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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Microsoft Dynamics SL

    Score5.1 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Dynamics SL is one of the ERP products in the Dynamics family. This product was acquired from Solomon 2000. The product is typically used by SMBs, particularly in project-based businesses (e.g. construction). It has strong accounting and project management capabilities.N/A

    SAP Commerce Cloud

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/ASAP Commerce Cloud (formerly Hybris) is designed to help businesses sell more goods, services, and digital content through every touchpoint, channel, and device through their multichannel ecommerce and order management solution, available as a SaaS or on-premise.N/A
    Pricing
    Microsoft Dynamics SLSAP Commerce Cloud
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Microsoft Dynamics SLSAP Commerce Cloud
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Microsoft Dynamics SLSAP Commerce Cloud
    Considered Both Products
    Microsoft
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    SAP
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    97%
    Would buy again
    89 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    77 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    88 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    91%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    60 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    91%
    Implementation went as expected
    73 Answers
    Features
    Microsoft Dynamics SLSAP Commerce Cloud
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Microsoft Dynamics SL and SAP Commerce Cloud
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    SAP Commerce Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation9.62 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Microsoft Dynamics SL and SAP Commerce Cloud
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    6.0
    6 Ratings
    23% below category average
    SAP Commerce Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    API for custom integration6.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plug-ins6.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Microsoft Dynamics SL and SAP Commerce Cloud
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    8.7
    10 Ratings
    3% above category average
    SAP Commerce Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    Single sign-on capability7.49 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Microsoft Dynamics SL and SAP Commerce Cloud
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    8.0
    10 Ratings
    6% above category average
    SAP Commerce Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    Dashboards8.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports8.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports8.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Microsoft Dynamics SL and SAP Commerce Cloud
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    7.1
    11 Ratings
    8% below category average
    SAP Commerce Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    Accounts payable6.011 Ratings00 Ratings
    Accounts receivable6.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global Financial Support6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers6.63 Ratings00 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations3.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standardized Processes6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Microsoft Dynamics SL and SAP Commerce Cloud
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    5.7
    6 Ratings
    33% below category average
    SAP Commerce Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    Inventory tracking5.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location management6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Microsoft Dynamics SL and SAP Commerce Cloud
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    6.2
    4 Ratings
    25% below category average
    SAP Commerce Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    Pricing6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order entry3.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Credit card processing7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Microsoft Dynamics SL and SAP Commerce Cloud
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    5.7
    4 Ratings
    28% below category average
    SAP Commerce Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    Billing Management6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management7.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting6.32 Ratings00 Ratings
    Period Close6.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Microsoft Dynamics SL and SAP Commerce Cloud
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    4.7
    3 Ratings
    47% below category average
    SAP Commerce Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    Budgeting and Forecasting7.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Costing6.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost Capture2.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Capital Project Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition2.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Microsoft Dynamics SL and SAP Commerce Cloud
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    6.3
    1 Ratings
    17% below category average
    SAP Commerce Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    Award Lifecycle Management6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Microsoft Dynamics SL and SAP Commerce Cloud
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    22% below category average
    SAP Commerce Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    Production Management6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Microsoft Dynamics SL and SAP Commerce Cloud
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    20% below category average
    SAP Commerce Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    Inventory Planning6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Storefront
    Comparison of Online Storefront features of Microsoft Dynamics SL and SAP Commerce Cloud
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Commerce Cloud
    7.8
    104 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Product catalog & listings00 Ratings8.699 Ratings
    Product management00 Ratings8.1100 Ratings
    Bulk product upload00 Ratings8.196 Ratings
    Branding00 Ratings7.490 Ratings
    Mobile storefront00 Ratings7.291 Ratings
    Product variations00 Ratings8.092 Ratings
    Website integration00 Ratings8.097 Ratings
    Visual customization00 Ratings7.694 Ratings
    CMS00 Ratings7.195 Ratings
    Online Shopping Cart
    Comparison of Online Shopping Cart features of Microsoft Dynamics SL and SAP Commerce Cloud
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Commerce Cloud
    8.1
    95 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Abandoned cart recovery00 Ratings8.014 Ratings
    Checkout user experience00 Ratings8.394 Ratings
    Online Payment System
