ams.erp vs Microsoft Dynamics 365
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Microsoft Dynamics 365? Here's how ams.erp compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: ams.erp. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
German ERP for project-based and make-to-order manufacturing
Cloud-based CRM and ERP suite for sales, service, finance, and operations.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 1975
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Dynamics 365 on request or via specific plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
No
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001
Price from
No
$50/user/mo
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Power BI, Multi-CAD/CAE systems, BIM methods +3
Microsoft 365, Power BI, Azure, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outlook +4
Where each one wins
ams.erp
Strengths
- +Tailored for project-based, one-off and variant manufacturing with complex bills of materials
- +Transparent project costing and control with on-demand visibility
- +Customizable work areas and open SQL database for reports, workflows and integrations
- +Supports CAD/PDM and other integrations
- +Vendor offers strong industry knowledge, project methods and implementation support
- +Above-average system stability and price-performance ratings
Limitations
- −Steep learning curve for occasional users due to breadth of functions
- −Slow loading in data-intensive modules and incomplete documentation
- −Sluggish responses to complex support cases
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Strengths
- +Seamless integration with Microsoft ecosystem
- +Strong AI and analytics capabilities
- +Highly customizable with low-code tools
- +Scalable for large enterprises
Limitations
- −High cost for full suite deployment
- −Complex setup and configuration
- −Steep learning curve for admins
- −Limited flexibility for non-Microsoft integrations
Data residency & compliance
ams.erp
Microsoft Dynamics 365
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Dynamics 365 on request or via specific plans.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
No
ISO 27001
Pricing
ams.erp
No published pricing we could verify.
Pricing is quote-based, tailored to modules, users and requirements. No standard plans or fixed prices published.
Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Dynamics 365 Sales Professional $65 per user/monthFull sales force automation · Built-in intelligence · Billed annually
- Dynamics 365 Customer Service Professional $50 per user/monthOmnichannel customer service · Self-service portals · Billed annually
- Dynamics 365 Finance $180 per user/monthFinancial management · Global compliance · Billed annually
- Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management $200 per user/monthEnd-to-end supply chain visibility · AI-driven demand forecasting · Billed annually
Pricing varies by module and region; enterprise plans may require custom quotes.
Features
ams.erp
- Quotation, sales and costing
- Configurable quotation structure, Costing based on bills of materials and routings, Purchasing price inquiries in costing, Quotation tracking, order probability and forecasting
- Engineering, CAD, PDM and documents
- Multi-CAD/CAE integration, Engineering alongside manufacturing, Growing order bills of materials with design change updates, Central drawing management, versioning and archiving
- Production planning and subcontracting
- Production planning for in-house or outsourced work, Work-backlog scheduling, Detailed capacity and bottleneck visibility, Multi-level subcontracting, with or without customer-supplied materials
- Warehouse and materials
- Warehouse logistics, Inventory management, Transparent material flow, Mobile data capture
- Controlling, BI and project management
- Multi-project planning, Cost-unit accounting, WIP inventory accounting, Centralized analysis of data from production, purchasing, sales, service, finance and project management
Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Customer Engagement
- Omnichannel customer service, AI-driven sales insights, Marketing automation, Case and knowledge management
- Finance and Operations
- Financial management and accounting, Supply chain management, Project management, Inventory and warehouse management
- Business Intelligence
- Power BI integration, Custom dashboards and reports, Predictive analytics, Real-time data visualization
- Integration and Extensibility
- Pre-built connectors for Microsoft 365, RESTful APIs for custom integrations, Azure Logic Apps support, Low-code/no-code customization