2025 Microsoft Dynamics GP Pricing Guide

Your cost for Dynamics GP will depend on the size of your team and the number of user licenses you purchase. Under the perpetual license model, the software starts at $5,000 (a one-time fee) for the Starter Pack, which includes three full concurrent users. Implementation starts at about $25,000 to $35,000 to set up the software’s core accounting functionality. However, as of April 1, 2025, perpetual licenses are only available for existing Dynamics GP customers. Read on to learn what these changes mean for existing GP customers and those in the market for operational software. 

Can I Still Buy Dynamics GP?

In the past, Microsoft has offered two licensing models for Dynamics GP: the perpetual model, which allowed users to pay for the software once and use it for life; and the subscription model, which required annual ongoing costs to maintain the solution. 

As of April 1, 2025, Microsoft has ended sales of perpetual licenses to new customers. On April 1, 2026, GP will no longer be available for purchase via any perpetual or subscription licenses.  

Current GP customers can still purchase perpetual licenses until at least 2028, with no requirements to transition to a Services Provider License Agreement (SPLA). However, Microsoft has set a firm deadline for the Dynamics GP’s lifespan—software support will end in 2029, and security patches will only continue through 2031. 

You can also purchase Dynamics GP through the SPLA plan, but this comes with several caveats. Firstly, you will not own the software—it will be leased out to you, and access is contingent on you paying a monthly fee. Secondly, this fee is highly variable between providers, so estimating your GP cost is difficult.  

With Microsoft turning its focus away from Dynamics GP in favor of cloud operational software like Business Central, license purchases are accruing restrictions. For all these reasons, we recommend looking into alternate solutions to handle your finances and operations. Business Central is the natural successor to GP, but you could also consider an ERP from another provider, like Acumatica, or accounting-specific software, like Sage Intacct. These alternatives offer longevity for your selected system and eliminate the risks and roadblocks associated with unsupported and insecure software. 

Is This the End of Dynamics GP?

Microsoft is “sunsetting” Dynamics GP. Effectively, that means the software will not receive any new features, and updates will be small-scale patches for security and compliance. This may not seem like a big deal, but there are two crucial things to keep in mind. 

Firstly, Microsoft has not announced what support will look like for Dynamics GP after 2028. There is no guarantee that security updates, hosting, and other essential aspects of your GP solution will still be around five years from now. Microsoft’s software partners are already sidelining support for Dynamics GP, with most not even selling the software anymore. 

Secondly, the entire software landscape is focusing on the cloud and other innovations. Because GP won’t receive significant updates, the software will start to fall behind. If you integrate other tools with GP—even if they are solutions from Microsoft—you’re prone to experiencing breaks that are time-consuming and expensive to repair. No matter what calculations you run, it’s impossible to predict how difficult and expensive upkeep will become in the next few years. 

Why Choose Cargas to Help with Your GP Transition 

Cargas has been with Dynamics GP since 1993, when it was known as Great Plains, which gives our team a unique and rich perspective on ERP solutions and how they align with business budgets. We’ve helped countless businesses migrate to new, cloud-based software from the developers at Microsoft, Sage, and Acumatica. No matter what next steps you’re taking in a post-GP world, Cargas is here to help.  

If you care about software ROI and keeping your systems running smoothly, we have several recommendations for solutions, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage Intacct, and Acumatica. Microsoft partners like Cargas even offer a Bridge to the Cloud program to smooth the transition between Dynamics GP and Business Central—a sign that Business Central is Microsoft’s preferred ERP for customers.