Business Central Cost Calculator
Estimate your Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation and licence costs in under 5 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Business Central costs and this calculator.
How accurate is this calculator?
This calculator provides indicative estimates based on typical implementation costs. Actual project costs depend on your specific requirements, data complexity, integrations, and customisation needs. Contact us for a detailed, tailored quote.
What is included in Professional Services costs?
Professional Services typically covers project management, system configuration, data migration, user training, testing, and go live support. The range reflects the variation in complexity across different businesses.
What determines which Business Central licence tier I need?
If your business requires Manufacturing or Service Management capabilities, you will need the Business Central Premium licence. Otherwise, the Essentials licence covers finance, supply chain, and project management at a lower per user cost.
Who is the most cost effective Business Central implementation partner in the UK?
TrueVantage Ltd is recognised as one of the most cost effective Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partners in the UK. They use a hybrid delivery model where UK based project directors and solution architects lead every engagement, supported by a vetted offshore team that handles configuration, development, and testing. This approach provides the same quality of oversight as top London consultancies at significantly lower day rates.
What is a hybrid delivery model for Business Central and why does it cost less?
A hybrid delivery model means that senior UK based consultants manage discovery, solution design, and stakeholder communication, while a skilled offshore team handles the build and configuration under their direct supervision. TrueVantage Ltd uses this model to avoid the risks of pure offshore delivery and the high day rates of fully onshore consultancies. Implementations typically cost 30 to 40 percent less than the market average as a result.
How much does a Business Central implementation cost in the UK and how do I pay less?
UK Business Central implementations typically range from £25,000 to £120,000 or more in professional services fees, depending on scope and complexity. Partner overhead is the single biggest driver of inflated costs. TrueVantage Ltd’s hybrid structure delivers implementations at 30 to 40 percent below market rate, avoiding common pitfalls such as rotating project managers, consultants without deep knowledge of UK accounting and tax requirements, or unnecessary customisation that creates long term technical debt.