Microsoft Dynamics NAV – system version comparison

January 21, 2017

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A bit of evolution with a pinch of revolution – this is how you can briefly describe how Microsoft Dynamics NAV has changed between versions 4.0 and the most recent 2017.
Below you will find a selection of the most interesting functions and features that were added over the years. The whole list can be downloaded here:

GENERAL FEATURES
	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	13R2	2015	2016	2017
Embedded O365 Experience								+
Item Attributes and Hierarchy								+
Extensions							+	+
Workflow Templates							+	+
Currency Exchange Rates (possible links to various banks)							+	+
Optical Character Recognition (OCR)							+	+
Verified VAT Registration Number						+	+	+
Microsoft Dynamics NAV for Phones and Tablets						+	+	+
Single Sign On					+	+	+	+
Microsoft Dynamics NAV Web Client				+	+	+	+	+
Multi-tier Architecture			+	+	+	+	+	+
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	13R2	2015	2016	2017
Posting Preview							+	+
Deferrals							+	+
Support for SEPA Credit Transfer and SEPA Direct Debit (od 2015)						+	+	+
Reconciliation of Incoming and Outgoing Bank Transactions						+	+	+
Cash Management					+	+	+	+
VAT Rate Change Tool				+	+	+	+	+
New Dimension Set Entry Table				+	+	+	+	+
Reversal of Journal Postings (Unapply)		+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Inter-company postings	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Fixed Assets	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	13R2	2015	2016	2017
Item Availability by Event				+	+	+	+	+
Inventory Movements				+	+	+	+	+
Assembly Management				+	+	+	+	+
Pick	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Price Management	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Supply Planning	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Costing	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Item Tracking	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
SALES, MARKETING & JOBS
	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	13R2	2015	2016	2017
Sales and Purchase Document Approval		+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Jobs WIP Calculation Compliance					+	+	+	+
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND REPORTING
	4.0	5.0	2009	2013	13R2	2015	2016	2017
Embedded Power BI								+
Excel Add-In for Ad-hoc Reporting				+	+	+	+	+
Jet Reports Express for Microsoft Dynamics NAV			+	+	+	+	+	+
Open XML Integration		+	+	+	+	+	+	+
Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) Driver	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+