
This version is includes a full ERP worth of features (excluding manufacturing and service) and should be more than adequate for most medium-sized businesses. The Essentials version is the rung below the Premium version. Otherwise the rest of the features of Business Central are in Essentials. This version includes the Production Order modules and the Service modules of Business Central. The Premium version of Business Central is made for make-to-stock or make-to-order manufacturing companies or companies that employ a huge number of field service technicians. It is important to understand what each version includes and who they are best suited for so you can decide which will fit your manufacturing needs the most.

There are two main versions of Business Central. To understand what you need, you need to understand which version of Business Central you require and what types of licenses will suit your business needs. However, in this article, we're just doing a high-level breakdown to give you an idea of what versions are available and what to consider. We go into deeper details in our blog post titled How To Calculate Dynamics 365 Prices Business Central Licenses so check that out for a more in-depth look. There needs to be some understanding of what the different license types entail.

