Microsoft Dynamics GP vs SAP S/4HANA comparison

Microsoft and SAP are both solutions in the ERP category. Microsoft is ranked #17 with an average rating of 8.3, while SAP is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.5. Microsoft holds a 1.4% mindshare in ERP, compared to SAP’s 6.3% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of SAP users who would recommend it.

Microsoft Dynamics GP

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Microsoft Dynamics GP and SAP S/4HANA are competitors in the enterprise resource planning software market. SAP S/4HANA appears to have an advantage in scalability and performance, while Microsoft Dynamics GP is noted for affordability and ease of use.

Features: Microsoft Dynamics GP provides essential features such as strong accounting, financial management, and ease of customization. It is user-friendly, making it suitable for small to medium-sized businesses. SAP S/4HANA offers advanced functionalities like real-time data analytics, robust integration capabilities, and comprehensive financial reporting, catering to larger enterprises with complex operations.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Dynamics GP could enhance its scalability and introduce more advanced features to cater to larger businesses. It may also refine its integration capabilities with third-party tools. SAP S/4HANA may improve by lowering its implementation complexity and offering more budget-friendly options for smaller organizations. Improved user interface simplicity could further enhance user experience.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Dynamics GP offers straightforward deployment suitable for smaller organizations, with accessible customer service. SAP S/4HANA requires extensive deployment processes, ideal for larger businesses needing tailored solutions, with comprehensive support for complex issues.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Dynamics GP boasts a lower setup cost, attracting organizations seeking cost-effective solutions with quick ROI. SAP S/4HANA, despite a higher initial investment, promises substantial ROI through enhanced efficiency and scalability, making it suitable for enterprises eyeing long-term growth with advanced features.

To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Dynamics GP vs. SAP S/4HANA Report (Updated: February 2026).

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Microsoft Dynamics GP vs. SAP S/4HANA

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Ranking in ERP

17th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SAP S/4HANA

Ranking in ERP

1st

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.1

Number of Reviews

125

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics GP is 1.4%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP S/4HANA is 6.3%, down from 14.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

ERP Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SAP S/4HANA	6.3%
Microsoft Dynamics GP	1.4%
Other	92.3%

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reviewer2723988

Executive Director, Digital & Technology at a tech consulting company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Integration and flexibility deliver outstanding business experiences with innovative platforms enhancements

Scale is a primary concern. If the product vision continues to serve small and mid-cap companies, they need to continue incorporating features into the out-of-the-box solution because small-caps typically lack budget for in-house IT organizations to customize and maintain systems. If they want to expand beyond mid-cap and enter the large-cap market, they need to consider balance and provide more customizability. This includes extending process flows through more APIs and building a more modular architecture with granular backend exposed via API. The process layer should allow clients to customize while invoking back-office APIs. The general perception positions Microsoft Dynamics GP in the middle of the market. Systems such as NetSuite and ServiceNow occupy the lower category, providing narrow use cases. Microsoft Dynamics GP offers more breadth and out-of-the-box capabilities at a slightly higher price point. At the top end, SAP, Oracle, and Salesforce offer extensive customizability at a premium price, suitable for large organizations with multiple transactions and customers. Microsoft Dynamics GP currently occupies a favorable position in the middle segment with limited competition.

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Effendy Mohamed

Principal Instrument and Control at PETRONAS

Empowered decision-making accelerates with enhanced analytics capabilities

In my opinion, areas of SAP S/4HANA that have room for improvement would be in AI and insights generation, which would be a good enhancement for the future. Currently, this analytics is still driven by some sort of structured reporting system. Although it is easier, you still need to do some configuration of it. With AI functionality, you could just prompt and request the information, and then the version would quickly be revealed to you.

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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 solution offers integrations with other software as well. We have integration with Microsoft Office where we can do Word and Excel, etc."

"Microsoft Dynamics GP has strong out-of-the-box reporting capabilities, and its integration with Office 365, Power Apps, and Power Platform provides great additional benefits, helping deliver better experiences to employees and customers."

"The fixed assets, payroll, the data module, and user-friendliness are most valuable."

"Snowflake's ability to handle large queries efficiently is very beneficial, unlike other databases which can take a significant amount of time for similar tasks."

"We have gained the capability to control and address various issues within the financial module effectively."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to easily update and maintain accurate data across all aspects of our operations."

"It is a tried and tested ERP system which if used correctly, is definitely a very good program for managing all aspects of a business from customer sales, and receivables management, to payable management and finance reporting. So, it's super critical for any mid-sized company."

