Dynamics on‑premises pricing for 2026 will introduce significant changes that could directly impact your costs and IT strategy. Microsoft has announced a pricing update effective from October 2026 that affects Business Central, NAV, and GP in on‑premises environments.
If you are currently working with a Microsoft on‑premises ERP or considering migrating to the cloud, this is a key moment to understand what is changing, how it affects you, and what decisions you should make.
Why is Microsoft updating Dynamics on‑premises pricing?
Microsoft continues to drive its cloud strategy while maintaining hybrid and on‑premises options for its customers.
The objective of these changes is:
- Reducing barriers to cloud migration
- Simplifying pricing models
- Maintaining flexibility in deployment models
- Aligning costs between legacy and cloud solutions
In other words, on‑premises solutions still exist, but they are becoming increasingly less competitive compared to the cloud.
Changes to Dynamics support plans (Enhancement and Advantage Plan)
Increase in maintenance costs for Dynamics NAV and Business Central
Starting on October 6, 2026, support plans will see an increase:
- Enhancement Plan (EP): increases from 20% to 21%
- Advantage Plan (AP): increases from 22% to 23%
- Three‑year plans: proportional increase (e.g. 60% → 63%)
What does this change imply?
- Higher annual ERP maintenance costs
- Cumulative impact on long‑term contracts
- Need to review renewals before the price increase
Important: Multi‑year contracts retain their percentage for the duration of the term, but cannot be cancelled early.
10% increase in Dynamics on‑premises subscriptions
Affected products
Starting on October 1, 2026, base prices will increase by 10% for:
- Dynamics 365 Business Central on‑premises (subscription)
- Dynamics NAV (subscription)
- Dynamics GP (suscripción)
What does this mean for your company
- Direct increase in licensing costs
- Smaller cost difference compared to cloud solutions
- Opportunity to evaluate a migration to Business Central Online
This point is especially relevant for companies that are still using Navision (Dynamics NAV) or hybrid versions.
Changes in pricing by region (Local Multipliers)
Microsoft también ajustará los llamados multiplicadores locales, que convierten precios base en USD a moneda local.
Who is affected?
- Business Central on-premise
- Dynamics NAV
- Dynamics GP
- Dynamics SL
Real impact
- Price variation by country or region
- Posibles incrementos adicionales en Europa
- Need to review international budgets
How do these changes affect your Microsoft ERP?
If you are a Dynamics customer, these changes may impact:
Costes operativos
- Increase in maintenance and licensing costs
- Greater pressure on IT budgets
Technology strategy
- Reassessment of the on‑premises model
- Evaluation of cloud migration
ERP ROI
- Lower profitability of the current model
- Need for optimization
Does it still make sense to stay on Dynamics on‑premises in 2026?
It depends on the context, but the trend is clear: Microsoft is encouraging the move to Business Central Cloud
Advantages of the cloud model over on‑premises:
- Automatic updates
- Scalability without infrastructure investment
- Integrated advanced security
- Integration with tools such as Microsoft 365 and Power Platform
Practical recommendations for companies
Before these changes come into effect, we recommend:
Review current contracts
Analyze renewal dates and support conditions.
Evaluate migration to the cloud
Especially if you are working with Dynamics NAV or older versions.
Optimize licenses
Adjust users, modules, and actual system usage.
Plan the 2026–2027 budget
Getting ahead can lead to significant savings.
Anticipation is key
Dynamics on‑premises pricing changes in 2026 are not just a one‑off increase: they reflect a strategic shift toward cloud models.
For companies, this represents an opportunity: to review, optimize, and evolve their ERP.
Making decisions now can make a difference in costs, efficiency, and competitiveness over the coming years.
Do you want to know how these changes affect your Dynamics environment?
At ABD Consulting and IT Solutions, we help you:
- Analyze the real impact on your costs
- Optimize your current licenses
- Design your migration strategy to Business Central Cloud
Contact our team and we will advise you with no obligation.