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JD Edwards World vs SAP Business One comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

JD Edwards World
Ranking in ERP
16th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP Business One
Ranking in ERP
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
71
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of JD Edwards World is 1.0%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Business One is 3.3%, down from 5.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

Tapas Karmakar - PeerSpot reviewer
Integration capabilities and reporting functions enhance workflow efficiency
The primary issue I have observed is that when JD Edwards World is installed, it involves a shared architecture between the development, test, and production environments. This setup should be avoided. Additionally, Oracle should integrate some AI features into JD Edwards World but not rely entirely on AI due to potential disadvantages, such as increased electricity consumption impacting global warming. Improvements are also needed in tech support, specifically in response time and quality.
Hatem Mohamed Nageeb Salama - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides efficiency for small businesses, but requires costly add-ons for broader capabilities
I am currently using SAP products but not primarily selling SAP. Regarding real-time data processing capabilities, it is partially helpful for decision-making. It has built-in capability for real-time data, but it's not interactive data analytics. People need another solution such as Power BI to be integrated to get real-time data with interactive analytics. When it comes to customizing reporting in SAP Business One, it has the capability to customize reports via SAP Crystal Reports. It has a good amount of reports, but for each business, you need to understand exactly what the customer needs to customize their reports. The solution includes a mobile app to access key business information, though it is a very weak mobile app. The main benefit SAP Business One provides to users is ease of access. It's very good to present to customers, both from the interface and capabilities perspective. It's suitable for small to medium companies, making the buy-in for the solution very good. The pricing for SAP Business One is very competitive. Overall, SAP Business One is a very good solution for small to medium businesses. If your company is looking for an ERP to run end-to-end business, this is the solution. You need specific add-ons to run in specific industries, but it's approximately 70% good for most small to medium companies. My overall rating for SAP Business One is 7 out of 10.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I think JDE ERP is very flexible and very convenient for the users. I think EnterpriseOne is more convenient for users to do the inquiry and do the data entry. The UI is better than JDE World. For JDE products, including the World version, is very flexible. It's a good product for clients."
"JD Edwards World is a good ERP with high security from the application design."
"The most valuable feature for me is the traceability customization, which allows me to track the movement and history of artifacts in our ecosystem."
"Menu creation is easier now."
"The solution's UI is user friendly and has good performance and good search facility."
"Overall, its flexibility and technological capabilities make it very valuable for my customers."
"JD Edwards World supports operations in manufacturing and distribution, which are crucial for our organization."
"The pricing is okay. It's not overly expensive."
"Ease of access is a valuable feature."
"Some of the most useful features of SAP Business One are that it has all the modules in a single platform, which is a good option compared to S/4HANA and other systems."
"What's most helpful to customers who use SAP Business One is that the solution is fully integrated and easy to use. It's very easy to digest and has many features for small to medium companies."
"The solution is stable."
"Technical support is quite good. They are helpful and responsive. We are quite satisfied with their level of support."
"The product seems to be quite stable."
"One of the biggest advantages of SAP Business One, especially in the public cloud, is that many features are standardized, which reduces the need for customization."
"This is an all-in-one ERP solution for small businesses. Everything is linked. Once you have this, you have all the features available in SAP. You have PR, inventory items, journal entry, and project management features."
 

Cons

"Improvements are needed in transitioning JD Edwards World to a more stable and reliable cloud product, particularly in terms of GDPR and data privacy compliance."
"There is no support from Oracle here. We only have third-party support."
"The integration technology could be stronger at this point."
"The technical support from Oracle needs a lot of improvement. Both the response time and quality of support require enhancement."
"Its end of life is already announced, so I don't expect lots of improvement coming from the product anywhere anymore."
"Having tools that allow for small but fast adaptations of packages is crucial, as needing skilled programmers for every minor report or mask adaptation is a constraint my customers no longer favor."
"Update interface capabilities and data maintenance tools to modern standards."
"There are a lot of new technologies coming out and JD Edwards World could improve by having better integration with other databases. The integration with the databases and applications should be in real-time, such as with Oracle."
"SAP is not willing to improve SAP Business One because they have other solutions they are pushing, such as SAP Grow, which is the S/4HANA Cloud."
"I'd like to see the solution become more user-friendly."
"The installation process could be easier. They should have better tools to improve the effectiveness of the installation."
"I am not sure if it has an HR and Payroll functionality, but it would be helpful and make it a more complete ERP if they could put the HR and Payroll functionality in it."
"You get support through the vendor, not SAP directly. If your vendor is good, you get good support. If it is not a good vendor, the support is very bad."
"Business One doesn't have a proper master data management function."
"SAP Business One consumes a lot of network resources and bandwidth, especially when accessing the web solution, B1 Web Access."
"SAP Business One would be a great product if more customization is available."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"You have to pay for a license, and the license cost is calculated based on the number of users you have."
"The pricing for JD Edwards World could be more affordable."
"The price of JD Edwards World is reasonable. Since it is a legacy solution the price has been reduced."
"I rate the price of SAP Business One a seven out of ten."
"Business One's prices are really high."
"The price of SAP Business One is high for smaller businesses to afford. The currency plays a large part in the fluctuation of the solution's price when we convert the USD to our local currency. $1,400 is for a limited license and $3,700 is for a professional license."
"Its price is reasonable. We have about 200 licenses. We have to pay every year for the license."
"I rate the solution's pricing a six or seven out of ten since it is expensive."
"SAP Business One is a cost-effective solution. The price is good and we pay for a subscription annually."
"The price of SAP Business One is not comparable to other solutions. SAP is a well-known brand, and its price is on the higher side. However, if the solution offers the right fit for an organization the price is not a major concern for those who choose to use it."
"SAP has a high cost of licensing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
16%
Wholesaler/Distributor
9%
Real Estate/Law Firm
8%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Healthcare Company
6%
Retailer
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about JD Edwards World?
The most valuable feature for me is the traceability customization, which allows me to track the movement and history of artifacts in our ecosystem.
What needs improvement with JD Edwards World?
The user interface in JD Edwards World is very crude; I press a button to get to the application, unlike EnterpriseOne, which offers a more finished experience with dashboards. Other software like ...
What is your primary use case for JD Edwards World?
Right now, I am working with one of the home builder technologies. JD Edwards World ( /products/jd-edwards-world-reviews ) is being used as a part of job costing. There are multiple interfaces wher...
Are there any advantages of SAP S4 HANA over SAP Business One (SAP B1) apart from the cost?
SaP Business One is a complete solution for business management. The software applications are broad, ranging from accounting to project management and human resources. It is very versatile and com...
What do you like most about SAP Business One?
It's user-friendly and comes with comprehensive manuals. So, it is easy to learn to use SAP Business One
 

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Sample Customers

SICIM S.p.A., Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A, Atrium European Real Estate, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Calumet Specialty Partners, LP Products, Grupo Arcor, Original BUFF S.A., Shelf Drilling Ltd., African + Eastern, Westfield Group LLC, Sportmaster Ltd., Beijing Xinladao Restaurant Group
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