Odoo Vs
Microsoft 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 Microsoft 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 12 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.

Odoo vs Microsoft Dynamics

Odoo is an open-source ERP platform known for its modularity and flexibility. It offers a wide range of applications for various business needs such as sales, inventory, accounting, HR, and CRM. Its Community edition is free, making it attractive for startups and SMEs, while the Enterprise edition provides additional features and official support for more complex operations.

Microsoft Dynamics, on the other hand, is a suite of enterprise solutions that includes Dynamics 365 for Finance, Sales, Customer Service, and more. It is a robust, cloud-first platform deeply integrated with other Microsoft services like Azure, Office 365, and Power BI, making it ideal for large organizations that require high-level scalability, security, and business intelligence.

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.

12

million users

120+

countries

2550

partners

40000+

apps in odoo apps

Product Lifecycle Management

QMS

User Interface

Usability & Productivity

Customer Satisfaction

Pricing & Conditions

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.