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Dynamics AX vs SYSPRO

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Dynamics AX

ERP & Business Operations

Comprehensive ERP for enterprise operations

From
$210/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SYSPRO logo

SYSPRO

ERP & Business Operations

ERP for manufacturing and distribution

From
$1200/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; SYSPRO sYSPRO publishes no pricing: the pricing page shows no rate, no tier, no minimum and no named cost driver, and directs visitors to request a demo
  • They diverge on capability: Dynamics AX covers Project accounting, SYSPRO covers Inventory management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Dynamics AX and SYSPRO differ
AttributeDynamics AXSYSPRO
Starting price$210/month$1200/month
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileCloud, On-premise, Web
Founded19751978

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

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

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

Only in SYSPRO

  • Inventory management
  • Quality management
  • REST APIs
  • EDI systems
  • Third-party systems
  • Cloud integrations
  • Enterprise encryption
  • Access controls

Both cover

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

SYSPRO

  • ERP for discrete and process manufacturersnot Dynamics AX
  • Distribution, inventory and warehouse managementnot Dynamics AX
  • Production planning, bills of materials and shop floor controlnot 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

SYSPRO

  • SYSPRO publishes no pricing: the pricing page shows no rate, no tier, no minimum and no named cost driver, and directs visitors to request a demo

Pricing, plan by plan

Dynamics AX

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

SYSPRO

$1200/month
  • Standard$1200/month
    • Financial management
    • Manufacturing
    • Supply chain
  • Premium$2500/month
    • Advanced modules
    • Analytics
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Dynamics AX if

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

Choose SYSPRO if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want quality management.
SYSPRO review

Questions people ask

Is Dynamics AX or SYSPRO better?
Neither clearly leads. Dynamics AX starts at $210/month and SYSPRO at $1200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dynamics AX or SYSPRO?
Dynamics AX starts at $210/month and SYSPRO at $1200/month.
Does Dynamics AX or SYSPRO run on more platforms?
Dynamics AX runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. SYSPRO runs on Cloud, On-premise, 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 SYSPRO is typically brought in for.
What can Dynamics AX do that SYSPRO cannot?
Dynamics AX covers Project accounting, Human resources, Power BI, Power Apps. SYSPRO covers Inventory management, Quality management, REST APIs, EDI systems. Both handle Financial management, Supply chain, Manufacturing, Audit logging.
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