SAP All-in-One vs. MS Dynamics

September 1, 2006 from webCPA – “For the giant multinationals of the world, SAP continues to be the dominant ERP player. But once you move down a notch, the picture changes dramatically. Microsoft, once content to play second fiddle to SAP's ERP core, is quietly but steadily ramping up its Dynamics series with a uniform Dynamics package offering in the works for a 2008 release.

SAP's All-in-One product has many strong points, but so does Dynamics. On the flip side, either solution has its distinct weaknesses compared to the other guy. Which path is best for your company? And what can you expect in the years ahead? Will Microsoft's lower cost and ubiquitous presence (ie. existing "beach heads") translate into market dominance, or will SAP continue its midmarket growth through focus on business values and technical finesse?”

180 View – This article contains detailed analysis by a spokesperson for SAP and Microsoft as to why their system is the best. The SAP argument essentially boils down to “because there is SAP development know-how all over”. The Microsoft argument is the “flexibility to change as your business changes”. Both arguments are interesting but not persuasive. We think that either solution could be the best depending on the circumstances.