Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations vs Business Central: Which ERP is right for you?

When looking for an ERP solution from Microsoft, it can be difficult to determine which one will best fit your organization’s requirements. For organizations on the extremes – big or small – one is often more suitable than the other, however for medium sized business things can become a bit trickier.

It’s worth noting that the Dynamics 365 Finance and operations (D365FO) functionality is separated into 2 app license: Finance and Supply Chain Management – however most organizations will require both app licenses. Both Dynamics 365 solutions are world class ERP’s offering an extended range of modern capabilities, including full cloud access, easy connection to power platform and both are embedded with artificial intelligence.

With that in mind which ERP is best for you; Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations?

Overview Comparison

Now that you have previewed the attributes of each solution, you should now have a better idea of which ERP can help your organization reach the next level. Finance and Operations is a great solution, however in our experience, particularly for medium sized businesses it’s higher pricing and deployment period typically outweighs the additional “enterprise level” features it offers when compared to Business Central.

For a more comprehensive list of the features offered by Business central – and functionality between the essentials and premium licensing – check out our solutions page for Business Central. If you’re looking to get a closer look at how Business Central can work for your business, or you’re looking for more hands-on assistance, you can book a free consultation with one of our Experts. Request a consultation today!