How to Compare Microsoft Dynamics GP Business Essentials vs Advancement Management Editions

If you are evaluating new ERP/accounting software and Microsoft Dynamics GP makes your short list, you still have another decision to make. Which edition of Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains) do you need? There is the Business Essentials (BE) edition and the Advanced Management (AM) edition.

The cost of Microsoft Dynamics GP Business Essentials edition is a lower price per user that the cost of the Microsoft Dynamics GP Advanced Management edition. Keep in mind this also means the annual maintenance fees will also be lower if you buy Business Essentials. Honestly, 90% of CAL Business Solutions clients start with the Business Essentials edition because you will receive a full investment credit for money spent if you decide to move to the Advanced Management version in the future.

While we always try to recommend ways for our clients to save money sometimes some very valid reasons why a client needs to spend more and purchase the Advanced Management edition. Sometimes there is specific, advanced functionality that you can only get with AM.
I encourage you to read our article on the ERP Software Blog, Compare Microsoft Dynamics GP Business Essentials versus Advanced Management: When Is The Advanced Management Edition Worth the Higher Price? This article is intended to help you compare the two editions by describing the modules that are only available in the Advanced Management edition. If you need these features, and you can’t add the missing functionality with an ISV module, then you need to purchase Microsoft Dynamics GP Advanced Management edition.

Are you interested in getting a cost estimate of Microsoft Dynamics GP Business Essentials? The easiest way is to request a free automated Microsoft Dynamics GP Quick Quote – including software licenses, maintenance fees and implementation. Plus, deployment options and costs.
If you are looking for an honest Microsoft Dynamics GP partner who will give you good advice about buying Microsoft Dynamics GP Business Essentials vs Advanced Management, contact CAL Business Solutions.

By CAL Business Solutions, Connecticut Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner