Pricing & Licensing Options

Simplifying it for you

Choosing between a subscription or perpetual license for your business largely depends on your unique needs and preferences. A subscription license offers the flexibility of paying on a recurring basis, typically monthly or annually, which can be beneficial for if you're looking to spread out costs and have access to the latest updates and features.

On the other hand, a perpetual license provides a one-time payment for the software, granting you indefinite access to the version you purchased. This option may be preferred if you're seeking long-term stability and predictability in your software expenses. Ultimately, it's essential to assess factors such as budget, future growth plans, and desired level of software control to determine which licensing model aligns best with your business objectives.

Subscription Licensing

With a subscription to Dynamics 365 Business Central, you're on a per-user, per-month payment plan. This covers the annual maintenance fee by Microsoft, granting you access to future updates. Plus, subscribing offers the flexibility to adjust user numbers as needed, which is handy if your business sees seasonal fluctuations in system usage.

Your subscription is based on named users per month, whether they're Full Users, Device CALs, or Team Members. This monthly subscription is delivered via a NCE (New Commerce Experience) license, providing options for cloud deployment on Azure with Microsoft's SaaS model or PaaS. The subscription includes the Microsoft Enhancement Plan for access to the latest software versions and updates, without extra charges for 'Objects' like Tables or Reports.

Just remember, if you stop paying for your NCE subscription license, you lose access to the system, as you're essentially 'renting' its use.

Perpetual Licensing

With a perpetual license for Dynamics 365 Business Central, it's yours for keeps, as long as you keep up with the annual maintenance fee (known as BREP). This means you're entitled to access the latest versions. However, if you've got a set number of users and decide to remove some, you'll need to buy them again later. Also, if you stop paying the maintenance fee, you can't tweak your license, like adding more users or objects. But hey, even if Microsoft stops support or you skip renewing the enhancement plan, your perpetual license stays with you. Pricing-wise, it involves an initial upfront purchase and an annual enhancement plan, with options to deploy on-premises or in a 'PaaS' environment. This includes Full Users, Device CALs, and Team Members. Plus, you'll pay extra for Objects. Keep in mind, if you ditch the Microsoft enhancement plan, you won't get new versions or critical updates down the line.