
So, what kind of figures are we talking about?įor a typical mid-sized company, the total software and services cost will range between $150,000 and $750,000. The above-mentioned factors industry, number of employees, unique requirements, and third party add-ons all enter into the price of implementation as do volume, scope, complexity and internal resources as well as the need for customization and training.

Software-to-services ratio can be as low as 1:1, but more common is a ratio of from 1:1.5 to 1:2.5. Third-party add-ons typically account for 10% to 35% of the overall software cost. Third-party software products are designed to adapt the basic out-of-the-box software to better meet the needs of specific business processes that may be unique to your industry or preferred practices. If you have users who will require only limited access to the system, additional “light user” licenses could be priced at a few hundred dollars each. On the other hand, if you have a professional services business, you might pay $2,000 for each concurrent user. If yours is a manufacturing or complex distribution company, you might expect to pay around $4,000 for each concurrent user. Most ERP systems charge based on the number of users and the level of access they require. Generally speaking, a mid-sized manufacturing company will have more complex requirements that say a similar sized professional services organization.

However, we’ve found that one of the most fundamental questions you’ll have to ask is whether your budget can support the cost of a new or upgraded ERP solution. You will, of course, have lots of questions about functionality and maybe even customization, capabilities, third party add-ons and ROI. The advantages of a top-notch ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution are well documented and no doubt as your business has grown and moved beyond such introductory offerings as Quick Books and Excel sheets, you’ve been pondering the advantages of a new system. Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC)Įditors Note: This post was updated on February 12, 2017.International Microsoft Dynamics Partners.National Microsoft Dynamics ERP Partners.Regional Microsoft Dynamics ERP Partners.
