Odoo Vs

MS Dynamics AX

An ideal business management solution can be the keystone for your success both in aspects of productivity and profitability. Odoo and MS Dynamics AX can be coined as the two of the best ERPs available which has its pros and cons of operations in a company. M S Dynamics A X a product from Microsoft which is marketed as a business application whereas Odoo is a business management solution that helps the users to control, monitor, and perform the company operations in a reliable, efficient, and effective manner.

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Odoo Vs M S dynamics - A Comparison


Both Odoo and MS Dynamics AX have their pros and cons of operations which can be both suitable and catastrophic respectively in a company's operations. However, Odoo has a larger customer base with more than 5 million users around the world which compared to MS Dynamics A X. Furthermore, The community edition of Odoo comes free of cost which can be helpful for startups and small scale industries. Moreover, the customizability aspects of the Odoo ERP along with a large selection of add ons which are application-specific provides an extra nudge in the operating ability of the platform compared to M S Dynamics A X.

In addition, the extensibility of the Odoo allows the platform to be operated as an out-of-box system with the integration abilities of third-party devices and applications. In addition, the add ons available for Odoo from the community will allow the user to configure it as per the requirements which are limited in M S Dynamics A X.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV


Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, formerly Microsoft Dynamics NAV includes both ERP and CRM (SaaS) components. The ERP system can be installed in the Microsoft Azure Cloud with an access fee. In addition, there are two licenses available to an external service provider: a perpetual license and a subscription license. In addition, Microsoft Dynamics NAV is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses. Furthermore, the integration of both Dynamics NAV and CRM features in your business operation would be helpful for finance, marketing, and sales departments as it has specific modules to deal with them. Additionally, MS Dynamics is used by more than 19,000 Companies around 30+ Countries with 12,000+ user group members over 25 Languages.

19.000

companies

30

countries

12.000

usergroup members

25

languages

Odoo Enterprise


Odoo the open-source suite provides two editions namely enterprise and community editions, which can be hosted On-Premise, Cloud, or on Odoo Sh. Additionally, these hostings can be selected by the user by analyzing their needs and requirements. In addition, the backbone of Odoo is the Odoo Community which consists of Odoo partners, developers, and other supporting staff. Furthermore, the Odoo community has developed more than 27,000 supporting applications that can be configured and customized together for user-specific needs, Moreover, these add ons can be availed from the Odoo apps store which certain are paid and others can cave availed for free.

Moreover, Odoo also provides separate dedicated apps for each business function. Therefore, any industry can adapt and use a few apps from the beginning and can add further functional modules as the business grows. Odoo enterprise is used for comparison here, a complete business management solution that can be customized using the Odoo studio apps to meet the company needs. The software can be configured to operate in SMEs to attain greater productivity and profitability.

7+

million users

120+

coutries

2.550

partners

28.500+

apps in odoo apps

Inventory Management

Odoo
Enterprise
Microsoft Dynamics AX
General
Multi-Warehouse
Storage Locations
(Bins)
Bin Replenishment
Mobile Device Support
Multi-Company
Multi-Currency
Multi-Language
Automatic ASN
(Advanced Shipping Notice)
Package Management / Cartoning
Freight Carrier Integration
Manage Consignee Stocks
EDI
(Electronic Data Interchange)
Products
Non-Stocked Inventory *
Multiple Variants
Multiple Units of Measure
Inter-class UoM Conversion *
Variant Matrix
Traceability
Lots / Serials
Up / Down Traceability
360° Traceability *
Expiration Dates
Cycle Counting
Reporting
Inventory Forecasts
Inventory Valuations
ABC Analysis
Barcode Support
QR Code Support
RFID Support
Lots / Serial Numbers
Receptions
Picking
Internal Moves
Delivery Orders
Inventory Adjustments
Routing
FIFO / LIFO
Customizable Routes *
Putaway Strategies
Wave Picking
Batch Picking
Zone Picking
Cluster Picking
Cross-Docking
Putaway Location By Size, Weight, & Capacity

