Dynamics ERP Partners
Focused On Rentals
Updated November 2026
Which Microsoft Dynamics ERP is best for rental companies?
Today, most equipment rental companies on Microsoft Dynamics run a partner rental solution on top of Dynamics 365 Business Central (small and midsize fleets) or Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management (large, multi-branch fleets). Business Central has no built-in rental module. Microsoft is adding its own Rental management to Finance and Supply Chain Management: it entered public preview in November 2026 and covers fleet items, availability and reservations, rental quotes and contracts, shipping and receiving, utilization, rates, billing and fixed asset accounting. Microsoft says preview features aren't meant for production use and has not published a general availability date (Microsoft Learn: rental management preview).
| Business Central + partner rental app | Finance and Supply Chain Management | |
| Typical fit | Small and midsize rental and rent-to-own businesses | Large, multi-branch and asset-heavy rental fleets |
| Rental functions | From the partner app (contracts, availability, rental invoicing) | Partner rental solutions today; Microsoft Rental management in preview |
| Fleet maintenance | Partner app or Business Central Premium service management | Integration with Dynamics 365 Field Service for fleet maintenance |
| US list price | $80 per user/month Essentials ($110 Premium), plus the partner app | $210 per user/month for Supply Chain Management |
Prices are Microsoft's US list prices, paid yearly, from the Business Central pricing page and the Supply Chain Management pricing page. Rental apps are priced by each publisher, and a partner quote will add implementation and support.
The partners below are Microsoft Dynamics ERP partners with rental experience who publish on the ERP Software Blog.
| Microsoft Dynamics Product Icons Legend.... | ||
 Dynamics GP |
 Dynamics SL |
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| Company Name | Focus | Case Study |
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Elliot Clark Consulting View Profile |
equipment rentals | Case Study |
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ArcherPoint View Profile |
construction rentals, container modifications, containers and trailers, fleet asset management, large equipment rental, oil and gas, parts management, rental and sales operations, service work orders | Case Study |
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Western Computer View Profile |
business intelligence, equipment rentals |
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Focused On Rentals
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Should you buy a rental solution now or wait for Microsoft?
Microsoft's announcement does not change the short-term choice for most companies. See rent now or wait for Microsoft? A practical guide to rental in Dynamics 365 and Rental is coming to Dynamics 365. Weigh these points:
- Your ERP. Microsoft's rental preview is for Finance and Supply Chain Management, not Business Central. Business Central rental companies still need a partner app.
- Your timeline. A preview is for testing. If you must replace a system this year, you need a production-ready rental solution.
- Your rental model. Short-term equipment rental, long-term leasing, rent-to-own and asset-as-a-service billing need different contract and invoicing features (Microsoft Dynamics 365 blog).
- Your upgrade path. Ask any rental app publisher how it plans to work alongside Microsoft's native features as they mature.
What rental features should a Dynamics ERP include?
- Fleet availability and reservations by branch, date and asset type.
- Rental quotes and contracts with bulk and serialized items, attachments and off-rent (call-off) handling.
- Rate management with daily, weekly and monthly rates and a best rate calculation at contract close.
- Delivery, pickup and inspections, including damage, fuel and other ancillary charges.
- Asset tracking and utilization per fleet item. See why rental fleets need asset tracking.
- Fixed asset integration so each fleet item depreciates correctly in the general ledger.
- Maintenance and repair between rentals, connected to field service. See the Dynamics 365 ecosystem for equipment rental.
Frequently asked questions
Does Business Central have a rental module?
No. Business Central has no built-in rental module, and Microsoft's licensing guidance lists no rental capability in Essentials or Premium. Rental companies on Business Central add a partner rental app for contracts, availability and rental invoicing. Premium service management can also be used to maintain the fleet.
What does Microsoft's Rental management preview cover?
The preview covers fleet item master data, availability and reservations, rental quotations and contracts, shipping and receiving of fleet items, utilization tracking, rates, discounts, billing and invoicing, and financial integration with fixed assets and the general ledger. Maintenance is handled through integration with Dynamics 365 Field Service. It is switched on with a configuration key and a preview feature.
Can I use Microsoft's rental preview in production?
No. Microsoft states that preview features aren't meant for production use, might have restricted functionality and can change before general availability. Use the preview to test your rental scenarios and plan your requirements, and run your live business on a production-ready solution in the meantime.
How do rental companies reduce billing leakage?
Common sources are late off-rent dates, missed damage and fuel charges, and manual time records. Tie returns, inspections and charges directly to the contract, and record off-rent dates when the customer calls, not when the item comes back to the yard. See fixing time leaks in equipment rental.