Dynamics GP Support
& Migration
Microsoft stopped selling new Dynamics GP perpetual licences on April 1, 2025 and new subscription licences on April 1, 2026. Product updates continue until December 31, 2029 and security updates until April 30, 2031. Dynamics Square keeps your GP system running smoothly today and plans your move to Dynamics 365 Business Central on your timeline.
What is Microsoft Dynamics GP?
Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly known as Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains) is a complete business management solution designed to streamline operations for small to mid-sized businesses. Dynamics Great Plains software can be deployed on your private servers, in the cloud, or as a hybrid solution. Microsoft Dynamics GP software uses Microsoft SQL, ensuring high performance, data security, and a robust data restoration and recovery mechanism.
What the end of GP means for you: Existing customers can keep using GP and adding users and modules, but Microsoft is no longer adding major new features. Planning your move to Dynamics 365 Business Central now avoids a rushed migration as the support dates approach.
Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains Software Features
Explore the powerful features of Dynamics Great Plains software that deliver exceptional results and optimize operations.
Flexible
Deployment options
Seamless Extensions
and Integrations
Financial
Management
Payroll & Human
Resources
Project Operations
Automation
Supply Chain
& Distribution
Looking for a Reliable Partner in Canada to Support Your Dynamics GP and Plan Your Migration?
Get in touch with our Dynamics experts to keep your GP system supported and to plan your move to Dynamics 365 Business Central, or to Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management for larger operations.
See Business Central, the Successor to GP
Business Central is Microsoft’s recommended path for GP customers. Book a free demo with our consultants to see how your GP processes work in Business Central, including finance, inventory, and reporting.
Are you planning to move on to the cloud for increased agility and flexibility? Or want to migrate to Dynamics 365 Business Central?
Connect with our highly experienced team of Microsoft consultants to help you smoothly migrate your Dynamics GP data to Microsoft cloud. Or get advice on how Business Central can be a robust alternative to Dynamics GP. Explore: Dynamics 365 Business Central Features
Dynamics GP Lifecycle: Key Dates
Know where your GP system stands and plan ahead.
- April 1, 2025: New perpetual licence sales ended.
- April 1, 2026: New subscription licence sales ended.
- December 31, 2029: Product updates, including tax and regulatory updates, end.
- April 30, 2031: Security updates end.
Existing customers can keep using GP and adding users until then. If you are on an older GP version, we can update you to the current release so you stay supported while you plan your migration.
Why Move from Dynamics GP to Business Central?
Business Central gives GP customers a modern, cloud-based ERP that Microsoft keeps updating:
- Automatic updates twice a year, with no upgrade projects
- Built-in Copilot, Power BI, and Microsoft 365 integration
- Access from anywhere on desktop, tablet, or mobile
- Microsoft-supported migration tools that move GP data to Business Central
- Lower infrastructure and maintenance costs
- Microsoft transition offers for eligible GP customers
Get Dynamics Square Support: Your Trusted Partner for Microsoft Dynamics GP
We offer top-notch, business-centric support that solves your prevailing issues quickly.
With 14+ years of delivering high-quality support for Microsoft Dynamics GP software, Dynamics Square is one of the top-rated partners in the Pacific Northwest and Canada. Our team of certified Microsoft consultants provides business-centric support to resolve any issues swiftly. We are committed to helping you integrate Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains with cloud-based solutions and other Dynamics 365 applications.
Learn more about Dynamics Square, our support and implementation process, and why we are people's preferred choice.
Have you got
questions about Dynamics GP?
Click through to our FAQ for the best answers!
In Microsoft Dynamics, GP stands for Great Plains. This was the original name of the ERP software before it was acquired by Microsoft and rebranded as Microsoft Dynamics GP.
Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mid-market ERP software solution designed to help businesses manage their finances, operations, and customer relationships. It offers a comprehensive suite of modules that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of various industries in Toronto, including manufacturing, distribution, and retail.
While both Dynamics 365 and Dynamics GP are solutions from Microsoft, they serve different market segments and have distinct features:
- Dynamics 365: It is an umbrella term that consists of various applications, including CRM and ERP. It caters to all market sizes with a wide range of solutions that comes with broader range of functionalities. It offers all types of solutions, mainly focusing on cloud based.
- Dynamics GP: It focuses on mid-sized businesses and provides core ERP capabilities like financials, inventory, and supply chain management. It runs on premises and is no longer sold to new customers; its successor is Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Microsoft has stopped selling Dynamics GP to new customers. New perpetual licence sales ended on April 1, 2025 and new subscription sales on April 1, 2026. Existing customers can keep using GP and buying additional users and modules. Microsoft will provide product updates, including tax and regulatory updates, until December 31, 2029 and security updates until April 30, 2031. Microsoft recommends that GP customers plan a move to Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Microsoft Dynamics GP offers a variety of modules to address different business needs. Some of the key modules include:
- Financials: Accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and fixed assets.
- Sales and Distribution: Sales order processing, inventory management, and purchasing.
- Manufacturing: Bill of materials, work orders, and cost management.
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Sales force automation and customer service.
- Human Capital Management (HCM): Payroll, time and attendance, and benefits administration.
- Project Accounting: Project management, resource planning, and billing.
Using Microsoft Dynamics GP, business can experience several benefits. Here are few:
- Improved financial management: Dynamics GP can help businesses manage their finances, including cash flow, liquidity, and inventory.
- Enhanced business intelligence: Dynamics GP can provide real-time insights and visibility to help businesses make better decisions.
- Streamlined operations: Dynamics GP can help businesses reduce errors and streamline operations.
- Automation: Dynamics GP can automate routine tasks, such as document routing and approval processes.
- Scalability: Dynamics GP is flexible and can be implemented as a business grows. It can accommodate businesses of various sizes and complexity.
- Security: Dynamics GP offers access restrictions at the account level. Microsoft provides security updates until April 30, 2031.
- Integration: Dynamics GP integrates with other Microsoft productivity tools and SQL server databases.
