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Dynamics AX vs Odoo

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Dynamics AX

ERP

Comprehensive ERP for enterprise operations

From
$210/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Odoo

ERP

Open-source ERP and CRM suite for all business needs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Odoo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; Odoo the free plan is limited to one app, so any second module moves the whole account to a paid per user plan
  • They diverge on capability: Dynamics AX covers Financial management, Odoo covers Sales management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dynamics AX and Odoo actually diverge.

Attributes where Dynamics AX and Odoo differ
AttributeDynamics AXOdoo
Starting price$210/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileCloud, On-premise, Web, Mobile
Founded19752002

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Dynamics AX

  • Financial management
  • Supply chain
  • Manufacturing
  • Project accounting
  • Human resources
  • Power BI
  • Power Apps
  • Office 365

Only in Odoo

  • Sales management
  • Inventory
  • Accounting
  • CRM
  • Project management
  • E-commerce
  • Email marketing
  • Payment gateways

Both cover

  • Cloud support
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

Dynamics AX

  • Core financial management and accounting for large enterprisesnot Odoo
  • Consolidating multi entity and multi currency finance operationsnot Odoo
  • Manufacturing and supply chain operations on the Dynamics 365 platformnot Odoo

Odoo

  • Running ERP, CRM, inventory and accounting from one integrated suitenot Dynamics AX
  • Starting with a single business app and adding modules over timenot Dynamics AX

Where each one falls short

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

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

Odoo

  • The free plan is limited to one app, so any second module moves the whole account to a paid per user plan
  • Standard runs $13.50 to $16.90 per user per month and Custom $20.40 to $25.50, both quoted with a yearly discount applied
  • Implementation services and custom development are not included in any plan
  • Odoo.sh hosting is required for custom modules and is charged separately from the subscription
  • SMS credits and AI scanning are billed on top of the per user price

Pricing, plan by plan

Dynamics AX

$210/month
  • Finance$210/month
    • General ledger
    • Accounts payable
    • Accounts receivable
  • Operations$210/month
    • Supply chain
    • Manufacturing
    • Inventory

Odoo

Free
  • One App FreeFree
    • Unlimited users
    • One app included
    • Hosted on Odoo Online
  • Standard$13.5/month
    • All apps included
    • Odoo Online hosting
    • Unlimited support, hosting and maintenance
  • Custom$20.4/month
    • All apps, multi-company support
    • Odoo Studio access
    • External API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Dynamics AX if

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

Choose Odoo if

  • You need sales management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want inventory.
Odoo review

Questions people ask

Is Dynamics AX or Odoo better?
Neither clearly leads. Dynamics AX starts at $210/month and Odoo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dynamics AX or Odoo?
Odoo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $210/month for Dynamics AX and Free for Odoo.
Does Dynamics AX or Odoo run on more platforms?
Dynamics AX runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. Odoo runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web, Mobile.
Can I use Odoo for free?
Yes. Odoo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Dynamics AX starts at $210/month.
What is Dynamics AX best used for?
Dynamics AX is most often used for core financial management and accounting for large enterprises, consolidating multi entity and multi currency finance operations, manufacturing and supply chain operations on the dynamics 365 platform. Of those, core financial management and accounting for large enterprises and consolidating multi entity and multi currency finance operations are not what Odoo is typically brought in for.
What can Dynamics AX do that Odoo cannot?
Dynamics AX covers Financial management, Supply chain, Manufacturing, Project accounting. Odoo covers Sales management, Inventory, Accounting, CRM. Both handle Cloud support, Web support, Mobile support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dynamics 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.

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Odoo: How much does Odoo cost per user?

Odoo pricing ranges from $0/month for one free app with unlimited users, to $13.50-$16.90/month per user for Standard, and $20.40-$25.50/month per user for Custom, depending on billing frequency (yearly vs monthly).

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Dynamics 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.

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Odoo: Is there a free Odoo plan?

Yes, Odoo offers a free plan that includes unlimited users for one app with hosting and support included on Odoo Online.

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Dynamics 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.

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Odoo: How does Odoo define a paying user?

A paying user is typically an employee who has access to the Odoo backend to create, view, or edit documents. Customers and suppliers accessing portals are free users and do not count toward the seat limit.

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Odoo: What is included in Odoo's Standard plan?

The Standard plan at $13.50-$16.90/user/month includes all Odoo apps, hosting, unlimited support and maintenance, daily backups, 24/7 monitoring and security, and free eLearning platform access.

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