Dynamics NAV (2024)

Microsoft Dynamics NAV is a fully integrated ERP solution from which you can manage the company's daily processes and which builds a bridge between you and your business partners.

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  • All-in-one ERP solution
  • Growth and development
  • Mobile ERP
  • Office 365 integration
  • Dynamics NAV functionality
  • Industry functionality
  • The history behind NAV / Navision
  • What is the price of Dynamics NAV?
  • FAQ about Dynamics NAV

All-in-one ERP solution

Dynamis NAV is an all-in-one business solution, also called an ERP solution. ERP is an abbreviation for Enterprise Resource Planning, a term that covers systems that are intended to manage and streamline the company's daily business processes by automating and optimizing a large number of core operational functions.

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Dynamics NAV (Navision). Perfect ERP system for growing businesses.

The right ERP system connects your business processes and improves your company's ability to cooperate and make faster decisions, thereby increasing the overall productivity of the company.

You can customize Dynamics NAV to your company, as the system is based on modules and you only need to acquire the parts of the system which is needed in your business.

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Dynamics NAV ERP


Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision), with over one million registered users worldwide is one of the most widely used ERP applications. The solution is easy to customize, use and maintain, and can optimize and increase the productivity without disrupting daily operations.

Growth and development

Microsoft Dynamics NAV is the ideal ERP system for growing businesses. But what is ERP and how can it benefit your business and company?

Many small and medium-sized enterprises reaches a critical point where the tools which until then has supported and been the basis for economic growth rather than an obstacle to the company's ability to act flexibly and insightful.

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Skab udvikling og vækst med Dynamics NAV


The Information Department in your company is improved with Dynamics NAV. The informations indicated in the database is available to all employees. This improves the overview for your employees with anything from production from inventory management to sales and marketing.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV connects your employees, working routines and systems. Therefore, you can instead focus on the company's operations and future development and growth.

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Dynamics NAV cloud infrastructure ensures smooth growth

Mobile ERP

Microsoft Dynamics NAV mobile app is the mobile version of the ERP system and available to all users of Dynamics NAV.

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Dynamics NAV works across all platforms


The application is fast to implement, easy to customize and especially user-friendly. It works on most platforms and devices which means that the app delivers reliable remote access to your Microsoft Dynamics NAV solution.

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Dynamics NAV clients

Office 365 integration

Microsoft Dynamics NAV provides a direct integration to Office 365. This means that you can analyze and share data with your colleagues and thus improve collaboration across your company.

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Dynamics NAV can be integrated directly into Office 365

Dynamics NAV functionality

Dynamics NAV offers everything you need from a modern ERP solution, including finance administration, supply chain management (SCM), project management, manufaturing, warehouse management and so on. The flexibility of the solution means that it can be adapted to match and comply with the unique requirements that exist in your specific company.

As a certified Dynamics NAV partner we have extensive experience from working with organizations of all types and sizes.

Industry functionality

Microsoft Dynamics NAV provides a wide range of business functionality and, in addition, the solution can be easily adapted so that it meets all the special business needs found in your particular industry.

Active Business Solutions has extensive experience and has worked with a large number of companies in very different industries, from tech companies to pharmaceutical companies. We therefore have in-depth knowledge of a wide range of industries and experience in solving the special challenges that exist in your particular industry.

The history behind NAV / Navision

Dynamics NAV, or Navision, has a long history behind it. The solution was first developed in Denmark at the beginning of 1084 by PC&C ApS under the name Pc Plus. From 1987 to 1989 the system went by the name Navigator and from 1989 to 2005 the official brand name was Navision. In 2002 Navision was acquired by Microsoft and in 2002 they changed the name to Dynamics NAV.

Microsoft rebranded Dynamics NAV in 2018 and the solution changed its name to Dynamics 365 Business Central. Dynamics 365 is a common term for a large number of different business applications, where Business Central is included as an ERP solution for small and medium-sized companies. However, it is important to point out that in practice Business Central can easily be used by large companies as well, which the solution will already be.

What is the price of Dynamics NAV?

The price of Dynamics NAV is calculated based on your specific needs for the solution's functionalities, the number and type of users that are allowed to access the system, your need for support at the implementation process and especially how you choose to install the solution.

Read more about prices and licenses for Dynamics nav

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Perpetual Licensing is the new licensing structure for Dynamics NAV


Please note that you can no longer buy a Dynamics NAV license. Dynamics NAV has changed its name to Business Central, which is licensed in a completely different way.

Here you can read more about Business Central prices and license

Local or Cloud?

Price wise there is a great difference whether you prefer an ERP solution that is placed in the cloud or if you prefer it to be hosted by a Microsoft partner or locally on your own server.

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There is a big price difference on whether you choose a local or Cloud solution

FAQ about Dynamics NAV

How much does Dynamics NAV cost?

When Microsoft rebranded Dynamics NAV and the solution was instead named Business Central, they also changed the license model. Business Central costs DKK 50 for the Team Members license, DKK 440 for the Essentials license and DKK 630 for the Premium license.

What is the name of the latest version of Dynamics NAV?

The last version of Dynamics NAV was NAV 2018, after which the solution changed its name to Business Central. The latest version of Business Central is Business Central 21, which will be launched in October 2022 as part of the Dynamics 365 2022 release wave 2 upgrade wave.

Is Dynamics NAV an ERP system?

Yes, Microsoft Dynamics NAV is a fully integrated ERP system. With Dynamics NAV, formerly Navision, now Business Central, you get all the functionality you need to run your business efficiently and smoothly.

What is ERP?

ERP is an abbreviation for Enterprise Resource Planning, a term that covers a business solution that has been developed to manage the vast majority of a company's business processes. This means that an ERP application integrates all the company's business functions, such as order processing, inventory management, sales, purchasing and, not least, financial management. In most cases, ERP is based on one common database for the entire company.

What is the difference between Dynamics NAV and Business Central?

In 2018, Microsoft rebranded Dynamics NAV and the solution was named Business Central. The last version of Dynamics NAV was NAV 2018. Although it was mainly a rebranding and name change, there are differences. Among other things, there is a big difference in how they are licensed.

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