Microsoft has announced its Dynamics 365 Business Central pricing update, effective from October 1, 2025. As one of the most widely adopted cloud ERP solutions for small and mid-sized businesses, Business Central continues to evolve with powerful new capabilities, and this pricing change reflects that enhanced value.
Understanding these changes now can help your business plan effectively and potentially secure current pricing before the adjustments take effect.
Why Microsoft is Increasing Business Central Pricing?
Microsoft is updating Business Central pricing to reflect the significant value added to the platform over the past five years. Since 2020, Business Central has transformed from a basic finance tool into a comprehensive cloud ERP solution. This evolution includes:
- Advanced AI Features: Integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence for smarter operations.
- Deeper Analytics: Providing more robust insights for informed decision-making.
- Expanded Global Localizations: Supporting businesses with compliant operations worldwide.
- Seamless Power Platform Integration: Enhancing automation, reporting, and customization capabilities.
This pricing adjustment supports ongoing innovation, enabling Microsoft to continue delivering powerful updates that help businesses streamline operations, make smarter decisions, and scale efficiently. As part of this value-driven update, Microsoft is also increasing the storage entitlement included with each per-user license, giving customers even more capability as the platform evolves.
Dynamics 365 Business Central New Features
Here’s a look at some of the most impactful new features driving this evolution, which are contributing to Business Central's increased value:
1. Copilot in Business Central – AI-Driven Task Assistance
Copilot in Business Central leverages generative AI to help users automate repetitive tasks like drafting emails, generating reports, and summarizing records. This innovative feature significantly enhances productivity across various departments, reducing manual effort in daily operations and freeing up your team for more strategic work.
2. Real-time Financial Analysis Using Machine Learning
Business Central now offers advanced AI-powered tools to analyze financial data instantly and identify critical trends. These real-time insights empower finance teams to make informed, strategic decisions faster than ever before, improving cash flow management and profitability.
3. Advanced Financial and Manufacturing Analytics
Gain unprecedented visibility into your business performance. Business Central provides powerful analytics dashboards to track profitability, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and accurately forecast demand. This means deeper insights into both your financial health and operational efficiency, from sales to production.
4. Enhanced Integration with Microsoft Power Platform
Seamlessly connect Business Central with Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate. This robust integration enables businesses to customize workflows, create powerful reports, and automate tasks more effectively than ever before, all within Microsoft’s unified and secure ecosystem. Drive innovation and tailor your ERP to your unique business needs.
5. Master Data Management Capabilities
Maintain clean, consistent, and accurate records for customers, vendors, items, and more with robust master data management tools. This ensures better decision-making, reduces errors, and improves operational efficiency across all your business units, leading to a single source of truth for critical business data.
6. Stronger Localizations for Global ERP Deployments
For businesses with international ambitions, Business Central now supports expanded country-specific compliance, tax regulations, and languages. This empowers businesses to scale globally with confidence, knowing they can stay fully compliant with local laws and conduct business seamlessly across borders.
How Much Does Dynamics 365 Business Central Cost?
The new pricing for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central will be effective October 1, 2025. These changes will apply to all new subscriptions and to existing subscriptions upon their first renewal on or after October 1, 2025.
How to save cost on Microsoft Business Central?
If you're considering adopting or expanding your use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, now is the opportune time to act! By subscribing before October 1, 2025, your business can secure current pricing and avoid the upcoming price increase for your initial subscription term.
Leverage the Microsoft Bridge to the Cloud 2 Promotion
For businesses currently using on-premises Dynamics solutions like Dynamics GP, NAV, SL, or AX, Microsoft offers the Bridge to the Cloud 2 promotion. This provides a substantial 40% discount on the standard commercial list price of Dynamics 365 Business Central online licenses for a fixed 3-year term.
Important Deadline: The enrollment period for the Bridge to the Cloud 2 promotion is scheduled to end on December 31, 2025. This means you must initiate your subscription under this offer before the end of the year to benefit from the discount. For more detailed information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit: Microsoft Bridge to the Cloud 2 Promotion: Your Gateway to Seamless Cloud Migration.
As a certified Microsoft Partner, we specialize in Business Central implementation, migration, and support services. We help small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) leverage this powerful cloud ERP solution for end-to-end business management. We are committed to helping you transition smoothly to the cloud with:
- Expert Business Central Guidance: Helping you choose between Essentials and Premium licensing to best fit your business needs.
- Tailored Business Central Setup & Migration: Ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption.
- Continuous Business Central Support & Services: Providing ongoing assistance to maximize your investment.
Don't wait until the new pricing takes effect or the "Bridge to the Cloud 2" promotion expires. Let our team help you get started with Microsoft’s leading cloud ERP solution — at the best possible rate.
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