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Geniziz vs Microsoft Dynamics 365: the Microsoft Dynamics 365 alternative that doesn't charge per seat

Is Geniziz a good Microsoft Dynamics 365 alternative? Yes. Geniziz gives you Microsoft Dynamics 365's core CRM β€” pipelines, omnichannel inbox, calling, sequences, reporting and AI β€” with three differences: unlimited users (you pay by contacts, not seats), every feature on every plan, and bring-your-own-keys so AI, email and calling bill at provider cost. You can migrate from Microsoft Dynamics 365 in one step β€” export your data and our wizard links companies, contacts, deals and activities automatically.

What is Microsoft Dynamics 365?

Microsoft Dynamics 365 is Microsoft's enterprise CRM/ERP suite β€” deep, but heavy to license, configure and maintain.

Dynamics 365 is enterprise CRM and ERP under one roof, deeply integrated with the Microsoft stack. It's powerful for large organizations with the budget and admins to run it β€” but per-user licensing across modules, Power Platform dependencies and implementation cost make it heavy for a sales team that just wants to sell. Geniziz delivers the everyday CRM at a flat price, no licensing matrix.

Where Microsoft Dynamics 365 costs add up

Dynamics is licensed per user, per app, and the real spend usually includes Power Platform, storage, and a partner-led implementation. Scaling users scales the licence count. Geniziz is one flat fee by contacts with unlimited users and no implementation project β€” you import and you're live.

Who switches from Microsoft Dynamics 365 to Geniziz

Companies move off Dynamics when the licensing and admin overhead outweigh the value for their sales org β€” especially mid-market teams who don't need the ERP depth. Geniziz gives them a clean, fast CRM with calling, email, sequences and AI on their own keys, and imports their Accounts, Contacts and Opportunities directly.

Dynamics 365 vs Geniziz, feature by feature

Dynamics 365 is a modular CRM/ERP that can run an entire enterprise β€” sales, service, field service, finance β€” tightly woven into Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform. That breadth is its strength and its weight. Geniziz isn't an ERP; it's a focused, fast sales CRM where the everyday tools (pipeline, omnichannel inbox, calling, sequences, reporting, AI) are built in and immediately usable. If you need ERP-grade processes and deep Microsoft integration, Dynamics fits; if you need a sales team productive this week, Geniziz is lighter and faster to adopt.

The true cost of Dynamics 365

Dynamics is licensed per user and per app, and the realistic total typically includes Power Platform usage, storage, and a partner-led implementation β€” the software is rarely the largest line. Costs scale with seats and with every module you light up. Geniziz is one flat fee by contacts, unlimited users, with no implementation project and no module matrix. You import and you're operating, without a statement of work.

What you keep when you switch

The core sales entities map directly: Accounts to companies, Contacts to contacts, Opportunities to deals, Activities to your timeline. Geniziz keeps your data portable with a full export, REST API, webhooks, MCP and self-hosting β€” so you swap a licensing-and-implementation model for an open one without losing structure or history.

How the migration actually works

Export the sales tables from Dynamics to CSV β€” Accounts, Contacts, Opportunities, Activities β€” and drop them into the Geniziz wizard. It auto-detects and maps each file and rebuilds parent-child links from the record IDs (then name and email-domain matching), so contacts and deals reattach to the right accounts automatically. Review and import; no migration consultant required.

Who should switch from Dynamics 365 β€” and who shouldn't

Stay on Dynamics if you genuinely need the ERP modules and deep Microsoft-stack processes that justify the licensing and admin. Switch to Geniziz if you're a sales-led mid-market team carrying enterprise licensing for a CRM you could run far more simply β€” and you want every rep included rather than licensed per app.

Why switch from Microsoft Dynamics 365 to Geniziz?

The short version: Microsoft Dynamics 365's pricing rests on per-user licensing across modules and implementation cost. Geniziz is built the opposite way.

Geniziz vs Microsoft Dynamics 365: side by side

GenizizMicrosoft Dynamics 365
PricingFlat, by total contactsPer user / seat
Cost per user€0 β€” unlimitedPaid per seat
Features by planAll includedGated by tier
Bring your own keysYes β€” at costNo / resold
Own / export dataYes β€” export + self-hostVendor cloud
Migrate inOne-click importβ€”

Comparison reflects each product's general pricing model and is a fair guide, not a quote. Check Microsoft Dynamics 365 for current details.

How to migrate from Microsoft Dynamics 365 to Geniziz

  1. 1. Export your data from Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CSV or JSON β€” companies, contacts, deals, activities).
  2. 2. Drop the files into Geniziz's migration wizard β€” together or separately, in any order.
  3. 3. We auto-detect each file, map the columns, and link everything by IDs, company names and email domains.
  4. 4. Review and import. Your pipeline is live in minutes.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Geniziz a good Microsoft Dynamics 365 alternative?

Yes. Geniziz covers Microsoft Dynamics 365's core CRM workflow β€” pipeline, omnichannel inbox, calling, sequences, reporting and AI β€” while removing per-seat pricing, gating features behind tiers, and reselling AI/comms. You bring your own keys and pay only for contacts.

How do I migrate from Microsoft Dynamics 365 to Geniziz?

Export your Microsoft Dynamics 365 data as CSV or JSON and drop the files into the Geniziz migration wizard. It auto-detects companies, contacts, deals and activities, maps the columns, and links related records automatically β€” no spreadsheets to stitch by hand.

How much does Geniziz cost compared to Microsoft Dynamics 365?

Geniziz is a flat monthly price based on how many contacts you hold, with unlimited users β€” so unlike Microsoft Dynamics 365, adding people never increases the bill. Every feature is included on every plan.

Can I keep my data if I leave Microsoft Dynamics 365?

Yes. Geniziz gives you a full export anytime, an open REST API and MCP server, and the option to self-host β€” your data is never locked in.

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