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Updated on Aug 31, 2022

We performed a comparison between SAP Business One and SAP ERP based on our users’ reviews in five categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.

  • Ease of Deployment: SAP Business One users report that the initial setup and deployment is straightforward. Some SAP ERP users say that the setup is straightforward, but others say it is complex.

  • Features: Users of both products are happy with their stability and scalability.

    SAP Business One users like its production planning and maintenance models and say it is user-friendly and flexible. Several users mention they would like better reporting tools.

    SAP ERP reviewers say that it is a mature and robust solution but its user interface needs to be improved.
  • Pricing: Most SAP Business One users say that it is reasonably priced, whereas some SAP ERP reviewers feel it is an expensive product.
  • ROI: SAP Business One reviewers report seeing an ROI. SAP ERP reviewers do not mention ROI.
  • Service and Support: SAP Business One users report being satisfied with the level of the support they receive. Most SAP ERP report being satisfied with the support but a small number of users say the response times should be faster.

Comparison Results: SAP Business One is the winner in this comparison. According to reviewers it is easier to set up, more reasonably priced, with a proven ROI, and has better support than SAP ERP.

To learn more, read our detailed SAP Business One vs. SAP ERP Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"It's very powerful and very complete.""The most valuable features of SAP Business One are the financials, sales, and production. They are very helpful. Additionally, it is very easy to use and the user interface is stable in the application and on the web.""The efficient Intercompany sales to purchase order conversion is great.""SAP Business One is very stable, and I would rate its performance as ten out of ten.""Less complicated than other similar solutions.""Add-ons that can be implemented are most valuable.""All parts for inventory control, project budget, accounting, and business information are valuable. It is very friendly to obtain information. It is also very easy to make the changes that we need. We have a developer with us, and he can make the required changes or rules.""It's useful for users and it's simple to work with."

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"The most valuable features of SAP ERP is the flexibility and functionality. It is one of the best ERPs I have seen in the market.""Well-integrated multilingual technology.""The new Visual Enterprise functionalities give an intuitive approach to data and make communication between engineering and production easy.""The accounting module's record and report process is closely integrated with almost every other process.""This product is very scalable and easy to expand.""The most valuable features of SAP ERP are the integration between all departments, such as purchasing, finance, trading, and sales.""Heavy integration is available with all types of systems, and we use it.""It meets our requirements for what we need it to do in the manufacturing industry."

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Cons
"We would like a mobile version of this for sales exhibits, etc. We would also like more personalization features to personalize it for our organization.""I would love to have more reporting capabilities. It should have an embedded BI engine. Currently, I have to maintain an additional system for BI.""Business One's production module has room for improvement.""The installation process could be easier. They should have better tools to improve the effectiveness of the installation.""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.""The production scheduling, manufacturing, and planning could improve in SAP Business One. Additionally, the projection management module could improve. These functionalities are important in the construction industry we are working in at the moment.""It is limiting in terms of the in-between communication for manufacturing. We are suffering from a lot of issues in production. We are now considering S/4HANA, and we are also looking for some customized tools to integrate with SAP Business One.""We don't have the functionality of the supply chain and mobile applications."

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"It's very difficult to find people who are well versed in it.""In general, a user should attend training before they can use this platform. There's definitely a learning curve. As a new user or employee, there may be some difficulty with onboarding.""This solution could be made more user-friendly for development teams.""The version that we are using lacks in reporting. The reporting feature needs to be constructed more in this product. There can be better scope for mobility. They could include the technical development of reports instead of depending completely on programming. The programming method needs to be easy.""I do not have any notes for improvements.""It could always be cheaper. There is no doubt about it.""The solution's UI could be better.""It needs a more complete guidance with complete processes. Right now, it only has single transactions."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Business One is reasonable considering the functionality."
  • "In terms of price, it's fair, but the problem is with AMC."
  • "Its price is reasonable. People are able to spend that much."
  • "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."
  • "We pay annually. It is around 800 a month."
  • "We feel that the licensing fees are a bit on the higher side."
  • "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."
  • "Its price is reasonable. We have about 200 licenses. We have to pay every year for the license."
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  • "SAP ECC is not cheap but I consider it the best system for managing an organization's data and processes."
  • "This is a costly product."
  • "There are licensing costs."
  • "Some components are available at an additional cost, depending on the type of contract that you have."
  • "The licensing costs are slightly on the higher side. They need to make it more competitive."
  • "SAP is a bit on the costly side, but they also provide support and other things. We are paying for licenses and the use of the cloud."
  • "SAP ERP is expensive."
  • "When you have a solution that is stable, reliable, and has a high performance as this solution, the price is going to be expensive. However, when you evaluate the service you are paying for the cost is quite reasonable for this solution."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of the solution are reporting, a dashboard, customized reports, and third-party integration.
    Top Answer:On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten.
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of SAP ERP are its stability, industry-specific package, and adaptable configuration.
    Top Answer:One challenge we face with SAP ERP is the push to upgrade to S/4HANA, which comes with significant costs. While SAP encourages this transition, we need to carefully evaluate factors like our team's… more »
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    3rd
    out of 66 in ERP
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    8.1
    1st
    out of 66 in ERP
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    Comparisons
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    Reviews
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    Average Words per Review
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    Also Known As
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    Overview

    The SAP Business One application offers a way to manage your entire business – from accounting and financials, purchasing, inventory, sales and customer relationships, and project management, to operations and human resources. SAP Business One helps you to streamline processes, gain a greater insight into your business, so that you can act fast and make decisions based on real time information, to help you drive profitable growth.

    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.
    Sample Customers
    Ego Pharmaceuticals Pty. Ltd
    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.
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company26%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Healthcare Company9%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Retailer6%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company25%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Pharma/Biotech Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Educational Organization6%
    Retailer6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise26%
    Large Enterprise34%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise56%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise57%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise64%
    Buyer's Guide
    SAP Business One vs. SAP ERP
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about SAP Business One vs. SAP ERP and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    SAP Business One is ranked 3rd in ERP with 60 reviews while SAP ERP is ranked 1st in ERP with 100 reviews. SAP Business One is rated 8.0, while SAP ERP is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of SAP Business One writes "Helps with intercompany sales and purchase orders, and optimizes inventory management". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP ERP writes "The amazing, robust framework with unlimited scalability earns its #1 status". SAP Business One is most compared with SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, SAP S/4HANA Cloud and Epicor ERP, whereas SAP ERP is most compared with SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Anaplan, Infor M3 and Infor LN. See our SAP Business One vs. SAP ERP report.

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