Apps integration
Business Central Apps based on your needs.
Does the app work on both on-premises and cloud solutions? Or only on one?
Which apps fit – and are relevant?
We always work with standard Business Central as our starting point – at the same time, we’ve made it our specialty to find exactly the supplier independent apps that fit our customers’ needs. Because no two customers or businesses are the same.
This means that the app that is perfect for one customer may not be perfect for another. One of our most important tasks is to find and assess apps based on the individual customer.
All apps are assessed on the basis of solid experience and professional ballast – and can be fully integrated into your Business Central solution. Often apps can be integrated so that the user does not realize that they are using a different app in their daily work.
How are apps rated?
Assessing individual apps can be a daunting task if you don’t know what to look for. The risk of making the wrong choice is high because the selection on Microsoft Appsource is already so extensive and confusing.
We have the experience and professional ballast to evaluate apps. Based on our experience, we have set up a number of criteria against which we evaluate each app. This way we ensure that we can stand behind our recommendations.
These are some of the parameters we look at when evaluating apps:
(Listed in NO order of priority – and NOT exhaustive. Shows examples)
Frequently Asked Questions about Apps for Business Central
When working with Business Central, questions about apps quickly arise: Which solutions create real business value—and which are merely “nice to have”? How do you avoid being locked into a single vendor? And what do you do if an app is no longer maintained or causes issues during upgrades?
Here, we have compiled answers to some of the questions we most frequently encounter in conversations with our clients.
1. How do we determine which apps we truly need—and which are merely “nice to have”?
The key is to start with your business—not with AppSource. We therefore begin by reviewing your processes, challenges, and objectives: Where are you missing functionality? Where is there too much manual work? And where is the risk of errors highest?
Based on this, we assess whether the needs can be addressed using standard Business Central functionality, one or more apps, or an integration with an external system. The goal is not to have as many apps as possible, but to choose the right apps that deliver tangible value in your day-to-day operations.
2. We’re concerned about choosing the “wrong” solution and becoming locked into a specific app or vendor—how can this be avoided?
This is a very valid concern—and one of the reasons we work with vendor-independent apps. We are not tied to a single provider; instead, we evaluate multiple options based on a set of clear criteria: quality, number of installations, update frequency, support, financial stability, technical architecture, and more.
3. What happens if an app is no longer maintained—or fails to keep up with new Business Central versions?
This is exactly one of the areas we monitor closely. We continuously track how the apps we recommend are updated and maintained. If an app no longer meets our standards, we engage in an early dialogue with you about alternatives—well before it becomes an operational issue.
In addition, we plan upgrades and testing in advance, allowing us to identify and resolve any potential issues between apps and Business Central before they impact your users.
4. Can apps make our solution heavy or cause issues during upgrades?
Yes, they can—if apps are added layer upon layer without proper governance. Our approach is to keep your solution as “clean” as possible:
- Use standard functionality where it makes sense
- Select a small number of well-proven apps in areas where they truly add value
- Thoroughly test the interaction between Business Central and apps during upgrades
5. We already use some apps today—do we need to replace them if we work with you?
Not necessarily. The first step is always a joint review: Which apps are you using? What are they used for? And do they work well in practice—or are there challenges?
If your current apps are stable and meet our quality criteria, we can often continue to build on them. If not, you’ll receive our honest assessment of whether it’s time to consider alternative solutions—and why.
6. What if there isn’t an app that fits our needs exactly?
In that case, we explore other options. Sometimes your requirements can be met by using standard Business Central functionality in a smarter way. In other cases, the right solution may be an integration with a specialized external system—or a targeted extension where we develop what’s missing. In some situations, AI or automation agents can also address the requirement.
Our guiding principle is always the same: to identify the solution that best fits your business—not necessarily the one that happens to rank highest on AppSource.
How to get started with apps for Business Central Cloud
Thinking about adding extra functionality to Business Central Cloud?
Then contact us for a chat about how to do it – and what you need to consider.
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