Dynamics NAV & Dynamics 365 Business Central Version Comparison

    Compare the versions from Navision 3.7 through to the latest Business Central!

    The table below is intended help you understand when functionality was introduced into the different versions of Navision, Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central. Go back to our summary page on Dynamics NAV vs Dynamics 365 Business Central here.

    1) For Role-Tailored only on the client side
    2) Only on the client side
    3) Only Role-Tailored client and web services
    4) Only web and tablet clients
    5) Only for extensions development
    6) Only as legacy platform, not recommended. Extensions 2.0 recommended instead
    7) Task Scheduler recommended for periodic activities
    8) Available only as free-of-charge extra download
    9) Only in Premium subscription level
    10) Limited-functionality snap-ins for services. Custom tools available
    11) Natively on Azure SQL, but customers don't have direct access to it
    12) Natively multi-tenant, but is visible as single-tenant to customers
    13) Integrated with classic client
    14) They are mandatory with only option of delaying them
    15) Only on-premise
    16) Only SaaS
    17) For desktop client only
    18) Multi Column
    19) For Classic client only
     + Existing functionality were enhanced with this release

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    3.7
    4.0
    5.0
    2009
    2013
    2015
    2016
    2017
    2018
    BC 13
    BC 14
    BC 15
    BC 16
    1. Licensing 3.7 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 BC 13 BC 14 BC 15 BC 16
    Perpetual Licensing
    Subscription Licensing
     
    2. Architecture 3.7 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 BC 13 BC 14 BC 15 BC 16
    Three-Tier Architecture
    Multitenant Databases 12 12 12 12
    Ability to Download a Database (SaaS)
    Two-Tier Architecture
    On-Premises Installation 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
    Support for Azure SQL 11 11 11 11
     
    3. Client 3.7 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 BC 13 BC 14 BC 15 BC 16
    Classic Client
    Role Tailored Client
    Role Tailored Interface over a Wide Area Network
    Web Client
    Phone Client
    Tablet Client (Universal Application)
     
    4. Scheduled Tasks 3.7 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 BC 13 BC 14 BC 15 BC 16
    Job Queues
    Classic Application Server (NAS-NAV Application Server)
    Modern Application Server (NAS-NAV Application Server) 7 7 15
    Task Scheduler
     
    5. Administration and Upgrades 3.7 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 BC 13 BC 14 BC 15 BC 16
    Administration and Automation with Powershell 15
    Automatic Upgrades 14 14 14 14
    Automatic Testing (Test Codeunits)
    Server Administration Tool 10 15
    Detailed Notifications for Update Events 16
     
    6. Web Services 3.7 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 BC 13 BC 14 BC 15 BC 16
    OData Web Services
    SOAP Web Services
    Standard Web API
    Support for OAuth authentication
     
    7. Customisation and Extensibility 3.7 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 BC 13 BC 14 BC 15 BC 16
    Customisation with Apps / Extensions 1.0 6
    Extensibility with ActiveX 1 2 2 2 2 2 17 17
    Extensibility with Microsoft .NET Framework 3 15
    Customisation with C/AL
    Customisation with Apps / Extensions 2.0
    Store Applications (Extensions) 16
    Classic Development Environment (C/SIDE with C/AL Language) 13 13 13 13
    Modern Development Environment (Visual Studio Code with AL Language) 5
     
    8. Printing 3.7 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 BC 13 BC 14 BC 15 BC 16
    Classic Reporting
    Modern Reporting with SSRS (SLQ Server Reporting Services) Layouts
    Customer and Vendor Document Layouts
    Modern Reporting with Microsoft Word Layouts
     
    9. System Building Blocks 3.7 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 BC 13 BC 14 BC 15 BC 16
    Table Extensions 4 4 4 4 4
    Interfaces
    Page Extensions 4 4 4 4 4
    Queries
    Enums (Expandable Options)
    XMLport Filtering 17 17
    Events
    XMLPorts
     
    10. User Interface 3.7 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 BC 13 BC 14 BC 15 BC 16
    Role Explorer (Role Centre Explorer)
    Brick Views 4 4 5 5
    Company Badge/Indicator 1 17 17 5 5
    Role Centers 18 18 18
    MenuSuites 17 17 17 17 17 17 17
    Mandatory Fields Marked with Red Asterisk 5 5
    Graphical Role Centre Customisation 4 4 4 4 4 4
    Graphical Fields Customisation 17 17 17 17 17
    Graphical Forms/Pages Customisation 17 17 17 17 17
    Resize Columns (Modern Clients) 17 17 17 17 17 17 17
    Hierarchical Menus (Actions) 1
    Theme Customisation
     
