Head to Head ERP software system comparison for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs. Plex ERP

• Cloud-first ERP from Microsoft, tightly integrated with the broader Microsoft ecosystem (Office 365, Teams, Power BI, Azure)
• Strong financial management features for small-to-mid-sized businesses
• Seamless CRM-light functionality for sales, customer service, and project management
• Power Platform integration (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) for analytics, app building, and workflow automation
• Customization through low-code/no-code extensions rather than heavy development
• Scalable licensing model, making it affordable to start small and expand

• Plex offers the only single-instance, multi-tenant SaaS manufacturing platform operating at scale
• Includes advanced manufacturing execution systems, quality, and supply chain management capabilities.
• No charge for additional users (even for customers, suppliers, or partners)

• May not scale as well for very large enterprises with complex needs.
• May not be ideal for businesses needing specialized vertical features out of the box.

Not ideal for very small manufacturers, job shops, or production operations with minimal complexity.