SAP ERP vs Sage MAS comparison

Sage and SAP are both solutions in the ERP category. Sage is ranked #21 with an average rating of 8.0, while SAP is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.9. Sage holds a 0.6% mindshare in ERP, compared to SAP’s 17.2% mindshare. Additionally, 75% of Sage users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of SAP users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

SAP ERP and Sage MAS compete in the enterprise resource planning category. SAP ERP tends to have an advantage for large enterprises due to its robust integration capabilities, while Sage MAS is better suited for small and mid-sized businesses with its ease of use and specialized tools.

Features: SAP ERP integrates business process management, advanced analytics, and scalability, catering to global enterprises. Sage MAS offers core accounting, inventory management, and project management, which provide reliability for small and medium enterprises.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SAP ERP involves a complex deployment needing professional implementation, supporting larger clients with institutional service. Sage MAS simplifies deployment with flexible hosting options and personalized service, suitable for smaller organizations.

Pricing and ROI: SAP ERP requires a higher upfront investment with a longer ROI due to its comprehensive system and customization. Sage MAS presents a more attractive price point for smaller businesses, offering quicker ROI through lower initial costs and rapid deployment.

To learn more, read our detailed SAP ERP vs. Sage MAS Report (Updated: September 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

Sage MAS

Ranking in ERP

21st

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SAP ERP

Ranking in ERP

2nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

107

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Sage MAS is 0.6%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP ERP is 17.2%, down from 22.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

ERP Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SAP ERP	17.2%
Sage MAS	0.6%
Other	82.2%

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Mahmoud Paridehpour

VP of Ecommerce & Information Systems at Four Seasons General Merchandise

Offers extensive features for efficient operations in small to midsize businesses

The solution is very good. However, for very small companies, maybe a cloud service is better. Other software like QuickBooks may work well if you do not have many employees and require simple invoicing and inventory. This software, though, is a bit more advanced compared to QuickBooks, offering flexibility, multi-user capability, and options for application development. It connects directly to the database for reporting or external systems, which is beneficial for companies needing more advanced features. However, if I need a very complex system, Sage might not be suitable. Overall, I would rate this product an eight out of ten.

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Achmad Dimyati

IT Service Management Team Lead at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

Long-term adaptation and evolution meets changing technology trends

SAP ERP is not really real-time. We use the HANA database which is supposed to be memory data in memory, but we are still not very happy. It is supposed to be real-time and come very quickly, but in reality, it still takes time to run. That is why we use BW of SAP, Business Objects, and now we have moved to the Analytic Cloud where we start using predictive AI. SAP recently implemented Databricks, and they started investing significantly in the analytic environment. SAP ERP has been left behind as they moved to S/4HANA with the HANA database. They restructured the whole table structure of SAP ERP, introduced simple finance, simple logistics, and moved HR to SuccessFactors. They have the BTP layer where they manage everything from integration to master data management. The challenge with SAP is that they move very fast to different products and buy different products. It requires significant investment and many skills to catch up because all of these have different sets of technology. The fundamental has changed differently. It is not monolithic anymore but different products under one name, SAP. You have to buy it model by model for additional models. Products such as SuccessFactors, Ariba for procure to pay, Concur for travel, and Facility Management use totally different technology. They try to integrate with each other, but it remains a challenge for SAP to make them have the same management, technology, and operational approach.

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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 product provides consistent updates and upgrades."

"For me, it is a ten because I did not have any problems or issues."

"The technical support is very good."

"Regarding the cost, it is cheap. I pay a one-time fee instead of a monthly license fee per user."

"It is a comprehensive and robust solution. It can provide lots of functional features."

"This product is very scalable and easy to expand."

"The product’s most valuable feature is a centralized system integrating different departments within the organization."

"It integrates everything into one process."

"It meets our requirements for what we need it to do in the manufacturing industry."

"It has a lot of integrity of data, and it is fast. All the users feel that they can trust this data. So, data integrity is the most important value of SAP."

"The solution can easily be standardized across processes."

