Dynamics 365 vs Oracle NetSuite ERP Comparison
Posted on February 5, 2023
We broke down Dynamics 365 and Oracle NetSuite ERP’s individual features into eight core areas of discrete manufacturing operations to find out where each respective ERP excels and can benefit businesses the most. This comparison also allows you to see how each product fares against the average discrete ERP system (calculated using data from TEC’s vast database of discrete ERP systems on the market), so you can gauge whether each system may be suitable for your business needs and worthy of further consideration.
1. Financials
Oracle NetSuite ERP comes with more financial management tools than Dynamics 365, though the Dynamics 365 financials module is a fully loaded system that can benefit nearly any business.
2. Human Resources
The Oracle NetSuite ERP HR management module has more individual features between the two systems, though both Oracle NetSuite ERP and Dynamics 365 come with HR modules that are significantly more robust than the average ERP solution on the market.
3. Manufacturing Management
Both Dynamics 365 and Oracle NetSuite feature comparable and above-average manufacturing management modules that benefit manufacturers in a wide range of industries and vertical sectors.
4. Inventory Management
The Dynamics 365 and Oracle NetSuite ERP inventory control capabilities are very similar, and they both feature the tools to help any organization keep tabs on their stored materials, components, and finished products.
5. Purchasing Management
Both products offer comparable purchasing management functionality, with more individual purchasing functions than the average ERP solution.
6. Quality Management
Both solutions offer a comparable number of features in this area.
7. Sales Management
Both ERP systems feature in-depth sales management capabilities that can benefit nearly any organization regardless of size or industry.
8. Product Technology
Oracle NetSuite ERP comes with more product technology features than Dynamics 365.
User Reviews: Dynamics 365 vs. Oracle NetSuite ERP
As MS Dynamics 365 and Oracle NetSuite ERP are two of the most widely used ERPs in the world, many reviewers have shared their opinion about each product on multiple software review websites. Both systems were highly rated by reviewers. Many Oracle NetSuite ERP reviewers appreciated how customizable the solution was, while many Dynamics 365 users reported the system was intuitive and featured a wide range of automated capabilities that saved them much time in performing their business tasks.
What Is the Price Difference Between Dynamics 365 and Oracle NetSuite ERP?
Neither Dynamics 365 nor Oracle NetSuite ERP publicly advertise pricing details on their website. TEC has amassed about 30 years of experience in helping companies around the world select ERP and other types of software, as well as negotiate better contracts. TEC analysts have detailed this ERP pricing guide to give you an idea of the factors that increase the cost of an ERP and this guide on negotiating better contracts for your organization.
Summary of the Side-by-Side Comparison
Dynamics 365 and Oracle NetSuite ERP both come with end-to-end business management solutions that can benefit nearly any organization, regardless of size or industry. The ERPs feature top-to-bottom modules that cover nearly every area of operation, so the advantages of each respective will be largely determined by the needs and requirements of each individual organization. While Oracle NetSuite ERP comes with more comprehensive HR and financial management modules, both products offer a comparable number of features in most other areas analyzed in this comparison.
TEC’s Proven/Impartial Software Comparison Report to Select the Best-Fit ERP Solution
Looking to compare these two different solutions? TEC’s comparison charts analyze features and functions between two products—in this case, Dynamics 365 and Oracle NetSuite ERP—side by side and provide a comprehensive and impartial report of the strengths and weaknesses of each solution.
With the comparison report document, you’ll be able to identify the vendor’s precise level of support for each individual feature across 8 modules in the discrete ERP model, and you can see the main differences between the two solutions—Dynamics 365 and Oracle NetSuite ERP—in the areas analyzed.
This data-driven analysis of these two products on feature sets, pricing, and more, will save you weeks of research that it would take to get this information, helping you determine whether any one or both of these solutions should be included in your shortlist.
But narrowing down the playing field and selecting the best-fit ERP solution is a complex process that will affect your organization’s present and future. With a core focus on software evaluation and selection, TEC has helped hundreds of organizations across myriad industries, such as manufacturing and distribution, select the best-fit ERP system to increase operational efficiency. We can help you do the same.
But don’t take it from us, read what our real-world clients in the manufacturing industry have to say about how we’ve helped them select their software. Read this case study demonstrating how we’ve helped HydraForce, a US-based manufacturer of hydraulics systems, evaluate and select the best-fit ERP to suit their complex manufacturing needs for their global operations without disruption to their business and under an extremely tight timeframe. Also read how we’ve helped Interface, a leading force measurement manufacturer, select an ERP system that would best address their complex processes, one that would be easy to learn and readily adopted throughout the organization, as well as negotiate the most favorable contract terms, rending the company substantial cost savings.