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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Exact Online

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AExact Online is a configurable, cloud-based multi-purpose Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Suite from global company Exact Software, headquartered in the Netherlands.

    $158

    per month

    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance

    Score6.6 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance is used to automate and modernize global financial operations. The application can monitor performance in real time, predict future outcomes, and support data-driven decisions to drive business growth.

    $2,520

    per year per user

    Pricing
    Exact OnlineMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Editions & Modules
    Exact for Time & Billing
    $158
    per month
    Exact for Wholesale Distribution
    237-554
    per month
    Exact for Project Management
    316-369
    per month
    Exact for Manufacturing
    422-739
    per month
    Dynamics 365 Finance
    $2520
    per year per user
    Dynamics 365 Finance Premium
    $3600
    per year per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Exact OnlineMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    More Pricing Information
    Features
    Exact OnlineMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Exact Online and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Exact Online
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    6.8
    2 Ratings
    11% below category average
    API for custom integration8.01 Ratings5.62 Ratings
    Plug-ins7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Exact Online and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Exact Online
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Single sign-on capability8.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.01 Ratings7.52 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Exact Online and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Exact Online
    4.7
    1 Ratings
    46% below category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    6.7
    2 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Dashboards4.01 Ratings6.52 Ratings
    Standard reports6.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Custom reports4.01 Ratings6.52 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Exact Online and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Exact Online
    6.9
    1 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    8.1
    2 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Accounts payable7.01 Ratings7.52 Ratings
    Accounts receivable7.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Global Financial Support5.01 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers5.01 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations6.01 Ratings8.52 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting7.01 Ratings5.62 Ratings
    Standardized Processes8.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Cash management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Expense management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Time tracking00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Fixed asset management00 Ratings6.52 Ratings
    Multi-currency support00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Multi-division support00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Regulations compliance00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Self-service portal00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Localizations00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings6.52 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Exact Online and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Exact Online
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    37% below category average
    Inventory tracking7.01 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing module00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Exact Online and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Exact Online
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    39% below category average
    Pricing7.01 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Order entry7.01 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold6.01 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    End-to-end order visibility00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Exact Online and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Exact Online
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    -
    Ratings
    Billing Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Period Close7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Exact Online and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Exact Online
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    -
    Ratings
    Budgeting and Forecasting8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Costing8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost Capture7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Capital Project Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Exact Online and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    Exact Online
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    41% below category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Exact OnlineMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Likelihood to Recommend
    4.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.5
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Exact OnlineMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Exact Software
    If you are a big company and have an active accountant then this system can be for you, it has many options but you need dedication. But the price starts from €39 and then you are not there...Most of the time you need other options to make it complete. Like ERP functions + €199~ want to book hours? +€129. And this is all per month... It goes up so fast that it's not interesting for small companies. When there are better options on the market that are even free...
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    Its well suited for medium and large organizations that needs strong financial control , automated workflows , inter-company accounting and real-time reporting . It works wonderfully with all the Microsoft products . However , it may be less useful for small businesses as it requires a good investment in implementation , customization , licensing and user training
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    Pros
    Exact Software
    • Complete pack with many options, use it as CRM, ERP or simply for your bookings.
    • Many connections with external programs, webshops, etc.
    • Automatic backups.
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    Microsoft
    • Financial reporting
    • Multi-company consolidation
    • Hub and spoke setup
    • Web-based access
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    Cons
    Exact Software
    • Support... It's bad, and when you want to stop or step back it's near impossible.
    • Price, they tend to increase it without warning, and with all the extras it goes up fast.
    • If you wanna spend all your time in accounting buy Exact... It can be complex and many handlings needs to be done.
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    Microsoft
    • More clarity on features going away
    • New feature showcases
    • Demonstrations for how things were intended to be used
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    Usability
    Exact Software
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    As the UI is modern and user friendly which makes it easy to navigate . The dashboard , workspace and personalized view helps to access the right set of information with ease
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    Support Rating
    Exact Software
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    They are good, but there is always room to be better.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Exact Software
    I would not select Exact Online, but I can direct you to better options. Due to the high price, getting behind the competition and support I would suggest options like Zoho Books for you bookings, or CyberStockroom as ERP. And here in the Netherlands e-boekhouden.nl is a real nice, cheap, and fast working booking platform for the smaller companies.
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    Microsoft
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance is more robust, and can handle larger, more complex business operations, and have better delineation between corporate management and divisions in a company, but it is not flexible, nor easy to change. It is complex, inflexible, and difficult to incorporate new workflows or business rules to accommodate changes in the business. We have changed over the past decade and while F&O is big and robust, it is not nimble.
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    Return on Investment
    Exact Software
    • Negative: High costs and implement time turned 1 client in to the negative, and after 2 years of use wants to stop.
    • Positive: Once an ERP connection is running you can automate a lot in the process.
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    Microsoft
    • Because F&O is not very nimble, we are looking to reimplement
    • The lack of interoperability has hindered our ability to use external tools to supplement shortcomings of the product
    • The inflexibility has lead to great frustration from team leads
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