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Dubsado vs Microsoft Dynamics 365

Dubsado logo

Dubsado

Proposals

Business management for creatives

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Microsoft Dynamics 365 logo

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Proposals

AI-powered business applications for intelligent enterprise

From
$50/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Dubsado has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Dubsado automated workflows, scheduling and public proposals all require the Premier plan at $525 a year; Microsoft Dynamics 365 business Central Essentials is $80 per user per month and Premium is $110 per user per month, both requiring annual billing to get that rate
  • They diverge on capability: Dubsado covers Scheduler, Microsoft Dynamics 365 covers Financial management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dubsado and Microsoft Dynamics 365 actually diverge.

Attributes where Dubsado and Microsoft Dynamics 365 differ
AttributeDubsadoMicrosoft Dynamics 365
Starting priceFree$50/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebCloud, Web, Mobile
Founded20161975

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Proposals).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Dubsado

  • Scheduler
  • CRM
  • Invoicing
  • Contracts
  • Automation workflows
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • QuickBooks

Only in Microsoft Dynamics 365

  • Financial management
  • Supply chain
  • Manufacturing
  • Project operations
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft 365
  • Power BI
  • Power Apps

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Dubsado

  • Client management and project workflows for freelancers and studiosnot Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Sending proposals, contracts and invoices with automated follow upnot Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Dynamics 365

  • Enterprise CRM and business applications across Sales, Customer Service, Finance, Supply Chain Management, and Business Centralnot Dubsado

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Dubsado

  • Automated workflows, scheduling and public proposals all require the Premier plan at $525 a year
  • The Starter plan allows a single lead capture form
  • Zapier and bookkeeping integrations are excluded from Starter
  • Additional brands are $10 a month each
  • Only 3 users are included, with 4 to 10 costing $25 a month and 21 to 30 costing $60

Microsoft Dynamics 365

  • Business Central Essentials is $80 per user per month and Premium is $110 per user per month, both requiring annual billing to get that rate
  • Sales Order Agent and Payables Agent features require separately purchased Copilot Credits on top of the per-user license
  • Agent features additionally require a linked Azure subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

Dubsado

Free
  • Starter$335/year
    • Limited to 1 active lead capture form
    • Email integration
    • Unlimited projects & clients
  • Premier$525/year
    • Unlimited active lead capture forms
    • All Starter features
    • Bookkeeping integration

Microsoft Dynamics 365

$50/month
  • Finance$135/month
    • Financial management
    • Accounting
    • Budgeting
  • Supply Chain Management$165/month
    • Supply chain planning
    • Inventory management
    • Demand forecasting

Which should you pick?

Choose Dubsado if

  • You need scheduler.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want crm.
Dubsado review

Choose Microsoft Dynamics 365 if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want supply chain.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 review

Questions people ask

Is Dubsado or Microsoft Dynamics 365 better?
Neither clearly leads. Dubsado starts at Free and Microsoft Dynamics 365 at $50/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dubsado or Microsoft Dynamics 365?
Dubsado has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dubsado and $50/month for Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Does Dubsado or Microsoft Dynamics 365 run on more platforms?
Dubsado runs on Web. Microsoft Dynamics 365 runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
Can I use Dubsado for free?
Yes. Dubsado has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Dynamics 365 starts at $50/month.
What is Dubsado best used for?
Dubsado is most often used for client management and project workflows for freelancers and studios, sending proposals, contracts and invoices with automated follow up. Of those, client management and project workflows for freelancers and studios and sending proposals, contracts and invoices with automated follow up are not what Microsoft Dynamics 365 is typically brought in for.
What can Dubsado do that Microsoft Dynamics 365 cannot?
Dubsado covers Scheduler, CRM, Invoicing, Contracts. Microsoft Dynamics 365 covers Financial management, Supply chain, Manufacturing, Project operations. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dubsado: Does Dubsado offer a free trial?

Yes, Dubsado offers a 21-day free trial with full access to the Premier plan. Annual billing saves 2 months of costs compared to monthly billing.

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Microsoft Dynamics 365: What are the pricing options for Microsoft Dynamics 365?

Microsoft does not publish specific pricing on its main Dynamics 365 page. Each application (Sales, Customer Service, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Business Central) has separate pricing that must be obtained by contacting Microsoft sales or visiting application-specific pricing pages.

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Dubsado: What is the cost of adding team users?

Dubsado includes 3 free team users. Additional team users cost $25/month for 4-10 users, $45/month for 11-20 users, $60/month for 21-30 users, and custom pricing for 30+ users.

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Microsoft Dynamics 365: Does Dynamics 365 offer a free tier or trial?

No free tier information is published on the main landing page. Customers must contact sales to discuss trial availability or pricing options for their specific use case.

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Dubsado: Can you add multiple brands to Dubsado?

Yes, additional brands cost $10/month per brand beyond the included brand.

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