Dataverse vs SharePoint Lists
When SharePoint lists become the wrong choice — and why Dataverse is worth the investment for operational systems.
What Dataverse Actually Costs
Transparent pricing so you can budget properly — no surprises, no hidden fees.
Microsoft Licensing
Dataverse licensing is consumption-based. You pay per user, per month, based on how they access the platform.
Power Apps Per-App Plan
~£8/user/month — Access to one app. Best for field operatives, site managers, or users who only need a single application.
Power Apps Premium Plan
~£16/user/month — Unlimited apps. Best for power users, office staff, or anyone needing multiple applications.
Dataverse for Teams
Included with M365 — Limited capacity (2GB per tenant). Good for prototypes, not production systems.
Typical Implementation Costs
Fixed-price engagements based on scope. All pricing includes data modelling, security design, ALM setup, and C# plugin development.
Small Deployment (10-20 users)
£3k-£8k setup + £400-£800/month licensing. Single app, basic workflows, 2-4 week delivery.
Medium Deployment (50-100 users)
£8k-£20k setup + £1.5k-£3k/month licensing. Multi-app system, integrations, 6-8 week delivery.
Enterprise Deployment (200+ users)
£20k-£50k setup + £4k-£8k/month licensing. Complex integrations, multiple environments, 10-12 week delivery.
Enterprise data architecture built to scale
Schema & Data Modelling
Relational entity design, relationship architecture, column-level security and business rules built to support your operational data volumes and access control requirements.
C# Plugin Development
Server-side business logic in C# plugins — sort orders, validations, calculated fields, complex transactional operations and custom workflow steps targeting .NET Framework 4.6.2.
Security Role Design
Granular role-based access, column-level security, business unit hierarchy and team-based security models to ensure the right people see and edit the right data.
Enterprise Integration
Bi-directional integrations with SAP, Dynamics 365, Sage, CAFM platforms and bespoke systems using REST APIs, OData and custom connectors.
ALM & DevOps Pipelines
Azure DevOps pipelines and PAC CLI automation for structured Dev → Test → UAT → Production deployments — eliminating manual solution transport and the errors it creates.
Solution Architecture
Managed and unmanaged solution design, publisher configuration, solution versioning and dependency management for enterprise-grade deployment governance.
Built governance-first, not added as an afterthought
Most Dataverse implementations fail because they treat data modelling, security design and ALM pipelines as "nice to haves" rather than foundational requirements. We build these into every solution from day one.
The data model dictates what's possible. Get it wrong initially, and you're either locked into a poorly-designed system or facing a costly rebuild.
- Proper Dataverse schema design before any screens are built
- Dev, Test and Production environment strategy as standard
- Full technical documentation delivered on handover
- User training included in every engagement
- 30-day hypercare support post go-live
Connected Systems We Integrate
Tech Stack
- Dataverse (Common Data Service)
- C# Plugins (.NET Framework 4.6.2)
- Azure DevOps & PAC CLI
- Custom Connectors
- Azure Functions (middleware)
- Power Platform CoE Toolkit
Dataverse solutions for your sector
Asset & Contract Management
- Building portfolios and site hierarchies
- Planned preventative maintenance schedules
- Supplier and subcontractor records
- Contract renewals and cost tracking
- Reactive maintenance ticketing
- SLA monitoring and compliance reporting
Project & Delivery Tracking
- Project hierarchies and phase tracking
- Subcontractor performance scoring
- RFI and variation management
- Snagging and defect workflows
- RAMS approval and audit trails
- Programme milestones and handover
Production & Quality Systems
- Equipment registers and OEE tracking
- Non-conformance and CAPA workflows
- Supplier quality scorecards
- Batch traceability and recall procedures
- ISO audit preparation and evidence
- Shift handover digital forms
Built on Power Platform, integrated with your tech stack
SQL Server Integration
Bidirectional sync with on-premise or Azure SQL databases using Dataverse virtual tables or custom connectors.
ERP & CAFM Systems
Real-time integration with enterprise systems like SAP, Dynamics 365 Finance, MRI, Planon, and FM:Systems.
SharePoint Document Libraries
Native integration with SharePoint for document storage, version control, and approval workflows linked to Dataverse records.
Ready to work smarter?
Tell us about your biggest operational challenge. We’ll scope a solution built around your team, your data and your goals — with no commitment required.