RZL Business Software vs Microsoft Dynamics 365
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Microsoft Dynamics 365? Here's how RZL Business Software compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: RZL Business Software. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
ERP for accountants and payroll with cloud and on-premise options
Cloud-based CRM and ERP suite for sales, service, finance, and operations.
Headquarters
🇦🇹 AT
🇺🇸 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
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001
Price from
€336
$50/user/mo
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
FinanzOnline, ÖGK (via ELDA), BUAK, WiEReG, EBICS +11
Microsoft 365, Power BI, Azure, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outlook +4
Where each one wins
RZL Business Software
Strengths
- +Fast, knowledgeable and solution-oriented customer support
- +Clear layout and intuitive handling for accounting work
- +Keyboard shortcuts and features that speed up experienced users
- +Digital workflows via KIS and client document uploads
- +Automated processing linking documents to bookkeeping
- +Ongoing product updates and professional cloud migration assistance
Limitations
- −Windows-only platform, no Linux or macOS support
- −Server-based updates must be applied before workstations, risking temporary unavailability
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
RZL Business Software
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
Certifications
No
ISO 27001
Pricing
RZL Business Software
- FIBU LIGHT €1,250 one-time licence fee, excl. 20% VATDouble-entry bookkeeping · Open-item lists · Annual maintenance: €450 with support, €296 without
- FIBU MEDIUM €1,790 one-time licence fee, excl. 20% VATDouble-entry bookkeeping · Cost-centre accounting · Annual maintenance: €516 with support, €335 without
- Income/Expense LIGHT €651 one-time licence fee, excl. 20% VATCash accounting · Electronic bank-statement processing · Annual maintenance: €385 with support, €231 without
- Income/Expense MEDIUM €1,080 one-time licence fee, excl. 20% VATCash accounting · Foreign-currency handling · Annual maintenance: €440 with support, €269 without
- Payroll LIGHT €1,440 one-time licence fee, excl. 20% VATPayroll processing · Digital personnel files · Annual maintenance: €472 with support, €318 without
- Payroll MEDIUM €2,010 one-time licence fee, excl. 20% VATPayroll processing and garnishments · Collective-agreement data via KVINFO · Annual maintenance: €560 with support, €378 without
- Cash register/book €336 one-time licence fee, excl. 20% VATCash register and bank book · Electronic bank-statement processing
- Fixed assets LIGHT €977 one-time licence fee, excl. 20% VATFixed-asset depreciation · Interim balance sheets
- Interim balance €3,500 one-time licence fee, excl. 20% VATInterim balance sheets · Customizable reporting
- Receipt processing €1,050 one-time licence fee, excl. 20% VATReceipt processing · AI receipt-data recognition (activation: €25 per client, €0.05 per page)
- Additional network workstation €522 one-time licence fee, excl. 20% VATAdditional network workstation licence · Annual maintenance: €96.70 with support, €64.80 without
- Additional affiliated-company licence €351 one-time licence fee, excl. 20% VATAdditional licence for affiliated companies
Prices are one-time licence fees excluding 20% VAT. Annual maintenance is mandatory. Tax-adviser and bookkeeping-practice prices on request.
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
RZL Business Software
- Accounting and cash accounting
- Double-entry bookkeeping and income/expense accounting, Open-item lists and dunning, Electronic bank-statement processing, Cost-centre and cost-object accounting
- Documents and receipts
- Receipt processing and AI receipt-data recognition, Audit-compliant receipt archiving via DokV+, Receipt-approval workflows
- Payroll and personnel
- Payroll processing and garnishments, Collective-agreement data via KVINFO, Digital personnel files, Electronic submissions to authorities
- Assets and reporting
- Fixed-asset depreciation, Interim balance sheets, PDF report and workflow tools, Customizable reporting
- Practice and client administration
- Client and document management, Correspondence and tasks, Deadline and quota administration
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