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Dynamics AX vs Sage X3

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Dynamics AX

Software

Comprehensive ERP for enterprise operations

From
$210/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sage X3 logo

Sage X3

Software

Enterprise management for mid-size businesses worldwide

From
$1500/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; Sage X3 listed on G-Cloud 14 by reseller X3 Consulting Ltd at £43.50 to £1,625.00 per user per year
  • They diverge on capability: Dynamics AX covers Supply chain, Sage X3 covers Supply chain management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dynamics AX and Sage X3 actually diverge.

Attributes where Dynamics AX and Sage X3 differ
AttributeDynamics AXSage X3
Starting price$210/month$1500/month
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileCloud, Windows, Web
Founded19751981

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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

  • Supply chain
  • Project accounting
  • Human resources
  • Power Apps
  • Office 365
  • Azure
  • Azure security
  • Data encryption

Only in Sage X3

  • Supply chain management
  • Project management
  • CRM integration
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft 365
  • EDI systems
  • Role-based access
  • Encryption

Both cover

  • Financial management
  • Manufacturing
  • Power BI
  • Cloud support
  • Web 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 Sage X3
  • Consolidating multi entity and multi currency finance operationsnot Sage X3
  • Manufacturing and supply chain operations on the Dynamics 365 platformnot Sage X3

Sage X3

  • Multi-site operationsnot Dynamics AX
  • International businessnot Dynamics AX
  • Process manufacturingnot Dynamics AX
  • Distribution managementnot 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

Sage X3

  • Listed on G-Cloud 14 by reseller X3 Consulting Ltd at £43.50 to £1,625.00 per user per year

Pricing, plan by plan

Dynamics AX

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

Sage X3

$1500/month
  • Standard$1500/month
    • Core ERP functionality
    • Financial management
    • Inventory management
  • Enterprise$3000/month
    • Multi-company support
    • Advanced manufacturing
    • Business intelligence

Which should you pick?

Choose Dynamics AX if

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

Choose Sage X3 if

  • You need supply chain management.
  • You work on Cloud, Windows, Web.
  • You also want project management.
Sage X3 review

Questions people ask

Is Dynamics AX or Sage X3 better?
Neither clearly leads. Dynamics AX starts at $210/month and Sage X3 at $1500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dynamics AX or Sage X3?
Dynamics AX starts at $210/month and Sage X3 at $1500/month.
Does Dynamics AX or Sage X3 run on more platforms?
Dynamics AX runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. Sage X3 runs on Cloud, Windows, Web.
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 Sage X3 is typically brought in for.
What can Dynamics AX do that Sage X3 cannot?
Dynamics AX covers Supply chain, Project accounting, Human resources, Power Apps. Sage X3 covers Supply chain management, Project management, CRM integration, Salesforce. Both handle Financial management, Manufacturing, Power BI, Cloud support.
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