Dynamics 365 Business Central Implementation: Cost & Licensing

FullMigrating or implementing an ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central in your company is a process that involves a number of tasks and challenges for every company. It is clear that these types of solutions bring great cost, time and efficiency benefits to the business, but how much does it cost to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 – Business Central and what do we have to consider when doing so?

Implementation Cost for Microsoft Dynamics 365

The final price of Microsoft Dynamics 365 depends on multiple factors : the version, the number of users, or the software features employees need to perform their job duties.

Microsoft has a fixed license price for almost all available Dynamics applications and also has a number of “plans“, i.e., various fixed combinations of applications. For Full Users License, you can purchase each or separately purchase the application. And if necessary, you can add them later.

You can go on the Microsoft website or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Partner Website to see the costs range; from $70/month per user in the Essentials version to just over $100/month per user in the Premium version . You can buy these licenses directly from Microsoft, but remember that the plans and applications are being developed for a broad audience and are not yet tailored to specific industries or companies.

The process of implementing an ERP is very complex and involves a transcendental change in the planning and working system of companies. To avoid implementation errors and increase the chances of success, it is best to work with a partner or solution provider who offers you a company-specific Dynamic 365 solution and takes care of the acquisition, implementation and initial configuration of the ERP.

When determining the cost of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation by a partner, it is the implementation time and the complexity of migrating or configuring the company’s system that drives the price up or down. It is also important to consider the needs of the business in terms of maintenance and support as they can increase costs.

What we need to consider when Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?

As we have seen, Microsoft Dynamics 365 offers a wide variety of prices that can be limited or increased depending on the type of license we purchase, the needs of our companies and the extras requested from the contractor chosen for the implementation will. However, price should not be a company’s primary focus, but rather the return on investment (ROI) that the ERP implementation will provide to the company.

The initial investment costs can be high, but the investment is justified when, after comparing the current way of working with Dynamics 365 Business Central, it becomes clear that there are large long-term savings possible by implementing this software. And that it helps us to reduce costs and time for the company.

At Dynamics Square, we will guide you through our expert consultants on any questions you may have regarding implementation and costs. In addition, we provide you with ideal advice on choosing a partner for the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365.