A clearer path from ERP to ecommerce
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BUSINESS CENTRAL × ECOMMERCE

Your ERP.
Your webshop.
Better together.

The right platform starts with the right connection. Compare how ecommerce works with Business Central — and find the fit for your customers, data and team.

9 platforms · 36 comparisons · One clearer decision

THE CONNECTION THAT MATTERS01 / 03
BC
YOUR SOURCE OF TRUTHBusiness Central
ProductsPricesOrders
YOUR NEXT WEBSHOP
Product dataConnected.
Customer termsConsidered.
Order flowUnderstood.
Different platforms. Different ways to connect.
LOOK BEYOND THE STOREFRONTIntegration architectureCustomer experienceLong-term ownership
01 / EXPLORE THE OPTIONS

A platform for the way
you do business.

Start with the big differences. Platforms are listed alphabetically; open a profile for strengths, considerations and practical fit.

The details, side by side.

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PlatformIntegrationFocusHostingPIMAppSourcePricing modelTypical company
Abakion EcommerceNative / ERP-integratedB2B + B2CSaaSYesFixed setup + monthly subscriptionSMB to mid-market companies already running Business Central
Adobe Commerce (Magento)ConnectorB2B + B2CSaaS or self-hostedNoLicense + implementation project; open-source Magento is free, connectors are licensedMid-market to enterprise with dedicated ecommerce teams
commercebuildReal-time syncB2B + B2CSaaSYesMonthly subscriptionSMB to mid-market
DynamicwebReal-time syncB2B + B2CSaaSBuilt inYesSubscription, scoped by modules (ecommerce, PIM, marketing)Mid-market
k-eCommerceReal-time syncB2B + B2CSaaSYesMonthly subscription incl. hosting and PCI-compliant paymentSMB to mid-market
nopCommerce + BC connectorConnectorB2B + B2CSelf-hostedNoNo license fee; you pay hosting, connector and developmentSMB with .NET development capacity
Sana CommerceNative / ERP-integratedB2BSaaSYesAnnual subscription, quote-basedMid-market B2B
Shopify + official BC connectorConnectorB2CSaaSYesShopify subscription tiers; the Microsoft-built connector ships with BC at no extra costSMB to mid-market B2C
WooCommerce + sync appsConnectorB2CSelf-hostedYesFree platform; you pay hosting, plugins and the sync appSmall businesses and simple catalogues
02 / UNDERSTAND THE CONNECTION

Three architectures.
One important choice.

Native / ERP-integrated

The shop reads prices, stock, and customer agreements directly from Business Central. There is no second product database to keep in sync — the ERP is the engine. Strongest for B2B with customer-specific pricing. In this comparison: Abakion Ecommerce and Sana Commerce.

Real-time sync

A separate shop platform that mirrors Business Central continuously and is purpose-built for Dynamics ERPs. Close to ERP truth without running inside the ERP. In this comparison: commercebuild, Dynamicweb and k-eCommerce.

Connector

A general-purpose ecommerce platform connected to BC by a scheduled synchronization. Widest storefront choice, but the connector is its own moving part. In this comparison: Shopify (official Microsoft connector), Adobe Commerce, WooCommerce and nopCommerce.

03 / MAKE IT YOURS

Your requirements.
Your shortlist.

Answer five questions about your customers, data and resources. See which platforms match — and the reasons behind each suggestion.

Five questions. No registration.

Which platform fits you?

Five questions, scored against the facts in this comparison. The result is a shortlist with reasons — not a sales funnel.

Who buys from you online?
How important are customer-specific prices from Business Central?
Development capacity in-house?
Your product data?
Budget and timeline?
04 / TAKE A CLOSER LOOK

Down to two?
Compare them directly.

