Moving off Dynamics GP? Here's exactly what it costs.
Dynamics GP (formerly Microsoft Great Plains) has served you well, but Microsoft has set its end date. We move companies from Dynamics GP to Business Central at a fixed, published price: no mystery quote, and no hourly meter running. Pick the package that fits, and you'll know your first-year cost before we ever meet.
GP's timeline (why now)
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | No new GP perpetual licenses for new customers |
| April 1, 2026 | No new GP licenses of any kind for new customers |
| December 31, 2029 | End of support: no more product updates, tax and regulatory updates, or technical support |
| April 30, 2031 | Security updates stop |
Existing GP customers can keep buying licenses until the end, but year-end tax updates stop after 2029. Moving on your own schedule beats moving in a hurry.
Three fixed-price packages
Every package includes 12 months of Duck Care after go-live.
Finance Flight
$24,000CAD $33,600For GP companies that use it mainly for accounting. About 10–12 weeks.
- Core Finance for 1 company: general ledger, dimensions, receivables and payables
- Up to 3 bank accounts with bank reconciliation
- Sales invoice and one check layout; 2 financial statements
Your chart of accounts, customers, vendors and dimensions, open receivables and payables, and 2 years of monthly general ledger history migrated from GP
Electronic payments (EFT/ACH) for payables
- 3 Excel reporting templates
- Permissions set up, and role-based training
- Includes 12 months of Duck Care: $200CAD $280/mo
Distribution Flight ★
$33,500CAD $46,900For GP companies that buy, stock and sell. About 13–18 weeks.
- Everything in Finance Flight
- Sales: orders, quotes and returns
- Purchasing: orders, quotes and returns
- Inventory: up to 500 items and 5 locations, with cycle counts and landed costs
- Includes 12 months of Duck Care: $279CAD $391/mo
Multi-entity Flight
$43,000CAD $60,200For groups running several GP companies. About 15–22 weeks.
- Everything in Distribution Flight
Up to 3 companies with intercompany transactions and 1 consolidation (all companies share one chart of accounts and set of dimensions)
Up to 5 currencies
- Includes 12 months of Duck Care: $358CAD $502/mo
What the first year costs
| Finance Flight | Distribution Flight ★ | Multi-entity Flight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project price | $24,000CAD $33,600 | $33,500CAD $46,900 | $43,000CAD $60,200 |
| Duck Care (12 months) | $2,400CAD $3,360 | $3,350CAD $4,690 | $4,300CAD $6,020 |
| First year, project + Duck Care | $26,400CAD $36,960 | $36,850CAD $51,590 | $47,300CAD $66,220 |
Business Central licenses are additional: Essentials is $80CAD $108.50 per user per month, billed yearly (Business Central pricing). Moving from GP, you may qualify for 30% off those licenses for three years through Microsoft's Bridge to the Cloud offer (see the FAQ).
Need a bit more? Add it at a fixed price.
| Add-on | What's included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| More companies | 4–6 companies, intercompany, 2 consolidations | $13,000CAD $18,200 (replaces the 1–3 company option) |
| Fixed Assets | 2 depreciation books, 7 categories: up to 300 / 1,000 / 5,000 assets | $3,000CAD $4,200 / $4,000CAD $5,600 / $5,000CAD $7,000 |
| Fixed Assets, extra companies | Per additional company | $750CAD $1,050 |
| Larger inventory | 500–1,000 / 1,000–5,000 items | +$500CAD $700 / +$1,500CAD $2,100 over the 500-item price |
| Advanced Inventory | Serial and lot tracking | $3,500CAD $4,900 |
| Assemblies | Assembly bills of materials and assembly orders | $3,500CAD $4,900 |
| Approval workflows | Up to 10 workflows, 2 approval levels | $3,000CAD $4,200 |
| Custom permissions | Up to 5 role profiles | $3,500CAD $4,900 |
Not listed (7 or more companies, payroll, integrations, ISV add-ons or custom development)? We'll quote it separately, and you'll see the price before any work starts.
How we keep the price fixed
We work to a clear scope for each package (the limits above are the scope). Business Central does a great deal out of the box, and these packages are built around using it rather than recreating every GP customization. If you need something outside the scope, we quote it first. Nothing is billed by surprise.
How a GP move works
- Kickoff and planning: we confirm scope, users and your go-live window.
- Setup: your Business Central environment, companies, security and core configuration.
- Data migration: master data, open balances and GL history come across from GP.
- Testing and training: your team works in its own data before anything goes live.
- Go live: final balances migrated, and you're running on Business Central.
- Duck Care: 12 months of support while your team settles in.
FAQ
Can we bring more than two years of history from GP?
The packages include 2 years of monthly general ledger history. If you need more, we'll quote it.
What about GP payroll?
Business Central handles payroll through add-on apps rather than a built-in module. Payroll isn't included in these packages. We'll recommend an add-on that fits and quote it separately.
What is Bridge to the Cloud?
It's a Microsoft offer for customers moving from on-premises Dynamics products, including GP, to Business Central online: 30% off the Business Central license list price for a fixed 3-year term. To qualify, you sign up between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2027, your GP license must predate September 1, 2024, and you need an active Enhancement Plan. We'll check your eligibility on the fit call.
Our GP is heavily customized. Is a package still right for us?
Maybe not. The packages suit companies with simpler requirements. If your GP has a lot of custom work or integrations, a Readiness Assessment ($2,500CAD $3,500, credited to your project within 60 days) will tell you what it takes and give you a fixed quote.
Why is support included for 12 months?
Business Central updates twice a year, plus monthly updates. Your first year is when your team is learning the new system. Duck Care means you're never on your own for it. It keeps what we built working. New features and new integrations are quoted separately.
Have a quick question?
Not ready for a call? Ask here and we'll answer by email within the same business day (8am to 5pm Pacific, Monday to Friday).
Get your GP ducks in a row before 2029. Book a free 30-minute fit call. We'll confirm which package fits, check your Bridge to the Cloud eligibility, and give you a go-live date.
