SAP Business ByDesign vs SAP ERP comparison

The compared SAP Business ByDesign and SAP ERP solutions aren't in the same category. SAP Business ByDesign is ranked #6 in CE , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 3.8% mindshare in the category. SAP ERP is ranked #2 in ERP , with an average rating of 8.7, and holds a 8.6% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of SAP Business ByDesign users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of SAP ERP users who would recommend it.

SAP Business ByDesign

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92% willing to recommend

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87% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

SAP Business ByDesign

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

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Cloud ERP (6th)

SAP ERP

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

108

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ERP (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Enterprise Resource Planning solutions, they serve different purposes. SAP Business ByDesign is designed for Cloud ERP and holds a mindshare of 3.8%, down 7.6% compared to last year.
SAP ERP, on the other hand, focuses on ERP, holds 8.6% mindshare, down 17.6% since last year.

Cloud ERP Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SAP Business ByDesign	3.8%
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP	19.6%
NetSuite ERP	19.5%
Other	57.099999999999994%

Cloud ERP

ERP Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SAP ERP	8.6%
SAP S/4HANA	6.0%
Oracle E-Business Suite	4.0%
Other	81.4%

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Featured Reviews

Manoj Sahoo

Divisional Manager IT at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Valuable features enhance sales and service capabilities while performance improvements are needed

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 handling. My feedback about the modular architecture and customized features of SAP Business ByDesign is that it is only good, but we have not explored much on this one. The initial setup for SAP Business ByDesign was complex. One disadvantage was that we had the legacy system, SAP Business One, and we could not migrate our data to SAP Business ByDesign. They should have provided a migration path.

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

"The standard system is stable."

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

"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 of SAP Business ByDesign is it has a streamlined design."

"Now we can know our available stock; this visibility enables us to make better resource and supply chain operations decisions as well as better financial decisions."

"The stability has been great, and compared to other products that I have used before, they have been doing really well with stability."

"When comparing SAP Business ByDesign to much larger ERP solutions, such as SAP ECC 6.0 or SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business ByDesign is more user-friendly and easier to implement."

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"In summary, this is a good product but it is made by humans hands."

"Well-integrated multilingual technology."

"Predominantly, we are using SAP as an ERP solution."

"The ERP has touched upon every corner of our business."

"The solution has far more features, processes, and functionalities than we previously had."

"The tool can be very much customized."

"SAP ERP has impacted our organization positively because it is highly customizable to build any process we have in our companies and to write programs."

"Compared to another ERP system I used earlier, SAP ERP has been very effective and efficient for our project."

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Cons

"The solution does not support customization for forms and reports. It's not flexible in case you need some enhancements in business processes."

"With SAP S/4HANA, you can design your release strategy and modify it to include as many people as possible, which is missing in SAP Business ByDesign."

"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."

"The solution could improve the stability. It is approximately 60% stable."

"The payroll module of the solution could improve."

"Scalability can be an issue. That is why SAP Business ByDesign needs to be more customizable and more flexible."

"Scalability is difficult."

"One disadvantage was that we had the legacy system, SAP Business One, and we could not migrate our data to SAP Business ByDesign. They should have provided a migration path."

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"It is very expensive to customize to meet compliance with regulations in some countries."

"SAP is not making a big effort to make it easy to integrate solutions from other vendors. It's not easy at all... Integration is what they can do better."

"The solution's graphical user interface (GUI) is outdated and could be improved."

"We will not make any major changes, and we are not expecting any enhancements or new features from SAP because they already have a new solution. No development is happening on SAP ERP because SAP has come up with a new version called SAP S/4HANA, which is memory-based technology. We are planning to upgrade to SAP S/4HANA, but we don't know when it will happen. We are in the preparation phase."

"The system is over-customized."

"The solution is not ready for the current e-commerce environment."

"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."

"Though SAP ERP's FICO module is a strong part of the product, its integration capabilities can be made stronger."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"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."

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

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

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

"The price of the solution could be better. They have to come up with a new strategy."

"We have to pay yearly."

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

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"I rate SAP ERP's pricing a six or seven out of ten."

"SAP is quite expensive."

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

"Licensing can vary, but for educational institutions, there are often favorable conditions."

"SAP ERP is expensive."

"SAP ECC is not cheap but I consider it the best system for managing an organization's data and processes."

"There is a license needed to use this solution."

"The on-premises licensing model comes with annual maintenance whereas the cloud-based licensing model is a yearly subscription. The tool’s pricing is normal and not expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

11%

Healthcare Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

15%

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	5

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	30
Midsize Enterprise	31
Large Enterprise	78

Questions from the Community

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%.

