Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Oracle NetSuite are two of the most common cloud ERP choices for growing US companies. Both run finance, sales, purchasing and inventory in the cloud. The differences are in how you buy them, how they fit your other software, and who implements them. Akkomplish is a US-based Business Central partner headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. We implement Business Central, so read this as a partner’s view, with the points where NetSuite can be the better fit.
Business Central vs NetSuite at a glance
| Business Central | NetSuite | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft | Oracle |
| How pricing works | Essentials $80, Premium $110, Team Members $8 per user/month, paid yearly (Microsoft US list prices), plus implementation | No public price list: a quote built from a base platform fee, per-user fees and add-on modules, usually on a yearly contract |
| Fit with Microsoft 365 | Built in: Outlook, Excel, Teams, Power BI and Copilot | Connects through integrations |
| Manufacturing | Included in the Premium license | Add-on modules |
| Multiple companies | Many companies in one environment, with intercompany postings and consolidation | Multiple subsidiaries with the OneWorld add-on |
| Extending it | Apps from Microsoft AppSource, extensions, and Power Apps and Power Automate | SuiteApps and SuiteScript |
| Online store | Built-in Shopify connector | SuiteCommerce, or connectors |
| Who implements it | A choice of Microsoft partners across the US, including Akkomplish | Oracle NetSuite or NetSuite partners |
When Business Central is usually the better fit
- You already use Microsoft 365. Your team works in Outlook, Excel and Teams, and Business Central works inside them with the same sign-in.
- You want predictable license costs. Business Central’s per-user prices are published, so budgeting is simpler.
- You make or distribute products. Manufacturing comes with Premium, and inventory and warehousing are built in. See manufacturing and distribution.
- You want a choice of partners. Many Microsoft partners across the US implement Business Central, so you can pick one that knows your industry and region.
When NetSuite can be the better fit
- You want one vendor for ERP and your online store (SuiteCommerce).
- Your team already knows NetSuite well, or your industry relies on a NetSuite-only app.
- You don’t use Microsoft 365, so the Microsoft integration matters less to you.
How to compare the cost fairly
Compare a three-year total, not the first-year price: licenses for every user type, implementation, apps, support, and the terms for renewal and adding users. Ask both vendors for the same scope in writing. We’re happy to review a NetSuite quote next to a Business Central one.
Frequently asked questions
Is Business Central cheaper than NetSuite?
It depends on your users, modules and contract. Business Central’s license prices are public; NetSuite’s are quoted. Compare the three-year total cost of both, including implementation.
Can we move from NetSuite to Business Central?
Yes. We move customers, vendors, items, the chart of accounts, opening balances and open transactions, and agree how much history to bring.
Can Business Central handle several companies?
Yes. One environment can hold several companies, with intercompany transactions and consolidated reporting.
Why US companies choose Akkomplish
- Microsoft partner focused on Dynamics 365 Business Central: implementation, migration, integration and support.
- US headquarters in Rockville, Maryland (Akkomplish USA LLC), and a member of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce.
- 200+ businesses guided through ERP, cloud and AI projects.
- Real Business Central projects: see our NAV 2009 to Business Central migration and our quality assurance add-on for Business Central.
Talk to a Business Central partner about your ERP choice
Call +1 980 347 3323, contact us, or book a free Business Central demo with your own processes.
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