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Your essential guide to Microsoft Dynamics legacy migration alternatives, proving why switching to NetSuite, Acumatica, or SAP may be easier and cheaper than Business Central or Finance & Operations.
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MICROSOFT ERP EXPERT ANALYSIS
The Complete Microsoft Dynamics Legacy Migration Guide
Migration Reality Check
Honest assessment of Microsoft's support deadlines, true upgrade costs, and why their forced migration timeline works against you
Alternative Migration Paths
Detailed analysis of NetSuite, Acumatica, SAP Business One, and Deltek as legitimate alternatives to Microsoft's expensive upgrade path
Complexity Comparison
Proof that switching vendors often isn't more complex than Microsoft's own upgrade path, with timeline and cost comparisons
Success Stories & Case Studies
Real companies who left Microsoft legacy systems and saved money while improving operations and capabilities
Complete assessment including alternative vendor comparison and cost optimization strategies to guide your transition from legacy systems.
Decision Framework & Scorecard
Objective evaluation criteria to compare Microsoft upgrade vs. alternative migrations with scoring methodology
Quick Action Guide
Immediate 30-90 day next steps by legacy system including vendor contact strategies and evaluation timelines
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Dynamics AX (2009, 2012)
Extended support officially ended January 10, 2023. Your organization is running completely unsupported software with severe security and compliance risks. Migration must be prioritized immediately.
Microsoft's "Solution"
Better Alternatives
Current Situation
Finance & Operations (F&O)
Cost: $500K-$2M+ | Timeline: 12-18 months
Extensive customizations require complete redevelopment. Most users see 200-400% cost increase.
SAP Business One: $300K-$800K | 9-12 months
NetSuite: $200K-$600K | 6-9 months
Epicor Kinetic: $400K-$900K | 8-12 months
Dynamics GP (Great Plains)
Current Situation
Support ends December 31, 2029, with security updates until April 2031. New GP licenses to new customers are being discontinued in 2025-2026, signaling the end of GP's lifecycle.
Microsoft's "Solution"
Business Central
Cost: $80-110/user/month | Timeline: 6-12 months
Many GP-specific features missing. Third-party add-ons require replacement. Per-user pricing can double software costs.
Better Alternatives
NetSuite: $99-249/user/month | 3-6 months
Acumatica: $1K-4K total/month | 3-6 months
Sage Intacct: $400-1K/entity/month | 3-5 months
Dynamics NAV (Navision)
Current Situation
NAV has been replaced by Business Central. Extended support is available through partners, but Microsoft is pushing all NAV users toward Business Central migration.
Microsoft's "Solution"
Business Central
Cost: $80-110/user/month | Timeline: 4-8 months
Most direct Microsoft path. Cloud-only deployment may not fit infrastructure. Customizations need redevelopment using Power Platform.
Better Alternatives
NetSuite: $99-249/user/month | 3-6 months
SAP Business One: $95-185/user/month | 4-8 months
Acumatica: $1K-4K total/month | 3-6 months
Dynamics SL (Solomon)
Current Situation
Support ended in 2020. SL users face the most complex migration scenario as Microsoft essentially abandoned this market, making alternatives often more attractive than Microsoft's own solutions.
Microsoft's "Solution"
Project Operations
Cost: $95/user/month | Timeline: 8-15 months
Lacks critical SL functionality. Business Central inadequate for project-based businesses. Poor fit for most SL use cases.
Better Alternatives
Deltek Vantagepoint: $100-$200/user/month | 4-8 months
NetSuite: $99-$249/user/month | 4-7 months
Acumatica: $1K-$4K | 4-8 months
"This migration guide helped us avoid a $1.2M Microsoft F&O upgrade by switching to SAP Business One instead. We saved 45% and got better manufacturing capabilities. The decision framework alone was worth hundreds of thousands."
Sarah Chen, CEO at Precision Manufacturing
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Average Cost Savings
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Months Faster Implementation
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Don't let outdated systems hold your business back. With proven alternatives offering better ROI and faster implementation than Microsoft's upgrade paths, your successful migration starts with understanding all your options—and this guide gives you exactly that roadmap.
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