Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance vs. Sage 300

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
Score 7.5 out of 10
N/A
Microsoft 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
Sage 300
Score 6.9 out of 10
N/A
Sage 300 (formerly Sage 300 ERP) is a business management solution that includes strong accounting and financials, as well as multi-currency and multi-language capabilities. Built on accounting best practices, users will be able to track, control, and plan the financial health of their business.
$1,655
Lifetime License per Seat
Pricing
Microsoft Dynamics 365 FinanceSage 300
Editions & Modules
Dynamics 365 Finance
$2520
per year per user
Dynamics 365 Finance Premium
$3600
per year per user
Sage 300 ERP Standard
$1,655
Lifetime License per Seat
Sage 300 ERP Advanced
$1,665
Lifetime License per Seat
Sage 300 ERP Premium
$1,665
Lifetime License (unlimited seats)
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Microsoft Dynamics 365 FinanceSage 300
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsOur pricing is by module and by license and can range depending on what the customers requirements are. Most of our financial and operational modules are $1655.00 each, plus user license, plus an annual business care of 24%.
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 FinanceSage 300
Features
Microsoft Dynamics 365 FinanceSage 300
Payroll Management
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
5.0
1 Ratings
40% below category average
Sage 300
7.9
11 Ratings
5% above category average
Pay calculation5.01 Ratings8.111 Ratings
Reimbursement management5.01 Ratings7.88 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.16 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.811 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings7.89 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
3.0
1 Ratings
87% below category average
Sage 300
5.4
11 Ratings
34% below category average
API for custom integration3.01 Ratings7.89 Ratings
Plug-ins00 Ratings3.010 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
8.0
1 Ratings
2% below category average
Sage 300
8.4
18 Ratings
3% above category average
Single sign-on capability9.01 Ratings8.314 Ratings
Role-based user permissions7.01 Ratings8.618 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
5.0
1 Ratings
43% below category average
Sage 300
7.8
20 Ratings
0% above category average
Dashboards5.01 Ratings7.89 Ratings
Standard reports5.01 Ratings7.820 Ratings
Custom reports5.01 Ratings7.818 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
7.7
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Sage 300
6.2
21 Ratings
20% below category average
Accounts payable7.01 Ratings8.621 Ratings
Accounts receivable7.01 Ratings8.620 Ratings
Cash management7.01 Ratings7.813 Ratings
Bank reconciliation7.01 Ratings5.820 Ratings
Expense management7.01 Ratings7.812 Ratings
Time tracking7.01 Ratings1.05 Ratings
Fixed asset management5.01 Ratings3.06 Ratings
Multi-currency support10.01 Ratings1.010 Ratings
Multi-division support10.01 Ratings8.310 Ratings
Regulations compliance7.01 Ratings7.89 Ratings
Electronic tax filing9.01 Ratings4.07 Ratings
Self-service portal10.01 Ratings1.07 Ratings
Global Financial Support10.01 Ratings7.84 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers10.01 Ratings7.85 Ratings
Intercompany Accounting10.01 Ratings8.17 Ratings
Localizations7.01 Ratings1.04 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations8.01 Ratings8.69 Ratings
Enterprise Accounting10.01 Ratings7.86 Ratings
Configurable Accounting3.01 Ratings7.87 Ratings
Centralized Rules Framework5.01 Ratings7.85 Ratings
Standardized Processes5.01 Ratings7.87 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
5.0
1 Ratings
38% below category average
Sage 300
4.4
13 Ratings
50% below category average
Inventory tracking5.01 Ratings1.012 Ratings
Location management5.01 Ratings7.811 Ratings
Manufacturing module5.01 Ratings1.07 Ratings
Automatic reordering00 Ratings7.87 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
5.0
1 Ratings
40% below category average
Sage 300
1.0
12 Ratings
153% below category average
Pricing5.01 Ratings1.010 Ratings
Order entry5.01 Ratings1.012 Ratings
Cost of goods sold5.01 Ratings1.011 Ratings
End-to-end order visibility5.01 Ratings1.03 Ratings
Credit card processing00 Ratings1.07 Ratings
Order Orchestration00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
Order exception Resolution00 Ratings1.03 Ratings
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User Ratings
Microsoft Dynamics 365 FinanceSage 300
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(1 ratings)
7.0
(21 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(2 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
8.0
(5 ratings)
Support Rating
8.0
(1 ratings)
8.6
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
Microsoft Dynamics 365 FinanceSage 300
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
I think Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance is well suited to an established company that is relatively inflexible and large. It contains very large divisions or even separate entities that all feed into the same database / g/l structure. The optimal company will not have many changes over time, and will be configured once and any new divisions or companies will be forced to fit into the corporate dictated structure and rules.
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Sage
Sage 300cloud is a great option when it comes to cloud accounting/tracking software. In comparison to Sage's other products, Sage 300cloud is the only cloud/web based option with modern UI's and more intuitive interfaces. Additionally, Sage 300cloud offers an entire system of customer integrations that become available dependent on subscription level. Sage 300cloud also offers integrations between other Sage products (AP, CRM, etc) that allows for better automation and efficiency
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Pros
Microsoft
  • Full range of customization options
  • Documentation
  • Cross platform analytics with use of
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Sage
  • Overall ease of use and intuitive navigation - minimal training has been required to use the system efficiently and effectively
  • Customer Inquiry - quickly see outstanding documents and drill down on any item (open or paid) to find the information you need
  • Most reports are easy to export into a workable Excel format using the Excel - data only or csv file format.
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Cons
Microsoft
  • Flexibility in configuration
  • Project management tracking
  • Interoperability with external systems
  • Ease of customization
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Sage
  • Little things, like changing the company name - are more difficult than we would like (We used to be MSDSSAB but legally shortened it to MSDSB).
  • A management financial reporting tool with live access - to premade reports - without paying an arm and a leg would be appreciated.
  • More training opportunities in local areas - or nearby - would be appreciated...
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Likelihood to Renew
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Sage
It is a solid stable product with a large user community and large ISV community. Support and Training are easy to access and obtain and there is larger reseller channel to ensure the firm you work with is honest. It is scalable and there are multiple deployment and payment options.
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Usability
Microsoft
It's extremely versatile, mirrored with so much documentation.
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Sage
Sage 300cloud is intuitive and user friendly after some training. It does require implementation and training but once that's done, this software is easy to use and navigate. Support for Sage 300cloud is spot on and offers assistance over the simplest to [the] most complex of tasks. Finding information or learning new tasks within Sage 300cloud is relatively easy and educational.
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Support Rating
Microsoft
They are good, but there is always room to be better.
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Sage
Turnover is high in the Sage Support department so sometimes it is difficult to get a rep who knows the issue well. Reps are good and getting assistance when they need it. Sometimes support is more interested in closing issue than actually solving problem. It can be difficult at times to have issues escalated but overall the support is good.
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Alternatives Considered
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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Sage
Sage 300 cloud is much more detailed than the other. About the same in being user friendly A better layout Saves time for doing the schedules for Audits Mobile Access Sage 300cloud can manage all different industries
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Return on Investment
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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Sage
  • It allows our company to efficiently and effectively maintain and track our job cost.
  • Its reliable performance allows us to function continually.
  • It also provides our division managers with reports that they can use to determine where we are experiencing problems.
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