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Acumatica vs NetSuite ERP vs SAP S/4HANA Cloud comparison

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Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Cloud ERP category, the mindshare of Acumatica is 3.2%, up from 3.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetSuite ERP is 21.3%, up from 16.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP S/4HANA Cloud is 8.8%, down from 13.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
NetSuite ERP21.3%
SAP S/4HANA Cloud8.8%
Acumatica3.2%
Other66.69999999999999%
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Featured Reviews

MZ
Marketing And Technical Specialist at a retailer with 11-50 employees
Centralized ERP has streamlined multi-warehouse inventory and e-commerce operations
To improve Acumatica, loading in between screens can be a slow start. Sometimes, if I'm loading into a screen and I don't have a filter set, it loads everything, and that can slow it down. I think it would be nice if they had some sort of way to save a template for the base setup. They may already have this, and I may not have it, or our IT department may not have it set up. However, sometimes when I go into sales orders, for instance, it would be nice for it to just narrow down to maybe the past seven days instead of all 600,000 records that I have on file in one shot. I don’t have more to add about the needed improvements; I like it other than that.
Hubert Wentzel - PeerSpot reviewer
Principle Consultant at iOCO
Accounting processes have become transparent and time tracking supports our consulting projects
The built-in analytics tools of NetSuite ERP are not good enough for my needs. I did not create the accounting reports; my accounting team developed all of those. I know that all the data we need to analyze in CRM and from projects must be exported, and we run reports on those. The built-in analytics tools in NetSuite ERP do not help me identify opportunities or risks at all. I export all the data and use Power BI to analyze it. I do not utilize the customizable dashboards and just use a normal home page. The inventory management feature does not help us because we do not have any inventory or stock. The advanced financial management features are basic, as general ledger functionality is fundamental to accounting. I would not call it advanced. The principles are as old as accounting itself. NetSuite ERP is a cloud-based accounting platform with nothing exceptional to note. Their pricing is a package deal, so the deeper the investment, the more features are available and the more difficult it becomes to leave. I would like to see additional features in the next release to make it more competitive. I only use a fraction of the functionality because we do not have logistics, merchandising, warehousing, or inventory. We are a consultancy that sells software, implements software products, and provides advisory services, so our accounting needs are actually quite basic. I would rate this product an eight overall.
PK
Partner at Deloitte
Financial processes have become automated and integrated reporting delivers faster insights
A lot of my clients are complaining about the SAP license policy. I think that is quite intransparent and obviously quite expensive. I think that is a usual complaint. And also the flexibility to shift between different products and getting some kind of credits. People perceive that as intransparent and also not really flexible. This is what I would say. And obviously, as the product is quite complex, it's not intuitive. But this is basically the business processes. I would say the business processes themselves are complex, so I think this is not a problem of the system, it's rather a problem of the business processes that are trying to be reflected in the system. It's not a disadvantage but just a perception clients often quote. Everybody can improve. I think it depends on what kind of support package you have agreed with SAP. It depends, do you have premium service, do you have the basic support? Obviously, the basic support is lacking, but the SAP premium engagement, if you have chosen that one, then that's adequate. It's not, I would say it's not a great experience, but it's a good support. If you pay for it, you get what you need.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"This solution supports multiple branches."
"The way everything integrated well with everything else was most valuable. We had one solution for everything, from the first phone call down to follow-up visits for wholesale callers and for just regular purchases."
"Acumatica has positively impacted my organization by making it nice to have all of the warehouses that we have, four different warehouses, in one page instead of having them spread across different areas."
"The most valuable feature in NetSuite ERP is the user interface."
"A huge plus point for me is that you're always on the latest version, with upgrades included in the subscription, and as it's a genuine cloud-based product, you don't need servers, server managers, server rooms, backups, or an IT team to organize access for you."
"NetSuite is significantly more affordable than Oracle EBS and offers a wider range of features than other OEMs."
"The inventory feature in NetSuite ERP is very valuable to me because it provides clear estimates about the depreciation of details and includes useful mobile modules."
"No valuable quote could be determined from the review content."
"NetSuite ERP has dramatically improved our organization. We went from QuickBooks to NetSuite. You can compare this transition to changing from tennis shoes to a flying car."
"The most valuable aspect of NetSuite ERP is the multi-subsidiary portion, it is the strongest across all the other ERPs. If you want to do consolidations, it works a lot better than other tools."
"We leverage the core platform but are able to add additional functionality for ease of use, tailored processes, and industry related reporting."
"The solution's most valuable feature is the seamless integration of different modules into one solution."
"Makes it easier to reach and read data."
"The solution is stable."
"It is good in data analytics and helps in data analytics."
"The accounting on SAP is great."
"SAP S/4HANA Cloud provides integration, controls, efficiency, visibility into business operations, and collaboration, especially for geographically spread operations."
"The integration between SAP EWM and S4HANA Cloud is seamless."
"I'd rate the solution nine out of ten."
 

