Exact CRM vs Microsoft Dynamics 365
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Microsoft Dynamics 365? Here's how Exact CRM compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Exact CRM. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Cloud CRM for SMEs with multi-language and local compliance support
Cloud-based CRM and ERP suite for sales, service, finance, and operations.
Headquarters
🇳🇱 NL
🇺🇸 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
ISO 27001
ISO 27001
Price from
No
$50/user/mo
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Microsoft Office, Abacum, Exact ERP, Integrately
Microsoft 365, Power BI, Azure, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outlook +4
Where each one wins
Exact CRM
Limitations
- −Research provided is about review platforms (Capterra, G2, Trustpilot), not Exact CRM
- −No user sentiment data for Exact CRM is available in the supplied research
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
Exact CRM
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
ISO 27001
ISO 27001
Pricing
Exact CRM
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
Exact CRM
- Contact and account management
- Creation and modification of accounts and contacts, Centralized customer database, Activity and request tracking
- Communication and collaboration
- Email storage and management, Social media integration, Microsoft Office integration
- Scheduling and productivity
- Calendar sync, Appointment scheduling, Task and activity management
- Platform and accessibility
- Web and mobile access, Cross-platform compatibility, Third-party app integration
- Financial and operational integration
- Automatic data synchronization with Exact ERP, Real-time reporting and budgeting, Unified financial insights
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