AppSource is an app store that is specifically targeted for Microsoft business applications. It is a new feature from Microsoft that lets users explore and trial business applications to enhance or extend the functionality of their existing Microsoft products.
There are 3 Key Benefits to using AppSource with your Microsoft Business Applications:
- Get the right App, Right Now – Find the top business solutions for your application or industry.
- Build on what you have – Add new capabilities to your existing business applications.
- Start with confidence – Try any app for free before you buy it, then work with your Partner to successfully implement your new solution.
Customers can now browse through over a 100+ applications in AppSource and that number grows every day. A variety of apps are can be found on AppSource to extend the functionalities of Microsoft products, as well as, meet specialized industry vertical needs. As depicted above, customers can directly search what they are looking for or narrow down the different applications by categories, industries, and products.
Especially for Dynamics 365 Business Central, AppSource has an array of applications to expand its capabilities. It offers applications to assist in payroll, e-commerce, online & POS payments, document management and workflow, reporting and budgeting, and EDI.
One example of a popular payroll app for Business Central is Payroll NOW by Integrity Data. It is a fully integrated, embedded payroll system for Business Central that has complete payroll processing, employee self-servicing, HR onboarding, ACA compliance reporting and e-filing, and federal and state tax filling.
As mentioned previously, in addition to enhancing popular Microsoft business solutions, applications for specialized industry vertical needs can also be found on AppSource. Applications designed to meet the unique needs of the manufacturing, distribution, professional services, and retail industry are available for users to explore and test.
More and more applications are continuously published on AppSource to better leverage your Microsoft business solutions. Several applications even offer free trials so customers can experience firsthand to determine if it meets their organizational needs before spending a dime.