    Comparison of Online Payment System features of Microsoft Dynamics SL and SAP Commerce Cloud
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Commerce Cloud
    7.7
    82 Ratings
    8% below category average
    eCommerce security00 Ratings7.782 Ratings
    eCommerce Marketing
    Comparison of eCommerce Marketing features of Microsoft Dynamics SL and SAP Commerce Cloud
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Commerce Cloud
    7.9
    93 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Promotions & discounts00 Ratings7.787 Ratings
    Personalized recommendations00 Ratings8.184 Ratings
    SEO00 Ratings7.982 Ratings
    eCommerce Business Management
    Comparison of eCommerce Business Management features of Microsoft Dynamics SL and SAP Commerce Cloud
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics SL
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Commerce Cloud
    8.1
    94 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Multi-site management00 Ratings7.987 Ratings
    Order processing00 Ratings8.490 Ratings
    Inventory management00 Ratings8.282 Ratings
    Shipping00 Ratings7.981 Ratings
    Custom functionality00 Ratings7.987 Ratings
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    Enterprises
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    Score4.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics SLSAP Commerce Cloud
    Likelihood to Recommend
    5.0
    (18 ratings)
    8.0
    (104 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    5.4
    (8 ratings)
    8.4
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    3.0
    (7 ratings)
    8.0
    (38 ratings)
    Availability
    9.9
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.5
    (4 ratings)
    7.0
    (4 ratings)
    Online Training
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.6
    (48 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    1.4
    (2 ratings)
    9.6
    (48 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Microsoft Dynamics SLSAP Commerce Cloud
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    For a small to mid-size business, MS Dynamics SL is effective. We are capable of managing our finances with a very low risk of error. We have worked with MS Dynamics for almost 15 years and have more than doubled the size of our business in that time with very few issues from the program. We have exponentially increased our revenue and reporting demands and have found SL to be very dependable and stable. The program does have the occasional glitch and those are sometimes outside of the realm of expertise of our IT department. SL support is excellent, but their timeliness is not as urgent as ours.
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    SAP
    SAP Commerce Cloud is well-suited for large enterprises requiring robust personalization, seamless multi-channel integration, and the ability to handle high-volume transactions, especially during peak periods like Black Friday. Its scalability and advanced features make it ideal for businesses needing to manage complex product catalogs and global operations.Enough development capacities are needed to have a best in class shop
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • Provides flexibility for complex project based cost accounting
    • Strong and flexible allocation processer for cost allocations, markups, and pricing
    • A "Flexible Billing" module under the project controller series that allows for multiple billing formats ranging from fixed price schedule of values, T&M or Cost Plus, and scheduled billing.
    • Flexible reporting with options using Crystal Reports, SSRS, a Quick Query tool, and ability to tie into MS Office tools such as MS Access and MS Excel
    • Tight integration with Financials, but also the ability to integrate with modules such as Sales Order, Inventory, and Field Service
    • Customization abilities ranging from a VBA (visual basic for application) foundation to allow customizing existing forms to the ability to use the SDK (Software Development Kit) to build more complex customizations that integrate with Dynamics SL.
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    SAP
    • Centralized Data Management: SAP Commerce Cloud excels in centralizing data from various operational sectors, which is pivotal in the chemicals industry. This feature allows for better oversight and management of complex supply chains, regulatory compliance, and customer interactions. Having a single source of truth for crucial business data minimizes discrepancies and promotes informed decision-making.
    • Real-Time Data Processing: The real-time data processing capability of SAP Commerce Cloud is invaluable. It aids in timely adherence to regulatory changes and helps in meeting customer demands promptly. In a sector where regulations and market conditions are ever-evolving, real-time data processing is fundamental for maintaining compliance and ensuring customer satisfaction.
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Reporting in the Project module is lacking functionality. I understand that most companies have specific needs when it comes to tracking project information but the standard reports are not good.
    • I would recommend a product like Management Reporter that is for Projects only. Project Reporter should allow users to pull in all Project related data into reports.
    • Fixing suspended batches. Obviously all of us users have experienced this mess. SL knows what needs to be corrected and there could be some step by step fixes in a separate repair module to do the steps we do in Query Analyzer.
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    SAP
    • It's a little pricey; further cost reductions will expand product selection; also, trained operators are required.
    • HAC occasionally functions extremely slowly and does not provide any problem messages; it simply gets stuck. Logging into the Backoffice for testing purposes causes a lot of trouble; it does not enable us to log in in one attempt, and the page refreshes every time we enter in the credentials.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Microsoft
    Unfortunately, Dynamics' lack of ability to smoothly integrate with our CRM system is causing us to look at other solutions. The efficiencies that we gain by using Dynamics for our day to day accounting are lost in the constant headaches of getting sales quotes to import properly into the system for invoicing. Another major issue for us has been budgeting and reporting. We currently do all of our budgeting and board reporting in Excel, which is too time consuming and inefficient, especially when a system as robust as Dynamics should easily be able to handle this relatively simple task.
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    SAP
    SAP Commerce and Spartacus together becomes one of the omnichannel powerhouse of commerce application. It also comes with edge advantage with out of the box integrations with many SAP applications and also non-SAP applciations which gives it edge advantage over other tools. The main reason being the integration becomes easier as SAP shares the common data schema and model across all its product line and new feature releases are compatible with all the SAP product line.
