SAP Business One VS Microsoft Dynamics 365
Comparison of the biggest names in ERP and CRM
SAP Business One is an affordable, integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). It provides a single platform to manage various business functions like accounting, financials, purchasing, inventory, sales, customer relationships, and reporting. SAP Business One is known for its ease of use, quick deployment, and ability to provide real-time insights into business operations.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an integrated suite of enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management applications offered by Microsoft. Combines various functions such as sales, customer service, field service, operations, finance, marketing, and project service automation into a single platform.
Here’s a high-level cost comparison between SAP Business One and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, as of recent publicly available data.
💰 SAP Business One Pricing (Estimated)
| License Type | Cost (One-Time Perpetual) | Cloud (Subscription) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional User | ~$3,200–$3,500 per user | ~$94–$110 per user/month |
| Limited User | ~$1,400–$1,700 per user | ~$55–$65 per user/month |
| Starter Package | ~$1,300/user | ~$39–$45 per user/month |
| Implementation | $10,000–$100,000+ | Varies by partner |
💡 Prices vary based on partner, region, deployment (on-prem vs cloud), and modules needed.
💰 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Pricing
| Plan | Monthly Price (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $70 per user/month | Core ERP (finance, sales, purchasing, inventory) |
| Premium | $100 per user/month | Adds manufacturing & service management |
| Team Member | $8 per user/month | Read-only/light access users |
| Implementation Services | ~$10,000–$50,000+ | Varies widely by partner & complexity |
Microsoft’s pricing is more transparent and billed monthly per user via subscription (SaaS model).