APplus vs Microsoft Dynamics 365
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Microsoft Dynamics 365? Here's how APplus compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: APplus. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Browser-based ERP for SMEs with AI-driven workflows and production planning
Cloud-based CRM and ERP suite for sales, service, finance, and operations.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 1975
EU data residency
not established
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Dynamics 365 on request or via specific plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 9001
ISO 27001
Price from
No
$50/user/mo
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
CAD solutions, MES systems, web stores, EDI, ATLAS export
Microsoft 365, Power BI, Azure, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outlook +4
Where each one wins
APplus
Strengths
- +Modern, clear browser interface
- +Flow Mode guides daily workflows
- +Elly Help provides in-product assistance
- +Best Practice Hub offers templates and guidance
- +Flexible for manufacturing and mechanical engineering
- +Replaces separate departmental applications
- +Reporting dashboards and quick views improve visibility
Limitations
- −Error correction requires many manual steps
- −Partner support can be slow or unhelpful
- −Insufficient testing of custom changes before release
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
APplus
Microsoft Dynamics 365
EU data residency
not established
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Dynamics 365 on request or via specific plans.
Transfer mechanism
not established
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 9001
ISO 27001
Pricing
APplus
No published pricing we could verify.
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
APplus
- Production and planning
- Production planning and control (PPS), Resource and capacity planning, Interactive planning boards for detailed scheduling, Automated scheduling and order proposals
- Purchasing, inventory and logistics
- Purchasing and requirements planning, Supplier and purchasing-price management, Warehousing and inventory control, Order-based procurement planning
- Sales, CRM and e-business
- Central customer information for sales, marketing and service, Opportunity and lead management with AI-assisted lead generation, ERP-linked quotation and price calculations, Connections to online stores, marketplaces and customer portals
- Service and asset management
- Equipment and installed-base records, Component history, warranty and serial/batch tracking, Helpdesk status tracking and escalation, Knowledge base
- Project management
- Project handling from quotation to execution, Early cost and resource forecasts, Rough planning and assignment of orders to projects
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