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SAP S4HANA on AWS vs Virtustream xStream comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

SAP S4HANA on AWS
Ranking in Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Virtustream xStream
Ranking in Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)
27th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) category, the mindshare of SAP S4HANA on AWS is 3.7%, up from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Virtustream xStream is 0.2%, down from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)
 

Featured Reviews

AtifNajam - PeerSpot reviewer
Strong integration in manufacturing and enhances flexibility with useful workflow management
Installation is very straightforward, however, implementation takes years or months based on the project's size. In manufacturing, the requirement might go from ten to 12 people. If I'm a sales-oriented company, such as an FMCG or something else, then I might need around seven or eight people at the very minimum. It is not an easy task to migrate. If I'm moving from a different ERP to S/4HANA, I need a proper project that probably spans several months, with significant engagement from both the business side and the technical side. I need an opportunity partner on it. Processing to SCE S/4HANA takes a bit of effort.
RH
Improves efficiencies, has encryption, and great mission-critical customer support
Previously we had an amateur solution where we were managing on our own data center but we had the management in-house. It was a strategic move to give people who were more competent and with business focus other core initiatives. It was a strategic outsource model. The equipment we were using was out date and at the end of its life cycle, we had to make some transitions, do a hardware replacement, or move on. We moved on to this solution.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"After the implementation phase of the product, it becomes a very stable tool."
"The most valuable feature of SAP S4HANA is Fiori. It allows users to access information quickly and easily, without having to navigate through unnecessary screens or transactions. Additionally, the ability to retrieve data more efficiently is helpful. Furthermore, the pre-delivered videos and functionalities within the solution allow for easier application building."
"SAP S4HANA on AWS has high performance. All the data is in one place and it's real-time. When you make an entry you don't have to wait a couple of minutes, hours, or overnight as something the batch process takes time. It is instantaneous and is available to everybody."
"I like that they are very familiar with our VM which makes it easy to use."
"Overall, I am very satisfied with the solution, and it has proven to be highly beneficial to our organization."
"I appreciate the reliability and performance of SAP S/4HANA on AWS. It demonstrates high integration and stability, making it a widely used choice in various industries, including manufacturing, such as factories, carmakers, and battery production. It effectively covers a broad spectrum of business areas, which is beneficial."
"We have approximately 1,000 people using the solution in my organization. The solution is scalable."
"The Fiori interface is the most valuable feature. It's one of the highlights that they offer. The in-memory of S4 is very fast."
"The solution has encryption which we did not have before."
 

Cons

"Over the last three to four years, I haven't encountered significant issues with SAP S/4HANA. While occasional system bugs are normal in software, the overall experience has been positive. As a business partner, it stands out as a reliable ERP solution."
"There might be an additional document approval workflow that can be done on top of already existing functionality."
"Not just S4 but for SAP in general, the price is a little high because they have implemented a new licensing scheme on a number of connections. The price being too expensive is some of the feedback we get from our customers."
"There are times when the solution can become slower. The stability could improve."
"The platform's front-end user interface needs improvement compared to other applications."
"S4HANA is expensive. It costs much more than SuccessFactors."
"The GUI is age-old, the pricing is too high for hardware and older customizations are not working consistently."
"This solution is very resource-intensive, including high memory and CPU utilization."
"Our account representative was inexperienced, they could improve on how they are managing accounts."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing fees are on an annual basis."
"The price of SAP S4HANA on AWS is reasonable, given how much it costs to maintain a scratch-built system. To upgrade the support there is a fee."
"SAP S4HANA on AWS has reasonable pricing."
"There are additional modules-wise, it's needed for modules, and also for any new functions."
"On a scale of one to ten, where ten is the highest price, I rate the solution's pricing an eight."
"We pay an annual subscription fee for the solution, which is slightly expensive."
"I rate the price of SAP S4HANA on AWS an eight out of ten."
"Compared to its competitors, SAP S4HANA on AWS is a costly solution."
"The solution is a bit expensive, we are still negotiating the price."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Educational Organization
7%
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about SAP S4HANA on AWS?
With extensive data and a sizable client base, this ensures seamless operations, responsiveness, and overall reliability, addressing our enterprise-scale needs effectively.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP S4HANA on AWS?
The initial setup required a higher investment, but the return on investment has justified the cost.
What needs improvement with SAP S4HANA on AWS?
Currently, we have some integration areas like Concur and Ariba that could be improved. Having these integrations as a single source rather than working in silos would be beneficial for customers.
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Sample Customers

Brigade Group, DoHome, Royal FloraHolland
Continental, Domino Foods, Florida Crystals, Intel, Lanx, UOL Group
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