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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Dancing Numbers

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ADancing Numbers is a platform that aims to make importing, exporting, and deleting the data in QuickBooks account easier. Dancing Numbers also offers pro advisors who are present 365 days.

    $199

    per year per user

    Microsoft Application Server (deprecated)

    Score7.3 out of 10
    N/AApplication Server is an expanded server role in the Windows Server® 2008 operating system. It provided an integrated environment for deploying and running custom, server-based business applications. These applications respond to requests that arrive over the network from remote client computers or from other applications. Application Server is deprecated.N/A
    Pricing
    Dancing NumbersMicrosoft Application Server (deprecated)
    Editions & Modules
    Importer, Exporter, and Deleter
    $199
    per year per user
    Importer, Exporter, and Deleter
    $199
    per year per user
    Accountant Basic
    $499
    per year Unlimited
    Accountant Basic
    $499
    per year Unlimited
    Accountant Pro
    $899
    per year Unlimited
    Accountant Pro
    $899
    per year Unlimited
    Accountant Premium
    $1,999
    per year Unlimited
    Accountant Premium
    $1,999
    per year Unlimited
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Dancing NumbersMicrosoft Application Server (deprecated)
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Dancing NumbersMicrosoft Application Server (deprecated)
    Considered Both Products
    Dancing Numbers
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    Discontinued Products
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    100%
    Would buy again
    7 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    7 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    Features
    Dancing NumbersMicrosoft Application Server (deprecated)
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Dancing Numbers and Microsoft Application Server (deprecated)
    Feature
    Dancing Numbers
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Microsoft Application Server (deprecated)
    -
    Ratings
    Dashboards8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Process Engine
    Comparison of Process Engine features of Dancing Numbers and Microsoft Application Server (deprecated)
    Feature
    Dancing Numbers
    5.3
    1 Ratings
    32% below category average
    Microsoft Application Server (deprecated)
    -
    Ratings
    Process designer8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Process simulation3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Business rules engine3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    SOA support9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Process player7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Model execution2.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Business Process Automation
    Comparison of Business Process Automation features of Dancing Numbers and Microsoft Application Server (deprecated)
    Feature
    Dancing Numbers
    2.0
    1 Ratings
    109% below category average
    Microsoft Application Server (deprecated)
    -
    Ratings
    Business Process Modeling2.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Application Servers
    Comparison of Application Servers features of Dancing Numbers and Microsoft Application Server (deprecated)
    Feature
    Dancing Numbers
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Application Server (deprecated)
    8.0
    9 Ratings
    1% above category average
    IDE support00 Ratings9.09 Ratings
    Security management00 Ratings9.09 Ratings
    Administration and management00 Ratings7.09 Ratings
    Application server performance00 Ratings9.09 Ratings
    Installation00 Ratings7.09 Ratings
    Open-source standards compliance00 Ratings7.08 Ratings
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    Score9 out of 10
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    Enterprises
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    User Ratings
    Dancing NumbersMicrosoft Application Server (deprecated)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (9 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Dancing NumbersMicrosoft Application Server (deprecated)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Dancing Numbers
    Dancing Numbers is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses needing an easy-to-use, cost-effective accounting solution, particularly during transitions from manual bookkeeping or other software. It’s especially useful for firms with basic accounting needs or limited expertise, offering automation for routine tasks. However, it may not be suitable for large enterprises with complex financial operations, businesses requiring advanced customization, or those in highly regulated industries. It also might fall short for companies with extensive international operations or high transaction volumes.
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    Discontinued Products
    Microsoft Application Server has been incredible this past year during COVID. Previously I would have said that we could go without it, but after this past season, I’m glad we have utilized it. Without having this software set up prior to COVID, we would have been in a tough situation. I mention COVID a lot because we were able to continue our work almost seamlessly this entire year.
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    Pros
    Dancing Numbers
    • Bulk Data Import
    • Bulk Data Export
    • Bulk Data Delete
    • Data Conversion
    • Software Integration
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    Discontinued Products
    • Microsoft Application Server has proven to be highly reliable and effective at deploying to all of its clients.
    • Application performance is surprisingly good and responsive even in bandwidth-constrained environments and generally very reliable.
    • All software programs are manageable from a single location, even when bandwidth is limited.
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    Cons
    Dancing Numbers
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    Discontinued Products
    • Some security hotfixes and general release updates require restarts.
    • We wish it supported more applications out of the box.
    • Thin client support would be great for MS Application Server.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Dancing Numbers
    I’ve been using Dancing Numbers for a few months now, and overall, it’s been a great experience. The platform is user-friendly and intuitive, making it relatively easy to navigate even for someone with a moderate level of accounting knowledge. The automated data entry and reconciliation features are particularly helpful, saving us a significant amount of time and reducing manual errors.The integration with various accounting systems is a big plus, allowing us to seamlessly connect with our existing tools. Customer support has been responsive and helpful whenever we’ve had questions or needed assistance.However, there are a few areas where Dancing Numbers could improve. While the core functionalities are strong, some advanced features feel a bit limited compared to competitors. Additionally, the pricing structure could be more flexible to accommodate different business sizes and needs.Overall, Dancing Numbers is a solid choice for businesses looking to streamline their accounting processes with a reliable tool, though there’s room for enhancement in certain areas.
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    Discontinued Products
    I have found Microsoft Application Server to be incredibly easy to use. I have used dozens of similar programs and have always struggled to navigate through all the functions. So far I have been able to adapt and learn this software with ease. I rarely run into a problem that I wasn’t easily able to move forward on with a few tips.
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    Support Rating
    Dancing Numbers
    No answers on this topic
    Discontinued Products
    Stability is one of the first things we consider when evaluating software. MS Application Server has been rock solid and has reduced the time that our IT staff dedicates to maintaining our legacy applications.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Dancing Numbers
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    Discontinued Products
    It has a similar feature to what Microsoft Application Server has but at a greater cost and also having to deal with another vendor when we could use a full Microsoft Stack for better training and support.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Dancing Numbers
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    Discontinued Products
    • Our ROI has been great since it has enabled our IT staff to have a central location to perform application updates which enables us to save time and money.
    • Deployment is very easy since the internal applications that required constant updating are now updated in one central location.
    • It's a lot easier to be within compliance protocols requirements.
    Incentivized
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