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SAP S/4HANA vs Sage MAS 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

Sage MAS
Ranking in ERP
21st
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP S/4HANA
Ranking in ERP
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
119
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Sage MAS is 0.2%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP S/4HANA is 11.9%, down from 16.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Mahmoud Paridehpour - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Deepak Madhavan - PeerSpot reviewer
Implementation simplifies ERP management with comprehensive data integration and visibility
A lot of people would say the pricing. SAP is seen as quite expensive even now. It doesn't work for smaller or medium optimizations. The licensing and pricing could be looked at. In Brownfield migration, the trade-off between greenfield and brownfield means you either keep it clean or match the business requirements. Sometimes, it's not possible to do both. While ValixAPI provides significant support in making those decisions and the SAP consultant is very useful, we are still dependent on past history and how it was originally set up. I wouldn't call that a real disadvantage, yet more accessible consulting would be beneficial. Incorporating all other cloud products, like APO or IPP, into the S/4 house might also help.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"For me, it is a ten because I did not have any problems or issues."
"Regarding the cost, it is cheap. I pay a one-time fee instead of a monthly license fee per user."
"The product provides consistent updates and upgrades."
"The technical support is very good."
"The way SAP has helped our customers is by establishing a discipline where industry-specific operations and SAP's standard processes work hand in hand."
"The scalability is excellent, especially on cloud deployment models."
"In terms of its most valuable feature, I would say the finance module."
"We're able to get all our processes flowing together. We're able to make all of our business processes talk to each other."
"The solution provides real-time compliance and auditing"
"It's reliable and the performance is good."
"The most useful features of SAP S4HANA are the consolidation reports. The BI is very strong and the manufacturing and finance sections we like a lot."
"The solution's most valuable features are performance and processes."
 

Cons

"We're definitely looking at a new system because everything in this product needs improving."
"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."
"While the software may not be very expensive, it lacks many advanced features found in other software."
"In future releases, I would like to see more availability zones and VPCs so customers have more freedom to choose"
"The initial setup was difficult, presenting challenges for users."
"It requires a lot of planning to implement the product correctly."
"The user interface is less friendly."
"While the solution contemplates a competitively priced model, its pricing could be cheaper."
"Every year, when a new version is released, it comes with a very thick booklet of 300 or 400 pages and it is a little difficult to comprehend."
"The cost is quite expensive."
"SAP has packages in countries like Poland, Spain, and Italy for these regulations, such as e-invoicing. However, we are missing these standard packages here in Turkey."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is reasonable."
"The tool is expensive."
"The product is expensive. On a scale of one to ten, one being the lowest price and ten being the highest, I rate the product price as seven or eight."
"The solution might be expensive."
"The licensing format is complicated for SAP S/4HANA"
"I feel that the product is a bit expensive."
"SAP S4HANA is expensive and for smaller businesses, it is very difficult for them to have the budget."
"It is very expensive. It is not cheap."
"The price could be lower."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Educational Organization
35%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
4%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Sage MAS?
The product provides consistent updates and upgrades.
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...
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?
There could be a bit more competitiveness in their licensing and pricing.
What is your primary use case for SAP S4HANA?
It is a great product to be implemented for different industries for my customers. Can it be used globally?
 

Comparisons

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Also Known As

MAS
SAP S4HANA
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Vesta Stoves, Power Distribution LLC, Electronics Inc, Pinstripe & Pearls
Nestle, O.C. Tanner, Sabre, New York Life Insurance Co., MEMEBOX, Siemens AG.
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