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title: "NetSuite vs Dynamics 365 Business Central: Which ERP Wins in 2026?"
slug: netsuite-vs-dynamics-365-business-central-which-erp-wins-in-2026
date: 2026-05-04
author: Raaj
categories: [Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central]
excerpt: "A technical comparison of NetSuite vs Dynamics 365 Business Central in 2026 covering TCO, architecture, customization, AI, reporting, and industry fit for mid-market buyers."
tldr: "Business Central wins on TCO, Microsoft ecosystem integration, and AI. NetSuite wins on native multi-subsidiary consolidation and global compliance. Your tech stack and entity structure decide the answer."
canonical: https://clonepartner.com/blog/netsuite-vs-dynamics-365-business-central-which-erp-wins-in-2026/
---

# NetSuite vs Dynamics 365 Business Central: Which ERP Wins in 2026?


If you're comparing NetSuite and Dynamics 365 Business Central, here's the short version: **Business Central wins on total cost of ownership (TCO), ecosystem integration, and AI trajectory.** NetSuite wins on **native multi-subsidiary consolidation and global tax compliance.** Everything else depends on your company's size, industry, and existing tech stack.

| If your top priority is… | Better fit |
|---|---|
| Public pricing and a lower subscription floor | **Business Central** |
| Native multi-subsidiary consolidation | **NetSuite** |
| Microsoft 365 user adoption | **Business Central** |
| Subscription billing and SaaS finance | **NetSuite** |
| Light manufacturing on the Microsoft stack | **Business Central** |
| Cloud-only global ERP standardization | **NetSuite** |

This guide breaks down the architectural differences, real pricing, customization models, reporting capabilities, AI trajectory, and industry fit — based on what we see across ERP-adjacent data migrations and integrations every day.

For context on what moving financial data between ERPs actually involves, see [7 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Migrating Financial Data](https://clonepartner.com/blog/blog/financial-data-migration-mistakes-to-avoid/).

## NetSuite vs Dynamics 365 Business Central: 2026 Architectural Breakdown

Comparing these two platforms requires looking past the UI and understanding how they handle data at the database layer.

**NetSuite** operates on a single, multi-tenant cloud architecture built for the cloud from day one. Its defining capability is **NetSuite OneWorld**, which allows organizations to manage multiple subsidiaries, currencies, and tax jurisdictions within a single database instance. Financial roll-ups happen in real time because the data never leaves the unified ledger. The extensibility layer is **SuiteCloud**, which includes SuiteScript 2.1 (JavaScript-based), SuiteFlow for no-code workflows, SuiteAnalytics for reporting, and the SuiteCloud Development Framework (SDF) for deployment. ([netsuite.com](https://www.netsuite.com/portal/assets/public-pdf/ds-suitecloud-platform.pdf))

There is no on-premise option for NetSuite. If your compliance or data-residency requirements demand infrastructure you control, NetSuite is off the table.

**Dynamics 365 Business Central** runs on Azure and offers **cloud, on-premise, and hybrid deployment**. It evolved from Dynamics NAV and uses a multi-environment, multi-company architecture. All customizations are built as **Extensions** using the AL language in Visual Studio Code and compiled as `.app` packages that layer on top of the base application without modifying core code. Extensions interact with the base through event subscriptions rather than direct code modification — a meaningful architectural advantage for upgrade safety. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/nb-no/dynamics365/business-central/dev-itpro/deployment/deployment))

Business Central also connects natively to the **Power Platform** (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps) and **Dataverse**, giving it a low-code/pro-code extensibility range that NetSuite doesn't match. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/dev-itpro/powerplatform/powerplatform-integration-overview))

That difference matters more than vendor demos admit. NetSuite pushes you toward a single cloud suite with Oracle's own development surface. Business Central gives you a more modular Microsoft-centered stack: ERP core, AL extensions, Power Platform automation, and Power BI on top. That flexibility is valuable, but it also means governance matters more on the Microsoft side — one workflow in AL, another in Power Automate, reporting in Power BI, one-off fixes in AppSource add-ons. If your IT team has strong architecture discipline, openness is an advantage. If it doesn't, openness becomes entropy.

