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Microsoft Dynamics 365 versus an Unnamed Competitor – More for Less

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I can’t give you a specific name. That could land me in a lot of trouble. So let’s just call it a “typical enterprise competitor”.

How does the price of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (formerly Dynamics CRM) compare to the price of this “typical enterprise competitor”?

Microsoft knew that you would ask this question. At a recent Dynamics CRM event, they presented a slide entitled "Unmatched Value – More Capability" with this information:

 

Function Microsoft (Dynamics 365) Typical Enterprise Competitor
Overall License Plan 1, $115 Enterprise, $150
+  Sales Included Included
+  Service Included Included
+  Field Service Included $25 to $135 – Field Service License
+  Project Service Included $25 to $100 – PSA License
+  Application Development Included Included
+  Social Listening Included $50 – 150 – Social Listening License
+  Gamification Included $+25 – 3rd Party Gamification
+  Knowledge Authoring Included $50 – Knowledge Add-On
+  Team Users $10 – Per User Per Month $25 – Per User Per Month
Advanced Configurations
+  Encryption Included Additional Cost Per Instance
+  SharePoint Connection Included Additional Cost Per User
+  Integration Unlimited API calls Additional Cost Per Connection/ Metered API calls
Add-Ons
Included Storage 10 Gb 1 Gb
Added Storage/20 Users 5 Gb 400 Mb
+  Data Storage (10 Gb) 10 Gb = $50 10 Gb = $1000
+  File Storage (10 Gb) 10 Gb = $50 10 Gb = $41.50
+  Sandbox 1 included, then $150 per Instance Additional Cost (Based on total)
+  Portal 1 included, then $500/month Additional Cost Per External User/Login
+ Portal Advanced Configuration Included Additional Cost Per Instance

 

This certainly does provide any CRM buyer with food for thought. Enough to make you pause and take a closer look at the functions and pricing of Microsoft Dynamics CRM versus ANY other competitor out there.

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Ryan Plourde

By Ryan Plourde, Principle and Owner, ForgeXRM

As Founder of ForgeXRM, I bring 30+ years of experience helping businesses streamline operations and strengthen relationships through CRM/XRM solutions built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. My focus is on delivering tailored software solutions that solve real business problems, whether you're managing people, products, or processes. Previously, I founded AbleBridge, a leading Microsoft Partner/CRM solutions provider acquired by Crowe LLP, where I led the firm’s Microsoft practice.