"It's enhanced by a subscription billing add-on, to efficiently automate billing and invoicing, particularly due to our substantial customer database."

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"The user interface of SAP S/4HANA is user-friendly."

"I can verify and provide the overall financial aid report and also the management report."

"Because I'm a procure-to-pay consultant, I mostly look at that angle, and I have a bit of experience with sales and distribution. I also like the integration between S/4HANA and other ERPs because S/4HANA is a suite. For example, the integration between S/4HANA and EWM Transportation Management, and Ariba."

"One of the most valuable features is the in-memory database."

"We use the solution for a retail customer. As an administrator, my activities involve system installation, troubleshooting, and performance management."

"The processing time has been reduced, and the screens have become more intuitive, leading to a faster user experience."

"In terms of its most valuable feature, I would say the finance module."

"SAP has many functionalities and a high level of detail so that you can manage all processes in detail without any issues."

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Cons

"As for room for improvement, they have different modules, project and analytical accounting, but it will be good to have that kind of part in the standard package. To have that additional reporting functionality where you can add an attribute or something, which you can report again. So you can analyze the cost by not just natural accounts but also by a project, without having to go through another module edit on top and then the other module edit on top. The more modules you add, sometimes it doesn't work that well. Additionally, it would be easier to have the solution on the cloud. That's our consideration. We are trying to move all our systems to the cloud, and GP is one of them that we are going to move in the next couple of years. I would rate the solution seven or seven point five out of ten."

"Initially, we encountered challenges, particularly with users transitioning from their previous applications."

"It requires a lot of expertise to implement."

"At times, navigating the user console can be challenging, particularly when trying to find account information."

"The issue we're encountering is that it's primarily designed for independent installations and not initially structured as a cloud-based solution, which has led to challenges with connectivity."

"It still can be improved in web-based and build reporting. "

"The purchase order and processing aspects of the solution should be improved."

"The biggest problem with GP is that it's not cloud based and it doesn't lend itself to subscription licensing. But Microsoft wants everything in the cloud and licensed on a subscription basis.Even tThough GP can be deployed on a cloud server, but basically, it's a Windows based product. It uses the older model and companies purchase the program and pay a 16-18 sixteen- eighteen percent annual renewal fee but Microsoft wants everybody to pay monthly or annual renewal fees on a subscription basis."

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"I'm not a big fan of SAP S/4HANA because it needs a lot of hardware. It is really fast, but it needs a lot of hardware. The hardware for S/4HANA is too expensive."

"It would be very good to merge the SuccessFactors or other solutions with S/4HANA to make it one suite. They could have a single dashboard for all types of products. I have many embedded solutions."

"The initial setup was difficult, presenting challenges for users."

"The procure-to-pay solution in the Contract Management angle could be better. If you look at it on Ariba, the Contract Management Life Cycle for Ariba is more robust. You can create documentation, SLAs, and NDAs. Apart from the procurement aspect of the contract, you have the legal side, but Ariba cannot do that. From what I've seen, the features of the procure-to-pay model in S/4HANA and their Contract Life Cycle Management side primarily focus on the procurement side. I believe it would be good if this solution could handle a part of the legal side. They will incorporate Extended Warehouse Management and Transportation Management into the S/4HANA cloud. Most big companies that use a solution like S/4HANA have a legal department within the organization. Suppose they can incorporate that to be in S/4HANA suites; I think it'll be good. It will be just like what we have with Transportation Management and Extended Warehouse Management. The user interface could be better. They have too much information on the interface, and our customers still keep complaining that it looks complex. Even though many things have changed, they still complain that the interface or the screen they see is a bit complex. It's only when they see the Fiori interface that their mind becomes a bit calm."

"I think the user interface still needs improvement. While efforts are being made to enhance and make it more user-friendly, there are still shortcomings. Fiori is a great step forward, but work must be done. So, I believe SAP S/4HANA should focus more on improving GUI access. We also had a difficult time migrating the fixed assets."

"In future releases, I would like to see more availability zones and VPCs so customers have more freedom to choose"

"With the public cloud, now everything is being pushed into BTP. This has created challenges, as it requires us to redo our coding and development."

"I think that the cost is a big area of concern, considering what users get out of the tool."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We evaluated some local products, because of the pricing, but this product has better features and support."

"It is an affordable solution."

"In comparison to other ERP systems, the pricing is not necessarily inexpensive, but it can be considered more cost-effective."

"Its pricing and licensing are high. Of course, we all know that it is Microsoft."

