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Epicor ERP vs SAP S/4HANA comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
8.2
Epicor ERP ROI varies with preparation, offering operational improvements, feasible 17% savings, but slower manufacturing gains and varied payoff times.
Sentiment score
6.6
Organizations see varied ROI timelines with SAP S/4HANA, benefiting from cost efficiencies, long-term value, and competitive advantages.
We have saved the equivalent of three or four man-days a week across the business.
We have observed a good return on investment, with calculations based on a five-year ROI plan.
There is an ROI, otherwise I would not buy it.
It's not the best, primarily since the significant investments and the timeline it takes to recover those investments, but it's better than many alternatives.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.8
Epicor ERP's customer support is inconsistent, with varied service quality and mixed satisfaction in resolving complex issues efficiently.
Sentiment score
6.6
SAP S/4HANA support is praised for expertise and responsiveness but needs improvement in response speed and ticket escalation.
The technical support is good and rated eight.
A traditional challenge with SAP support is that SAP teams only support the standard functions, which are part of the product.
Establishing the right channels was a challenge, as BTP was new to everyone, including our SAP contacts.
The quality of technical support from SAP can be rated as eight out of ten.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Epicor ERP efficiently scales for small to medium businesses, proving ideal for enterprise environments with robust integration capabilities.
Sentiment score
7.8
SAP S/4HANA is ideal for medium to large enterprises, offering scalability and flexibility, especially with cloud-based deployments.
SAP S/4HANA scales exceptionally well.
It is very easy to scale within businesses, especially when a new business falls within the range.
Scalability is a key strength of SAP, especially for HANA, compared to all the other ERPs.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.8
Epicor ERP's stability improved in versions 10 and 11, with noted enhancements despite some reported translation and operational issues.
Sentiment score
7.7
SAP S/4HANA is stable and reliable, with issues often due to implementation, not inherent flaws, thanks to continuous updates.
The SAP HANA system is not very easy to unlock, and it's something strange as, compared to other databases, when transaction logs are full, you stop the system, run the transaction log backups, and then restart.
We relied on a private cloud, and accessibility became literally impossible whenever the cloud service provider experienced downtime.
In comparison to ECC, definitely, because of some of the simplification and eliminating some moving parts, it is better.
 

Room For Improvement

Epicor ERP faces challenges with navigation, costs, customization, and usability, impacting inventory, POS, financial, and reporting functionalities.
SAP S/4HANA users seek improved UI, integration, customization, lower pricing, better AI, streamlined implementation, and comprehensive support documentation.
Organizations face challenges like adapting to new technologies rapidly, and whether customers are early or late adopters influences their experience.
I can perform a lot of data manipulation directly on SAP using S-One, without having to resort to Excel, unlike with View ID.
The performance of the SAP interface could be improved.
 

Setup Cost

Epicor ERP costs vary by needs, with average initial costs $110,000 and annual fees $9,000; negotiate for better deals.
SAP S/4HANA is costly with complex licensing, often challenging small businesses compared to Oracle and Microsoft pricing.
We are satisfied with the pricing and anticipate savings of seventeen percent across the organization.
It's higher compared to similar peer solutions.
It's not easy to have a clear understanding of the price and the value, especially if I talk about the business transaction platform.
There is always a push from clients saying that the total cost of ownership is quite high compared to other products.
 

Valuable Features

Epicor ERP offers flexible customization, seamless integration, strong analytics, and comprehensive functionality for manufacturing, quality control, and supply chain management.
SAP S/4HANA features robust finance and integration, user-friendly interface, real-time analytics, scalability, and extensive customization for enhanced ERP capabilities.
The most significant features of Epicor ERP for our business process are quality control and supply chain management.
It enables the posting of transactions and allows us to see the impact across various application scenarios, providing significant benefits for business.
The way SAP has helped our customers is by establishing a discipline where industry-specific operations and SAP's standard processes work hand in hand, improving resource utilization, material movement control, and cost control.
The insights given help us make strategic decisions.
 

Categories and Ranking

Epicor ERP
Ranking in ERP
16th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
15
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 Epicor ERP is 3.5%, up from 2.3% 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.
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

Bill Hart - PeerSpot reviewer
Improved quality and supply chain management has boosted stock control
We mainly use Epicor ERP for stock control The most significant features of Epicor ERP for our business process are quality control and supply chain management. AI and additional improvements could be made. I have been using Epicor ERP for more than seven months. The deployment was done…
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.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
18%
Computer Software Company
11%
Healthcare Company
6%
Construction Company
6%
Educational Organization
38%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
University
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Epicor ERP?
Pricing isn't a big problem for the solution - I haven't seen them lose deals because of it.
What needs improvement with Epicor ERP?
The main challenge with implementing Epicor ERP is finding the right partners, especially in Europe.
What is your primary use case for Epicor ERP?
We use the product in the manufacturing industry.
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?
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Epicor SaaS ERP
SAP S4HANA
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Information Not Available
Nestle, O.C. Tanner, Sabre, New York Life Insurance Co., MEMEBOX, Siemens AG.
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