SAP Business ByDesign vs SAP Business One on AWS comparison

SAP Business ByDesign vs. SAP Business One on AWS

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

SAP Business ByDesign

Ranking in Cloud ERP

5th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SAP Business One on AWS

Ranking in Cloud ERP

4th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

5.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Cloud ERP category, the mindshare of SAP Business ByDesign is 8.3%, down from 8.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Business One on AWS is 3.8%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud ERP

Featured Reviews

Majid-Mustafa

Senior SAP Technical Consultant at Tallimax Consultancy

Provides custom versions of reports personalized for users

For AI initiatives, you need to purchase a separate AI license to integrate with SAP Business ByDesign. I'd recommend SAP Business ByDesign for large companies that want to check data graphically, especially for monthly income, expenses, and taxes in the millions or trillions. Overall, for large-scale companies, I'd rate it ten out of ten.

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Joseph Daniel

Head Of Information Technology at Shachihata India pvt ltd

Scalable and flexible platform with significant challenges related to complexity, cost management, and the need for skilled personnel

There are a couple of significant challenges we're currently facing. First, our production team can't make use of the production planning features, as they require a Professional license and we only have access to the Logistics license, which is limiting our capabilities. The majority of the reports we generate are intended for managerial purposes. While most reports are straightforward to comprehend, there are a few exceptions that can be quite complex. It would be beneficial to have access to real-time data from our machines. This is crucial for monitoring all activities within our manufacturing processes, from software operations to the machinery used.

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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 most valuable features of SAP Business ByDesign are customer invoicing and cost and revenue, from which I get the data for my project reports."

"I have found the consolidation of the business and group reports very useful. There is plenty of features and the manufacturing and finance aspect of the solution are strong."

"When we were using it, we did see an immediate benefit, especially in the inventory on consignment issue. We were a biotech pre-revenue company and most of our manufacturing was outsourced. So being able to track inventory within the system without creating a financial impact was very key for us."

"The most valuable feature is the feature called Financial Closing Cockpit. This feature allows us to monitor our accounting and processing closely."

"The most valuable features of Business ByDesign are the integration of its modules, analytics, and dashboards."

"I find the tool’s every feature valuable."

"ByDesign's best features are its speed, real-time data, and reporting."

"The most valuable feature of SAP Business ByDesign is it has a streamlined design."

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"The initial setup of the product seems to be good."

"The product is very user-friendly."

"The production and planning processes of the solution are very good."

"The most valuable feature of SAP Business One is its reporting capability."

"With the tool, there is no shutdown or breakdown time my company experiences."

"The product makes it easier to overview the ERP system and manufacturing processes through different modules."

"The top-level view and easy navigation to individual transaction levels are beautifully done in SAP Business One."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

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Cons

"SAP Business ByDesign can improve the flexibility and user-friendliness of the reporting during the implementations. Customizing the reports inside the device requires a lot of knowledge and most of the time a developer level is needed. For example, if you want to have a more specific reporting layout."

"There might be some hurdles when integrating with SAP ECC, but integration with SAP S/4HANA Cloud is smooth."

"SAP Business ByDesign is a very vast product, but it has to be a bit more centralized. All the models need to be more centralized for a better experience."

"The database needs to be more customizable."

"ByDesign could be improved by making screen modifications easier."

"Scalability is difficult."

"I would like the tool’s interface to be better. Currently, we use a client application to access the product. I want that to be replaced with a web version. I would like to improve the tool’s internet availability. I also want the product’s setup to be easier."

"The Arabic localization is neglected. It should have an Arabic interface. It lacks Arabic translation or support from right to left."

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"The look-and-feel of the system is quite outdated as compared to a lot of other products out there."

"There are limitations of SAP Business One. It's a complex topic, and exploring options like SAP HANA is challenging at the moment. Understanding the limitations of ERP requires thorough research. I suggest conducting some preliminary investigations into ERP products before making a decision. We chose SAP Business One as it caters to SMEs like ours, acknowledging and accepting its limitations. While a larger product exists, switching would entail budget considerations due to the ongoing implementations. Therefore, the current situation with SAP Business One is not a matter of concern."