> [!NOTE]
> **Deployment constraint:** NetSuite is strictly a public cloud SaaS product. Business Central offers public cloud, on-premise, and hybrid deployment models, giving IT teams full control over data sovereignty.

For organizations migrating off legacy Microsoft software, Business Central provides a familiar data structure. See our guide on [Dynamics GP to Business Central: Migrating 20 Years of History](https://clonepartner.com/blog/blog/dynamics-gp-to-business-central-migrating-20-years-of-history/).

### API and integration constraints worth knowing early

Two edge cases matter in real projects. Microsoft says you **cannot extend the standard Business Central API with extra fields directly** — if you need that, you publish a custom API in AL. Business Central online also enforces per-user operational limits and can return **HTTP 429** when too many OData or SOAP requests hit the service in a five-minute window. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/dev-itpro/administration/operational-limits-online))

NetSuite has its own ceilings: web services and RESTlets are governed at the **account level**, and a single HTTP connection tops out at **15 minutes**, with long list or search requests potentially terminated. If you're pricing integrations or historical data extraction, these limits belong in your evaluation spreadsheet on day one.

> [!CAUTION]
> If your ERP shortlist depends on integrations or migration speed, ask vendors to prove throughput and retry behavior with real data volumes. Slide decks never show 429 throttling, account-level concurrency caps, or long-request timeouts.

## Pricing and Total Cost of Ownership Over 3–5 Years

This is where the two platforms diverge most dramatically, and where the wrong decision compounds.

### Business Central pricing (post-November 2025 increase)

Microsoft published its first Business Central price increase in over five years, effective November 2025. As of May 2026, U.S. list pricing: ([microsoft.com](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/products/business-central/pricing))

| License tier | Monthly per-user cost |
|---|---|
| **Essentials** | $80/user/month |
| **Premium** | $110/user/month |
| **Team Member** | $8/user/month |
| **Device** | $45/device/month |

There is **no base platform fee**. You pay per user, and multiple legal entities within the same environment are included at no extra cost. Pricing is publicly listed on Microsoft's website.

### NetSuite pricing

NetSuite's pricing is opaque by design. Oracle does not publish a public price list, which makes it difficult for buyers to know whether they're getting a fair deal. ([techrepublic.com](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/oracle-netsuite-review/))

The structure has three layers:

- **Base platform fee:** Typical fees range from $999 to $5,000 per month, depending on edition (Starter, Mid-Market, Enterprise) and service tier.
- **User licenses:** Full users typically run $99 to $199 per user per month, while employee self-service users cost $10 to $25 per user per month.
- **Module add-ons:** Individual modules commonly range from $500 to $3,000 per month for capabilities like advanced revenue management, OneWorld, or advanced inventory.

### The renewal trap

This is where NetSuite's TCO diverges from Business Central's most sharply. NetSuite contracts typically include a 5% annual renewal cap, but that cap is conditional. If you discontinue Oracle's Advanced Customer Support (ACS) service during your subscription, Oracle has been documented to eliminate the 5% cap and replace it with increases as high as 28%.

Multiple independent sources report a consistent pattern:

- **Initial term:** Aggressive discounting (sometimes 30%+ off list price) to close the deal.
- **First renewal:** Discounts reduced or eliminated; 15–30% increases are standard.
- **Subsequent renewals:** "Standard uplift" clauses apply, resulting in 8–15% annual increases that compound over time.

Business Central's pricing changed once in five years. There is no base fee, no module layering, and no conditional renewal cap tied to support contracts.

### 20-user TCO comparison (3-year estimate)

| Cost component | Business Central (Essentials) | NetSuite (Mid-Market) |
|---|---|---|
| Base platform fee (annual) | $0 | ~$24,000–$36,000 |
| User licenses (20 full users, annual) | $19,200 | ~$30,000–$48,000 |
| Year 1 licensing total | ~$19,200 | ~$54,000–$84,000 |
| 3-year licensing (with typical escalation) | ~$58,000–$62,000 | ~$175,000–$290,000 |
| Implementation (typical range) | $40,000–$100,000 | $75,000–$200,000 |

*Ranges reflect publicly reported figures from multiple independent sources. Actual NetSuite pricing is negotiated and varies.*

> [!WARNING]
> Do not compare Business Central's public subscription to NetSuite's discounted first-year quote and call it a TCO model. Price the migration, integrations, reporting stack, and renewal path separately. Build a 15–20% annual uplift into your NetSuite 3-year projection from day one.

