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Comparison between D365 Business Central- Onpremise vs Cloud Online -What to choose ?

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With the advent of Business Central, there is a constant buzz to upgrade to the latest version. This raises various questions like

  • How will it benefit the company?
  • What is the cost involved?
  • Do I need to invest in upgrade again after Business Cenral?

The main benefit of upgrading from NAV to Business Central is it puts your ERP on the cloud!

Why Upgarde?

  • Microsoft Dynamics NAV is re-branded to D365 Business Central.
  • Microsoft will continue to support NAV but new updates on the software won’t be released.
  • All new features will be applicable to Business Central

Let’s compare Business Central – On-premise vs Online

 D365 BC On-premiseD365 BC Cloud Online
AdaptabilityHighly adaptable and is for organisations which have heavy complex customization touching the core objects of the System.Not as adaptable as On-premise. All customization needs to be implemented by extensions and does not allow access to touch the core objects
AccessibilityBuilt for on-premise deployment on a server.

It can also be hosted in the cloud, but it can’t offer the same seamless experience as a fully managed cloud-based solution.		Gives you all the capabilities of the on-premise version, plus the benefits of a true cloud solution.Easy 24/7 access anywhere from any device, real-time information flow,
CustomizationSupports Extensions as well as core object changesSupports Extensions only, easy integration using Web API
IntegrationLimited control on applications on Power platformCan install and connect to addons on AppSource.
Supports integration with application built on Power Platform
UpgradeCan be easily upgraded to the Cloud using the wizard but all customizations need to be converted to ExtensionsSeemly automatic Upgrades.
This means if you solution is on the cloud you don’t need to worry about upgrades it upgrades itself. (No cost upgrades)
HostedHosted on Azure. Additional investments to be made in existing hardware and IT infrastructureHosted on Microsoft cloud.
With Business Central Cloud, everything is included in one fee—software, cloud hosting, and management services
LicensingNo concurrent Licence.
Instead of NAV’s Limited User license, Business Central has a Team Member license, which offers the same level of access and functionality.		No concurrent Licence.
Instead of NAV’s Limited User license, Business Central has a Team Member license, which offers the same level of access and functionality.
Zero new license costs and no recurring license renewal expenses with a predictable monthly subscription
Comparison on Business Central – OnPremise v/s Online

What to choose?

The choice between Business central On-premise and online entirely depends on your business needs of your company. If you aim to move all your data to the cloud then Business Central Cloud is your solution or If you believe in controlling your solution then Business Central On-premise will serve you better.

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