Lexware ERP vs Microsoft Dynamics 365
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Microsoft Dynamics 365? Here's how Lexware ERP compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Lexware 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 with GoBD accounting and EU-hosted data
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
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001, PCI DSS, IDW PS 880, IDW RS FAIT 1, GoBD
ISO 27001
Price from
No
$50/user/mo
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Shopware, Shopify, DATEV, Oracle ERP Cloud, Infor ERP +4
Microsoft 365, Power BI, Azure, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outlook +4
Where each one wins
Lexware ERP
Strengths
- +Intuitive interface accessible to non-technical users
- +Versatile functionality for diverse business needs
- +High-quality software with professional documentation
- +Responsive and helpful customer support when issues arise
- +Up-to-date information and reliable performance
Limitations
- −Slow or unresponsive customer support at times
- −Complexity requires extensive onboarding and manual setup
- −High annual cost (reported around €800/year)
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
Lexware 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
ISO 27001, PCI DSS, IDW PS 880, IDW RS FAIT 1, GoBD
ISO 27001
Pricing
Lexware ERP
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
Lexware ERP
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Automated bookkeeping, Invoice creation and sending, GoBD-compliant archiving, Banking integration
- Payroll and HR
- Payroll processing, Employee data management
- Inventory and warehouse management
- Inventory tracking, Warehouse management, Product import and creation
- Integration and API
- REST API with OAuth 2.0, Support for vouchers, invoices, contacts, articles, and files, DATEV-compatible tax adviser flows
- E-commerce and platform connectivity
- Shopware integration, Shopify integration, E-commerce platform connectivity
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