For a broader look at Dynamics 365 migration costs, see [The 2026 Dynamics 365 Migration Handbook: Tools, Costs, and Step-by-Step Roadmap](https://clonepartner.com/blog/blog/dynamics-365-cloud-migration-tools-costs-2026/).

## Customization: SuiteScript vs Microsoft AL Extensions

How you extend each platform determines your long-term maintenance burden. No mid-market company runs an ERP out of the box.

### NetSuite: SuiteScript 2.1

NetSuite's developer story is better than many comparison posts admit. **SuiteScript 2.x** is a JavaScript-based API with deep access to the platform — User Event Scripts, Client Scripts, Suitelets, Portlets, Scheduled Scripts, Map/Reduce scripts, and RESTlets. Oracle states that SuiteCloud customizations carry forward with each new release. ([docs.oracle.com](https://docs.oracle.com/en/cloud/saas/netsuite/ns-online-help/article_8161516336.html))

The real burden is specialization. Serious NetSuite work depends on NetSuite-specific patterns, roles, governance, and platform knowledge. The developer pool is smaller and commands higher rates. And while Oracle says customizations carry forward, poorly written scripts interacting with deprecated DOM elements or changing internal APIs can break during bi-annual updates, requiring active developer maintenance.

```javascript
// Example: NetSuite SuiteScript 2.1 - Setting a field value on save
/**
 * @NApiVersion 2.1
 * @NScriptType UserEventScript
 */
define(['N/record'], (record) => {
    const beforeSubmit = (context) => {
        if (context.type === context.UserEventType.CREATE) {
            const newRecord = context.newRecord;
            newRecord.setValue({
                fieldId: 'custbody_custom_status',
                value: 1 
            });
        }
    }
    return { beforeSubmit };
});
```

### Business Central: AL Extensions

Business Central abandoned the legacy C/AL modification model. All customizations are built as **Extensions** using the AL language in Visual Studio Code. Extensions attach to the base application via event subscribers — you do not modify the core application code. When Microsoft updates Business Central, the core updates independently of your extensions. If an extension is incompatible, the compiler flags it before deployment, not after it breaks production. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/dev-itpro/developer/devenv-dev-overview))

The Power Platform adds low-code automation (Power Apps, Power Automate) that lets business users automate processes without writing code — reducing developer dependency for routine customizations.

```al
// Example: Business Central AL - Subscribing to an event
codeunit 50100 "Custom Sales Logic"
{
    [EventSubscriber(ObjectType::Table, Database::"Sales Header", 'OnAfterInsertEvent', '', false, false)]
    local procedure OnAfterInsertSalesHeader(var Rec: Record "Sales Header"; RunTrigger: Boolean)
    begin
        if RunTrigger then
            Rec."Custom Status" := 1;
            Rec.Modify();
    end;
}
```

Business Central is not automatically simpler, though. It can tempt teams into sprawl: one workflow in AL, another in Power Automate, reporting in Power BI, and one-off fixes in AppSource add-ons. NetSuite is tighter. Business Central is more open. Governance discipline determines whether that openness is an advantage or a liability. And if you need extra fields on the standard Business Central API surface, you're building custom API objects in AL, not toggling a setting. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/dev-itpro/api-reference/v2.0/))

| Factor | NetSuite (SuiteScript) | Business Central (AL) |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript (SuiteScript 2.1) | AL (proprietary, VS Code) |
| Update safety | Requires validation per release | Extension model is upgrade-safe |
| Low-code option | SuiteFlow (limited) | Power Platform (extensive) |
| Developer pool | Specialized, smaller | Larger (Microsoft ecosystem) |
| Marketplace | SuiteApp Marketplace | AppSource |

> [!TIP]
> If your customization needs are primarily workflow automation and app integrations rather than deep ERP logic, Business Central's Power Platform ecosystem will get you further with less developer dependency.

