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We performed a comparison between NetSuite ERP and SAP ERP based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The initial setup is easy.""I am impressed with the product's ease of use. It also helps us reduce the techstack.""The most valuable aspect of NetSuite ERP is the multi-subsidiary portion, it is the strongest across all the other ERPs. If you want to do consolidations, it works a lot better than other tools.""NetSuite is a better value than some competing solutions. The fee structure is simpler, and other ERP solutions don't offer as many options for configuration.""The user interface is very good.""It offers reporting flexibilities that were previously unavailable to us.""The most valuable feature in NetSuite ERP is the user interface.""The inventory feature in NetSuite ERP is very valuable to me because it provides clear estimates about the depreciation of details and includes useful mobile modules."

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"The Material Management and Sales and Distribution modules are great. The Financial Accounting module is also great.""It is a comprehensive and robust solution. It can provide lots of functional features.""It provides great visibility into the details of enterprise resource planning.""The stability and performance are good.""It integrates everything into one process.""The most valuable feature of SAP ERP is the integration. It can be seamlessly integrated across the board.""It is an integrated application, and it has been working really well. Earlier, there were different companies for different applications for manufacturing, finance controlling, logistics, and quality. It probably was the first fully integrated application. Whenever somebody is entering any data, for example, invoice data or ordering data, everyone with a right to see this data can see it in the system.""The most valuable features of SAP ERP are the general operations. It has a good way to manage a business and do financial reporting. Overall we are happy with the robustness of the solution."

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Cons
"If you do go through an implementor, you need to be careful that they are actual implementors and not just resellers.""It would be great if they offered localization for Central America.""The pricing is high.""Some of the features around the payroll and payroll taxes and management of that are lacking. We had to outsource some of that because we found that the functionality isn't there.""In NetSuite ERP, they should focus on offering better customization options.""The solution's initial setup process was complex.""An area for improvement in NetSuite ERP is its accounting functionality because it has certain limitations. You can't maintain sub-ledgers or post accrued expenses in sub-ledger forms, so you'll need to post in journals. The pricing is another area that can be improved in NetSuite ERP because the pricing was lower when it wasn't part of Oracle, but after Oracle acquired Netsuite and NetSuite ERP was offered as a cloud service, the price went up.""As with any system offering large volumes of data, there are limitations on processing large volumes of data in custom ways."

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"Poor ergonomics.""More integrations and built-in integrations with other environments and products are needed.""Technical support could be better.""Though SAP ERP's FICO module is a strong part of the product, its integration capabilities can be made stronger.""There is room for improvement in the integration of the solution, especially in the payroll area.""Pricing could be improved for preferred customers.""The reporting could be improved, such as the casework, production, and activity reports. Our consultants in a subsidiary enterprise have requested that we develop a new production report. They could also improve production, financial, and HR analysis.""Improvements to the UI. The UI is pretty old, but this will change with the upcoming release of S.4.​"

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "I would advise that you first meet with and scope out your project with a NetSuite VAR (Value Added Reseller)."
  • "When people buy ERP, it's a competitive situation and the pricing is paramount."
  • "It is completely on a subscription basis. We pay yearly and, and you do not have to do anything on a monthly basis. Prices depend on the organization's scale and all those things, but they are doing a good job with the pricing."
  • "There is an annual license required to use this solution."
  • "The price of the solution is quite high."
  • "NetSuite ERP has a cost per module you want to use, and then you have the license per user."
  • "Pricing for NetSuite ERP is okay, but it could be better. The licensing model for NetSuite ERP is based on the number of modules and users. The standard license covers up to twenty-five users. If you have more than twenty-five users, you'll have to buy the premium license, which would double the price. For one module with five user licenses, the cost is between $40,000 to $50,000."
  • "It's very competitively priced due to it being a subscription model. So, clients are quite happy with the pricing. I would rate it an eight out of ten in terms of pricing."
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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:The inventory feature in NetSuite ERP is very valuable to me because it provides clear estimates about the depreciation of details and includes useful mobile modules.
    Top Answer:I would rate the costliness of NetSuite ERP as five out of ten. It is moderately affordable for our organization. There were additional costs for Arabic licensing, but otherwise, the pricing was fixed… more »
    Top Answer:In the future, I would like to see improved customization options in NetSuite ERP, possibly through generative modules, to enhance flexibility and efficiency. I would also like to see improved… more »
    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 solution has made the most significant impact on our human resources function, specifically in HR operations and HR analytics. One feature of SAP ERP that I found most valuable is its use of codes… more »
    Top Answer:The product can be a little slow when dealing with thousands of employee data.
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    Overview

