Amazon AWS vs SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud vs SAP S4HANA on AWS comparison

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and SAP are both solutions in the Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) category. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.5, while SAP is ranked #12 with an average rating of 9.0. Amazon Web Services (AWS) holds a 16.2% mindshare in ISI, compared to SAP’s 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 89% of SAP users who would recommend it.

Amazon AWS

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SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud

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89% willing to recommend

SAP S4HANA on AWS

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97% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Amazon AWS, SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud, and SAP S4HANA on AWS based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) category, the mindshare of Amazon AWS is 16.2%, up from 13.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud is 1.3%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP S4HANA on AWS is 2.3%, down from 4.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Amazon AWS	16.2%
SAP S4HANA on AWS	2.3%
SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud	1.3%
Other	80.2%

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Asif Meem

Senior Machine Learning Engineer at sportsbet

Managed cloud services have helped accelerate experiments with flexible configuration options

Sometimes the costs associated with spinning up a service, especially managed services, have implications. For example, if I create a Glue job, that will create S3 buckets and other resources that have cost implications, but once I clean up a Glue job, it does not delete the other accessory resources. Sometimes, I have to go hunting for what resources Amazon AWS might have provisioned and how it is costing behind the scenes. It can be complex depending on your level of expertise. It is not as easy to get started, especially when it comes to secure practices. Amazon AWS is more hands-on than other platforms.

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Salman Mukhtar Baig

SAP Technical Manager at VS Furniture Middle East

Cloud access has improved reporting and sales operations across global locations

I cannot say anything about what areas of SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud could be improved or enhanced because so far, we are happy with this implementation. We are not facing any problem, or I cannot say that this can be improved. Although SAP keeps improving themselves day by day, we cannot say that SAP needs to improve anything. One thing which we face, not as a problem, is the pricing. SAP pricing is a bit higher day by day. Before, it was not too much higher, but I don't know why they are increasing their price. They should see this thing, so other customers, such as SMBs customers or small and mid-sized customers, can also avail this thing. Otherwise, we don't have any problem. First, there is the limitation. If you are a SAP user, you don't feel any problem with the limitation because if you know how to use the product, you can easily implement this thing. Otherwise, if you don't know the business process or how to integrate and implement, it could be a problem. We have a limitation, but we developed some add-ons for this. So we fulfilled these requirements.

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Jayakrishna Amm

Associate Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

End-to-end accounting has been streamlined and secures data with automated controls

SAP S4HANA on AWS is mostly well secured because you need a VPN of the company you are working in to log in and view only with the VPN. It is not possible to connect to a random network, and it is very safe. In terms of usage and automation, SAP S4HANA on AWS is very good at automation, where instead of manually punching entry by entry as with Tally, Zoho, or NetSuite, you can do a bulk upload and close it from one GL to another GL entry from one T-code to another T-code. These are all the options and features, and it is user-friendly. Once you learn SAP S4HANA on AWS, you tend to know how to customize things and what features you want. You can add in features by working closely with the SAP team, whether it is a direct SAP team or through a contract with some agent. There are numerous things you can do; it is not limited to only one function. You can have end-to-end control, and back-dated entries are not possible as in Tally or Zoho, which is very good in terms of security and safety. There are no accounting frauds; we can even identify who has done an entry by name. It is very secure; a password gets locked automatically after two incorrect attempts, and you have to contact the SAP team for that. Data privacy is very good, and overall, it is a better option. Regarding real-time analytics features in SAP S4HANA on AWS, you can integrate with Qlik or Power BI, and I believe there is also an analytics component within SAP itself. SAP S4HANA on AWS provides one analytics tool, and these tools can be integrated and customized however you want. It is very easy to do analytics; you can download reports or integrate those reports with Power BI. It is very convenient that way. When it comes to AI capabilities integrated with SAP S4HANA on AWS, I am not certain because most of it comes via tools such as Qlik and Power BI. There are multiple other things that can help you integrate and work on it. For example, integrating Power BI with N28 or Cloud is convenient with tools such as Copilot. However, I am unsure how it works in SAP S4HANA on AWS because most organizations do not allow integrating AI with SAP S4HANA on AWS.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of Amazon AWS are the EC2 instance for web applications with CDN Networks."

