CloudERP License Trimmer reduce D365 license costs with clear data

Reduce Microsoft Dynamics 365 license costs by 20–30%

Most companies pay for 100% of licenses, but users typically use less than 5% of their access.

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Is what your team really uses

You pay for all your access in Microsoft Dynamics 365, but in reality you use less than 5%. 

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Potential cost savings

This is the average yearly cost savings for CloudERP License Trimmer clients.

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To make the business case

The CloudERP License Trimmer gives the user the ability to make the business cases within minutes. A game changer in speed for clients.

What’s really driving the cost

Why Dynamics 365 F&O licensing is so expensive

Dynamics 365 licensing isn’t based on, what users do. It’s based on, what they are allowed to do. That means:

  • A single permission change can increase license cost dramatically
  • Users often get more access, than they need
  • Licenses stay assigned, even when usage drops

The result: You’re paying for access - not actual usage.

The cost of staying behind

The hidden cost of license misalignment

For most organizations, licensing waste builds up silently over time.

Common issues:

  • Dormant users still holding expensive licenses
  • Over-licensed roles due to security complexity
  • No visibility into real usage vs cost

This leads to:

  • 20–30% unnecessary licensing spend
  • Unexpected cost increases after small changes
  • Risk during Microsoft license audits and enforcement

A customer success story

Customer saved 55% on licenses with CloudERP License Trimmer

“CloudERP didn’t just deliver a tool. They delivered a partner. We’re now in a position to confidently negotiate licensing with Microsoft and we’re saving money every day.”

One of our customers was paying for 100+ unnecessary attach licenses tied to overprivileged user roles, risking security and wasting budget.

The License Trimmer provided the analysis and solution for the customer to trim:
1. Trim 30+ Finance roles → saved 45+ attach licenses
2. Restrict vendor bank access → saved 45+ licenses
3. Automate user profiling and batch job fixes → saved 20+ hours/week

The result:
1. 55% cost reduction in licensing
2. Improved security posture
3. Ready for Microsoft negotiations
4. Scalable framework for future savings
Hans-Jørgen
Program Manager at CloudERP

The licensing game changer

Hear what our customers are saying and why they are excited

Smart. Simple. Scalable.

A smarter way to optimize Dynamics 365 licenses

Instead of guessing or manually reviewing roles, leading organizations are shifting to data-driven license optimization.

Focus on savings

Our solutions deliver clear ROI, not just reports, helping organizations reduce costs by 20–30% on average.

Data-driven insight

Some roles cost more than others. We show you which ones, and help you switch to cheaper, safer options.

D365 licensing expertise

With deep knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 environments, we uncover hidden opportunities to streamline IT operations.

Secure by design

Our tools operate without disrupting your live systems, ensuring seamless integration and operation.

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Insights shaped by experience

Here, we share our thoughts, lessons learned, and practical tips from working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and helping businesses keep costs under control.

CloudERP License Trimmer (Autumn Release): Smarter tracking of license changes in D365 F&O

Simplify license tracking in D365 F&O.
Smarter analysis. Better reconciliation. Updated roles. Weekday scheduling.
Stay ahead. Avoid surprises.

D365 Finance & Supply Chain Licensing is always evolving. So should your review process

License rules in D365 F&O change quietly, often without notice.
Same user, same job? Not always. The cost or compliance may have shifted. Don’t wait till renewal to catch up.

License Trimmer is ready for Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations PU49

With the release of Platform Update 49 (PU49) for Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations approaching, many customers have asked us the same question: Is License Trimmer supported on PU49? The answer is yes.

Ready to start?

Take control of your licensing costs today

See how CloudERP LicenseTrimmer analyzes real user activity, identifies unused access, and reveals instant savings opportunities all inside your own D365 environment.

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