ERP · head to head
Dynamics AX vs Rootstock
Rootstock
ERP
Manufacturing ERP built natively on the Salesforce platform
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- On request
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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; Rootstock every Rootstock user also needs a paid Salesforce platform licence, so the true cost is two subscriptions stacked; third-party estimates put a fully loaded seat around 200 to 500 US dollars per user per month, which is far above the Rootstock line item alone.
- They diverge on capability: Dynamics AX covers Financial management, Rootstock covers Native Salesforce architecture.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Dynamics AX and Rootstock actually diverge.
| Attribute | Dynamics AX | Rootstock |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $210/month | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Cloud, Web, Mobile | Web, Salesforce Platform, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 1975 | Unknown |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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
- Human resources
- Power BI
- Power Apps
- Office 365
- Azure
Only in Rootstock
- Native Salesforce architecture
- Production and work orders
- Materials and MRP
- Inventory management
- Order to cash
- Financials
- Quality and compliance
- Salesforce reporting and Flow
Both cover
- Project accounting
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 Rootstock
- Consolidating multi entity and multi currency finance operationsnot Rootstock
- Manufacturing and supply chain operations on the Dynamics 365 platformnot Rootstock
Rootstock
- A discrete manufacturer already running Salesforce Sales Cloud that wants configured quotes to become works orders without an integration layer between two systemsnot Dynamics AX
- An engineer-to-order equipment maker that needs project cost tracking and CRM opportunity data in one database for margin reportingnot Dynamics AX
- A medical device supplier that needs lot and serial traceability under the same security and audit model as its customer recordsnot Dynamics AX
- A manufacturer replacing an on-premise ERP whose IT team wants to stop maintaining servers and standardise administration on a platform it already supportsnot 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
Rootstock
- Every Rootstock user also needs a paid Salesforce platform licence, so the true cost is two subscriptions stacked; third-party estimates put a fully loaded seat around 200 to 500 US dollars per user per month, which is far above the Rootstock line item alone.
- Rootstock publishes no pricing whatsoever, so budget-setting depends on reseller and analyst figures rather than vendor rates, and there is no public benchmark to test a quote against.
- Building on Salesforce means inheriting Salesforce governor limits and API constraints, which surface as batch size and data volume ceilings in high-transaction manufacturing that a purpose-built ERP would not hit.
- Your ERP is now hostage to another vendors commercial decisions: Salesforce list price rises, edition changes or licence policy shifts flow straight into your ERP running cost with no alternative supplier.
- Implementation is a serious project, commonly quoted in the tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars and measured in months, and the partner pool that genuinely knows both manufacturing and Salesforce-native ERP is small, which lengthens timelines and raises day rates.
Pricing, plan by plan
Dynamics AX
$210/month- Finance$210/month
- General ledger
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Operations$210/month
- Supply chain
- Manufacturing
- Inventory
Rootstock
On request- Rootstock Cloud ERP$undefined/year
- Manufacturing, inventory and supply chain modules
- Runs as a managed package on the Salesforce Platform
- Salesforce platform licences purchased separately for every user
Which should you pick?
Choose Dynamics AX if
- You need financial management.
- You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
- You also want supply chain.
Choose Rootstock if
- You need native salesforce architecture.
- You work on Web, Salesforce Platform, iOS, Android.
- You also want production and work orders.
Questions people ask
- Is Dynamics AX or Rootstock better?
- Neither clearly leads. Dynamics AX starts at $210/month and Rootstock at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Dynamics AX or Rootstock?
- Dynamics AX starts at $210/month and Rootstock at On request.
- Does Dynamics AX or Rootstock run on more platforms?
- Dynamics AX runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. Rootstock runs on Web, Salesforce Platform, iOS, Android.
- 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 Rootstock is typically brought in for.
- What can Dynamics AX do that Rootstock cannot?
- Dynamics AX covers Financial management, Supply chain, Manufacturing, Human resources. Rootstock covers Native Salesforce architecture, Production and work orders, Materials and MRP, Inventory management. Both handle Project accounting.
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.
SourceRootstock: Do I need Salesforce to run Rootstock?
Yes, and it is not optional. Rootstock is a managed package on the Salesforce Platform and every user requires a Salesforce licence in addition to the Rootstock subscription.
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.
SourceRootstock: What does Rootstock actually cost?
Rootstock does not publish rates. Third-party estimates put the ERP subscription at roughly 150 to 300 US dollars per user per month before Salesforce licences, with implementation quoted separately.
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.
SourceRootstock: Is it suitable for process manufacturing?
It is built for discrete manufacturing. Recipe and batch-driven process manufacturers are a poor fit and should look elsewhere.
Rootstock: Has Rootstock been acquired?
No. Rootstock remains independent and was itself the acquirer, buying Salesforce-native applications firm Ascent Solutions in March 2026.
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