What is the cost of migration to SharePoint 2016?

Below are the points to understand better how much the cost of migration to SharePoint 2016 could be for your organization:

• What version of SharePoint are you using?
  In general, moving to SharePoint 2016 is less expensive if you are currently using the most recent version, SharePoint 2013. This is because Microsoft only supports upgrades from SharePoint 2013, not from older versions such as SharePoint 2010, 2007 or 2003. If you are using an older version, you can first update to 2013 and then update to 2016, but this is time-consuming and costly. The alternative is to use a migration tool such as Metalogix Content Matrix or ShareGate to upgrade your old version of SharePoint to SharePoint 2016.

• Do you understand the features that have been removed in SharePoint 2016?
  Every time Microsoft updates its software, it takes the opportunity to remove features that are rarely used and replace those that don't work well. If you are using any of these features, you will need to come up with a plan for managing the change – which, of course, can increase the time and costs of migration. 

• Is your current SharePoint system highly customized?
  If you have implemented a lot of custom settings on your SharePoint system, be aware they might not automatically carry over into SharePoint 2016. You may have to spend time upgrading your customization and setting them up again on the new system.
  

• Are you using third-party tools?
  Third-party tools that you use with your current SharePoint version might not work with SharePoint 2016. So you may need to upgrade the tools to their newest versions, which could involve upgrade or new licenses fees.

Understanding the Cost of Moving to SharePoint 2016

The key to understanding how much SharePoint 2016 migration will cost is to know your current system inside out. Make a detailed inventory of your content and customization so you know what needs to move to the new platform.

There is no one-size-fits-all cost of migrating to SharePoint 2016, but understanding the variables that affect the cost can help you come up with an accurate estimate for your organization.