Legacy MS Dynamics vs Acumatica: It is time to move on

Leap forward with Acumatica

Gain an edge with Acumatica’s modern ERP platform, designed for rapid innovation, open integrations, and industry-specific functionality that outpaces traditional ERP solutions.
Acumatica vs Legacy MS Dynamics
  • Collaborate across teams and functions within a singular view of the business.
  • Break free from outdated, desk-bound systems with a robust mobile app that keeps your business moving.
  • Empower company-wide decision making with visual dashboards and intuitive, real-time reports.

Future-proof your business

Unlimited users
Unlimited users
Ease of integrations
Ease of integrations
Industry-specific functionality
Industry-specific functionality
Free professional training
Free professional training
Real-time reporting and analysis
Real-time reporting and analysis
Highest performance and reliability
Highest performance and reliability

Real results from customers who moved to Acumatica from legacy MS Dynamics:

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Hear how former Dynamics users accelerated their business with Acumatica

Acumatica vs Microsoft Dynamics: Feature Comparison

Feature/Aspect Acumatica Dynamics GP Dynamics SL Dynamics NAV
Cloud Deployment True cloud-native; supports SaaS, private cloud, and on-premises Primarily on-premises; cloud hosting requires SharePoint Requires SharePoint for cloud; not true cloud Primarily on-premises; cloud hosting requires IIS
Licensing Model Charges based on resources used; unlimited users Per-user licensing; costs increase with user count Per-user licensing; costs increase with user count Per-user licensing; costs increase with user count
Customization Open architecture; uses .NET and C# for easy customization Limited customization; uses proprietary Dexterity language Limited customization; uses proprietary tools Customization possible but uses proprietary language
Integration Open API; seamless integration with third-party tools Requires middleware for integrations Requires middleware for integrations Strong integration with Microsoft ecosystem
Industry-Specific Features Built-in modules for construction, distribution, manufacturing, etc. Requires third-party add-ons for industry-specific needs Requires third-party add-ons for industry-specific needs Industry-specific extensions available
CRM Native CRM included Requires separate CRM (e.g., Dynamics CRM) Requires separate CRM (e.g., Dynamics CRM) Requires separate CRM (e.g., Dynamics CRM)
Scalability Unlimited users; scales with business growth Limited by per-user licensing Limited by per-user licensing Limited by per-user licensing
Reporting & Analytics Real-time, self-service reporting; built-in BI tools Limited analytics; Power BI requires additional setup Limited analytics; Power BI requires additional setup Limited analytics; Power BI requires additional setup
Updates Automated updates; no downtime Manual updates; downtime required Manual updates; downtime required Manual updates; downtime required
Security Enterprise-grade security; encryption, MFA, role-based access SQL-based security; lacks modern encryption and MFA SQL-based security; lacks modern encryption and MFA SQL-based security; lacks modern encryption and MFA
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Lower TCO due to resource-based pricing and built-in features Higher TCO due to licensing and third-party add-ons Higher TCO due to licensing and third-party add-ons Higher TCO due to licensing and third-party add-ons
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The user is in charge: Flexible solutions for agile businesses

Consumption-Based Pricing
High Quality of VAR Partners
Fully-Functional Mobile Application
Customize and Extend Using Industry Standard Tools
Support for multiple business operating models
AI-First Product Strategy
TCO – ROI

Grow your business without incurring additional user licenses. Every single employee – as well as trading partners, auditors, and customers – can participate in the efficient operation and success of the company!

Role-based permissions and security protocols allow you to govern who has access to which parts of the system.

Acumatica’s value-added resellers (VARs) are held to strict competency standards, and most earn multiple certifications in Acumatica product, sales, and service requirements. There is no channel conflict with Acumatica, as our sales model is 100% indirect (no Acumatica sales force).

Enjoy easy access to Acumatica information with the native mobile app for iOS and Android—wherever you are, any time of the day or night. Take advantage of a personal mobile workspace with customizable widgets, favorites, and KPIs to truly support each user’s needs and priorities.

IOC Construction, Acumatica Customer
Acumatica has allowed our company to have accurate information at our fingertips and operate more efficiently in our industry. It has also allowed our outside sales team to have real time information while they are on the go.”
Carol Alspaw, Accounts Receivable, Aircraft and Commercial Enterprises
Carol Alspaw, Accounts Receivable
Aircraft and Commercial Enterprises

Focus on growing your business with confidence, knowing you have the right tools and support at your fingertips. Acumatica Cloud ERP is built using widely recognized C# and .NET standards, ensuring you have access to skilled developers and support to control costs and maintain flexibility.


Customize and Extend Using Industry Standard Tools

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Switching to Acumatica from Great Plains has been a smart move for our company since November 2024. What really stands out to me is its flexibility; I love how we can easily configure it to match our specific business needs.”
Robert McDowell, IT Director, Progressive Components
Robert McDowell, IT Director
Progressive Components

Embrace versatile business models. Manufacturers deploy products at customers’ site, distributors sell and service through omni-channel sales avenues, and retailers offer their merchandise to corporate customers, among other growth trends in the global economy. Industry-specific capabilities support evolving business needs to take advantage of new market opportunities.

Scott Lyons, VP of Process Improvement, Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing
Switching from Microsoft Great Plains to Acumatica has been a transformative experience for our business. The versatility of Acumatica is truly impressive. Managing four different companies under one umbrella is now seamless.”
Sandy Campbell, CFO, Indian Rivers Behavioral Health
Sandy Campbell, CFO
Indian Rivers Behavioral Health

Unlock value with our responsible, industry-specific AI solutions that enhance human expertise and deliver meaningful results you can trust. Acumatica AI-powered ERP leverages advanced technology — delivering practical value without added complexity to enhance efficiency, enable automation, and drive intelligent decision-making.

Enjoy peace of mind knowing your software investment is protected. Our Customer Bill of Rights guarantees fair and transparent pricing from the start and throughout our relationship to ensure a professional and predictable experience.

Polywood, Acumatica customer
Acumatica really goes above and beyond, always surprising us with features that streamline our tasks. It’s intuitive and scalable, ensuring smooth business continuity. Definitely the smartest move we made!”
Javier Gomez, Owner, Fuerza Industrial
Javier Gomez, Owner
Fuerza Industrial
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Awards, recognition, and reviews

Acumatica is recognized as one of the best ERP software products on the market by leading industry organizations, publications, and our customers.

Sheila Lavin
"In my old system, it would take me about a week to do a reconciliation. With Acumatica, I did September’s reconciliation in two hours. It’s saving me so much time."
Sheila Lavin, CFO
Target Enterprises

What real users have to say about us on G2:

Acumatica reviews sourced by G2


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