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OpsUI vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Modular ANZ-built ERP versus a Microsoft-ecosystem SMB suite

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OpsUI is a modular ERP, WMS & CRM built in ANZ with 20 operational modules plus 5 integration connectors, all individually priced, with public pricing, while Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a Microsoft-ecosystem SMB suite sold through implementation partners and integrated with Power BI, Outlook, Teams, and the rest of Microsoft 365.

Dynamics 365 Business Central is Microsoft's SMB ERP, the successor to Dynamics NAV / Navision. In ANZ, it is sold through Microsoft Partners who handle setup, customisation via AL extensions, and ongoing support. It integrates natively with Power BI, Power Automate, Outlook, and Teams.

For organisations already committed to the Microsoft 365 + Azure ecosystem, Business Central is the natural ERP layer. The integration depth across the Microsoft stack is its primary advantage.

OpsUI is a different shape. It is modular, sold directly, with public pricing, and built ANZ-first rather than as a localisation of a global Microsoft product. The two compete most directly for operators choosing between "go all-in on Microsoft" and "buy an ANZ-built modular operations system."

Side by side

OpsUI vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, feature by feature.

OpsUIDynamics 365 BC
Pricing modelPer module, public on /pricing (from NZ$299 / A$299 / mo)Per user licence (Essentials / Premium tiers), partner-implemented
Implementation timelineWeeks for standard modules2–6 months typical partner implementation
Implementation partners requiredNo, OpsUI onboards directlyYes — sold and implemented by Microsoft Partners
Microsoft 365 integrationLimited, REST API availableNative, Outlook, Teams, Power BI, Power Automate
Core scopeModular ERP, WMS & CRM across 20 operational modules + 5 integration connectorsFull suite, financials, sales, purchasing, inventory, service, light manufacturing
CRMNative CRM moduleCustomer/contact records; full CRM via separate Dynamics 365 Sales licence
Warehouse management depthNative WMS modules, wave picking, slotting, cycle countsWarehouse module included; advanced WMS via Premium tier or add-on
ANZ data residencyNZ data in NZ, AU data in AU, separate domainsAzure regions — Australia East / Australia Southeast / NZ North
Public roadmapYes, /changelog updated weeklyMicrosoft Release Wave plans, twice-yearly major releases
ExtensibilityREST API, integrations moduleAL extensions, Power Platform, AppSource
Honest pick

When Dynamics 365 Business Central is the better fit

  • Your organisation is already deeply committed to Microsoft 365 and Azure, and the Power BI / Teams / Outlook integration is a hard requirement.
  • You have an existing Microsoft Partner relationship in ANZ and a long-term licence and support arrangement.
  • You need a single full suite ERP rather than a focused operations layer.
  • Your team is trained on AL extensions or has Microsoft Partner support for customisation.
  • You explicitly want institutional alignment with Microsoft as a strategic vendor.
Where OpsUI wins

When OpsUI is the better fit

  • You are an ANZ operator whose pain is operational (warehouse, inventory, shipping, CRM) rather than enterprise-suite scope.
  • You want public pricing and no partner-implementation overhead, onboard directly with the vendor.
  • You want to be live in weeks, not months, and to add modules as the business grows.
  • You are not deeply Microsoft-committed and the Power BI / Teams integration is not load-bearing.
  • You want NZ data hosted in NZ and AU data hosted in AU on separate domains, not co-located in Azure regions.
ANZ context

Dynamics 365 Business Central has an established ANZ Microsoft Partner network, credible implementation capacity. OpsUI is the modular ANZ-built alternative for operators who do not need the Microsoft-ecosystem lock-in or partner-implementation model. Both products handle GST natively for ANZ.

Common questions

What buyers ask before choosing.

Is OpsUI a Microsoft Partner?
No. OpsUI is an independent ANZ product, not a Microsoft Partner. The choice between OpsUI and Dynamics 365 BC is typically also a choice between buying direct and buying via a Microsoft Partner.
Does OpsUI integrate with Microsoft 365?
OpsUI exposes a REST API that can be wired into Power Automate flows or custom integrations. Native Outlook / Teams / Power BI connectors are not currently shipped. For operators where that integration is load-bearing, Dynamics 365 BC has the stronger story.
Is OpsUI cheaper than Dynamics 365 Business Central?
For ANZ SMB and lower mid-market scope, usually. Dynamics 365 BC Essentials is roughly A$110 per user per month plus implementation partner fees (typically $30k–$150k+ AUD in the first year). OpsUI publishes per-module pricing from NZ$299 / A$299 per month with no implementation partner fee.
Can OpsUI run alongside Dynamics 365 BC?
Via REST API integration, yes, operators could in principle run OpsUI as a specialised WMS or CRM layer above Dynamics. In practice, most customers pick one or the other for their core operational system.

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