Codial vs Microsoft Dynamics 365
Last updated November 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Microsoft Dynamics 365? Here's how Codial compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Codial. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
French ERP for SMEs with quotes, invoicing and stock management
Cloud-based CRM and ERP suite for sales, service, finance, and operations.
Headquarters
🇫🇷 FR
🇺🇸 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
Yes
Yes
Certifications
NF525, NF203, Qualiopi
ISO 27001
Price from
€25/user/mo
$50/user/mo
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
eBAT, Foussier, Legallais, Orcab, Pum +38
Microsoft 365, Power BI, Azure, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outlook +4
Where each one wins
Codial
Strengths
- +Intuitive invoicing and order management workflows
- +Covers day-to-day business needs like billing, planning and project management
- +Smooth transition from legacy systems (e.g., Batigest) with better scalability
- +Mobile and web access for flexible use beyond desktop
- +Close collaboration with clients for tailored solutions
- +Rapid implementation and ease of use for operational tasks
- +Sector-specific versions and modular add-ons for varied business needs
Limitations
- −Software can feel outdated in interface and design
- −Document management (e.g., GED) lacks optimal organization, making file retrieval cumbersome
- −Dependence on resellers for support and implementation can be inconsistent
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
Codial
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
NF525, NF203, Qualiopi
ISO 27001
Pricing
Codial
- CodialWeb Standard Edition from €25 HT per user per month per user / monthModular ERP with shared core · Includes purchasing, quotes, orders, invoicing and stock · Cloud-based
Pricing varies by users, modules, product range and hosting choice. Other editions (Bâtiment, SAV) and configurations available on request.
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
Codial
- Sales and commercial management
- Quotes and quote follow-up, Order management, Delivery notes, Invoicing including deposits
- Purchasing and suppliers
- Supplier catalogue access, Purchase orders generated from customer orders, Connected supplier purchasing, Requests for prices from multiple suppliers
- Inventory and logistics
- Multi-depot stock management, Lot and serial-number tracking, Stock valuation, Mobile stock transfers
- Construction, projects and field service
- Job and project tracking, Execution quotes and profitability indicators, Intervention orders, Maintenance contracts
- Commerce, POS and e-commerce
- Cash-register functionality, Bidirectional sync with online shop (articles, prices, stock, orders, payments, customer notifications)
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