Dynamics NAV & Dynamics 365 Business Central Version Comparison

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3.7

4.0

5.0

2009

2013

2015

2016

2017

2018

BC 13

BC 14

BC 15

BC 16

1. Licensing	3.7	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018	BC 13	BC 14	BC 15	BC 16
Subscription Licensing
Perpetual Licensing

2. Architecture	3.7	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018	BC 13	BC 14	BC 15	BC 16
Two-Tier Architecture
Three-Tier Architecture
On-Premises Installation	12	12	12	12	12	12	12	12	12	12	12	12	12
Support for Azure SQL										11	11	11	11
Multitenant Databases										12	12	12	12
Ability to Download a Database (SaaS)

3. Client	3.7	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018	BC 13	BC 14	BC 15	BC 16
Classic Client
Rose Tailored Client
Rose Tailored Interface over a Wide Area Network
Web Client
Tablet Client (Universal Application)
Phone Client

4. Scheduled Tasks	3.7	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018	BC 13	BC 14	BC 15	BC 16
Job Queues
Classic Application Server (NAS-NAV Application Server)
Modern Application Server (NAS-NAV Application Server)								7	7				15
Task Scheduler

5. Administration and Upgrades	3.7	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018	BC 13	BC 14	BC 15	BC 16
Server Administration Tool				10									15
Administration and Automation with Powershell													15
Automatic Upgrades										14	14	14	14
Automatic Testing (Test Codeunits)
Detailed Notifications for Update Events													16

6. Web Services	3.7	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018	BC 13	BC 14	BC 15	BC 16
SOAP Web Services
OData Web Services
Standard Web API
Support for OAuth authentication

7. Customisation and Extensibility	3.7	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018	BC 13	BC 14	BC 15	BC 16
Customisation with C/AL
Customisation with Apps / Extensions 1.0									6
Customisation with Apps / Extensions 2.0
Store Applications (Extensions)													16
Extensibility with ActiveX				1	2	2	2	2	2	17	17
Extensibility with Microsoft .NET Framework				3									15
Classic Development Environment (C/SIDE with C/AL Language)	13	13	13	13
Modern Development Environment (Visual Studio Code with AL Language)									5

8. Printing	3.7	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018	BC 13	BC 14	BC 15	BC 16
Classic Reporting
Modern Reporting with SSRS (SLQ Server Reporting Services) Layouts
Modern Reporting with Microsoft Word Layouts
Customer and Vendor Document Layouts

9. System Building Blocks	3.7	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018	BC 13	BC 14	BC 15	BC 16
Table Extensions									4	4	4	4	4
Page Extensions									4	4	4	4	4
Queries
Enums (Expandable Options)
Interfaces
XMLport Filtering										17	17
Events
XMLPorts

10. User Interface	3.7	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018	BC 13	BC 14	BC 15	BC 16
Role Centers											18	18	18
MenuSuites					17	17	17	17	17	17	17
Role Explorer (Role Centre Explorer)
Brick Views								4	4	5	5
Mandatory Fields Marked with Red Asterisk										5	5
Graphical Role Centre Customisation				4	4	4	4	4	4
Graphical Fields Customisation					17	17	17	17	17
Graphical Forms/Pages Customisation					17	17	17	17	17
Company Badge/Indicator				1						17	17	5	5
Resize Columns (Modern Clients)					17	17	17	17	17	17	17
Hierarchical Menus (Actions)				1
Personalised List Views
Theme Customisation

11. Integrations	3.7	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018	BC 13	BC 14	BC 15	BC 16
Integration with Microsoft Flow
Cortana Intelligence
Contact Synchronisation with Office 365
Integration with Outlook
Electronic Documents and Incoming Documents
Surface Microsoft Dynamics NAV Information Directly into SharePoint Online
Interoperability with Office 365 and Office 365 Applications
Integration with Microsoft Office
Integration with Common Data Services

12. General Functionalities	3.7	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018	BC 13	BC 14	BC 15	BC 16
Assisted Setup
Notifications
Workflows
Document Sending Profiles
Microsoft Social Engagement Integration
Provisioning Tools for Windows Azure
Data Upgrade Automation
Help Server
Microsoft Office Alignment of Dynamics NAV Windows and Web Clients
Application Profiler					8
Charting Capabilities
ADCS Using Web Services / Web Services
Document Approval
Navigation and Productivity Enhancements
Online Map
Graphical Production Schedule
Non Sequential Numbering
Longer Names and Descriptions
Links in Navigation Menu				19
Full Keyboard Support					17	17	17	17	17	17
Search for Business Features
Outlook Integration (Outlook Add-in)
Email Body Templates with Microsoft Word
Support for Camera and Location
Print to Attachment
Multiple Languages per Tenant
Disable Export of Data to Excel
Easy Switching Between Environments

