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PeppCRM vs Microsoft Dynamics 365

Last updated November 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Microsoft Dynamics 365? Here's how PeppCRM compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: PeppCRM. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

What it is
Modular German CRM with centralized customer data and workflow automation
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
No
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001
Price from
No
$50/user/mo
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
CleverReach, Process Coach (Ready for Innovation)
Microsoft 365, Power BI, Azure, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outlook +4

Where each one wins

PeppCRM

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

PeppCRM
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
DPA
not established
Sub-processors
not established
Certifications
No
ISO 27001

Pricing

PeppCRM

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

PeppCRM

Contacts and communications
Address and contact management, Centralized customer, supplier, and partner communication history, Single point of information for all customer interactions
Sales and documents
Create emails, offers, contracts, and invoices in the cloud, Turn sales documents into opportunities, Link documents to contacts and projects
Tasks and projects
Manage tasks, project structures, phases, and work packages, Track resources and project progress, Use project templates and link projects to contacts, addresses, and documents
Workflows
Create multi-step workflows for orders, accounting, and personnel management, Set up approvals for leave, documents, or budgets, Collaborate on workflows across teams
Document management and reporting
Organize documents in hierarchical folder structures, Store each document once and assign to multiple folders, Filter lists and export selected results and columns

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