Business Central vs Wiise: An Honest Partner Comparison
Wiise is built on Business Central — so the question is not which ERP to choose, it is whether the ANZ localisation layer Wiise provides is worth more to your business than configuring it yourself. We implement both. Here is our honest assessment.
The most important thing to understand before reading this comparison: Wiise is not a competing ERP. It is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with an Australian and New Zealand localisation layer built on top of it, backed by KPMG. Choosing between them is not a platform decision — it is a question of how much ANZ compliance configuration you want to own yourself.
Most Business Central vs Wiise comparisons treat them as competing products. They are not. Wiise is Business Central — the same core ERP, the same extension framework, the same Microsoft cloud infrastructure — with a layer of Australian and New Zealand-specific functionality built on top of it by KPMG.
What Wiise adds is real and substantive: ATO and IRD compliant invoicing, Australia Post and New Zealand address feeds, KPMG-designed charts of accounts, GST and BAS configuration aligned to Australian and New Zealand accounting standards, integrated bank feeds, direct debit and EFT, Stripe payments, bulk payment processing, and integrated timesheets. Payroll — including Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 and Fair Work compliant modern award calculations — is available as a separate add-on.
The honest conclusion is that the price gap between the two is modest, so the real question is whether you want that ANZ compliance layer maintained for you by Wiise, or whether you would rather configure and maintain it yourself on plain Business Central. We implement both and have no preference. Here is what you need to know to make the right call.
What Wiise Adds on Top of Business Central
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Dimension | Business Central | Wiise |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central — a global cloud ERP platform | Business Central with an Australian and New Zealand localisation layer, backed by KPMG |
| Underlying platform | Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central | Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Wiise is built on top of it) |
| Vendor / backer | Microsoft | Wiise (KPMG-backed); hosted on Microsoft Azure |
| Deployment | Cloud (SaaS) — Microsoft-hosted | Cloud (SaaS) — Wiise-hosted on Azure |
| Australian GST & BAS | Supported — requires configuration or a localisation partner | Pre-configured and maintained by Wiise |
| Single Touch Payroll (STP) | Via third-party payroll add-on (e.g. Micropay, KeyPay) | Included in Wiise Payroll add-on — ATO-compliant STP Phase 2 |
| Australian modern awards | Via third-party payroll add-on | Fair Work compliant award calculations in Wiise Payroll Plus |
| Bank feeds | Via third-party connector | Integrated bank feeds included |
| Address data | Standard address fields — no local feed | Australia Post and New Zealand address data feeds |
| Chart of accounts | Configurable — you or your partner sets it up | KPMG-designed charts of accounts for AU and NZ |
| Payments | Via third-party payment connectors | Stripe payments, direct debit, EFT, and bulk payment processing included |
| Timesheets | Via third-party or custom extension | Integrated timesheets included |
| Customisation | AL extensions — full access to the Business Central extension framework | AL extensions supported; Wiise layer adds its own extensions on top |
| Microsoft ecosystem | Native integration with Teams, Outlook, Excel, Power BI, Power Platform | Same native Microsoft integrations — Wiise is Business Central |
| Pricing model | Per user per month — Essentials, Premium, or Team Members tiers | Per user per month — Business, Premium, Team Members, or Device licence tiers |
Pricing Comparison
Per user per month, excluding GST. Indicative list pricing as at August 2026 — confirm current pricing with your partner before budgeting.
Note: Wiise Payroll is a separate add-on, priced on application, and is not included in the plan prices below.
Business Central
| Plan | Per user / month (AUD, excl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Essentials | AUD $143.64 |
| Premium | AUD $197.52 |
| Team Members | AUD $14.40 |
Wiise
| Plan | Per user / month (AUD, excl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Business | AUD $158.00 |
| Premium | AUD $210.00 |
| Team Members | AUD $23.50 |
| Device Licence | AUD $84.00 |
Pricing is indicative list pricing as at August 2026, excludes GST where stated, and should be confirmed as current with your Microsoft or Wiise partner before budgeting. Wiise Payroll (including Payroll Plus) is a separate add-on priced on application.
When to Choose Each
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wiise a different ERP from Business Central?
No. Wiise is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with an Australian and New Zealand localisation layer built on top of it. When you run Wiise, you are running Business Central — you get all of Business Central's core functionality, plus Wiise's ANZ-specific additions. The two products share the same underlying platform, the same extension framework, and the same Microsoft cloud infrastructure.
Is Wiise more expensive than Business Central?
The price gap is modest. As at August 2026, Business Central Essentials is AUD $143.64 per user per month and Wiise Business is AUD $158.00 — a difference of around AUD $14 per user per month. Wiise Premium (AUD $210.00) is similarly close to Business Central Premium (AUD $197.52). The more relevant question is whether the ANZ compliance layer Wiise provides is worth more to your business than the cost of configuring and maintaining that compliance yourself on plain Business Central. For most Australian SMEs, it is.
Does Wiise include payroll?
No — Wiise Payroll is a separate add-on, priced on application. The base Wiise plan prices do not include payroll. Wiise offers a standard Payroll tier and a Payroll Plus tier that adds rostering, time and attendance, and pre-built award interpretation. If payroll is a key requirement, factor the add-on cost into your total cost comparison.
Can I migrate from Business Central to Wiise, or vice versa?
Yes, migrations between the two are possible because they share the same underlying platform. The migration complexity depends on how many custom extensions you have and whether any of them conflict with Wiise's localisation layer. We have delivered migrations in both directions and can advise on the specific effort for your environment.
Which does Weblink Plus recommend?
We implement both and do not have a preferred product. Our recommendation depends on your specific situation. If you are an Australian or New Zealand business that wants ANZ compliance maintained for you, Wiise is usually the better starting point. If you have a strong existing Microsoft partner relationship, complex customisation requirements, or operate primarily outside ANZ, plain Business Central may be the right choice. We will tell you which fits your business — not which earns us more.
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