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When to choose Dynamics 365
- Deep Microsoft 365 integration
- Omnichannel
- Copilot AI built-in
Dynamics 365 vs Request Tracker
Choosing between Dynamics 365 and Request Tracker? Both platforms can work for customer support teams, but they usually fit different company sizes, workflows, and budget expectations.
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When to choose Request Tracker
- Open-source
- Battle-tested enterprise tool
- Highly customizable
Key differences between Dynamics 365 and Request Tracker
| Factor | Dynamics 365 | Request Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | enterprise and mid-market teams | IT and internal service teams |
| Starting price | From $50/agent/mo | Free plan / low-cost entry |
| G2-style rating | 4.1/5 | 4/5 |
| Main focus | ticket management, collaboration, and support operations | ITSM workflows, service requests, and asset-related support |
| Category | enterprise | free, itsm |
Dynamics 365 limitations
- Very complex setup
- Requires Microsoft expertise
- Expensive at scale
Request Tracker limitations
- Very dated UI
- Requires Perl knowledge
- Steep setup
Switching from Dynamics 365 to Request Tracker or the other way around?
Use Help Desk Migration to move tickets, customers, agents, groups, comments, attachments, and historical support data with less manual work.