SAP Business One vs Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management comparison

SAP Business One vs. Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management

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Categories and Ranking

Sage Business Cloud Enterpr...

Ranking in ERP

24th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Activity Based Costing Software (9th)

SAP Business One

Ranking in ERP

3rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud ERP (4th)

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management is 0.9%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Business One is 2.9%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

ERP Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SAP Business One	2.9%
Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management	0.9%
Other	96.2%

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Featured Reviews

Muhammad Uwais

Functional Consultant at RFR Group

An elastic, multi-company structure that naturally parameterizes and adapts

The best feature is the solution's elastic, multi-company structure. You can expand or add companies at any time while retaining the same architecture and flow with minimal affect on your wallet. The solution is parameterized so you don't need a lot of customizations because it naturally has the ability to parameterize, configure, and adapt to various organizational procedures. You don't have to stick to some standard way of doing things because the solution adapts to your way of doing things. The approval and audit engines are very powerful. The built-in development component allows you to customize and develop without depending on third-party factors. Across six years, 80% to 85% of our use cases are completely managed within the solution because of its architecture.

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Hatem Mohamed Nageeb Salama

Senior Sales and Presales Director at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

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.

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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 is parameterized so it naturally has the ability to parameterize, configure, and adapt to various organizational procedures."

"Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management has helped by making processes such as calculating costs, accessing inventory information quickly, validating offers, and extracting data easier."

"The initial setup is not complex. The deployment process was relatively straightforward."

"The accounting part and the procurement part are most valuable. It is a very good system with workflows and notifications."

"The most valuable feature of Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management is the business intelligence module. Additionally, report consolidation, cloud access, and analysis are useful."

"The interface is rich in features, allowing efficient management of business operations."

"Its usability is the most valuable. It is very intuitive and user-friendly. In terms of functionality, it has all the basic functionalities for ERP, such as CRM, sales, and manufacturing. These are the functionalities that we typically use for all SMEs. In terms of localization, SAP Business One is the best. It has got localization across all countries, which is an advantage. No other solution has such localization."

"I like that it's stable."

"The most valuable feature of SAP Business One is its user-friendly and useful business module."

"So there are a lot of features included with the ERP system."

"The documentation part and the user manuals provided by SAP are quite comprehensive."

"The document search feature is very good."

"Sales CRM and Financials are most valuable."

"It's user-friendly and comes with comprehensive manuals. So, it is easy to learn to use SAP Business One"

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Cons

"Its implementation process is kind of complicated. If the person implementing it doesn't know what he is doing, the system can have many issues. Sage X3 is just an accounting system. As compared to Oracle E-Business Suite, it does not cover a lot of functionality. It doesn't have the payroll, lease management, and HR modules. Oracle E-Business Suite is better than Sage X3."

"Integration with other tools like BOM or Cisco BlueQ could be improved."

"Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management could improve the search functionality. For example, if I was to search for a transaction from last year it would be difficult to accomplish. I have to scroll through to find what I am looking for. The approach should be more similar to Quickbooks where when you search for something it takes you directly to the searched item."

"The solution does not have a solid, out-of-the-box API architecture that is supported."

"It is not suitable for corporate or manufacturing companies. For example, it's challenging to use it for a manufacturing company."

"There is some room for improvement with the scalability and the pricing of the product."

"The solution could improve by providing HR payroll, quality control, and maintenance. These are the missing features which we have to use add-ons solutions to provide the functionality."

"The technical support from SAP is very restricted to its knowledge base. It does not add much beyond what is already available in the knowledge base."

"While SAP has been a leader in the enterprise and SME segments, many competitors have emerged with new features, especially in analytic modules like Salesforce and Oracle. The rise of cloud tools from providers like Amazon, Google, and Azure, offering analytics and visual analytical tools, has contributed to this shift.It seems SAP Business One may not have focused as much on this aspect, prioritizing the basic functioning of the enterprise. As a result, the latest user experience, particularly in digital aspects of data consumption, may not be on par with what's available in the market."

"It would be beneficial to have access to real-time data from our machines."

"We find the analytical tools available, such as Qlik, Power BI, and others, to be more powerful than the HANA analytics provided within the product."

