Comparing Microsoft Dynamics and NetSuite?

If you want to avoid Dynamics’ modules and upgrade cycles, NetSuite’s unified, always-current ERP could be the long-term solution you’ve been looking for.

Why choose NetSuite over Microsoft Dynamics

A quick look at how NetSuite outperforms Microsoft Dynamics in handling advanced business needs.

Built for the cloud
Built as a true multi-tenant SaaS platform, NetSuite stays current by design with continuous upgrades and zero technical debt.
One system, not two products
NetSuite brings finance, CRM, inventory and planning together in one platform. Microsoft splits features across two separate products, and often across different codebases.
Multi-entity made simple
Manage subsidiaries, currencies and compliance natively in NetSuite. With Dynamics, consolidation can depend on third-party tools and workarounds.
Customisable without the technical baggage
NetSuite’s "clicks over code" approach makes it easier to tailor the platform, requiring no specialised devs or risky upgrades.
Reporting built for business users
Prebuilt dashboards, Saved Searches and advanced analytics are ready to go in NetSuite. Dynamics leans heavily on Power BI and developer input.
Implementation with structure SuiteSuccess accelerates time-to-value with industry best practices baked in. Microsoft’s delivery varies by partner, with no standardised path to go live.

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Why LiveBetter left Dynamics behind

With four entities, 150 locations and a fast-growing team, LiveBetter needed a system that could streamline finance, integrate with key tools and grow with them. They found it in NetSuite.

“I've used a lot of accounting systems in my life, and NetSuite is by far the best. It’s a system that works just as well for finance personnel as non-finance people."

Frank Moes, Finance Manager, LiveBetter

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Understanding Microsoft Dynamics vs. NetSuite 

Microsoft Dynamics offers a suite of products with varying architectures and upgrade paths. This can create silos, increase reliance on IT and slow your ability to adapt.
NetSuite is a unified cloud ERP designed to scale with your business and keep every function connected, from finance to inventory to CRM.
As a NetSuite solution partner, Annexa helps growing businesses take advantage of this modern, unified model - delivering faster time to value and long-term scalability, without the overhead Microsoft Dynamics often demands.

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