## The User Experience and Microsoft 365 Ecosystem

User adoption dictates the success of an ERP implementation. This is the dimension where Business Central has a structural advantage that isn't easily replicated.

Finance teams approve invoices from Outlook. Operations managers pull live inventory data into Excel without exporting. Leadership reviews Power BI dashboards embedded directly in their Business Central role center. Cross-department collaboration on open orders, purchase approvals, and project updates happens in Teams without switching applications.

The details are what make this useful:

- **Edit in Excel:** Users click "Edit in Excel" on any list page in Business Central, modify thousands of rows using standard Excel formulas, and click "Publish" to push data directly back to the ERP via the OData API. One caveat: Microsoft's Excel add-in works on **Windows only**, with documented page-level limitations.
- **Outlook integration:** The Business Central add-in opens from an email, recognizes the sender, surfaces the customer card, and lets users create and send a sales quote without leaving Outlook. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/dynamics365/business-central/work-outlook-addin))
- **Teams integration:** Users share live, interactive Business Central records directly in Teams chats. Microsoft says you can share Business Central data with coworkers who have a Teams license at no extra charge. ([microsoft.com](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/products/business-central))

NetSuite offers a traditional, browser-based UI. It is dense, data-heavy, and requires dedicated training. NetSuite can integrate with Microsoft tools, but it requires configuration, middleware, or third-party connectors to achieve what Business Central does natively. For organizations already standardized on Microsoft 365 — which describes the majority of mid-market businesses in the US — that native integration is not a minor convenience. It directly affects adoption rates, training time, and how quickly teams outside finance get productive value from the ERP.

## Reporting and Analytics: SuiteAnalytics vs Power BI

### NetSuite: SuiteAnalytics

NetSuite includes **SuiteAnalytics** natively with saved searches, workbooks, KPI dashboards, and embedded reporting. Because all data — across all subsidiaries — lives in one database, generating consolidated real-time reports requires zero external tooling. **SuiteAnalytics Workbook** is enabled by default, standard roles have access, and datasets use real-time data. If your priority is keeping reporting closer to the ERP, NetSuite has the simpler ownership model. ([docs.oracle.com](https://docs.oracle.com/en/cloud/saas/netsuite/ns-online-help/section_1504014192.html))

The caveat shows up when analysts want outside access. **SuiteAnalytics Connect** is read-only, must be provisioned separately, and Oracle warns it should be used with static or infrequently changing data because real-time access patterns can slow retrieval and cause connection interruptions. For heavy external analytics or large migration extracts, that's a real constraint, not a footnote. ([docs.oracle.com](https://docs.oracle.com/en/cloud/saas/netsuite/ns-online-help/section_3996274388.html))

### Business Central: Power BI

Business Central connects natively to **Power BI**. Embedded dashboards, Excel-native data access, and role-center reporting give finance and operations teams real-time visibility without exporting data or logging into a separate BI tool. The 2026 Wave 1 release adds immersive Power BI dashboards that auto-refresh with live business data.

This provides superior cross-system analytics — blending ERP data with external sources like CRM data, Google Analytics, or external SQL databases. But it comes with a licensing catch: the **free Power BI license cannot be used** for the Business Central Power BI apps. Users viewing Business Central data in those apps also need a paid Business Central license. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/admin-powerbi-setup))

If your organization already uses Power BI across departments, Business Central feeds into that existing infrastructure with zero additional integration work. If you're a NetSuite shop wanting Power BI, expect to license SuiteAnalytics Connect (ODBC-based, additional cost) or use a third-party connector.

> [!NOTE]
> Choose NetSuite analytics when you want reporting to stay inside the ERP with zero additional tooling. Choose Business Central + Power BI when cross-system modeling matters more than keeping everything in one UI.

## AI Capabilities in 2026

Business Central has the stronger AI story in 2026. **Microsoft Copilot** is embedded at no extra cost with a valid Business Central license. Capabilities include bank reconciliation assistance, anomaly detection in financial data, natural-language querying, and autonomous agents. The 2026 Release Wave 1 ships a **Payables Agent** that automates accounts payable end-to-end — reading invoices, matching vendors and accounts, and preparing invoices for approval with human oversight. Similar agents handle sales order processing and expense management.