    NetSuite ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is a cloud-based business management software that provides a suite of applications to support various business functions, such as finance, accounting, order management, inventory management, and human resources. It is designed to help organizations streamline and automate their operations, improve decision-making, and increase visibility into key performance metrics. NetSuite ERP integrates all business processes in a single system, providing a real-time, unified view of the business and enabling organizations to manage their operations more efficiently and effectively.

    NetSuite ERP Features

    NetSuite ERP has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • E-commerce: NetSuite ERP provides a platform for creating and managing online stores, enabling organizations to sell products and services online.
    • Reporting and analytics: The solution includes business intelligence and reporting capabilities to help organizations gain insight into their operations and make data-driven decisions.
    • Multi-currency support: NetSuite ERP supports multiple currencies, making it suitable for organizations operating in multiple countries.
    • Global tax management: With its support for global tax management, organizations can manage tax compliance in multiple jurisdictions.
    • Real-time visibility: The solution’s real-time visibility at local, regional and headquarter levels, enables organizations to standardize business processes across all divisions and subsidiaries.
    • General Ledger: With NetSuite's general ledger capabilities, accounting professionals gain flexibility and visibility, richer reporting functionality, enhanced audit trails and the ability to customize account types, transactions and reporting segments to meet unique business requirements.

    NetSuite ERP Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing NetSuite ERP. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Simplify your business: With the solution you can manage accounting, inventory, operations, distribution and more from a single application. Users can also automate manual processes to save time and free up resources to better serve customers, identify new opportunities, and outpace the competition.
    • Supply chain optimization: The solution makes it easy to control the flow of goods across the value chain, from suppliers to customers.
    • Flawless order management: NetSuite ERP helps organizations error-proof order management and procurement.
    • Increased warehouse efficiency: With NetSuite ERP, users can optimize the putaway process and reduce picking errors.

    Reviews from Real Users

    NetSuite ERP is a solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Some of its major advantages are its friendly user interface, customizable dashboards, reporting, scalability, stability, and much more.

    GirirajInja, Head of IT operations at Karma technology, says, "As NetSuite ERP is a cloud product, a valuable feature I found in it is the very friendly user interface. You can set up shortcuts within the applications for frequently used reports or navigation. You can also customize dashboards in NetSuite ERP. Another feature I found valuable in the solution is good reporting. It has many industry-standard reports focused on finance and inventory. I also like the seamless switching between production and test environments and that you can customize the environments within NetSuite ERP.”

    Another PeerSpot user, Mohammed I., Sales Manager at Inspirria Cloudtech, states, "NetSuite is significantly more affordable than Oracle EBS and offers a wider range of features than other OEMs.” He also adds, “[It] includes multiple modules, is scalable, and stable.”

    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
    2Pure, Accuvant, Actian, Adtegrity, Advantage Sign Supply, All-Safe Pool Safety Products, Alton Lane, AMC Liquidators
    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
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    Computer Software Company23%
    Non Profit15%
    Integrator8%
    Recreational Facilities/Services Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization39%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Financial Services Firm5%
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    Manufacturing Company26%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Pharma/Biotech Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Educational Organization6%
    Retailer6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business65%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise15%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise47%
    Large Enterprise32%
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    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise57%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise63%
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    NetSuite ERP is ranked 1st in Cloud ERP with 33 reviews while SAP ERP is ranked 1st in ERP with 100 reviews. NetSuite ERP is rated 7.8, while SAP ERP is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of NetSuite ERP writes "Carries a broad range of applications, specifically in the field services area". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP ERP writes "The amazing, robust framework with unlimited scalability earns its #1 status". NetSuite ERP is most compared with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, NetSuite OneWorld, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle E-Business Suite and Anaplan, whereas SAP ERP is most compared with SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Anaplan, SAP Business One and Infor M3.

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