Let’s stop tiptoeing around it.
You’ve seen the emails. The “End of Life” headlines. The pressure from Microsoft Partners pushing you toward Dynamics 365 Business Central.
And if you’re still running your business on Microsoft Dynamics GP, you’ve probably asked yourself:
Am I missing out? Or being misled?
At Njevity, we’ve spent over 20 years working with hundreds of GP customers—on-prem, in the cloud, and everywhere in between. So today, we’re cutting through the noise with a brutally honest comparison: Dynamics GP vs Business Central
We’re not here to play favorites. We’re here to help you make the right decision—for your business, not Microsoft’s roadmap.
Why Some Are Choosing Business Central
Let’s give credit where it’s due. Business Central brings some modern perks to the table:
Cloud-Native SaaS – Fully managed, no servers required
Modern Interface – Clean UI and consistent updates
Microsoft 365 Integration – Tight links with Teams, Outlook, and Excel
Ideal for Small Business – Especially if you’re upgrading from QuickBooks or FreshBooks
Bottom line:
If you’re a startup or a small business with simple operations and no historical GP data to preserve, BC might work for you.
But here’s the truth no one talks about…
Why Dynamics GP Still Outperforms for Most Mid-Market Companies
If you’re already on GP—and especially if your team knows it inside and out—moving to Business Central isn’t an upgrade. It’s a replacement.
Here’s why GP customers are staying put:
🔥 Proven Functionality – Mature, robust feature set that just works
📊 Deep Reporting – Complex financial and operational reporting, without compromises
🔁 Tightly Integrated – Connected to your other systems, workflows, and data sources
🧩 Thousands of ISV Add-Ons – From field service to manufacturing to payroll
☁️ PowerGP Online – Full cloud experience without sacrificing features or data
The truth? Most GP customers don’t leave—because no other ERP delivers the same depth, reliability, and real-world performance.
GP to BC Is Not an Upgrade. It’s a Rebuild.
Let’s not sugarcoat it. There’s no “Upgrade Wizard” from GP to BC. The migration path strips out historical data, customizations, and functionality. You’re essentially starting from scratch.
- You’ll lose years of transactions and reporting history
- You’ll have to retrain your team on a new system
- You’ll need to repurchase ISV functionality—if it exists in BC
- You’ll spend more time, money, and effort reconfiguring than you probably realize
For mid-sized businesses, that’s not digital transformation. That’s disruption.
So Why All the Pressure to Move?
Because Microsoft is consolidating. Business Central is their current focus. And unfortunately, that means a lot of customers are being sold on fear and urgency instead of facts.
Here’s the reality:
Microsoft has committed to supporting Dynamics GP through at least 2031—and you can likely run GP well beyond that, just like companies that still run Dynamics SL years after their sunset.
So let’s flip the script:
What if you didn’t have to choose between the cloud and Dynamics GP?
Meet PowerGP Online: GP in the Cloud. Only Better.
PowerGP Online gives you everything you love about Dynamics GP—plus the speed, security, and simplicity of a true cloud solution.
✅ No hardware. No servers. No backups.
✅ All your data and customizations, fully intact
✅ Includes PowerGP Banking, PowerGP Import, PowerGP Connect, and more
✅ Built-in security, MFA, and SOC compliance
✅ Connected to Power BI, Excel, and Office 365
This isn’t a compromise. It’s an evolution. You get the power of Dynamics GP without the IT overhead—and without giving up the features that make your business run.
This Isn’t About Loyalty. It’s About Logic.
We’re not telling you to stay on GP just because we love it (even though we do).
We’re telling you to stay because, in many cases, it simply makes more business sense.
Ask yourself:
- Are you ready to lose years of data and functionality?
- Can Business Central truly replicate your ISVs and custom workflows?
- Are you prepared to absorb the cost of a full ERP reimplementation?
- Is the risk really worth the reward?
If you’re still asking, “Is now the time to move?” — the answer might just be:
Not yet. Not for you.
Join the Conversation
What’s your experience with GP vs Business Central?
Have you considered switching—or already tried?
What did you gain? What did you lose?
Send us a message. We’d love to hear your story—and help you map out your next step with confidence, not confusion.
Let’s stop settling for hype and start making decisions that actually work for our businesses.