Every pairing, compared on facts and closed with a verdict — 36 comparisons in total:

Abakion EcommercevsAdobe Commerce (Magento)Abakion EcommercevscommercebuildAbakion EcommercevsDynamicwebAbakion Ecommercevsk-eCommerceAbakion EcommercevsnopCommerce + BC connectorAbakion EcommercevsSana CommerceAbakion EcommercevsShopify + official BC connectorAbakion EcommercevsWooCommerce + sync appsAdobe Commerce (Magento)vscommercebuildAdobe Commerce (Magento)vsDynamicwebAdobe Commerce (Magento)vsk-eCommerceAdobe Commerce (Magento)vsnopCommerce + BC connectorAdobe Commerce (Magento)vsSana CommerceAdobe Commerce (Magento)vsShopify + official BC connectorAdobe Commerce (Magento)vsWooCommerce + sync appscommercebuildvsDynamicwebcommercebuildvsk-eCommercecommercebuildvsnopCommerce + BC connectorcommercebuildvsSana CommercecommercebuildvsShopify + official BC connectorcommercebuildvsWooCommerce + sync appsDynamicwebvsk-eCommerceDynamicwebvsnopCommerce + BC connectorDynamicwebvsSana CommerceDynamicwebvsShopify + official BC connectorDynamicwebvsWooCommerce + sync appsk-eCommercevsnopCommerce + BC connectork-eCommercevsSana Commercek-eCommercevsShopify + official BC connectork-eCommercevsWooCommerce + sync appsnopCommerce + BC connectorvsSana CommercenopCommerce + BC connectorvsShopify + official BC connectornopCommerce + BC connectorvsWooCommerce + sync appsSana CommercevsShopify + official BC connectorSana CommercevsWooCommerce + sync appsShopify + official BC connectorvsWooCommerce + sync apps
05 / GO IN PREPARED

Better questions.
Better decisions.

How the official Shopify connector for Business Central actually works

Microsoft ships a free Shopify connector inside Business Central. What it synchronizes, how often, what it does not do, and when it is the right choice.

Native vs synced: what your BC webshop's architecture really decides

ERP-native, real-time sync or connector — the integration architecture behind a Business Central webshop decides cost, fidelity and failure modes for years. Here is the honest comparison.

B2B webshops and Business Central's customer-specific prices

Business Central holds negotiated prices, discounts and agreements per customer. Whether your webshop can show them is the single most decisive question in choosing a B2B ecommerce platform.

THE PRACTICAL QUESTIONS

A few things worth knowing.

What is the best ecommerce platform for Business Central?

There is no single best platform — the right choice depends on whether you sell B2B or B2C and how tightly the shop must follow ERP data. For B2B with customer-specific pricing, ERP-integrated platforms such as Sana Commerce or Abakion Ecommerce fit best. For B2C, Shopify with Microsoft's official connector is the fastest proven route. For companies that want PIM and ecommerce in one suite, Dynamicweb is the strongest combination.

Does Shopify integrate with Business Central?

Yes. Microsoft builds and maintains an official Shopify connector that ships with Business Central. It synchronizes products, inventory, customers and orders between the two systems and is free to use — you pay only your Shopify subscription.

What is the difference between a native and a synced Business Central webshop?

A native shop (for example Abakion Ecommerce or Sana Commerce) reads prices, stock and customer agreements directly from Business Central, so the shop always shows ERP truth. A synced shop (Shopify, WooCommerce, Adobe Commerce) copies data between two systems on a schedule — simpler to adopt, but stock levels and customer-specific prices can lag or require extra mapping.

What does a Business Central webshop cost?

Entry costs range from almost nothing (WooCommerce plus a sync app) to six-figure implementation projects (Adobe Commerce with a connector). SaaS platforms built for BC — Sana Commerce, commercebuild, k-eCommerce, Abakion Ecommerce, Dynamicweb — typically run on monthly or annual subscriptions plus a scoped setup. The bigger long-term cost driver is usually the integration: who maintains it, and what happens when Business Central updates.

Can Business Central handle B2B customer-specific prices in a webshop?

Business Central holds customer-specific prices, discounts and agreements natively. Whether your webshop can show them depends on the integration: ERP-native platforms display them directly, while connector-based platforms need the price logic replicated or approximated on the shop side.