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We performed a comparison between Acumatica and SAP Business ByDesign based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Cloud ERP solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Acumatica vs. SAP Business ByDesign Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,740 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"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.""This solution supports multiple branches."

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"I find the tool’s every feature valuable.""When we were using it, we did see an immediate benefit, especially in the inventory on consignment issue. We were a biotech pre-revenue company and most of our manufacturing was outsourced. So being able to track inventory within the system without creating a financial impact was very key for us.""I have found the consolidation of the business and group reports very useful. There is plenty of features and the manufacturing and finance aspect of the solution are strong.""When comparing SAP Business ByDesign to much larger ERP solutions, such as SAP ECC 6.0 or SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business ByDesign is more user-friendly and easier to implement.""The most valuable features of Business ByDesign are the integration of its modules, analytics, and dashboards.""The standard system is stable.""ByDesign's best features are its speed, real-time data, and reporting.""I like its modern approach. It is very modern and new technology."

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Cons
"The solution doesn't have features to break down the structure for multiple people in the project.""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.""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."

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"With SAP S/4HANA, you can design your release strategy and modify it to include as many people as possible, which is missing in SAP Business ByDesign.""The database needs to be more customizable.""I would say budget controlling needs improvement. I mention this because it does not have all the functionalities that we need in terms of managing the budget.""I would like the tool’s interface to be better. Currently, we use a client application to access the product. I want that to be replaced with a web version. I would like to improve the tool’s internet availability. I also want the product’s setup to be easier.""The Purchase to Pay process could benefit from further sophistication and additional functionality. It would be helpful for the user community to receive clearer information about the future roadmap of the business. Unfortunately, there were some confusing articles in the German press towards the end of last year about the future of SAP Business ByDesign. Therefore, more clarity is needed in the support function to address this.""Scalability is difficult.""The solution does not support customization for forms and reports. It's not flexible in case you need some enhancements in business processes.""SAP Business ByDesign can improve the flexibility and user-friendliness of the reporting during the implementations. Customizing the reports inside the device requires a lot of knowledge and most of the time a developer level is needed. For example, if you want to have a more specific reporting layout."

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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."
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  • "The price of the solution could be better. They have to come up with a new strategy."
  • "We have to pay yearly."
  • "Everything is included in the licensing cost of the solution. However, they use a per-user model for additional charges."
  • "The cost starts anywhere between fifty thousand dollars and up depending on the number of licenses."
  • "The price of SAP Business ByDesign is less expensive than SAP S/4HANA. However, the price is on par with other similar competitors, such as Microsoft."
  • "I rate the price of SAP Business ByDesign a seven out of ten."
  • "The tool’s subscription is yearly. There is no flat pricing involved and everything has a range. Pricing depends on the functionality that you would use. You need to also pay for the additional hosting and maintenance costs."
  • "The tool’s pricing is expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:This solution supports multiple branches.
    Top Answer:I would advise other users that before they purchase this solution, they need to understand their requirements and needs. I would rate Acumatica's value for its price, a four out of five (with one… more »
    Top Answer:When I logged into project accounting, I found that the solution didn't have features to break down the structure for multiple people in the project. I think it's hard for the construction companies… more »
    Top Answer:In a digital world, every business’s objective should be to streamline its processes by digitizing them.SAP outsourcing specialists come in with years of expertise in the field. The SAP system… more »
    Top Answer:The price of SAP Business ByDesign is less expensive than SAP S/4HANA. However, the price is on par with other similar competitors, such as Microsoft.
    Top Answer:There should be a lot of production and treasury management especially in finance.
    Ranking
    6th
    out of 18 in Cloud ERP
    Views
    820
    Comparisons
    353
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    391
    Rating
    8.0
    4th
    out of 18 in Cloud ERP
    Views
    1,296
    Comparisons
    1,012
    Reviews
    8
    Average Words per Review
    526
    Rating
    7.4
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    Overview

    Acumatica is the world’s fastest-growing provider of cloud business management software, with the industry’s highest customer satisfaction rating. And that’s not a coincidence. We offer a unified, modern business management platform designed to help today’s small and medium-sized businesses connect every facet of their operations. With Acumatica, the information you need to make critical decisions is right at your fingertips, wherever you are. Our technology and licensing are designed to be flexible and growth-friendly—adapting gracefully to the changing needs of growing businesses and freeing you up to focus on delighting more customers.

    SAP Business ByDesign is a cloud-based business management software that supports everything from finance to CRM – and is available anytime, anywhere, on almost any device. It helps medium-sized businesses seize new opportunities and accelerate growth – and it helps subsidiaries take advantage of head office resources, while keeping their flexibility.
    • Streamline end-to-end processes and maximize efficiency across your organization
    • Gain timely business insights with integrated analytics and reporting powered by SAP HANA
    • Manage your business from anywhere, at any time, with built-in mobile apps
    • Rely on highly secure data centers that are managed, monitored, and maintained by SAP experts
    Sample Customers
    Additive-X, Carlson-LaVine Inc, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Alpha Insulation and Waterproofing, Dukathole Group, Eagle Fence Distributing, Clive Coffee
    Standard Bank of South Africa, AOK Bundesverband, PT XL Axiata Tbk, Tvoy Dom, Schaidt Innovations GmbH & Co. KG, DeLaval International AB, EMC Corporation, Lenovo, Castle Importing Inc., Unilever, Rifle Paper Co., RAK Ceramics, Rough Country, B&G Manufacturing, Life is good Inc., Joy Global Inc., City of Cape Town
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company12%
    Construction Company11%
    Wholesaler/Distributor10%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company25%
    Manufacturing Company25%
    Non Tech Company13%
    Engineering Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    University7%
    Real Estate/Law Firm7%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business53%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise33%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise29%
    Large Enterprise29%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise52%
    Buyer's Guide
    Acumatica vs. SAP Business ByDesign
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Acumatica vs. SAP Business ByDesign and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,740 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Acumatica is ranked 6th in Cloud ERP with 3 reviews while SAP Business ByDesign is ranked 4th in Cloud ERP with 14 reviews. Acumatica is rated 8.0, while SAP Business ByDesign is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Acumatica writes "Provided one solution for everything and housed everything for us". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP Business ByDesign writes "Helps with financial accounting, project management, sales and invoicing, and accounting inventory management". Acumatica is most compared with NetSuite ERP, Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, HubSpot CRM, Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Salesforce Sales Cloud, whereas SAP Business ByDesign is most compared with SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP S/4HANA, NetSuite ERP, SAP Business One on AWS and Microsoft Dynamics AX. See our Acumatica vs. SAP Business ByDesign report.

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