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What needs improvement with SAP Business ByDesign?

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What is your primary use case for SAP Business ByDesign?

Our use case for SAP Business ByDesign is our dealer team accessing their system to perform sales and service; these two functionalities are done through SAP Business ByDesign. SAP Business ByDesig...

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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 needs improvement with SAP ERP?

SAP ERP logged out in slightly less time than expected. Updates to the SAP UI would be useful.

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What is your primary use case for SAP ERP?

I have been using SAP ERP for posting journal entries and analyzing the P&Ls and the financial close. By posting in FBL3N in SAP ERP, I can verify my journals and review how they were posted. I...

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Comparisons

SAP S/4HANA Cloud vs SAP Business ByDesign

Compared 26% of the time

Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP vs SAP Business ByDesign

Compared 11% of the time

SAP Business One vs SAP Business ByDesign

Compared 10% of the time

NetSuite ERP vs SAP Business ByDesign

Compared 9% of the time

Acumatica vs SAP Business ByDesign

Compared 4% of the time

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SAP S/4HANA vs SAP ERP

Compared 19% of the time

IFS Cloud Platform vs SAP ERP

Compared 5% of the time

Microsoft Dynamics AX vs SAP ERP

Compared 4% of the time

Oracle E-Business Suite vs SAP ERP

Compared 4% of the time

Infor M3 vs SAP ERP

Compared 3% of the time

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Overview

SAP Business ByDesign offers real-time integration and a streamlined design with comprehensive management of suppliers and service agents, making it ideal for financial reporting and project management.

SAP Business ByDesign is recognized for its comprehensive capabilities in financial and project management across sectors. With its Financial Closing Cockpit and real-time reporting, it integrates easily with SAP S/4HANA and offers a user-friendly approach to business process management. Challenges may exist in budget management, reporting, and user interface requiring further enhancements. Despite integration challenges, it streamlines operations in education, automotive manufacturing, and professional services.

What features are most important in SAP Business ByDesign?

Financial Closing Cockpit: Streamlines closing processes with automation.
Real-Time Integration: Ensures seamless data flow between systems.
End-to-End Process Capabilities: Supports comprehensive management activities.
Analytics and Dashboards: Provides actionable insights to drive decisions.
Customizable Interface: Allows businesses to tailor functionalities.

What benefits or ROI can users expect to find in reviews?

Streamlined Operations: Enhances efficiency without increasing user count.
Improved Real-Time Reporting: Delivers accurate and timely insights.
Comprehensive Management: Ensures effective handling of suppliers and services.
Reduced Time to Implementation: Facilitates quicker deployment.
Enhanced Performance: Boosts data-driven decision-making and accuracy.

SAP Business ByDesign is leveraged by education, automotive, and professional service industries for enhanced financial reporting and inventory management. It supports sales, service, and CRM functionalities, catering to companies looking to streamline their operations efficiently.

SAP

SAP ERP integrates modules like finance, supply chain, and material management, delivering seamless operations and real-time analytics. Its customization, scalability, and robust security make it ideal for large enterprises across different industries, enhancing decision-making and business efficiency.

SAP ERP is a comprehensive tool designed to streamline enterprise operations across finance, procurement, HR, sales, logistics, and manufacturing. Known for its adaptability and user-friendly interface, it supports real-time data analytics, crucial for informed decision-making. Its scalability ensures suitability for large organizations, while its reliable security measures protect data integrity. Despite its complexity and high initial costs, SAP ERP provides extensive customization options, aligning with specific business practices and enabling enhanced productivity. However, improvements are needed in integration with other systems and reporting features.

What are the key features of SAP ERP?

Module Integration: Seamless connectivity across finance, material management, and supply chain.
Real-Time Analytics: Provides up-to-date data for better decision-making.
Customizable Interface: Adapts to specific business needs for efficient processes.
Scalable Solution: Suitable for growing enterprises with diverse requirements.
Robust Security: Ensures data integrity with centralized measures.

What benefits or ROI should businesses look for when evaluating SAP ERP?

Improved Efficiency: Streamlined business processes enhance productivity.
Data Consistency: Centralized data supports accurate business insights.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensures adherence to industry standards.
Enhanced Decision-Making: Real-time analytics provide crucial information.
Scalability: Adaptation to growing business demands and requirements.

SAP ERP is utilized in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and utilities to integrate complex enterprise functions. It aids in production planning, financial control, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Its capability to align with distinct business requirements enables industries to achieve greater operational efficiency.

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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

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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