Microsoft's platform-wide AI infrastructure — spanning Azure OpenAI, M365 Copilot, and Power Platform Copilot — gives Business Central a structural advantage that compounds as these tools mature.

NetSuite's AI story is evolving. Oracle announced the **SuiteAgents** framework and **AI Connector Service** (built on the Model Context Protocol) at SuiteWorld 2025, enabling integration with external AI platforms directly into ERP workflows. But many of these capabilities are planned or in preview rather than generally available. NetSuite's approach is more open-ended architecturally, while Microsoft's is more tightly integrated into the daily workflow. If embedded, ready-to-use AI matters to your evaluation, Business Central is ahead right now.

## Target Industries: Where Each ERP Dominates

Don't choose an ERP based on feature lists. Choose the system built for your business model.

### Where NetSuite excels

- **Global multi-entity operations.** Companies with 10+ subsidiaries across different countries, currencies, and tax jurisdictions. OneWorld handles automated intercompany eliminations, netting, and real-time consolidated reporting natively — supporting 190+ currencies. ([netsuite.com](https://www.netsuite.com/portal/assets/pdf/ds-netsuite-oneworld.pdf))
- **SaaS and software companies.** NetSuite's Advanced Revenue Management (ARM) module handles ASC 606 compliance, deferred revenue, subscription billing (SuiteBilling), and SaaS metrics like ARR, MRR, LTV, CAC, and churn. This isn't a generic ERP with add-ons — it's purpose-built for this operating model. ([netsuite.com](https://www.netsuite.com/portal/collateral/public/ds-ns-for-software-companies.pdf))
- **Pre-IPO companies.** Multi-book accounting and simultaneous IFRS/US GAAP compliance appeal to finance teams preparing for public scrutiny.

### Where Business Central dominates

- **Professional services firms.** Job costing, project management, and time tracking integrated with the Microsoft stack.
- **Light manufacturing and distribution.** The Premium tier adds manufacturing and service management. Warehouse management, supply chain planning, and project management are included in Essentials. ([microsoft.com](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/products/business-central/pricing))
- **Microsoft-standardized organizations.** Companies already running M365, Azure AD, Teams, and SharePoint will find Business Central slots in without friction.
- **Companies leaving legacy Microsoft ERPs.** For organizations migrating off Dynamics GP, NAV, or SL, Business Central is the natural successor — same vendor ecosystem, same partner network, and Microsoft offers the Bridge to the Cloud discount program. See [Dynamics GP to Business Central: Migrating 20 Years of History](https://clonepartner.com/blog/blog/dynamics-gp-to-business-central-migrating-20-years-of-history/).

### Edge cases to watch

- **If you need both deep multi-entity consolidation AND the Microsoft ecosystem,** consider Business Central for operations paired with Dynamics 365 Finance for advanced global consolidations. This is Microsoft's answer to NetSuite OneWorld, though it increases licensing complexity.
- **If you're a 5-person startup,** neither is likely the right first ERP. QuickBooks Online or Xero gets you started; come back to this decision at $5M+ revenue.
- **If you're running NetSuite today and considering a switch,** evaluate how much SuiteScript customization you've accumulated. Heavy customization creates migration debt that must be rebuilt in AL — an expensive and time-consuming process.
- **If you need deep manufacturing planning, complex global tax structures, or PSA beyond core project accounting,** validate the add-on landscape before you buy either product. The base ERP demo will not answer that for you.