Cons

"For support, we go through a distributor, and the support we receive from them is much better than what we would from Acumatica directly. When we went to Acumatica support directly, we were not happy with it."
"To improve Acumatica, loading in between screens can be a slow start."
"We should be able to personalize it for the company. There should be more customization of the pages so that they seem more like a company rather than as an outside company. We should be able to change company images and things like that and do this kind of personalization."
"It is very expensive for a small business."
"The solution doesn't have features to break down the structure for multiple people in the project."
"I would like to see improved customization options in NetSuite ERP, possibly through generative modules, to enhance flexibility and efficiency."
"I would like to see improvement around the Revenue Recognition module. Right now, several templates are there, but they are either too complicated, or they are difficult to configure, from a company finance perspective."
"What needs to be improved is the development in the other areas and other businesses that can use NetSuite, but it's rapidly coming about."
"If some company already has a very large presence, in terms of employees or in terms of their products, and they are fully matured, they have a lot of different complex processes in their business, then NetSuite might not be the right choice for that stage of the business."
"The areas that this product needs to improve on is the implementation and inventory processes."
"Some clients in my past complained about the accounting setup, as it requires people who already have knowledge about NetSuite ERP."
"As with any system offering large volumes of data, there are limitations on processing large volumes of data in custom ways."
"The user interface could be improved. The latest technology can be used to improve the list view of records and load pages faster on a browser."
"It's a huge software, and they need to make it look less complex and more user friendly. They need to work on user stories and user experiences."
"The integration with third-party vendors could improve."
"The solution's speed and dashboard could be improved."
"It can be done within a few hours, but it also depends on the customer's requirements. If they want some changes, it may be done within one hour. But if there are large-scale changes, it may take one week or one month."
"The system is very heavy and requires a lot of resources and a dedicated team. It is costly to maintain, demanding trained professionals, which adds to the expenses."
"It is really hard. You need a team of specialists to implement this solution."
"The product could be improved by enhancing its user interface to make it more intuitive and by increasing the customization options for tracking and reporting, which would better align with our specific needs."
"I need more options for enhancing the system, especially compared to the features available in the on-premise version."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is very expensive for a small business. If you're a small business, it is not a very good solution in that aspect, but if you are big and have more manufacturing, it is well worth it. It comes with the ability to integrate with one website. We had to modify ours. We customized it so that we could do hundreds of websites. In Texas, I believe that we were the only one ever to be integrated with hundreds of websites. So, the development of our API probably cost us a hundred grand, and then there would be maintenance. That's all outside of the standard licensing fee."
"NetSuite ERP has a cost per module you want to use, and then you have the license per user."
"It is expensive."
"There is an annual license required to use this solution."
"It is completely on a subscription basis. We pay yearly and, and you do not have to do anything on a monthly basis. Prices depend on the organization's scale and all those things, but they are doing a good job with the pricing."
"I would advise that you first meet with and scope out your project with a NetSuite VAR (Value Added Reseller)."
"The price of the solution is quite high."
"The price is less than the cost of daily hours."
"Regarding costs, it's not just about licensing. Customization recurring costs can become expensive over five to eight years, especially with new releases. However, NetSuite ERP integrates well with third-party applications, so it can still be used for finance while another ERP is used for localized production."
"The solution’s pricing is very high."
"SAP S/4 Hana isn't cheap, but its value depends on how much you can leverage from it. It's not just about the system but how well your people are trained to use it and adapt to derive benefits."
"The pricing of SAP S/4HANA Cloud is on the higher side."
"Its pricing is way over any of the other ERPs. I'd rate it one out of ten in terms of pricing."
"The tool's pricing is reasonable."
"The pricing model can be complicated in certain scenarios."
"The pricing is competitive with other products at that level in that category."
"S/4HANA is an enterprise solution that many can't afford. You must invest a lot to get the most out of it. It isn't cheap. I rate the price seven out of 10."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Healthcare Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
9%
Marketing Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business25
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise30
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetSuite ERP?
The initial cost for NetSuite ERP depends on the business size. My IT managers say that some of their features are qu...
What needs improvement with NetSuite ERP?
Regarding room for improvement, I would single out the user interface. The company needs to spend fifty percent of re...
What is your primary use case for NetSuite ERP?
The primary use cases are general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, project management, project accounti...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP S/4HANA Cloud?
SAP S/4HANA Cloud is very expensive, both to purchase and maintain. It's important to evaluate the costs of recru...
What needs improvement with SAP S/4HANA Cloud?
I do not have the details with me at this moment as it is very difficult to share. However, there are a lot of SAP fo...
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We are using SAP S_4HANA Cloud for a company that specializes in retail and fashion products. Because the company I a...
 

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Sample Customers

Additive-X, Carlson-LaVine Inc, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Alpha Insulation and Waterproofing, Dukathole Group, Eagle Fence Distributing, Clive Coffee
2Pure, Accuvant, Actian, Adtegrity, Advantage Sign Supply, All-Safe Pool Safety Products, Alton Lane, AMC Liquidators
La Trobe University, Carrefour Comércio e Indústria Ltda, Delaware Consulting and Corning Inc.
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