VARIO ERP vs Microsoft Dynamics 365
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Microsoft Dynamics 365? Here's how VARIO ERP compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: VARIO ERP. 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 trade, production and e-commerce with deep integrations
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 9001:2015, ISO 27001, SOC 2, BSI C5
ISO 27001
Price from
No
$50/user/mo
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Shopware, Shopify, WooCommerce, PrestaShop, OXID eSales +17
Microsoft 365, Power BI, Azure, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outlook +4
Where each one wins
VARIO ERP
Strengths
- +Seamless Shopware integration for e-commerce workflows
- +Straightforward address management and offer-to-invoice processes
- +Proven business impact with six-figure shop revenue growth
- +Free tier allows testing with up to 1,000 documents per year
Limitations
- −Complexity and need for onboarding noted in third-party listings
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
VARIO 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 9001:2015, ISO 27001, SOC 2, BSI C5
ISO 27001
Pricing
VARIO ERP
No published pricing we could verify.
Pricing details are not publicly listed. VARIO Cloud offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.
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
VARIO ERP
- ERP, inventory and sales
- Central product, customer and price management, Multiple, tiered and promotional pricing, Customer-specific pricing, Integrated point-of-sale function
- Purchasing
- Supplier-specific purchase prices and discounts, Supplier price-list and stock imports, Purchase inquiries, Reorder suggestions
- E-commerce and sales channels
- Interfaces for shops and marketplaces, Product and category data export, Order import from external channels
- Warehouse and shipping
- Warehouse and logistics workflows, Integrations with shipping providers
- CRM and service
- CRM capabilities, Service orders for on-site work, Time management, workshop and rental functions
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