NAV to Business Central Upgrade vs. Fresh Implementation — Which Is Better?

Hello everyone,

We’re currently evaluating our options for moving from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to Business Central, and we’d love to hear insights from others who have gone through this process.

The main question is:

Is it better to upgrade from NAV to Business Central, or start fresh with a new implementation?

We’re considering factors such as:

Data migration complexity

Cost and timeline

Customizations and extensions

Process re-engineering

Cloud vs. on-premise strategy

Long-term maintenance and scalability

If you’ve already made the transition — or are planning one — please share:

What approach you took (upgrade or fresh start)

Why you chose it

What challenges or benefits you experienced

Your experiences, lessons learned, and recommendations will really help others (and us!) make an informed decision.

Looking forward to your insights!

Jack Ryan