"I would say that the pricing is moderate, not cheap, and not expensive. There are many more expensive ERPs than GP, and there are less expensive as well, so it is moderately priced."

"The solution's price is steep."

"I think the tool is competitively priced and it's more of a one-time investment with a low annual renewal fee."

"For us, in our local currency, it costs us around 5 million Botswanan Pulas a year. It's quite a lot of money."

"The price of the solution is expensive."

"It is an expensive solution."

"The pricing model is based on an annual license."

"We're not sure yet. I think it was six figures a year, over 100,000. It has straight-up licensing fees."

"Licensing costs are not transparent"

"The price of this product is an issue for some customers."

"People concerned about the costs need to evaluate whether implementing this system is profitable."

"SAP is a costly product in terms of maintenance for an organization who has reached a particular level."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

16%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Retailer

Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	10

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	51
Midsize Enterprise	26
Large Enterprise	53

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Dynamics GP?

The most valuable feature is the ability to easily update and maintain accurate data across all aspects of our operations.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Dynamics GP?

D365 BC licensing SAAS model with subscription ranging $70/User/Month.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics GP?

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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...

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What needs improvement with SAP S4HANA?

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What is your primary use case for SAP S4HANA?

My experience with SAP S_4HANA involves working on several projects helping customers prepare their transition from ECC to SAP S_4HANA. My role was to study the gap and technical feasibility by exe...

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Also Known As

Dynamics GP, MS Dynamics GP

SAP S4HANA

Overview

Microsoft Dynamics GP is a complete enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for small and medium-sized businesses. Dynamics GP helps you gain greater control over your financials, inventory, and operations. It’s easy to implement and use and empowers informed decisions that lead to business success.

Microsoft

SAP S4HANA is an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system that uses sophisticated technologies including machine learning and AI. It is most commonly used to integrate and manage business functions and is an ideal solution for large enterprises. The platform includes supplier relationship management (SRM), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM), and product lifecycle management (PLM) functionality.

SAP S4HANA offers three different deployment options:

On-premises
Cloud
Hybrid

SAP S4HANA Features

SAP S4HANA has many valuable key features, including:

Customizable
ERP, CRM, SRM, SCM, PLM co-deployed
High throughput
Fast analytics and reporting
Smaller total data footprint
SAP HANA multi-tenancy
All data: social, text, geo, graph, processing
New SAP Fiori UX for any device (mobile, desktop, tablet)
Unlimited workload capacity
High-volume transaction processing (OLTP)
High volume real-time analytical processes (OLAP)
Service Management
Digital Boardroom Integration

SAP S4HANA Benefits

Some of the benefits of using SAP S4HANA include:

Speed: S4 HANA applications leverage speed, context, and data accessibility to ensure you can stay up to date with rapidly evolving technology.

Improved performance: With SAP S4HANA, you can plan, execute, or generate reports and analytics based on live data to increase performance.

Simplicity: SAP S4HANA’s whole infrastructure was designed with simplification in mind — from the management of the solution to the administration of the IT landscape. The solution serves as the digital core for business process simplification and enables the centralizing of hardware and network resources.

Cost effective: SAP S4HANA is a cost effective solution. It provides the ability to bring together all the analytical and transactional capabilities of a variety of systems in one location, enabling better decision making.

Reviews from Real Users

Below are some reviews and helpful feedback written by SAP S4HANA users.

A Mechanical Engineer at a construction company says, “It is a very powerful, highly customizable tool. The most valuable feature is that the reporting is fast. We can see the results from that in that our commissions come in fast. That is the main advantage.”

Another reviewer, a SAP Technology Manager at a financial services firm, mentions, "It is more or less a very, very smooth and seamless product. Day by day they are increasing their technology features and they are keen to resolve the issues. India has a complex business scenario and SAP is thinking about that and resolving the issues day by day. In terms of the features I have found most valuable, I don't think that there is any lack or any gap process-wise. SAP is a very good tool."

A Project and Service delivery Manager at a tech services company comments, "One of the most valuable features, which we used the most, was the FI module, for finance. It involved controlling, account receivables, account payables, and complete financial steering."

A Senior Architect at a construction company states, “The POD applications are very useful to us. There are a few POD apps which we are using for different business scenarios. They are quite interesting.” He also adds, “The initial setup is pretty straightforward. The documentation is very good. The solution can scale well. The solution is stable.”

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Sample Customers

Rural Metro, WASH Multifamily Laundry, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Elcome International LLC, Batteries Plus Corporate Stores, Catalogic Software, Choate Rosemary Hall

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

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