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PLANAT FEPA vs Microsoft Dynamics 365

Last updated November 2026

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

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

PLANAT FEPA
Microsoft Dynamics 365
What it is
German ERP for manufacturing with deep industry modules and production planning
Cloud-based CRM and ERP suite for sales, service, finance, and operations.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 1975
EU data residency
not established
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Dynamics 365 on request or via specific plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
No
Yes
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001
ISO 27001
Price from
No
$50/user/mo
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
No
G2 4.2/5 (1,245) · CAPTERRA 4.3/5 (872)
Integrations
CSS eGECKO, Microsoft Outlook, MODI TRACE, Picavi, Softzoll / EDI +3
Microsoft 365, Power BI, Azure, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outlook +4

Where each one wins

PLANAT FEPA

Strengths

  • +Manufacturing-specific functionality covering individual, project, and serial production
  • +Responsive and expert in-house support with fixed customer contacts
  • +Clear interface and ease of everyday use with quick staff familiarization
  • +Strong forms and reporting capabilities, including FEPA-BI for company-specific analyses
  • +Configurable system with industry-specific components and add-ons

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

PLANAT FEPA
Microsoft Dynamics 365
EU data residency
not established
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Dynamics 365 on request or via specific plans.
Transfer mechanism
not established
Standard Contractual Clauses
DPA
not established
Published →
Sub-processors
not established
Listed →
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001
ISO 27001

Pricing

PLANAT FEPA

No published pricing we could verify.

Pricing depends on concurrent active users and selected industry-specific functions. Contact for a quote.

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

PLANAT FEPA

Core ERP and business operations
Sales and purchasing management, Materials management and logistics, Production planning and control, Capacity scheduling
Manufacturing and shop floor
Production-order planning and monitoring, Use of item, BOM, and routing data, Production documents (material/time slips, routing cards, test reports, cutting lists), Automatic operational and personnel time recording (BDE/PZE)
Costing, finance, and control
Pre- and post-calculation, Controlling and finance, Cost accounting, Management information system
Quality and customer processes
Quality and claims management, Sales functions (offers, orders, shipping documents), Order evaluations
Information, workflow, and extensions
FEPA.PETL process-oriented information and tracking, Business Intelligence Designer and interface generator, CAD/PDM integration, Web and mobile interfaces

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
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