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Target Audience SMBs needing affordable, all-in-one ERP for finance, operations, and sales in one platform Midsize to large enterprises managing global, complex finance structures with advanced compliance needs
Licensing Structure Essentials / Premium / Team Member (modular upgrade path) Full Finance / Operations Activity / Team Member (enterprise module-based architecture)
Deployment Time 4–12 weeks; rapid deployment possible for standard businesses 4–9 months; scalable implementation for global financial operations
Core Accounting General ledger, AP/AR, bank reconciliation, cost accounting General ledger, AP/AR, bank reconciliation, cost accounting — with added automation
Financial Controls Basic approvals, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, audit trails Advanced budget planning, financial dimensions, workflow automation, and audit & compliance enforcement
Multi-Entity Support Basic intercompany transactions and consolidations Advanced multi-entity, multi-ledger support with automated intercompany postings and currency conversions
Reporting & Analytics Built-in reports, Excel integration, Power BI-ready dashboards Financial Reporter, analytical workspaces, embedded Power BI, dimensional reporting
Microsoft Ecosystem Integration Seamless with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Teams), Power Automate, Dataverse Tightly connected with Power Platform, Azure, and full Dynamics 365 suite
Compliance & Taxation Standard VAT & localization tools for 100+ countries Complex tax scenarios, electronic invoicing, full regulatory compliance in 140+ countries
Project/Service Management Basic project costing, resource planning, and service contracts Project operations via integration; full WBS, invoicing, and advanced planning
Scalability & Extensibility Highly customizable via extensions and AppSource add-ons Highly configurable with full API, Power Platform, and partner-built solutions
Ideal Use Case Fast ERP rollout for mid-sized businesses, single and multi legal entity, or legacy system replacement Multi-company, multi-country group requiring advanced consolidation, compliance, and strategic reporting