"Analytics could be much better."

"The deployment process could be improved because some projects or clients have internal addons in the database, and these components can be complex for deployment."

"The tool's cost is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"The browser access needs to improve, as everybody in the industry knows how limited it is."

"It would be better if the solution was on a cloud infrastructure."

"SAP Business One on AWS could improve by having more customization and more user-friendly automation."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool’s pricing is expensive."

"The pricing depends on company size. It's cheaper for small companies and more expensive for large ones."

"The cost starts anywhere between fifty thousand dollars and up depending on the number of licenses."

"The price of SAP Business ByDesign is less expensive than SAP S/4HANA. However, the price is on par with other similar competitors, such as Microsoft."

"Everything is included in the licensing cost of the solution. However, they use a per-user model for additional charges."

"The tool’s subscription is yearly. There is no flat pricing involved and everything has a range. Pricing depends on the functionality that you would use. You need to also pay for the additional hosting and maintenance costs."

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

"We have to pay yearly."

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"The tool has better pricing models than S/4 HANA."

"We have an annual cost for licensing and storage in AWS."

"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."

"The price of SAP Business One on AWS could be lower, it is expensive."

"Though I cannot specifically state whether SAP Business One on AWS is a cheap or expensive product, I can surely say that it is a manageable tool from a cost perspective."

"Pricing for me, it's not very interesting. I think it's priced at a normal level."

"The product is moderately priced."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

23%

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

Real Estate/Law Firm

Manufacturing Company

19%

Government

10%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about SAP Business ByDesign?

The most valuable features of SAP Business ByDesign are customer invoicing and cost and revenue, from which I get the data for my project reports.

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

The price is high, as every year SAP increases the price by 3.5%.

What needs improvement with SAP Business ByDesign?

We received a few complaints about the slowness in SAP Business ByDesign last year, so I think SAP can focus on improving performance, particularly when it becomes slow during data saving and handl...

What do you like most about SAP Business One on AWS?

With the tool, there is no shutdown or breakdown time my company experiences.

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

The pricing of SAP Business One is fair.

What needs improvement with SAP Business One on AWS?

There is room for improvement in the manufacturing and logistics areas of SAP Business One on AWS.

SAP S/4HANA Cloud vs SAP Business ByDesign

Comparisons

Compared 69% of the time

SAP S/4HANA vs SAP Business ByDesign

Compared 31% of the time

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Overview

SAP Business ByDesign is a cloud-based business management software that supports everything from finance to CRM – and is available anytime, anywhere, on almost any device. It helps medium-sized businesses seize new opportunities and accelerate growth – and it helps subsidiaries take advantage of head office resources, while keeping their flexibility.

Streamline end-to-end processes and maximize efficiency across your organization
Gain timely business insights with integrated analytics and reporting powered by SAP HANA
Manage your business from anywhere, at any time, with built-in mobile apps
Rely on highly secure data centers that are managed, monitored, and maintained by SAP experts

SAP

Small businesses can now access all the benefits of the SAP Business One solution on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud without needing to make long-term commitments or costly capital expenditures for the required IT infrastructure.

AWS and SAP have worked together to test and certify the SAP Business One solution on the AWS cloud. Both SAP Business One, version for Microsoft SQL Server and SAP Business One, version for SAP HANA have been certified on the AWS cloud platform.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Sample Customers

Standard Bank of South Africa, AOK Bundesverband, PT XL Axiata Tbk, Tvoy Dom, Schaidt Innovations GmbH & Co. KG, DeLaval International AB, EMC Corporation, Lenovo, Castle Importing Inc., Unilever, Rifle Paper Co., RAK Ceramics, Rough Country, B&G Manufacturing, Life is good Inc., Joy Global Inc., City of Cape Town

Comba Telecom, Exeter Family Friendly, GranBio, Kim Tech Ceong, Wego, Blue Ocean Systems, Whitebox Retail Logistics

SAP Business ByDesign vs. SAP Business One on AWS