Comparing the Top 3 ERPs for SMBs
Seeking the ideal ERP solution for your small or medium-sized business? With a myriad of choices in the market, the task of selecting the right one might seem daunting. In this comprehensive blog post, we analyze and compare the top three ERPs tailored for SMBs: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Oracle Netsuite, and SAP Business One.
Functional comparison
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Functional Comparison |
MS Dynamics 365 Business Central |
Oracle Netsuite |
SAP Business One |
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Core functionalities |
Offers versatile functionalities including financial management, supply chain management, manufacturing and assembly operations, sales and service management, project management and operations management. |
Provides comprehensive functionalities including financial management, CRM, e-commerce, and omni-channel sales support, warehouse and manufacturing efficiency enhancements as well as employee engagement and learning tools. |
Robust in managing financial operations, sales, customer relationships and inventory management. |
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Industry-Specific Solutions |
Also supports a variety of industries with its extensible platform and plethora of add-on solutions available in Microsoft AppSource. |
It’s tailored to a wide range of industries and offers specific solutions for sectors like wholesale distribution, manufacturing and services. |
Tends to be flexible for various industries, including manufacturing, retail, service and distribution sectors. |
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User experience |
Provides a modern and intuitive user interface, which is consistent across devices, aiding in user adoption and productivity. |
Has invested in guided learning and user engagement features to help users quickly learn and utilize the systems features effectively. |
Its user-friendly interface and can be customized to meet specific business needs. |
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Technical Comparison |
MS Dynamics 365 Business Central |
Oracle Netsuite |
SAP Business One |
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Development and customization |
Introduced features like segmenting AL code to reduce naming conflicts, using AL Language extension for Linux and providing a build-in rich text editor for data entry in its 2023 release wave 2. |
Added support for Java 17 and Oracle JDK version 17 in its SuiteCloud CLI, enhancing compliance with the latest Java standards when building applications. |
Allows customization through its software development kit (SDK) and supports various programming languages like SQL and C#. |
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Integration and Extensibility |
Has over 4,800 solutions available on Microsoft AppSource, enhancing its extensibility and integration capabilities. |
Has been expanding its integration capabilities as seen in its SuiteCloud platform, to allow better management of SDF projects. |
Has integration frameworks to connect with other SAP solutions and third-party systems. |
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Platform and infrastructure |
Can be used online or on-premises and has detailed system requirements for client and server components. |
Is primarily a cloud-based solution with mobile application support for iOS and Android devices, adhering to the respective operating systems minimum requirements. |
Can be deployed on-premises or on the cloud and supports both Microsoft SQL server and SAP HANA databases. |
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References:
· Microsoft. (2023). New and planned features for Dynamics 365 Business Central, 2023 release wave 2. Retrieved from learn.microsoft.com 1 2 3 4 5 .
· NetSuite. (2023). Sneak Peek NetSuite 2023 Release 2. Retrieved from www.netsuite.com 6 7 8 9 10 .
· Better Buys. (2023). SAP Business One ERP Review 2023 Pricing, Features, Shortcomings. Retrieved from www.betterbuys.com 11 12 13 14 .
· Bridgepoint Consulting. (2023). New NetSuite Features for 2023: Recap & Announcements from SuiteWorld. Retrieved from bridgepointconsulting.com 8 .
· Oracle Help Center. (2023). NetSuite Applications Suite - System Requirements. Retrieved from docs.oracle.com 9 .
· MSDynamicsWorld. (2023). Microsoft launches Dynamics 365 Business Central 2023 Release Wave 2. Retrieved from msdynamicsworld.com 4 .
