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Deltek CostPoint vs SAP S/4HANA comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Deltek CostPoint
Ranking in ERP
28th
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
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 April 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Deltek CostPoint is 0.4%, down from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP S/4HANA is 12.9%, down from 16.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Q&A Highlights

HH
Sep 06, 2021
 

Featured Reviews

BS
Good solution for finance in general but falls short on the manufacturing side
There is room for improvement when it comes to reporting and the manufacturing piece in general. I would like to see more of a complete solution with the operations end of the business, namely the quality management system and the production pieces. It's very good at project costing, cost accounting, accounting and finance in general. Where it falls short is the manufacturing side. Overall, the solution is very difficult to use and learn. The learning curve is difficult. Also, the GUI and user interface are not intuitive.
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

"The stability of the solution is fine."
"The solution's most valuable feature is integration."
"Its analytics capabilities are valuable as they enhance data analysis and insights."
"It is a full-fledged, stable solution."
"As a finance professional, I appreciate the user-friendly interface and time-saving features."
"I would recommend SAP S4HANA because it is a known solution that is stable and widely used by customers, thus making it reliable."
"The overall product rating is ten out of ten."
"The core accounting model is robust, so we don't have any issues with it. It has industry-specialized modules like retail, hospitality, and manufacturing. Many industrial-specific modules are very helpful. It's a very robust, reliable, and simple-to-use product. In my experience, it's straightforward."
"We can do a lot with S/4HANA, like HR, sales, distribution, production planning, quality management, transport management, and more."
 

Cons

"Overall, the solution is very difficult to use and learn. The learning curve is difficult. Also, the GUI and user interface are not intuitive."
"The process for the auto administration of the system needs improvement."
"The disadvantages of this product include the lack of integration with platforms like LinkedIn."
"If S4HANA has more AI and machine learning, it will be better and easier for reporting and dashboarding."
"There are some problems with the support provided for the solution, so it is not quite easy. It takes some time for them to offer us support."
"Items that impact the TCO should be improved because the solution is very complex to integrate and keep running."
"While the solution contemplates a competitively priced model, its pricing could be cheaper."
"In future releases, I would like to see more availability zones and VPCs so customers have more freedom to choose"
"There is room for improvement in areas such as security features within SAP S/4HANA, which could further enhance the overall usability and effectiveness of the platform. To make SAP S/4HANA better, there's a focus on enhancing responsiveness and reducing operational costs. This includes improving automation within the system to address strategic needs and accommodate users who primarily speak English, which is an ongoing effort."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution's pricing depends on customers and how much discount they can get. However, the list price is expensive."
"I would rate the pricing at around six to nine out of ten depending on the edition and deployment type."
"We're not sure yet. I think it was six figures a year, over 100,000. It has straight-up licensing fees."
"It is costly in computing because these VMs have a huge CPU and utilization."
"It's quite expensive. However, it can be expensive to maintain the solution."
"Its pricing could be better."
"It is an expensive solution. On a scale from one to five, with five being the most expensive, I would rate the price at four."
"Pricing is one area where S/4HANA has room for improvement. It's too costly for many people. They have come up with"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Construction Company
14%
Government
7%
Healthcare Company
7%
Educational Organization
37%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
University
4%
 

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Questions from the Community

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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?
 

Also Known As

CostPoint
SAP S4HANA
 

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Sample Customers

Dougherty & Associates Inc, Groth Design Group, CDH Partners, Fieldstone Architecture, FKP Architects, Group2 Architecture Engineering Ltd., PHH ARC, Rios Clementi Hale Studios, R.J. Burnside & Associates Ltd., Seccuris, Stendel + Reich Architects, The Thompson Rosemount Group Inc.
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