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    I rate it a 10 because we have removed the fields we don't need so users can really crank the data into the system. The software was designed for the professional services firm in mind but does a tremendous job for construction firms and "blended" companies that are both distribution firms but project centric as well. Perhaps they drop ship inventory to a project where their employees or subs need to work on a project for example.
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    SAP
    More true headless and a more rationale pricing. Since moving from the Hzbris Monolyth towards SAP Commerce Cloud a lot of progress has been made, but dissecting the monolyth into composable components where you just pay for what you use is still a longer journey and here pricing should be more realistic. Things become so expensive once they have the SAP stamp on them (example the SAP CIAM)
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    Reliability and Availability
    Microsoft
    We have had only one unplanned outage for 2 hours in the last 30 months. We shut down for 30 min to 1 hour once a month, but that is for Microsoft OS updates to the servers. Being a 24/7 world wide operation, the reliability is really important. We do get an 8 hour window on the weekend that we can be down for a short period to install Microsoft Dynamics SL updates, but we do not have many of those. On our last version upgrade, we shut the users out at 9:30 am and were fully operational in less than 6 hours. The upgrade was New SQL server, New SL server and 2 new Citrix servers.
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    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    Support is only used when needed, so unfortunately ,they get all the odd issues. It's a difficult business, but Microsoft and our firm do a great job of meeting customer needs. We get routine feedback that our support services are very good.
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    SAP
    We have the right to open a ticket or submit request to SAP support teams for all the problems we have experienced. They also provide solutions for critical issues within 48 hours. In addition, the product has support documents such as a user guide and admin guide. In addition, there is a strong community of users. In this way, we can access solution of some specific problems that we have fallen on from there.
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    Implementation Rating
    Microsoft
    Just to let it take its course. The implementation for me once I became a part of my former organization was pretty seamless. Just get to know the basics and call the support team to ask questions if you need help on an issue, should they arise. They are ready, willing, and able to help!
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    SAP
    Scalability of the product was good Seamless integrations were helped in reducing the implementation for the development team to integrate with the SAP ERP Product framework helped customer to customize and adapt the new features which were developed basis business processes and ease of customer experience. Deployment and creation of the build becomes very easy with the CCv2 setup.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    Of the comparable mid-range ERP systems, Dynamics SL competes at the lower end based on price, but also above the high-end based on flexibility, data, and reporting. Being able to stay with the same core accounting from a $100 million dollar company to a $3 billion dollar company shows the range of capabilities.
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    SAP
    SAP Cloud is much better than GoDaddy. it was a smooth transition and every aspect of the program is easier. My scalability increased greatly from GoDaddy to SAp Commerce Cloud and sales are now tracked easier and inventory is at the touch of a button, making sales much easier than previous software.
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    Scalability
    Microsoft
    Since the backbone of the database is MS SQLServer, the database can be easily scaled.
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    SAP
    The business users/admins were able to quickly segment products by brand, allowing for unique branding and header-less page design. As new products are added to the SAP backend, all characteristics and pricing automatically migrate to Commerce Cloud. We also segment our user sign-on (domains) by brand and allow targeting displays.
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • More time is spent on manipulating reports which can and should be automated.
    • Lack of electronic invoicing process and other green technology features creates more cost on printing and storage costs.
    • The lack of a user friendly interface requires more training and a bigger learning curve for staff.
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    SAP
    • It has a positive impact on my client's business and ROI is higher than expected. As orders count is increasing due to smooth and better experience.
    • My current client's customers have given very positive experience about new website built on SAP Commerce Cloud.
    • Due to SAP Commerce Cloud website rollout is very easy and due to it, my current client has introduced around 25 websites. As SAP Commerce Cloud logic needs to develop once and can be reused for multiple websites easily with minimal effort.
    • Branding is also very easy as promotions, events can be implemented on the website easily and with minimum time.
    • SAP Commerce has helped our client to integrate the Recommendation tool ISS which is easy to configure after this tool product sale is increased. The best thing was that integration was very easy and quick.
    • One option of Blue/Green deployment helping us to check the production release in advance on production environment. Prev we don't have this option and many times face P1 issue in prod which had ruined client reputation. But now this feature is helping lot
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    ScreenShots

    SAP Commerce Cloud Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Product Cockpit for managing catalogs, categories and product contentScreenshot of Order Management Capabilities including sourcing and allocation rulesScreenshot of commerce sites on two different mobile devicesScreenshot of a landing page from an e-commerce siteScreenshot of a web page with product categories and search results from an e-commerce siteScreenshot of headless commerce storefronts