13. Financial Management	3.7	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018	BC 13	BC 14	BC 15	BC 16
Missing Posting Setup Notifications
Employee Sub-Ledger
System-wide Dimension Filters
Deferrals
Posting Preview
Cash Management
Support for SEPA Credit Transfer & SEPA Direct Debit
Cost Accounting
Cash Flow Forecast
VAT Rate Change Tool
New Dimensions Engine (Dimension Sets)
Faster G/L Posting
Online Payment Services
Batch Creation of Journal Lines
Bank Account Management
Intercompany Purchase Cost Distribution
Prepayments
Reversal of Journal Postings (Unapply)
Partial Payment
Consolidation Enhancements
Predefined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Inter-company Postings
Fixed Assets
Reminders and Finance Charge Notes Cancellation
Document Line Descriptions in G/L Entries

14. Manufacturing	3.7	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018	BC 13	BC 14	BC 15	BC 16
Two New Global Setup Fields										9	9	9	9
Enhanced Integration										9	9	9	9
Graphical Production Schedule										9	9	9	9
Manufacturing Module										9	9	9	9

15. Business Intelligence & Reporting	3.7	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018	BC 13	BC 14	BC 15	BC 16
Reporting in Excel
Power BI Reporting
Excel Read and Write Capabilities
Embedded Power BI
Excel Integration to Query
Jet Reports Express for Microsoft Dynamics NAV
New Office Format (Open XML) Integration
Predefined Charts and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

16. Supply Chain Management	3.7	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018	BC 13	BC 14	BC 15	BC 16
OCR Recognition of Vendor Invoices
Item Classification Based on Images
Surcharges Based on Gross Weight and Volume
Item Attributes and Hierarchy
Item Availability by Event
Inventory Movements
Additional Default Bins and Dedicated Bins
Enhanced Integration to Service Management
Assembly Management
Supply Planning Setup Enhancements
Automated Data Capture System
Item Budgets
Planning Transparency
Picks
Standard Cost Worksheet
Price Management
Modern Price Management
Supply Planning
Costing
Item Tracking
Reversing Shipments for Non-item Types
Merge Duplicated Vendors
Configuration of Warehouse Documents
Copy Items
Auto-Insert Recurring Sales and Purchase Lines
Receive more Items then Ordered
Use Resources in Purchase Documents

17. Sales & Marketing	3.7	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018	BC 13	BC 14	BC 15	BC 16
Integration with Dynamics 365 for Sales
Integration with Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Sales and Purchase Document Approval
Interaction/Document Management
Payment Terms Translation
Document Archiving
Merge Duplicated Customers
Merge Duplicated Contacts

18. Service Management	3.7	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018	BC 13	BC 14	BC 15	BC 16
Enhanced Integration with Manufacturing, Warehouse Management and Assembly Management										9	9	9	9
Planning and Dispatching of Materials Overview										9	9	9	9
Service Order Management										9	9	9	9
Service Contract Management										9	9	9	9
Service Management Module										9	9	9	9

19. Project Management	3.7	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018	BC 13	BC 14	BC 15	BC 16
Cancel or Correct Job Invoices
User Tasks
Project Manager Role Centre
Jobs WIP Calculation Compliance
Usage Link
Jobs
Jobs in Archived Documents

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1) For Role-Tailored only on the client side	11) Natively on Azure SQL, but customers don't have direct access to it
2) Only on the client side	12) Natively multi-tenant, but is visible as single-tenant to customers
3) Only Role-Tailored client and web services	13) Integrated with classic client
4) Only web and tablet clients	14) They are mandatory with only option of delaying them
5) Only for extensions development	15) Only on-premise
6) Only as legacy platform, not recommended. Extensions 2.0 recommended instead	16) Only SaaS
7) Task Scheduler recommended for periodic activities	17) For desktop client only
8) Available only as free-of-charge extra download	18) Multi Column
9) Only in Premium subscription level	19) For Classic client only
10) Limited-functionality snap-ins for services. Custom tools available	+ Existing functionality were enhanced with this release