Softwr

ERP · head to head

Dynamics AX vs Priority Software

Dynamics AX logo

Dynamics AX

ERP

Comprehensive ERP for enterprise operations

From
$210/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Priority Software logo

Priority Software

ERP

Affordable cloud ERP for small businesses

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; Priority Software pricing is by quote only, with no published rate, minimum user count, contract term or add on cost for any of the Commercial, Manufacturing, POS or Optima PMS plans
  • They diverge on capability: Dynamics AX covers Manufacturing, Priority Software covers Inventory.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dynamics AX and Priority Software actually diverge.

Attributes where Dynamics AX and Priority Software differ
AttributeDynamics AXPriority Software
Starting price$210/month$400/month
Founded19751990

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 Dynamics AX

  • Manufacturing
  • Project accounting
  • Human resources
  • Power BI
  • Power Apps
  • Office 365
  • Azure
  • Azure security

Only in Priority Software

  • Inventory
  • CRM
  • Reporting
  • REST APIs
  • Webhooks
  • Third-party systems
  • Cloud platforms
  • Access controls

Both cover

  • Financial management
  • Supply chain
  • Data encryption
  • Audit logging
  • 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 Priority Software
  • Consolidating multi entity and multi currency finance operationsnot Priority Software
  • Manufacturing and supply chain operations on the Dynamics 365 platformnot Priority Software

Priority Software

  • ERP for small and mid sized commercial and manufacturing businessesnot Dynamics AX
  • Running retail point of sale alongside back office ERPnot Dynamics AX
  • Property management for hospitality through the Optima PMS plannot 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

Priority Software

  • Pricing is by quote only, with no published rate, minimum user count, contract term or add on cost for any of the Commercial, Manufacturing, POS or Optima PMS plans
  • Point of sale, manufacturing and hospitality capabilities are sold as separate plans rather than one product

Pricing, plan by plan

Dynamics AX

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

Priority Software

$400/month
  • Starter$400/month
    • Core ERP modules
    • Financial management
    • Inventory
  • Professional$900/month
    • All modules
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Dynamics AX if

  • You need manufacturing.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want project accounting.
Dynamics AX review

Choose Priority Software if

  • You need inventory.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want crm.
Priority Software review

Questions people ask

Is Dynamics AX or Priority Software better?
Neither clearly leads. Dynamics AX starts at $210/month and Priority Software at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dynamics AX or Priority Software?
Dynamics AX starts at $210/month and Priority Software at $400/month.
Does Dynamics AX or Priority Software run on more platforms?
Both run on Cloud, Web, Mobile, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Priority Software is typically brought in for.
What can Dynamics AX do that Priority Software cannot?
Dynamics AX covers Manufacturing, Project accounting, Human resources, Power BI. Priority Software covers Inventory, CRM, Reporting, REST APIs. Both handle Financial management, Supply chain, Data encryption, Audit logging.

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.

Source
Priority Software: How much does Priority Software cost?

Priority Software does not publish specific pricing on their website. The site emphasizes custom solutions with the tagline 'Pricing plans that suit your business. Not the other way around.' Visitors are directed to speak with a sales expert for quotes.

Source
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.

Source
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.

Source
Share

Related pages

More on Dynamics AX

More on Priority Software

Keep looking

Other head to heads