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ACT! vs Dynamics 365

Compare ACT! and Dynamics 365 on features, pricing, and buyer fit using the same researched criteria.

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ACT!

5.6/10

ACT! by Swiftpage SMB CRM; contact sales for current packaging (no invented list prices).

Best for

  • ACT! by Swiftpage — long-standing SMB CRM for contacts, calendars, and sales follow-up; pricing primarily contact-sales
  • Classic SMB CRM for managing contacts, activities, and sales follow-ups — especially familiar to established small businesses.

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Our verdict

Our verdict

No universal winner

There is no universal winner between ACT! and Dynamics 365. Choose based on pipeline depth, automation, email and calling, reporting, and pricing trade-offs.

ACT! is better for

  • Ease of use
  • Administration
  • Value for money

Dynamics 365 is better for

  • Pipeline management
  • Sales automation
  • Email capabilities
  • Reporting

Choose ACT! if: ACT! by Swiftpage — long-standing SMB CRM for contacts, calendars, and sales follow-up; pricing primarily contact-sales

Choose Dynamics 365 if: Best fit for mid-market/enterprise teams already standardized on Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, and Power Platform

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Dynamics 365

7.3/10

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales CRM for pipeline management, forecasting, and Microsoft 365 / Copilot workflows.

Best for

  • Best fit for mid-market/enterprise teams already standardized on Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, and Power Platform
  • Strong when Microsoft ecosystem leverage and IT support are present
  • Agentic CRM that helps teams close deals faster using insights, sales automation, and collaboration tools.

Starting from $65.00/user/mo

No free plan

Comparison scorecard

Criterion-by-criterion results for ACT! and Dynamics 365. Numeric bars appear only when both products have approved scores.

  • Ease of use

    How quickly teams become productive.

    ACT!

    ACT! leads on ease of use (6/10 vs 5/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.

    ACT!6/10
    Dynamics 3655/10
  • Pipeline management

    Deal stages, visibility, and pipeline hygiene.

    Dynamics 365

    Dynamics 365 leads on pipeline management (6/10 vs 8/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.

    ACT!6/10
    Dynamics 3658/10
  • Sales automation

    Automations that reduce repetitive sales work.

    Dynamics 365

    Dynamics 365 leads on sales automation (5/10 vs 8/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.

    ACT!5/10
    Dynamics 3658/10
  • Email capabilities

    Native email workflows and tracking.

    Dynamics 365

    Dynamics 365 leads on email capabilities (6/10 vs 8/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.

    ACT!6/10
    Dynamics 3658/10
  • Reporting

    Reporting and forecasting quality.

    Dynamics 365

    Dynamics 365 leads on reporting (5/10 vs 8/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.

    ACT!5/10
    Dynamics 3658/10
  • Customization

    Fields, workflows, and configurability.

    Dynamics 365

    Dynamics 365 leads on customization (6/10 vs 9/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.

    ACT!6/10
    Dynamics 3659/10
  • Integrations

    Important third-party integrations.

    Dynamics 365

    Dynamics 365 leads on integrations (5/10 vs 9/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.

    ACT!5/10
    Dynamics 3659/10
  • Administration

    Admin overhead and ongoing maintenance.

    ACT!

    ACT! leads on administration (6/10 vs 4/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.

    ACT!Stronger
    Dynamics 365Weaker
  • Scalability

    Fit as team size and complexity grow.

    Dynamics 365

    Dynamics 365 leads on scalability (5/10 vs 9/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.

    ACT!5/10
    Dynamics 3659/10
  • Value for money

    Capability relative to total cost of ownership.

    ACT!

    ACT! leads on value for money (6/10 vs 5/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.

    ACT!6/10
    Dynamics 3655/10

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