Custom ERP, built at our risk, paid for only after it works.
Dynamics 365 Business Central is a strong Microsoft-shop generalist that you buy, then implement at your cost and risk. SimpleGrid is the opposite bet - manufacturing-native and built around your exact operation, at our cost. You run it free for 30 days on your real floor and pay only if you keep it. Every ERP vendor makes you pay first and hope it works. We flipped it. We're the only vendor in the category that lets you see it work before you pay.
Manufacturing-native. Not a Microsoft generalist.
Dynamics is the safe pick if you've already bought Microsoft. SimpleGrid is the right pick for a manufacturer who wants the system live in days, no partner needed.
How they compare.
| SGSimpleGrid | DDynamics 365 BC | |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft ecosystem fit | Integrates via standard APIs | Native Power BI, Teams, Entra, Power Platform |
| Finance + ops breadth | One coherent system | Broad coverage |
| Manufacturing depth | Specialist - built around the floor | Competent generalist; manufacturing needs Premium tier |
| UI / floor adoption | Only your screens | Team learns Microsoft's template |
| Implementation timeline | Live in 7-14 days | Months, partner-led |
| Implementation cost | Built at our cost | $30K-$150K+ ($2-$5 per $1 of license) |
| Customization model | Configured directly | AL extensions or PowerApps via partner |
| Best fit | Manufacturers who want a specialist | Microsoft-committed shops |
Three reasons it lands on the floor.
Manufacturing-native.
Built for the floor, not configured onto a generalist template. Multi-stage, contractors, QC, costing - first-class.
Built at our risk. Paid only if it works.
We build it at our cost, you run it free for 30 days on your real floor, and you pay only if you keep it. You work directly with us - no VAR, no AL extension scope, no implementation team to staff, live in 7-14 days.
Only your features, built in.
The system carries only your real workflow. Higher adoption. Less to learn. Lower total cost of ownership.
Fast to deploy. Easy to change. Built to scale.
Built around your factory. Live in 7-14 days. Paid only if you keep using it.
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