Stop Wrestling with PowerAutomate
Choose eOne’s SmartConnect for Enterprise-Grade ERP Integrations that actually work, are audit-ready and 100% supported.
eOne vs PowerAutomate
Choose eOne’s SmartConnect for Enterprise-Grade ERP Integrations that actually work, are audit-ready and 100% supported.
Microsoft’s “low-code” promise breaks down the moment your process requires more than a workflow. Any complexity in PowerAutomate quickly requires coding. When PowerAutomate hits enterprise requirements, Microsoft’s answer is upgrading integrations to Azure Logic Apps, which means hiring developers to write code.
Get purpose-built enterprise integration with the power to handle complexity without hiringdevelopers.
True No-Code/Low-Code Complexity
Handle complex data transformations, business logic, and enterprise scenarios through drag-and-drop and point-click interfaces. No developers required, no coding needed – even for the mostcomplex integrations
Expert Support from the Author
Get direct support from ERP specialists who know your systems inside and out. No more endless tickets or “that’s not supported.”
Connect Non-Microsoft Apps with Ease
Get native support for apps like Salesforce, Zendesk, NetSuite and hundreds of other apps via API integration.
Enterprise Error Handling
See exactly which transactions failed (e.g., 5 out of 10,000), edit them inline, and reprocess with full audit trails.
Audit-ready by Design
Comprehensive logging, change management, and compliance-ready features are built in on every SmartConnect plan. When auditors come knocking, your whole team is ready with professional-grade documentation and audit trails.
Microsoft ERP Expertise
Built to handle detailed Dynamics GP, NAV, Business Central, as well as Finance & Operations integrations, SmartConnect understands Microsoft ERP like no other platform – because that’s exactly what it was designed for.
Can’t Scale Without Coding
PowerAutomate hits a wall fast. Complex transformations, error handling, and enterprise scenarios require Azure Logic Apps – which means hiring developers and writing code. So much for “low-code.”
You Own It Forever
Build something custom in PowerAutomate or Logic Apps? Congratulations – you’re now the permanent owner. No one else can maintain your coded solutions, and Microsoft support is minimal at best.
Limited Non-Microsoft Support
Your business runs on more than Microsoft Dynamics apps, and when the PowerAutomate connectors do not have the flexibility or require use of custom connectors, you’re stuck writing and maintaining code.
Poor Error Handling
When PowerAutomate fails, you have basic retry logic and minimal visibility. That gets tricky to explain to auditors why your critical financial integration failed with no detailed error tracking.
Not Audit-Ready
Compliance and audit requirements demand detailed logging, change management, and professional support. PowerAutomate’s basic monitoring falls short of enterprise standards.
Hidden Costs Pile Up
Per-user licensing, premium connectors, development costs for Logic Apps and ongoing maintenance. What looks affordable quickly becomes expensive for mid-market and enterprise scenarios.
Category
SmartConnect
PowerAutomate
Primary Use
Data integration & migration (ERP/CRM/cloud)
Workflow automation & lightweight integrations
Data Handling
Batch processing, high-volume, complex mapping
Record-by-record flows, less efficient atscale
Connectivity
Native connectors for GP, BC, D365 CE, Salesforce, SQL, files, APIs
Strong with M365 apps, premium connectors needed for ERP
User Experience
Centralized management, error handling, re-runs
Visual flows, harder to troubleshoot at scale
Goverance
Controlled environment, audit trails
Flows tied to users → shadow IT risk
Scalability
ERP-sized integrations (thousands/millions)
Event-driven, light automations
Licensing
Per-environment, unlimited users/integrations
Per-user or per-flow. Premium adds cost
Support
Direct ISV support, included in subscription,ERP/CRM specialists
Broad, tiered support. Deep help requires costly Premier/Unified
SmartConnect
Primary Use
Data integration & migration (ERP/CRM/cloud)
Data Handling
Batch processing, high-volume, complex mapping
Connectivity
Native connectors for GP, BC, D365 CE, Salesforce, SQL, files, APIs
User Experience
Centralized management, error handling, re-runs
Goverance
Controlled environment, audit trails
Scalability
ERP-sized integrations (thousands/millions)
Licensing
Per-environment, unlimited users/integrations
Support
Direct ISV support, included in subscription,ERP/CRM specialists
PowerAutomate
Primary Use
Workflow automation & lightweight integrations
Data Handling
Record-by-record flows, less efficient atscale
Connectivity
Strong with M365 apps, premium connectors needed for ERP
User Experience
Visual flows, harder to troubleshoot at scale
Goverance
Flows tied to users → shadow IT risk
Scalability
Event-driven, light automations
Licensing
Per-user or per-flow. Premium adds cost
Support
Broad, tiered support. Deep help requires costly Premier/Unified
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The Results
Weekly Time Savings
200+
Hours a year saved in data entry
Automation Success
100+
Days a year expected to be saved with future SmartConnect integrations
Reliable Operation
24/7/365
Continuous processing
Expanding Success
They plan to implement more integrations to further advance their processes and reduce even more manual data entry.

“Not only were we able to avoid the limitations of manual data entry, but we quickly made our business operate more efficiently.”
— Nate DeJonge, VP of Finance at Eagle’s Flight

eOne’s customers rest easy knowing they’re 100% supported by ERP experts.
Broad, tiered support. Deep help requires costly Premier/Unified
Variable response times, global queue
Won’t troubleshoot custom flows or BI models
Partner becomes frontline support
Broad, tiered support. Deep help requires costly Premier/Unified
Variable response times, global queue
Won’t troubleshoot custom flows or BI models
Partner becomes frontline support
Watch SmartConnect in action. See how eOne SmartConnect handles complex integrations that would require coding in PowerAutomate:
Watch SmartConnect in Action