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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    IBM Maximo Application Suite

    Score7.6 out of 10
    N/AIBM Maximo Application Suite is an enterprise asset management (EAM) platform.N/A

    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
    IBM Maximo Application SuiteMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Dynamics 365 Finance
    $2520
    per year per user
    Dynamics 365 Finance Premium
    $3600
    per year per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    IBM Maximo Application SuiteMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsThe IBM® Maximo® Application Suite (MAS) comes in two packages: client managed software or software as a service (SaaS). MAS is purchased using a simplified licensing and usage model leveraging a credit-based system called AppPoints. This provides the flexibility to easily add functionality and users, scale your business, and pay only for what you use with a single entitlement.—
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    Community Pulse
    IBM Maximo Application SuiteMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Considered Both Products
    IBM
    Chose IBM Maximo Application Suite
    SAP is a fantastic, fully integrated solution with a very high licensing cost - Maximo can generally deliver most of what a company needs for a better price.
    Incentivized
    Microsoft
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    93%
    Would buy again
    75 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    90%
    Delivers good value for the price
    57 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    75 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    89%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    50 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    85%
    Implementation went as expected
    57 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    IBM Maximo Application SuiteMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of IBM Maximo Application Suite and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    IBM Maximo Application Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    41% below category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of IBM Maximo Application Suite and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    IBM Maximo Application Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    6.8
    2 Ratings
    11% below category average
    API for custom integration00 Ratings5.62 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of IBM Maximo Application Suite and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    IBM Maximo Application Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of IBM Maximo Application Suite and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    IBM Maximo Application Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    6.7
    2 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings6.52 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings6.52 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of IBM Maximo Application Suite and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    IBM Maximo Application Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    8.1
    2 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Accounts payable00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
    Accounts receivable00 Ratings8.02 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
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Localizations00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings8.52 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings5.62 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings6.52 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of IBM Maximo Application Suite and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    IBM Maximo Application Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    37% below category average
    Inventory tracking00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing module00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of IBM Maximo Application Suite and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Feature
    IBM Maximo Application Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    39% below category average
    Pricing00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Order entry00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    End-to-end order visibility00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    IBM Maximo Application SuiteMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.7
    (86 ratings)
    6.0
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.7
    (7 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.5
    (6 ratings)
    6.5
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.2
    (4 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    IBM Maximo Application SuiteMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance
    Likelihood to Recommend
    IBM
    The software is very well-suited to asset lifecycle management and system condition monitoring. User-friendliness of the product and effectiveness in managing work orders. The software's pricing is much more affordable than that of other EAM systems. Many improvements are needed in the customer support services department. Delays in response are costly.
    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
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    IBM
    • Delivers Out-of-Box solutions for various industries without the need for customization and configuration
    • Modules and Applications are well developed and linked in an orderly way, with proper documentation and help guides that allow end users to start using the system with ease
    • Powerful Work Management, Contracts, Inventory, and Purchasing applications and features that are a better match to other ERP applications today
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    • Financial reporting
    • Multi-company consolidation
    • Hub and spoke setup
    • Web-based access
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    IBM
    • Usually, we have problems with the mobile apps. For about seven out of ten customers, we need to use third-party mobile applications. It’s been a rollercoaster — Anywhere was terrible, then Maximo Mobile for 8 was pretty good, and now with Maximo 9, it’s problematic again. So it’s been ups and downs. But the good thing is that the architecture is open, so we can use third-party applications or even develop our own add-ons. Still, IBM could do this better.
    Incentivized
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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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    Likelihood to Renew
    IBM
    IBM Maximo Application Suite has provided a solution to our desire to consolidate the multiple applications serving the layers of the Procurement process we has been accustomed to using. By consolidating applications, licensing and software costs are reduced, and the overall headcount to support the various applications was able to be minimized.
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    IBM
    The IBM Maximo Application Suite is well known for inventory management solutions. This solution is in use by many corporations but mostly I have seen its use in Ports, defense and aerospace industries. Some of the benefits are 1. asset tracking is amazing 2. Maintenance cost is less 3. Reduced inspection costs 4. Less downtime 5. It allows customization 6 Simplify data management 7. Highly adaptable
    Incentivized
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    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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    Performance
    IBM
    Depends on DB tuning, Query builds etc
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    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    IBM
    I have regularly contacted IBM Support to report issues and raise requests for issues we face during project implementations. The response from them has overall been good and to the point, and they get back to us within a day or 2 and guide us through the process of fixing it or providing an interim fix of the product
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    They are good, but there is always room to be better.
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    In-Person Training
    IBM
    As expected, good content and instructions
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    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    IBM
    Implementation of IBM MAS as a service provider has been easy. The functionality in the OEM space has been the best of its class with all related modules and application subject to maintenance
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    IBM
    As a computerized maintenance management system i do not have experience of any other system. The only experience I have is for Maximo and it works excellent for me. I am using many modules available in Maximo and all of these modules are almost fulfilling all of my business needs.
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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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    Scalability
    IBM
    i dont use it
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    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    IBM
    • Being the core business of my organization, IBM Maximo had a complete ROI for our objectives. We are able to successfully maintain and offer multiple solutions based on our interaction with Maximo.
    • Based on our contracts, we are able to provide a great partnership with IBM thru Maximo and it's tools.
    • We are able to maintain our business with steady market growth based mainly on our offer of the IBM Maximo in various layers.
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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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