The Difference Between Axapta & Navision

Business

Axapta and Navision software are used for the business needs of companies, with Axapta used by mid-sized to large companies and Navision targeted to growing mid-size organizations. The global nature of the software means Axapta is produced with the laws, currency and language needs of over 30 countries taken into consideration. Navision is targeted to a larger number of countries; more than 40 nations' legal, currency and language requirements are included in it. Axapta is targeted primarily at companies in manufacturing, e-business and wholesale industries, according to Find Accounting Software.

Microsoft software is compatible with Axapta across numerous applications, including SQL server, Biz Talk Server, Exchange, Office and Windows. By allowing users of Axapta to integrate their needs across numerous applications, users can use the software in other programs and training costs can be reduced by eliminating the need for training on new software. In comparison, Navision is compatible with Microsoft Office and Windows programs, according to Microsoft Dynamics. Both programs are used globally, with Navision having over 80,000 customers and more than one million users.

Both Navision and Axapta provide software applications that can be used by various areas of a company. Axapta software can be adapted by users to allow use within various Microsoft applications in the areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank management, supply chain management and project management. Navision can be used for business needs in supply planning, receivables, customer relationship management, multiple currencies and distribution/inventory. Both Axapta and Navision can be used to record and provide details of general ledger and fixed assets.

The Dynamics NAV software allows the synchronization of various aspects of the Navision software, such as sales, marketing and ordering. Navision allows users to access the data recorded within the software from a single screen. The use of Axapta software is directed specifically toward organizations that follow build-to-order, engineer-to-order and build-to-forecast supply chain models. The software can be used by manufacturers working across a number of platforms in a mixed mode supply chain.