Dynamics 365 Business Central offers flexible pricing and licensing options to suit different business needs:

1. Subscription model: Business Central uses a monthly subscription model, with pricing based on the number of users and functionality required.
2. Dynamics 365 Business Central offers two billing options with different price points:
   • Monthly billing: This option provides more flexibility but comes at a higher cost.
   • Annual billing: By committing to an annual subscription, customers can save 20% (current as at July 2024) compared to the monthly billing option.
3. License types:
   • Essentials: Includes core financial management, sales, and customer service features.
   • Premium: Adds advanced functionality for manufacturing and service management.
   • Team Members: Provides limited access for light users who need basic functionality.
   • Device: The Device license for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a specialised licensing option that allows multiple users to access Business Central functionality through a single licensed device. Here are the key features of the Device license:
     • Shared access: Multiple users can use a single device covered by this license simultaneously.
     • Specific use cases: It's designed for point-of-sale devices, shop floor devices, or warehouse devices.
     • Limited functionality: The Device license provides a subset of Business Central capabilities, tailored to specific operational areas.
4. Full user vs. Team Member licenses: Full user licenses (Essentials or Premium) grant complete access to all features, while Team Member licenses offer restricted capabilities for occasional users.
5. Additional costs: Factors like implementation services, customisations, and additional storage may impact the total cost.
6. Not for profit and educational pricing: Special pricing is available for qualifying nonprofit and educational institutions.

License descriptions accurate as at July 2024.