TopSolid’ERP vs Microsoft Dynamics 365
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Microsoft Dynamics 365? Here's how TopSolid’ERP compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: TopSolid’ERP. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Manufacturing ERP with native CAD/CAM integration for precision industries
Cloud-based CRM and ERP suite for sales, service, finance, and operations.
Headquarters
🇫🇷 FR
🇺🇸 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
No
$50/user/mo
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Inventor, CATIA v4/v5, NX +11
Microsoft 365, Power BI, Azure, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outlook +4
Where each one wins
TopSolid’ERP
Strengths
- +Tailored for manufacturing with production planning, purchasing, stock, quality, traceability and document management
- +Centralizes operational data and links technical data with production workflows
- +Integrates natively with TopSolid design and manufacturing tools to reduce duplicate entry
- +Strong training and support for adoption and module-specific learning
Limitations
- −Usability improvements noted in newer versions, suggesting a steeper learning curve in prior iterations
- −Occasional performance slowdowns and bugs reported by some users
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
TopSolid’ERP
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
TopSolid’ERP
No published pricing we could verify.
Pricing is modular and available on request. No public price list.
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
TopSolid’ERP
- Production and planning
- Advanced planning algorithms, Manual or automatic rescheduling for workshop events, Capacity management (finite, infinite, forced), Real-time planning updates
- Shop-floor execution and documents
- Digitized manufacturing files via iProd, Access to production instructions for shop-floor teams, Availability of technical documents on the shop floor, Integration with GED for document management
- Maintenance (CMMS/GMAO)
- Monitor machine-fleet condition, Schedule preventive maintenance, Record corrective work, Adapt production planning to maintenance interventions
- Quality and traceability
- Integrated quality functions across processes, Support for ISO 9001 requirements, Integration of quality control results into production orders, Traceability of production data
- Integrated data and decision support
- Structured ERP/GPAO data repository, Native workflows, Decision-support tools, Real-time data feedback from shop floor
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