Manufacturing

Odoo
Enterprise
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Master Data
Multi-Level BoM
Byproducts / Coproducts
Routings
Subassemblies
One BoM for Multiple Product Variants
BoM versions
Multiple BoM / Routing *
Planning
Demand Forecasting
MRP I Scheduler
MRP II Scheduler *
Master Production Schedule
Gantt Chart Scheduling w / Drag & Drop
Kanban Planning
Production Calendar
Infinite Capacity Scheduling
Finite Capacity Scheduling
Available to Promise
Multiple Scheduling Plans
Delivery Date Calculation
(Backwards Scheduling)
Production Order Splitting / Merging
Operations
Manufacturing / Production Orders
Job Tracking
Work Orders / Operations
Automated Time Tracking
Disassembly Orders
Subcontract Manufacturing
Rework / Repair
Scrap
Disposal Strategies
Kits
Edit Individual Production BoMs
Costing
Perpetual Inventory Valuation *
Periodic Inventory Valuation *
Standard Price
FIFO
Landed Costs
Actual Production Labor
Production Order Costing
Shop Floor Control
Shop Floor Terminals
Production Activities
Non-Produciton Activities *
Time Tracking
Messages on Work Orders
Barcode Support
Equipment / Machine Management
Work Instructions on Work Orders
Maintenance Requests from Shop Floor Terminal
Human Resources
Schedule Management
Touchscreen Attendance
Timesheets
Breaks
Overtime
Vacation / Injury
Reporting and Forecasting
Overall Equipment Efficiency
Work Time
Demand Forecast
Maintenance KPIs
Production Costs Analysis
Up / Downstream Traceability
Analytic Accounting
CSV Export
Dynamic Pivot Tables
Dashboards
Save Custom Reports

Supply Chain

Odoo
Enterprise
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Features
Vendor Data Management
Vendor Pricelist Management
Inbound Quality Control
Dropshipping
Purchases
Purchase Requests
Purchase Orders
Purchase Approval Worflow
Request for Quotations
Contracts / Purchase Agreements
Automated Procurements
Minimum Stock Rules *
Make-to-Order
Master Production Schedule

Maintenance

Odoo
Enterprise
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Scheduling and Request Handling
Schedule Preventive Maintenance
Maintenance Kanban
Maintenance Calendar
Shop Floor Integration
Multiple Teams / Sites
Asset Management
Subcontract Repair
Job Tracking
Parts Management
Inventory Management
Purchasing Integration
Rotating Asset Location
Equipment Serial Numbers
Equipment Maintenance History
Dealer Portal

Product Lifecycle Management

Odoo
Enterprise
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Features
Engineering Change Orders
(ECOs)
BoM Version Management
Routing Version Management
MRP Integration
Centralized BoM Management
ECO Management
Approval Workflows
BoM Version Difference Viewer
Bulk BoM Updates
Notification Mechanism
Project eMail Gateway
ECO Costing
Third-Party CAD Integrations
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Autodesk

QMS

Odoo
Enterprise
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Quality Control
At Reception
In-Process
Before Delivery
Inventory Quarentine
Quality Checks
Quality Control Plan
Pass / Fail Checks
Measurement Checks
Quality Alerts / Nonconformance Documents
Print Nonconformance Documents
Corrective Actions
ISO9001 Tools
Documentation Management
Customer Satisfaction Surveys
Customer Complaints Management
Traceability of Operations
Resources Management
Reports
Nonconformance Costs

User Interface

Any ERP let it be anyone should be considered to have a good user interface since only then the productivity and effectiveness of the companies employees would be increased in turn increasing the company profit. In certain aspects of a business organization for employees spending countless hours of working on the platform the interface ability should be considered by the organizations while installing an ERP. For instance, a courier service channel where the employees work outdoors. So considering them the system should be portable and easy to access due to their work conditions.

Below are the screenshots of various ERPs from which the user can obtain basic information of the interface ability. It can be understood that a single screenshot would never provide you with a clear outline of the ERP but a descriptive comparison would.

User Interface - Microsoft Dinamycs AX

Microsoft Dinamycs AX - Dashboard

Microsoft Dynamics AX - Product Master Data

User Interface - Odoo

Odoo - BoM

Odoo - Production Scheduling

Usability & Productivity


Odoo
Enterprise
Microsoft Dynamics AX
UI
Full Web Interface
Responsive Mobile UI
Android Native App
iOS Native App
Market Place
App Store / Add-ons
Subjective Ratings
Ease of Use          
Navigation and Search          
Data Entry          
Mobile App          
Reports Flexibility          

Customer Satisfaction

Odoo
Enterprise
Microsoft Dynamics AX
G2crowd rating 4.1/5 4.4/5
GetApp rating 5/5 5/5
Capterra rating 4.5/5 5/5

Pricing and Conditions

Odoo
Enterprise
Microsoft Dynamics AX
PRICING * $25 / user / month $2,000 - $6,000 / user
Contract Duration Monthly / Annual Perpetual
Five Year Cost, 50 Users $75,000 $100,000 - $300,000
Free Trial
New Version Upgrades Included
Update Service Included
Cloud Offer Available