ERP · head to head
Cin7 vs Dynamics AX
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Cin7 no free trial mentioned; Dynamics AX dynamics 365 Finance is 210 USD per user per month paid yearly, and Finance Premium is 300 USD per user per month paid yearly
- They diverge on capability: Cin7 covers Inventory management, Dynamics AX covers Financial management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cin7 and Dynamics AX actually diverge.
| Attribute | Cin7 | Dynamics AX |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $349/month | $210/month |
| Founded | 2012 | 1975 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Cloud, Web, Mobile), user rating (Not yet rated), category (ERP).
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 Cin7
- Inventory management
- Order management
- Warehouse management
- EDI integration
- B2B commerce
- Shopify
- Amazon
- eBay
Only in Dynamics AX
- Financial management
- Supply chain
- Manufacturing
- Project accounting
- Human resources
- Power BI
- Power Apps
- Office 365
Both cover
- Data encryption
- Cloud support
- Web support
- Mobile support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Cin7
- Inventory management and ERPnot Dynamics AX
- Multi-location inventory controlnot Dynamics AX
- Order and contact managementnot Dynamics AX
- Accounting integrationnot Dynamics AX
Dynamics AX
- Core financial management and accounting for large enterprisesnot Cin7
- Consolidating multi entity and multi currency finance operationsnot Cin7
- Manufacturing and supply chain operations on the Dynamics 365 platformnot Cin7
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Cin7
- No free trial mentioned
- Standard plan includes only 6,000 orders annually, average 500/month
- User counts are fixed per tier: 5 users on Standard, 10 on Pro, 15 on Advanced
- Advanced warehouse management only on Advanced plan (minimum $1,199/month)
- Pricing excludes taxes
Dynamics AX
- Dynamics 365 Finance is 210 USD per user per month paid yearly, and Finance Premium is 300 USD per user per month paid yearly
- Higher capacity and storage entitlements are reserved for the Premium tier
- Copilot Credits for agent features are bought separately, either pre purchased with up to 20 percent off for committed units or paid as consumed
- Agent features require a separate Azure subscription
Pricing, plan by plan
Cin7
$349/month- Standard$349/month
- 5 users
- 6,000 sales orders per year
- 2 integrations
- Pro$599/month
- 10 users
- 24,000 sales orders per year
- 4 integrations
- Advanced$1199/month
- 15 users
- 120,000 sales orders per year
- 6 integrations
- Cin7 Omni$null/month
- Custom pricing
- 8 users
- Flexible order volume
Dynamics AX
$210/month- Finance$210/month
- General ledger
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Operations$210/month
- Supply chain
- Manufacturing
- Inventory
Which should you pick?
Choose Cin7 if
- You need inventory management.
- You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
- You also want order management.
Choose Dynamics AX if
- You need financial management.
- You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
- You also want supply chain.
Questions people ask
- Is Cin7 or Dynamics AX better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cin7 starts at $349/month and Dynamics AX at $210/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Cin7 or Dynamics AX?
- Cin7 starts at $349/month and Dynamics AX at $210/month.
- Does Cin7 or Dynamics AX run on more platforms?
- Both run on Cloud, Web, Mobile, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What is Cin7 best used for?
- Cin7 is most often used for inventory management and erp, multi-location inventory control, order and contact management, accounting integration. Of those, inventory management and erp and multi-location inventory control are not what Dynamics AX is typically brought in for.
- What can Cin7 do that Dynamics AX cannot?
- Cin7 covers Inventory management, Order management, Warehouse management, EDI integration. Dynamics AX covers Financial management, Supply chain, Manufacturing, Project accounting. Both handle Data encryption, Cloud support, Web support, Mobile support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Cin7: What is the minimum cost to start using Cin7?
Cin7 Core Standard plan costs $349/month (USD), including 5 users, 6,000 annual sales orders, and 2 integrations. Pricing excludes taxes.
SourceDynamics AX: Where can I find Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations pricing?
Microsoft directs visitors to a dedicated pricing overview page and encourages starting a free trial. Specific pricing tiers and costs are not displayed on the main product landing page.
SourceCin7: How many users are included on each Cin7 plan?
Standard includes 5 users, Pro includes 10 users, and Advanced includes 15 users. Cin7 Omni is customizable with 8 base users.
SourceDynamics AX: Does Microsoft Dynamics 365 offer a free trial?
Yes. Microsoft emphasizes the availability of a free trial option throughout the Dynamics 365 landing page, though specific trial duration is not specified.
SourceCin7: What sales order limits apply to each plan?
Standard supports 6,000 orders annually, Pro supports 24,000 orders annually, and Advanced supports 120,000 orders annually. Cin7 Omni has flexible order volumes.
SourceDynamics AX: What Dynamics 365 applications are included in the Finance & Operations suite?
The platform includes Sales, Customer Service, Finance, Supply Chain Management, and Business Central applications, each with their own pricing structures.
SourceCin7: Does Cin7 offer material requirements planning on all plans?
No, material requirements planning is only available on Pro ($599/month) and Advanced ($1,199/month) plans. The Standard plan does not include this feature.
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