Dynamics Nav Comparison

Licensing

Versions 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 365 BC
Subscription Licensing
Perpetual Licensing

Architecture & Technology

Versions 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 365 BC
Automatic Upgrades
Applications (Extensions)
Table Extensions
Page Extensions
Modern Development Environment (Visual Studio Code with AL)
Customisation with Apps & Extensions
Graphical Role Centre Customisation
Graphical Fields Customisation
Graphical Pages Customisation
Task Scheduler
Brick Views
E-mail Body Templates with Microsoft Word
Automatic Testing (Test Codeunits)
Phone Client
Modern Reporting with Microsoft Word Layouts
Support for Azure SQL
Multitenant Databases / Deployment
Tablet Client
Queries
Windows PowerShell
Web Client
Modern Application Server (NAS)
Server Administration Tool
Extensibility with Microsoft .NET Framework
Role Centers
Multi-Tier Architecture
Job Queues
Classic Development Environment
Customisation with C/AL
Classic Client

General Functionalities

Versions 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 365 BC
Copy & Paste Rows
Full Keyboard Shortcut Support
Multiple Production Environment
Batch-Post Sales & Purchases As Scheduled
Enhancements for Customer Migration Tools
UK Address Validation
Migration from QuickBooks
Assisted Setup
Notifications
Automated Workflows
Document Sending Profiles
Data Upgrade Automation
Help Server
Provisioning Tools for Windows Azure
Single Sign On
Charting Capabilities
New User Concept
Document Approval
Graphical Production Schedule

Financial Management

Versions 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 365 BC
Reconcile Payables With External Document Number Field
Bulk Invoicing
VAT Registration Number Validation
Employee Sub-Ledger
System-Wide Dimension Filters
Deferrals
Posting Preview
Cash Management
Support for SEPA Credit Transfer & SEPA Direct Debit
Electronic Payments & Direct Debits
Cost Accounting
Cash Flow Forecast
VAT Rate Change Tool
New Dimension Set Entry Table
Faster G/L Posting
Online Payment Services
Bank Account Management
Batch Creation of Journal Lines
Intercompany Purchase Cost Distribution
Prepayments
Reversal of Journal Postings (Unapply)
Partial Payments
Consolidation Enhancements
Predefined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Inter-Company Postings
Fixed Assets

Manufacturing

Versions 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 365 BC
Sales and Inventory Forecasting
Enhanced Integration
Manual Planning
Production Orders
Production Forecast
Graphical Production Schedule

Supply Chain Management

Versions 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 365 BC
View Item Availability By Unit Of Measure
Item Classification Based On Images
Item Categories
Item Attributes and Hierarchy
Document Management, Document Capture and OCR
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
Supply Planning
Costing
Item Tracking

Service Management

Versions 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 365 BC
Integration with Manufacturing, Warehouse and Assembly Management
Planning and Dispatching of Materials Overview
Service Order Management
Item Attributes and Hierarchy
Service Contract Management

Project Management

Versions 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 365 BC
Job Information Included in Archived Sales and Purchase Documents
Cancel or Correct Job Invoices
User Tasks
Project Manager Role Center
Jobs WIP Calculation Compliance
Usage Link
Jobs

Sales & Marketing

Versions 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 365 BC
AI Support for Sales & Inventory Forecast
AI Support for Late Payment Prediction
Dynamics 365 Sales Integration
Sales and Purchase Document Approval
Interaction/Document Management
Payment Terms Translation
Document Archiving

Business Intelligence & Reporting

Versions 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 365 BC
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
Open XML Integration
Predefined Charts and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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