"Business One would be improved with a customization option."

"There are limitations around integrations."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution delivers the same capabilities of SAP or Oracle at about 30% to 40% of the cost."

"The cost is not expensive."

"It is very cheap. There are no additional charges, but the problem is that you have to acquire an additional supporting system such as a budgeting system. You will have to implement the integration and maintain two systems. So, you need to pay for the license of that budgeting system and this one. You also need to pay the license for the payroll and integration. There are all these integrations that you have to pay for."

"The price of this solution is expensive. However, it depends on the number of branches used. The price can be upwards of $40,000 annually."

"On average, the licensing costs can be around 50,000 USD. Pricing of the product has certain variables, including the number of licenses and the implementation costs."

"Its licensing model is good. There is a one-off payment for the software license, and after that, you only need to pay the annual maintenance fee. Compared to other cloud-based systems, this cost model is quite reasonable for SMEs."

"I rate the price of SAP Business One a seven out of ten."

"SAP Business One is a cost-effective solution. The price is good and we pay for a subscription annually."

"I would rate Business One's pricing five out of five."

"There is an annual licensing fee, and it changes once you add or remove users. The solution is on the upper-end side and expensive."

"We compared the Microsoft solution with Oracle NetSuite, as they have a price decrease. It is, however, not that much cheaper, and the price is comparable to SAP."

"We recently acquired the license, so we are using the latest version."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Media Company

22%

Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

17%

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

14%

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	45
Midsize Enterprise	30
Large Enterprise	24

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management?

The pricing of Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management is high compared to other solutions like Bitrix.

What needs improvement with Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management?

Integration with other tools like BOM or Cisco BlueQ could be improved. The importation of configurations like BOQs is challenging as each line has to be added individually, which is time-consuming...

What is your primary use case for Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management?

I use Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management to digitize our processes. I put our work and the opportunities on the platform, validate financial offers, and manage fees from transport and financ...

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

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Business One?

It is expensive compared to other modules or ERPs.

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Also Known As

Sage ERP X3, Sage X3

Business One, SAP Business One on AWS

Overview

Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management delivers faster, simpler, and more flexible business management at a fraction of the cost and complexity of typical enterprise ERP systems.

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SAP Business One offers a comprehensive toolset catering to the needs of small to medium enterprises, focusing on finance, sales, inventory, and manufacturing processes. Its features include real-time data processing, customization, and scalability, ensuring efficient business operations.

SAP Business One is a versatile ERP solution designed to support small to medium businesses across different industries. It streamlines operations through effective integration of sales, purchasing, inventory, and financial processes. Cloud accessibility enhances flexibility, while multi-currency handling and document management improve operational efficiency. Despite an outdated interface and limited HR capabilities, its user-friendly design and localization are highly beneficial. Users appreciate the real-time data processing capabilities and seamless operations across various modules, along with its adaptability to diverse business requirements.

What are the crucial features of SAP Business One?

Finance and Accounting: Streamlines financial processes with integrated solutions.
Cloud Accessibility: Facilitates remote access and business flexibility.
Multi-Currency Handling: Supports businesses operating globally with diverse currencies.
Real-Time Data Processing: Enhances decision-making with up-to-date information.
Document Management: Organizes and manages critical documents efficiently.

What benefits and ROI can users expect from SAP Business One?

Enhanced Efficiency: Streamlined operations increase productivity.
Cost-Effectiveness: Optimizes resource allocation, reducing expenses.
Scalability: Grows with the business, accommodating expansion.
Customizability: Tailors functionalities to meet specific business needs.
Improved Integration: Smooth connectivity across business modules enhances workflow.

In manufacturing, SAP Business One optimizes production management and resource planning, improving efficiency and reducing downtime. Retail businesses benefit from its inventory and sales integration, ensuring accurate stock management and enhanced sales processes. Service industries leverage its automation and reporting capabilities for better client management and service delivery.

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Sample Customers

Power Distributing, Universal Paper and Plastics

Ego Pharmaceuticals Pty. Ltd

SAP Business One vs. Sage Business Cloud Enterprise Management