DATEV Mittelstand Faktura mit Rechnungswesen vs Microsoft Dynamics 365

DATEV Mittelstand Faktura mit Rechnungswesen

Strengths

• +Seamless data exchange with German tax advisers via DATEV’s established interface
• +Comprehensive workflow from invoicing and order docs to bookkeeping, VAT pre-returns and dunning
• +OCR for digital receipts with automatic posting suggestions
• +Financial evaluations and prior-year comparisons built in
• +Support for standard-compliant e-invoices and secure document transfer via DATEV data center
• +Open-item tracking and payment processing in one system
• +Reduces duplicate entry when collaborating with tax firms

Limitations

• −Steep learning curve, especially for users without bookkeeping experience
• −Dated and unintuitive interface
• −High costs, particularly for smaller businesses, with additional modules and services

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

DATEV Mittelstand Faktura mit Rechnungswesen

• Mittelstand Faktura with Rechnungswesen from €54.60 per monthNet price, plus VAT · Monthly billing · 30-day free trial of the compact edition

Use requires collaboration with a DATEV member (e.g. tax adviser or lawyer).

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.

DATEV Mittelstand Faktura mit Rechnungswesen

Order management and invoicing

Create offers, delivery notes, order confirmations, invoices and corrections, Issue advance, partial and collective invoices, Generate and send e-invoices in ZUGFeRD 2.1 and XRechnung 3.X formats, Email documents directly

Document management

Pre-record incoming invoices for digital booking, Drag-and-drop document import, Scan and archive documents, Search and filter documents

Accounting and bookkeeping

Professional bookkeeping with a high degree of automation, Connected workflows from digital receipts to annual accounts preparation, Automated transfer of payment data from accounting

Electronic banking and payments

Payment traffic functions included, Automatic transfer of payment data from accounting

Reporting and controlling

Controlling and tax workflows as part of DATEV’s accounting offering

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