"Everyone who uses SAP ERP has benefited from the functionality."

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Cons

"The vendor stopped supporting the solution on the Linux platform."

"While the software may not be very expensive, it lacks many advanced features found in other software."

"We're definitely looking at a new system because everything in this product needs improving."

"While the software may not be very expensive, it lacks many advanced features found in other software."

"Functionality could be improved."

"The power of ABAP Development Tools is the main valuable feature in the SAP ECC system. Every couple of years SAP upgrades ABAP technology significantly, which facilitates developers' work."

"I would like to see more integration with other partners. Some of our customers already use specific or in-house applications for their business processes. They do not want to replace those applications."

"More integrations and built-in integrations with other environments and products are needed."

"The flexibility in using the software could improve. I am from a product background and I've been testing a lot of applications, for example, Informatics. The UI, features, and cloud version could improve."

"I would like to see the customization of the reports become easier to work with instead of having technical support have to assist us."

"There are a lot of manual tasks that are used by a lot of people, so it is a very good candidate for RPA."

"It is not flexible for the users. SAP works in a specific way, and the users and the processes have to adapt to the way it works. It is hard to customize it to the level that we need for our work. It is not easy to get new extensions for process functions, modules, or activities."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is reasonable."

"The solution is expensive and is best-suited for large enterprises."

"When we talk about pricing it is expensive. On a scale of one to ten, it would rank a two. There are no additional fees but the user licenses are high."

"My company makes early payments towards the licensing costs attached to the product. There are no additional costs apart from the charges paid toward the subscription-based license offered by SAP."

"SAP ERP is an expensive tool."

"There is a one-time license that is needed to use the solution. The support is what is needed to be renewed annually."

"The solution can cost approximately $1 million a year for maintenance for a small-size company and can grow from there. Approximately $1 million is needed for a good-size company."

"The price of SAP ERP is high, but it is worth the money. The maintenance and support can be expensive. There should be a different price model for businesses that are not as large to be able to afford it."

"I am not sure. However, extensions cost approximately $100,000 or$200,000."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

11%

Retailer

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	31
Midsize Enterprise	30
Large Enterprise	76

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Sage MAS?

The product provides consistent updates and upgrades.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sage MAS?

We pay an annual license fee.

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What needs improvement with Sage MAS?

While the software may not be very expensive, it lacks many advanced features found in other software. There are not many extensions available compared to other ERP platforms. The technology is a l...

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Is Anaplan better than SAP ERP?

There are different aspects of both Anaplan and SAP ERP that I like and dislike. Anaplan improves forecast accuracy and drives up the quality of analytics. Rather than spending all of their time co...

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What do you like most about SAP ERP?

The solution has made the most significant impact on our human resources function, specifically in HR operations and HR analytics. One feature of SAP ERP that I found most valuable is its use of co...

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What needs improvement with SAP ERP?

SAP ERP is fine as it is at the moment. It is difficult to comment on improvements for this version. I know HANA has improved regarding user interface and other functions, but we don't use that par...

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Overview

Integrated floral management system with order processing, design room operations, customer service performance, web site integration.

Sage

SAP ERP addresses the core business software requirements of midsize and large organizations in all industries and sectors. SAP ERP includes four individual solutions that support key areas of enterprise resource planning: human capital management, financials, operations, corporate services.

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Sample Customers

Vesta Stoves, Power Distribution LLC, Electronics Inc, Pinstripe & Pearls

B&G Manufacturing, Unilever, Life is good Inc., Joy Global Inc., City of Cape Town, Bhopal Municipal, Corporation (BMC), adidas Group, Butcher & Packer Supply Company, Franklin Valve L.P., Evoshield, Prime Meats, a Norsan Group company, EMC Corporation, Varian Medical Systems Inc., FC Bayern Mªnchen AG, AkzoNobel Chemicals B.V., T¾V Rheinland, Pacific Drilling S.A., Fire & Rescue New South Wales, University of Amsterdam, Pa_alon S.A.

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