## The Decision Checklist

| If you… | Choose |
|---|---|
| Run 20+ international subsidiaries with complex consolidation needs | **NetSuite OneWorld** |
| Already standardized on Microsoft 365 across the organization | **Business Central** |
| Need native CRM + ERP on a single platform | **NetSuite** |
| Want transparent, publicly listed pricing with no base fee | **Business Central** |
| Require on-premise or hybrid deployment | **Business Central** |
| Prioritize AI-driven automation embedded in your daily tools | **Business Central** |
| Run a SaaS business with subscription billing and ASC 606 | **NetSuite** |
| Have fewer than 50 users with US/Canada-only operations | **Business Central** |
| Need Power BI integration without middleware | **Business Central** |
| Expect to outgrow a simpler mid-market setup faster than you'll outgrow Oracle-level cost | **NetSuite** |

## Executing the Migration

ERP decisions are 5–10 year commitments. The sticker price on day one matters far less than the compounding cost of licensing, renewals, customization maintenance, and ecosystem integration over the life of the contract.

If you're mid-evaluation, pressure-test the 3-year TCO with real numbers — not vendor projections. Get competitive quotes even if you're leaning one direction; it's your strongest negotiation lever.

The software decision and the migration decision are related, but they are not the same. Historical transactions, open balances, customer records, vendor history, attachments, approval flows, integrations, and audit trails rarely map 1:1 between NetSuite and Business Central. They use fundamentally different data models — different chart-of-accounts structures, different transaction schemas, and different approaches to dimensions and segments. Mapping financial records across architecturally different ERPs is not a drag-and-drop exercise. It requires understanding both data models, handling referential integrity, and maintaining an audit trail your controllers will accept. Budget 4–8 weeks for a mid-market migration depending on volume and complexity.

> [!WARNING]
> **API Rate Limits Matter During Migration:** When extracting data from NetSuite, you will hit strict concurrency limits based on your service tier. When pushing data into Business Central, you must architect payloads to respect its operational throughput limits. Standard ETL tools often fail here by triggering API throttles, resulting in incomplete ledger migrations.

For a deeper look at the migration process, see [The 2026 Dynamics 365 Migration Handbook: Tools, Costs, and Step-by-Step Roadmap](https://clonepartner.com/blog/blog/dynamics-365-cloud-migration-tools-costs-2026/).

If you are evaluating a move to Dynamics 365 Business Central or migrating away from NetSuite, your engineering team does not have to build the data pipelines from scratch.

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## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dynamics 365 Business Central cheaper than NetSuite?

Yes, for the majority of mid-market deployments. Business Central has no base platform fee and charges $80–$110/user/month with publicly listed pricing. NetSuite charges a base fee starting at $999/month plus $99–$199/user/month, and pricing is negotiated. Over a 3-year period, a 20-user Business Central deployment typically costs 40–60% less than an equivalent NetSuite setup — even before factoring in NetSuite's steeper renewal increases.

### Which ERP requires more developer support?

NetSuite generally requires more specialized developer support. SuiteScript 2.1 developers command higher rates and the talent pool is smaller. Business Central uses AL in Visual Studio Code with an event-subscription model that is upgrade-safe by design. The Power Platform adds low-code automation that reduces developer dependency for routine customizations.

### Can Business Central handle multi-currency and multi-entity operations?

Yes, but with limits. Business Central supports multiple legal entities and multi-currency transactions, and handles basic consolidations well. For complex global consolidations with 20+ subsidiaries, intercompany eliminations, and multi-book accounting across different GAAP standards, NetSuite OneWorld is stronger out of the box. Organizations that need that depth within the Microsoft ecosystem typically pair Business Central with Dynamics 365 Finance.

### Which ERP has better AI features in 2026?

Business Central has the stronger AI story in 2026. Microsoft Copilot is embedded at no extra cost with autonomous agents for accounts payable, sales orders, and expense processing shipping in the 2026 Release Wave 1. NetSuite announced the SuiteAgents framework and AI Connector Service at SuiteWorld 2025, but many features remain in preview. Microsoft's platform-wide AI infrastructure gives Business Central a compounding advantage.

### What does it take to migrate from NetSuite to Business Central (or vice versa)?

The migration is a data translation problem, not a lift-and-shift. NetSuite and Business Central use fundamentally different data models — different chart-of-accounts structures, different transaction schemas, and different approaches to dimensions and segments. Historical transaction migration requires careful field mapping, referential integrity preservation, and a reconciliation process your auditors will validate. Budget 4–8 weeks for a mid-market migration depending on volume and complexity.