At a glance
Who it fits
Small and mid-size companies on Microsoft 365 needing financials, inventory, and (Premium) manufacturing and service management at published prices.
Price band
$80-$110/user/mo list; ~$24,000 - $33,000/yr at 25 users. Line-by-line sources, editions and worked examples: Business Central pricing. Implementation: Business Central implementation cost.
Strengths and weaknesses
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Published per-user prices (Essentials $80, Premium $110, Team Members $8) | Partner services dominate year-one cost (license 20-30% of year one per AlphaVima) |
| Tight Microsoft 365, Excel and Power Platform integration | ISV apps for EDI, WMS or industry needs add separate fees |
| Large ISV app ecosystem on AppSource | Must buy through a partner |
Demo: what to ask for
- Show our inventory and purchasing flow with Team Members approvals
- Which ISV apps will we need, and what do they cost per month?
- Fixed-fee package: what is in and out of scope?
Compare and alternatives
Turn this estimate into 3 real quotes
Published and benchmark prices are a starting point. Written quotes from independent partners are what you budget on. Pre-set for Business Central.
Independence and disclosure. ERP Cost Guide is independent and is not a partner, reseller or affiliate of any ERP vendor. Buyers pay nothing. If we introduce you to an implementation partner, that partner may pay us a referral fee - see how we make money.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Business Central cost?
$80-$110/user/mo list; ~$24,000 - $33,000/yr at 25 users. See the pricing page for sources.
Is ERP Cost Guide a Business Central partner?
No. We are independent and not a partner or reseller of any vendor.
Sources
- Microsoft - Business Central pricing (accessed 2026-09-23) - Source date: 2026-09-23
- AlphaVima - Business Central implementation cost (accessed 2026-09-23) - Source date: 2026-07-15
- Sabre Limited - Business Central pricing (accessed 2026-09-23) - Source date: 2026-09-23