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JD Edwards World vs SAP S/4HANA 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
19th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP S/4HANA
Ranking in ERP
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
127
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of JD Edwards World is 1.4%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP S/4HANA is 5.8%, down from 10.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP S/4HANA5.8%
JD Edwards World1.4%
Other92.8%
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

MaggieVan Wyk - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Financial and Operating Officer at Aicrem Square
Has shown limitations in digital capabilities but has supported key processes over time
JD Edwards World's real-time data analytics is very limited, and while it can be helpful, it is not the same as EnterpriseOne. I am currently using inventory management in JD Edwards World. I am satisfied with the security architecture in JD Edwards World; it is very easy and user-friendly. Even in JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, it is very adaptable and you have role-based security without needing additional software. I am totally satisfied with the security part of JD Edwards World, but you must just know what you are doing. I am currently using on-premises JD Edwards World. My final mark for JD Edwards World is about five; I think it was good for when it lasted, quite a few years ago, but it is very outdated now. Therefore, the way to go is EnterpriseOne or cloud. For current usage, I would rate JD Edwards World maybe a five. My overall review rating for JD Edwards World is five out of ten.
MuhammadNadeem3 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager Sap at PTCL
Integrated workflows have streamlined hiring, purchasing, and daily operations across departments
Areas of SAP S_4HANA that could be improved or enhanced include the evolving aspects of the application over time. There are other SAP applications such as SuccessFactors and Ariba that integrate with SAP S_4HANA. In recent years, SAP introduced an addition called RISE with SAP, which allows companies to use cloud solutions instead of requiring their own premises hardware. SAP partners with cloud providers such as Azure, Amazon, and Google, assisting companies in migrating from hardware to cloud solutions. A challenge that arises is the lack of immediate expertise when raising tickets for problem resolution with SAP, leading to delays. We have asked SAP to improve this area to provide users with better benefits from the cloud solution, as we encounter this issue frequently.

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 feature of JD Edwards World is its ease of use and unique functions."
"The familiarity is great, and the ease of use is consistently there."
"We have been satisfied with how it works and how stable and reliable it is."
"The most valuable feature for me is the traceability customization, which allows me to track the movement and history of artifacts in our ecosystem."
"The most valuable feature in JD Edwards World is World Writer, the reporting functionality; inventory management in JD Edwards World is useful and it helps with supply chain as long as the setup is done correctly."
"In my use cases, JD Edwards World offers flexibility in listing capabilities."
"I think JDE ERP is very flexible and very convenient for the users."
"The solution has very good stability; there aren't any bugs or glitches, it doesn't crash or freeze, and it's reliable."
"The solution's most valuable features are performance and processes."
"S/4HANA offers one of the best scalability options."
"SAP S4HANA version 1909 is stable. We have not gone live with 2020 yet."
"A user-friendly UI with good documentation."
"SAP S/4HANA has been an excellent integrated solution for my clients, technically much easier to manage than the ECC solution. The embedded AI layer helps adopt intelligent AI directly within business scenarios, which has been very beneficial. These features enhance operations and efficiency for my clients."
"S4HANA is a completely integrated solution. It's an end-to-end ERP system with strong manufacturing and financial integration, which is not common among ERPs. And it's a solution that's driven by industry best practices."
"Provides SAP Fiori apps with numerous dashboards and KPIs"
"The most valuable feature is probably the full integration with the finance system."
 

Cons

"There is no support from Oracle here. We only have third-party support."
"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."
"I would like report creation to be easier."
"JDE World is more stable than JDE EnterpriseOne. For JDE EnterpriseOne, the Integrity part will generate some errors; since they have low Integrity, we get some duplicate records in the accumulator table."
"The flexibility and ability to integrate external applications are increasingly vital."
"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."
"The pricing for JD Edwards World could be more affordable so that it could be available to a broader audience. My clients want more analytics or data analysis features from JD Edwards World."
"The integration technology could be stronger at this point."
"This solution can improve the Bill of Materials (BOM) and production planning."
"During parallel preparation of go-live processes, SAP B1 and S4H transactional data alignment can be difficult to track."
"The infrastructure management from SAP rates as a six. I rate infrastructure support this way because it takes too long, and it's hard to reach the right people."
"Small businesses that have a small user base find this solution too expensive."
"This is a very costly solution."
"The solution often does not survive our shortlist round because it is very expensive when compared to other products."
"The solution can be a bit expensive."
"There are certain limitations of the cloud version for customization."
 

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 feel that the product is a bit expensive."
"The implementation costs of SAP is substantial."
"There is an annual license for SAP S4HANA."
"The product is expensive."
"I don't think any company would find the product expensive"
"The solution's pricing depends on customers and how much discount they can get. However, the list price is expensive."
"SAP is a costly product in terms of maintenance for an organization who has reached a particular level."
"The pricing model is based on an annual license."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
21%
Construction Company
12%
Wholesaler/Distributor
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business51
Midsize Enterprise26
Large Enterprise56
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with JD Edwards World?
JD Edwards World's key point for improvement is to be more digitally enabled. It also needs to assist all the different industries more than it currently does. The lack of functionality in JD Edwar...
What is your primary use case for JD Edwards World?
JD Edwards World is used for almost everything, with multi-skilling across all the modules.
What advice do you have for others considering JD Edwards World?
JD Edwards World's real-time data analytics is very limited, and while it can be helpful, it is not the same as EnterpriseOne. I am currently using inventory management in JD Edwards World. I am sa...
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 needs improvement with SAP S4HANA?
SAP S_4HANA could definitely be improved by making the transformation process much simpler, perhaps through AI tools to automate a significant portion of it, as there is still much uncertainty with...
What is your primary use case for SAP S4HANA?
My main use case for SAP S_4HANA is finance and billing. I use SAP S_4HANA for finance and billing through different modules, such as FICO and BRIM. Different modules are utilized for various purpo...
 

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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
Nestle, O.C. Tanner, Sabre, New York Life Insurance Co., MEMEBOX, Siemens AG.
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