehigh
Starting price
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central–
QuickBooks Online$340
Transparent
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central✗
QuickBooks Online✓
Integrations
Count
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central8
QuickBooks Online800
Security
Disclosure policy
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central✓
QuickBooks Online–
Gdpr
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central✓
QuickBooks Online–
Trust center
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Centralhttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security
QuickBooks Online–
Reliability
Status page
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central–
QuickBooks Online✓
Market
Availability
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central–
QuickBooks OnlineAvailable worldwide
Content
Faq
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central6 items
QuickBooks Online5 items

Capabilities

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

Core
Double-entry GL
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
QuickBooks Online✓
Multi-entity
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
QuickBooks Online-
Multi-currency
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
QuickBooks Online✓
Bank feeds
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
QuickBooks OnlineDirect feeds
Modules
AP automation
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
QuickBooks Online✓
AR / invoicing
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
QuickBooks Online✓
Inventory
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
QuickBooks Online✓
Fixed assets
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
QuickBooks Online-
Project accounting
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
QuickBooks Online✓
Compliance
Tax compliance
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
QuickBooks OnlineAI-driven tax deduction identification and tax savings optimization
Workflow
Accountant collaboration
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
QuickBooks Online✓
Payments
Payments capture
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
QuickBooks Online✓
Ecosystem
API access
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
QuickBooks OnlineFull
Deployment
Deployment
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralCloud
QuickBooks OnlineCloud

What each one is

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

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

A cloud-based ERP solution designed to help small and midsize businesses manage finance, operations, and business processes. Trusted by over 55,000 companies.

Independently observed

QuickBooks Online

Leader

QuickBooks Online is a web-based accounting system that helps businesses manage invoicing, expenses, and financial reporting. It features AI-powered automation for transaction categorization, invoice creation, and tax planning, along with collaboration tools for accountants and team members.

Independently observed

Pricing

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

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

SubscriptionFree tier
as of verify ↗

QuickBooks Online

Leader
from $340/moSubscriptionFree tier30-day trial

Free tier available. Paid plans from $38–$340/month; 50% off for first 3 months.

  • FreeFree
    • Send up to 2 invoices per month
    • Access to profit and loss, balance sheet, and account quick report
    • Connect 1 bank account for automatic transaction sync
    • Chat support
    • No accountant access
  • Advanced$340/month regular; $170/month for first 3 months
    • Everything in lower tiers
    • Access for up to 3 accountants
    • Automatic project creation and cost allocation with AI
    • Customizable dashboards with KPIs
    • Advanced project financial reporting
    • +4 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

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

Platforms
Web
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central✓
QuickBooks Online✓
iOS
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central✗
QuickBooks Online✓
Android
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central✗
QuickBooks Online✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central✓
QuickBooks Online✓

Integrations

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

In common (1)
  • Shopify

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

8 total - 7 not shared
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Dynamics 365 Sales
  • Dynamics 365 Customer Service
  • Dynamics 365 Field Service
Independently observed

QuickBooks Online

Leader
7 total - 6 not shared
  • Knowify
  • Amazon Business
  • PayPal
  • Square
  • Mailchimp
  • TurboTax
Independently observed
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