Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a popular cloud-based ERP solution that helps businesses manage their finances, operations, sales, and customer service all in one place. If you’re considering using Business Central, one of the first things you’ll want to know is how much it costs. In this blog, we’ll explore the various pricing options for Business Central and what you get with each.
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Licensing Options
Business Central is available in two licensing options: Essentials and Premium. The Essentials license includes all the core features of the software, such as financial management, supply chain management, project management, and human resources. The Premium license includes everything in the Essentials license plus additional functionality for manufacturing and service management.
User Types
The price of Business Central also depends on the number and type of users you need. There are three user types available: Full Users, Team Members, and Device Users.
- Full Users: These users have access to all the features and functionality of Business Central and are typically used by employees who need to create, edit, and delete data in the system.
- Team Members: These users have limited access to Business Central and can perform basic tasks like time and expense entry, viewing reports, and updating customer and vendor information.
- Device Users: These users are not tied to a specific person and are used to allow devices like scanners or POS systems to access Business Central.
Subscription Options
Business Central is available on a monthly subscription basis. And the cost varies depending on the licensing option and user type you choose. Here are the current subscription options for D365 BC:
- Essentials: $70/user/month for Full Users, $8/user/month for Team Members, $15/device/month for Device Users.
- Premium: $100/user/month for Full Users, $20/user/month for Team Members, $30/device/month for Device Users.
It’s important to note that there is a minimum of five Full Users required for both licensing options. If you need fewer users than that, you can still subscribe to Business Central, but you’ll have to pay for five Full Users.
On-Premises Options
In addition to the cloud-based subscription options, Dynamics 365 BC is also available as an on-premises solution. With this option, you purchase the software outright and install it on your own servers. This can be a good choice if you have strict security or compliance requirements. Or if you simply prefer to have more control over your software. However, it’s important to note that the on-premises option does not include all the features of the cloud-based version. And you’ll need to pay for additional modules if you want the same level of functionality.
The cost of the on-premises option varies depending on the licensing option you choose and the number of users you need. Here are the current prices for the on-premises version of BC:
- Essentials: $8,000 for the server license, plus $2,000 for each Full User and $600 for each Team Member.
- Premium: $10,000 for the server license, plus $3,000 for each Full User and $900 for each Team Member.
Additional Costs
Finally, it’s important to consider any additional costs that may be associated with using BC. For example, if you need to integrate Business Central with other software or systems. You may need to pay for additional development or consulting services. Additionally, if you need to customize Business Central to meet your specific business needs. Also you may need to pay for additional development or consulting services as well.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Business Central ERP is a powerful and flexible solution that can help businesses manage their finances, operations, sales, and customer service all in one place. The cost of Business Central varies depending on the licensing option, user type, and subscription or on-premises option you choose. The minimum number of five Full Users can access Business Central. To increase the number, you need to pay additional costs to customize D365 BC to your business needs.
Overall, Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC is a comprehensive ERP solution that can help businesses of all sizes manage their operations more efficiently. By choosing the right pricing option for your organization, you can ensure that you have access to all the features and functionality you need to achieve your business goals.