    11. Integrations 3.7 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 BC 13 BC 14 BC 15 BC 16
    Integration with Outlook
    Surface Microsoft Dynamics NAV Information Directly into SharePoint Online
    Interoperability with Office 365 and Office 365 Applications
    Integration with Microsoft Flow
    Cortana Intelligence
    Contact Synchronisation with Office 365
    Electronic Documents and Incoming Documents
    Integration with Microsoft Office
    Integration with Common Data Services
     
    12. General Functionalities 3.7 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 BC 13 BC 14 BC 15 BC 16
    Workflows
    Document Sending Profiles
    Application Profiler 8
    Charting Capabilities
    ADCS Using Web Services / Web Services
    Search for Business Features
    Support for Camera and Location
    Multiple Languages per Tenant
    Disable Export of Data to Excel
    Easy Switching Between Environments
    Assisted Setup
    Notifications
    Microsoft Social Engagement Integration
    Provisioning Tools for Windows Azure
    Data Upgrade Automation
    Help Server
    Microsoft Office Alignment of Dynamics NAV Windows and Web Clients
    Document Approval
    Navigation and Productivity Enhancements
    Online Map
    Graphical Production Schedule
    Non Sequential Numbering
    Longer Names and Descriptions
    Links in Navigation Menu 19
    Full Keyboard Support 17 17 17 17 17 17
    Outlook Integration (Outlook Add-in)
    Email Body Templates with Microsoft Word
    Print to Attachment
     
    13. Financial Management 3.7 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 BC 13 BC 14 BC 15 BC 16
    Missing Posting Setup Notifications
    Employee Sub-Ledger
    Support for SEPA Credit Transfer & SEPA Direct Debit
    Cost Accounting
    New Dimensions Engine (Dimension Sets)
    Online Payment Services
    Batch Creation of Journal Lines
    Bank Account Management
    Intercompany Purchase Cost Distribution
    Reversal of Journal Postings (Unapply)
    Consolidation Enhancements
    Reminders and Finance Charge Notes Cancellation
    System-wide Dimension Filters
    Deferrals
    Posting Preview
    Cash Management
    Cash Flow Forecast
    VAT Rate Change Tool
    Faster G/L Posting
    Prepayments
    Partial Payment
    Predefined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
    Inter-company Postings
    Fixed Assets
    Document Line Descriptions in G/L Entries
     
    14. Manufacturing 3.7 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 BC 13 BC 14 BC 15 BC 16
    Two New Global Setup Fields 9 9 9 9
    Graphical Production Schedule 9 9 9 9
    Manufacturing Module 9 9 9 9
    Enhanced Integration 9 9 9 9
     
    15. Business Intelligence & Reporting 3.7 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 BC 13 BC 14 BC 15 BC 16
    Excel Integration to Query
    Jet Reports Express for Microsoft Dynamics NAV
    Reporting in Excel
    Power BI Reporting
    Excel Read and Write Capabilities
    Embedded Power BI
    New Office Format (Open XML) Integration
    Predefined Charts and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
     
    16. Supply Chain Management 3.7 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 BC 13 BC 14 BC 15 BC 16
    Inventory Movements
    Planning Transparency
    Picks
    Standard Cost Worksheet
    Price Management
    Costing
    Merge Duplicated Vendors
    Copy Items
    Auto-Insert Recurring Sales and Purchase Lines
    Receive more Items than Ordered
    Use Resources in Purchase Documents
    OCR Recognition of Vendor Invoices
    Item Classification Based on Images
    Surcharges Based on Gross Weight and Volume
    Item Attributes and Hierarchy
    Item Availability by Event
    Additional Default Bins and Dedicated Bins
    Enhanced Integration to Service Management
    Assembly Management
    Supply Planning Setup Enhancements
    Automated Data Capture System
    Item Budgets
    Modern Price Management
    Supply Planning
    Item Tracking
    Reversing Shipments for Non-item Types
    Configuration of Warehouse Documents
     
    17. Sales & Marketing 3.7 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 BC 13 BC 14 BC 15 BC 16
    Integration with Microsoft Dynamics CRM
    Sales and Purchase Document Approval
    Integration with Dynamics 365 for Sales
    Interaction/Document Management
    Payment Terms Translation
    Document Archiving
    Merge Duplicated Customers
    Merge Duplicated Contacts
     
    18. Service Management 3.7 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 BC 13 BC 14 BC 15 BC 16
    Service Order Management 9 9 9 9
    Service Contract Management 9 9 9 9
    Enhanced Integration with Manufacturing, Warehouse Management and Assembly Management 9 9 9 9
    Planning and Dispatching of Materials Overview 9 9 9 9
    Service Management Module 9 9 9 9
     
    19. Project Management 3.7 4.0 5.0 2009 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 BC 13 BC 14 BC 15 BC 16
    User Tasks
    Jobs in Archived Documents
    Cancel or Correct Job Invoices
    Project Manager Role Centre
    Jobs WIP Calculation Compliance
    Usage Link
    Jobs
     

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