"What I appreciate most about Amazon AWS is that it is a popular cloud platform that is very easy to use based on the segregation that has been implemented."

"The solution is basically infrastructure to service the cloud; it can be used for everything and is an intelligently designed system that can run any workload on any data for backup, for production, for anything you imagine."

"As a service vendor, we have helped clients to achieve faster "go to market" on their products, and have provided highly flexible cost-effective system management solutions."

"Scalability is not a problem; we are currently extending our use of Amazon AWS and have acquired a partnership with them, creating a cloud department for which we will offer Amazon Web Services."

"The installation and initial setup are easy."

"It integrates well."

"The environment is a rich playground, and if you tried to do the same things on-premises that you do on AWS, it would be a lot more challenging to execute. You can open up a virtual machine on AWS, run some experiments, and be done with it. It's much easier than buying new servers, provisioning them, etc"

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"The most valuable feature is virtual modeling, which is beneficial because you don't really save the data multiple times the way we did in the past."

"It is a scalable solution if you have a good cloud infrastructure."

"We have a wide range of use cases for SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud. These include production planning, materials management, sales management, treasury, finance, appliance maintenance, real estate, and warehouse management."

"The BTP module is important for digital transformations."

"Traditionally, SAP worked with Oracle databases, but SAP is getting rid of the other databases and promoting its own. SAP will stop support for other databases around 2026, so everyone is moving to SAP S/4HANA for the performance and because it's the preferred database for SAP. S/4HANA has new features from the front-end or application feature perspective. The idea is to move toward future-ready technology."

"The solution is online and provides a real-time information feature, which makes a huge difference to the business, especially in reviews and meetings."

"The solution is stable and we have never had a problem. We started with one terabyte of data when the solution was first implemented and today we have around almost 600 gigabytes of data, which means means the compression works properly. Before migrating from ECC, we had nine terabytes of data."

"Ensuring data integrity across finance, supply chain, and other critical areas is paramount for real-time decision-making. Access to accurate and up-to-date information is essential for data protection. While the digital solution primarily serves basic maintenance, the ability to handle these core aspects efficiently is invaluable for your needs."

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"Because SAP is a part of ERP the features range from finance functions to manufacturing functions to quality control functions to procurement functions — anything you might need in development planning."

"It is indeed a stable solution, but it depends on how you architecture the component in AWS. If the component has the right architecture and is properly provisioned and placed, then it will be a stable platform."

"The reporting capability is good, providing very in-depth information."

"The reporting capability is good, providing very in-depth information, and it manages complexity in various industries such as banking, manufacturing, and trading."

"The internal integration within departments and integration with third parties is simplified in the system."

"Overall, I am very satisfied with the solution, and it has proven to be highly beneficial to our organization."

"SAP S4HANA gives really good ROI."

"The solution is scalable."

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Cons

"The price could be better. Support for data analytics could be better. I don't see much support for data analytics. They have a lot of support in Azure, but I don't see a lot of innovation on the data analytics side in AWS."

"They currently have fewer regions in Asia, especially in India, China, and other places. They can maybe put more data centers in this region."

"I have trouble with the AWS command-line interface."

"Sometimes the costs associated with spinning up a service, especially managed services, have implications. For example, if I create a Glue job, that will create S3 buckets and other resources that have cost implications, but once I clean up a Glue job, it does not delete the other accessory resources."

"Scaling is an area that can be improved. For example, I would like to be able to change the amount of memory that is allocated to a server."

"The web console of AWS is not so user-friendly."

"The technical support should be better than what is on offer right now."

"Some of the security features require extra configuration to achieve that."

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"They should probably offer more cloud services. Most of the cloud infrastructure providers we have make everything pretty transparent, you know what you're getting, you have all these metrics and measurements and everything in the dashboard. Here you have to go through the contracting negotiations and all those things."

"One thing which we face, not as a problem, is the pricing. SAP pricing is a bit higher day by day."

"The SAP products are complicated to deploy anywhere."

"The cost could be improved. I think it's higher than the competition."

"The product must provide more details of the errors."

"Perhaps minor changes to the enterprise structure could be made, but the rest is fine."

"The only thing that could be improved is the cost."

More SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud cons

"Not just S4 but for SAP in general, the price is a little high because they have implemented a new licensing scheme on a number of connections. The price being too expensive is some of the feedback we get from our customers."

"Not just S4 but for SAP in general, the price is a little high because they have implemented a new licensing scheme on a number of connections."

"SAP S4HANA on AWS is still difficult to configure. It requires professional help."

"One thing which is really killing a lot of people using this product is because they have been using it for twenty or twenty-five years and a lot of the customers' customizations are not working anymore."

"The user-friendliness is questionable. The interface and interaction with the technical team require intensive training."

"SAP S4HANA on AWS could improve by having more data centers because there are limited data centers in the region I am in."

"Currently, AWS has data centers in only a limited number of regions compared to other cloud providers like Azure or Google Cloud."

"The initial setup could be easier. It's complex."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing cost varies with the project involved."

"Amazon AWS has pay-as-you-go options available."

"The pricing is fair."

"When you compare Amazon AWS to Microsoft Azure, the pricing of both is almost the same. There are some instances when one is cheaper than the other in one area but it is difficult to pinpoint which one is cheaper because it depends upon a lot of factors, such as the use case. However, the overall price of both solutions could be reduced."

"With Amazon AWS, you pay as you go."

"AWS IaaS is a very generic service, which is extremely overpriced."

"AWS is cost-effective because it saves time. Faster deployments and testing make it very valuable."

"It is quite expensive in my very personal opinion. Going on-prem in a data center is, for sure, not as expensive as going to AWS, but when it comes to a point where you are raising and growing, it simply makes a lot of sense to stay in AWS. It is awesome in that way. I am not aware of any extra costs."

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"I rate the product's price a five out of ten."

"If you choose the minimum, it will probably cost around $1,000 USD per month if you take a contract for a year or two."

"The price is on little bit higher. For SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud, we see roughly five crores per annum."

"Our pricing is based on a yearly contract."

"The solution's cost is reasonable."

"SAP may not be the most cost-effective option, but it does offer a comprehensive set of tools and features. When you have the right information, structure, and dashboard in place, it can provide excellent value. Additionally, competition with Oracle might be a factor to consider."

"The price is high compared to other databases, which is why HANA is still not widely used. Some enterprises prefer Sybase, Oracle, or other traditional databases because HANA is a little pricey. Cost is one factor SAP needs to work on to make it more competitive with other databases. Otherwise, they'll never be able to develop a mass customer base."

"The price is expensive compared to the competition."

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"I rate the product price a six on a one to ten scale, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

"I would rate the pricing as a two and a half out of five."

"We pay a monthly fee for the use of SAP S4HANA on AWS for approximately five years. That's the time of the contract."

"There are additional modules-wise, it's needed for modules, and also for any new functions."

"Licensing fees are on an annual basis."

"Compared to its competitors, SAP S4HANA on AWS is a costly solution."

"We pay an annual subscription fee for the solution, which is slightly expensive."

"The vendors have different pricing, ways of serving, security, and providing the service. You go and compare the offerings. Some might be better with smaller companies. For example, Microsoft Azure can handle small and medium-sized companies best but still can cover some large companies. Whereas Amazon AWS and IBM are going to cover sized companies. There's no clear advantage. Probably Amazon AWS may have been the first to be certified by SAP as a cloud-hosting partner. Then Microsoft Azure and IBM were certified at the same time. You have to partner up and be certified by the software."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

14%

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Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

14%

Construction Company

11%

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Manufacturing Company

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11%

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Small Business	132
Midsize Enterprise	48
Large Enterprise	118

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Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	17

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Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	18

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 23% of the time

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Overview

Amazon AWS offers cloud services known for ease of use, scalability, and diverse services such as EC2, S3, and Lambda. Its pay-as-you-go pricing and robust security features make it a preferred choice for businesses managing growing demands efficiently.

Amazon AWS provides a comprehensive ecosystem with services like EC2 for computing, S3 for storage, and Lambda for serverless computing. It emphasizes scalability and quick resource provisioning, allowing businesses to handle IT workloads, host websites, and manage analytics seamlessly. AWS integrates a wide range of services, enhancing flexibility and reliability while offering robust security and automated management to streamline operations.

What are the most important features of Amazon AWS?

EC2: Offers scalable computing capacity in the cloud to manage business applications efficiently.
S3: Provides highly secure, durable, and scalable cloud storage solutions for data archiving and backup.
Lambda: Enables running code without provisioning or managing servers, improving application deployment.
Pricing: Employs a pay-as-you-go model, allowing cost-effective resource usage.
Security: Implements comprehensive security protocols to ensure data protection across services.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Scalability: Supports business growth by easily scaling resources according to demand.
Integration: Offers seamless integration capabilities with numerous services, enhancing operational flexibility.
Performance: Provides stable and reliable performance for critical IT workloads and applications.
Management: Features automated management tools that reduce overhead and improve deployment efficiency.

Amazon AWS is widely implemented across industries for cloud computing, infrastructure hosting, and data storage. Businesses in finance, healthcare, and technology sectors leverage AWS for running applications, hosting analytics databases, and deploying scalable solutions. By utilizing tools like EC2, S3, and Lambda, they ensure flexibility and security in infrastructure management and data applications, meeting diverse operational needs effectively.

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SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud offers robust integration and real-time data processing for digital transformation, supporting diverse industries through flexible, efficient, and scalable cloud solutions tailored to enhance performance and decision-making.

SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud is designed for businesses aiming to migrate their SAP ERP systems to the cloud, facilitating digital transformation across sectors such as manufacturing and sales. With seamless integration, real-time data processing, and minimal downtime, it supports improved IT infrastructure management and strategic decision-making. Known for its superior performance in C-level reporting and finance solutions, its in-memory capabilities allow rapid access to precise reports. Global accessibility enhances efficiency, offering users flexible, personalized services and effective data integration in a cost-efficient infrastructure.

What are the key features of SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud?

Robust BTP Modules: Supports digital transformation with seamless integration.
In-Memory Capabilities: Enables rapid, accurate data access and processing.
Quarterly Upgrades: Ensures the platform remains state-of-the-art with automated updates.
Virtual Modeling: Facilitates intuitive finance solutions and strategic planning.
Monitoring Services: Provides enhanced operational insights for IT management.

What benefits should users expect in reviews?

Cost-Efficient Management: Reduces costs with streamlined resource utilization.
Enhanced Performance: Elevates data-driven decision-making with real-time analysis.
Global Accessibility: Improves efficiency with easy access to cloud-hosted operations.
Flexible Infrastructure: Adapts to diverse industry needs with personalized services.
Seamless Data Integration: Simplifies processes through effective data handling.

In industries like manufacturing, sales, and logistics, SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud is implemented for cloud-hosted operations that streamline order-to-cash processes and enhance real-time data analysis. Companies benefit from reduced costs and efficient server management while facilitating enterprise resource planning. The solution's proficiency in improving IT infrastructure accessibility and strategic data handling makes it a preferred choice for businesses aiming for digital transformation.

SAP

SAP S4HANA on AWS integrates seamlessly for users, offering robust real-time analytics and AI features. It excels in performance, security, and scalability with AWS, optimizing infrastructure costs and enhancing complex business functions.

SAP S4HANA on AWS is valued for its automation and integration across devices with Fiori, providing users with a strong database, real-time analytics, and AI enablement. It offers high performance, security, and scalability, making it suitable for complex business processes in finance, manufacturing, and data management. Users benefit from predictive analysis and advanced analytics, ensuring stability and efficiency for business operations on AWS's robust cloud infrastructure.

What are the key features of SAP S4HANA on AWS?

Real-Time Analytics: Provides timely insights for decision-making.
AI Enablement: Enhances automation and process efficiency.
Scalability: Grows with business needs smoothly.
Security: Ensures data protection and compliance.
Seamless Integration: Connects devices effortlessly with Fiori.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces infrastructure expenses.
Enhanced Performance: Optimizes business functions.
Improved Decision-Making: Facilitates better business outcomes.
Flexibility: Adapts to diverse industry needs seamlessly.
Simplified Complex Tasks: Eases management of operations.

SAP S4HANA on AWS supports diverse industries such as finance, procurement, sales, and HR. Enterprises leverage its comprehensive ERP functionalities for real-time data management and streamlined processes. AWS's strong cloud infrastructure makes it ideal for large-scale operations, enabling integration and flexibility for technical adaptability across business processes.

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