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Oracle E-Business Suite vs SAP S/4HANA Cloud comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Oracle E-Business Suite
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
151
Ranking in other categories
Field Service Management (2nd), ERP (6th), Activity Based Costing Software (1st), Benefits Administration (6th), Enterprise Resource Planning for Manufacturing (1st), Product Configuration and Quoting (3rd)
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
Cloud ERP (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Enterprise Resource Planning solutions, they serve different purposes. Oracle E-Business Suite is designed for ERP and holds a mindshare of 4.8%, down 6.1% compared to last year.
SAP S/4HANA Cloud, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud ERP, holds 11.7% mindshare, down 15.2% since last year.
ERP
Cloud ERP
 

Featured Reviews

Nandan Gopalakrishna - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers a wide range of functionalities for large enterprises but system requires expertise to implement and configure
In the past few years, the main challenge has been the annual maintenance cost. We've often replaced Oracle with Dynamics, which is cheaper than Oracle but still expensive for governments in Africa with limited budgets to sustain it. So, the main challenge is the cost versus the value. We don't get lower value with Dynamics 365, and I've seen governments implement other alternatives like Odoo, too. They don't see the value in paying millions of dollars in maintenance fees. Oracle needs to understand the reality of the situation. In the African market, Oracle is the least of the considerations. People don't even want to consider Oracle. They need to come up with something more cost-effective because people do not see the value in paying those maintenance fees. As a system integrator, I don't gain anything because most of the money gets transferred to Oracle. They need to relook at their licensing models. NetSuite is pretty rigid for a cloud-based suite. There are varying requirements to make changes to the configuration, which becomes a hassle compared to even Dynamics. They need to relax how they handle this. The licensing is also very complicated, with so many parameters that it's confusing, and sizing becomes confusing. Streamlining the licensing would be helpful so that it becomes transparent for the customer.
Majid-Mustafa - PeerSpot reviewer
Good Fiori interface and business processes and uses its own database, not relying on third-party applications
ECC is almost finished. SAP will support it until 2027, and S/4HANA is the long-term solution, supported until 2040. S/4HANA provides more features using the Fiori interface and business processes. We can use the GUI, SAP Fiori apps, and web browsers. It is accessible online from anywhere in the world. It is a more user-friendly environment and faster than ECC. The major feature is that it uses its own database, not relying on third-party applications. The cloud aspect of SAP S/4HANA: It uses its own database, HANA 2.0, and because it is its own database, it works very smoothly and quickly. S/4HANA is stable, and there is no chance of data redundancy, making it fast and responsive for the client.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The implementation of Oracle E-Business Suite is easy."
"It is a very consistent product on IBM. There is also a lot of knowledge data."
"I like that one system covers everything."
"The most valuable feature is the integration between accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and budgeting."
"Technical support is good."
"Really scalable business application suite with good technical support and straightforward patching."
"The solution has other core processes that can be implemented with customers according to their needs."
"Flexible to set up an organization with multiple locations."
"The technical support team has been responsive and helpful, addressing issues and providing solutions promptly whenever needed."
"SAP S4HANA Cloud is one of the best products in enterprise solutions, especially in manufacturing, retail, logistics, wholesaling, and distribution."
"I like the SAP offerings and the standard best practices included in the SAP S/4HANA Cloud version."
"It is good in data analytics and helps in data analytics."
"I like that it saves every transaction, so anything is traceable."
"The guidance SAP offers for implementing the product is clear and the online resources are great."
"S4HANA Cloud is reliable and accurate. Our existing team also has expertise in SAP, so it was simple to migrate to the cloud solution. S4HANA Cloud has advantages because we don't need to maintain the infrastructure, and there aren't any huge upfront costs."
"The solution links everything and allows us to integrate into our entire supply chain."
 

Cons

"Technical support is focused on-cloud versus on-premise customers."
"We would like to see some automation in this solution."
"It is on the expensive side."
"The operations could be better, specifically for manufacturing processes."
"It's not easy for people without technical knowledge to understand how to implement it."
"There are some enhancements in the process itself that is needed in the application. In the cloud version, they covered some of these areas and requirements but the on-premise version has to catch up."
"Oracle is not keeping up on development of the on-premises version of this product as they are concentrating on cloud solutions."
"The implementation took a long time but it was for many reasons. However, Oracle made sure that the solution and systems were up and running."
"They can improve the interface. It has a client-server kind of interface, which is kind of old."
"The system is very heavy and requires a lot of resources and a dedicated team. It is costly to maintain, demanding trained professionals, which adds to the expenses."
"It is a complicated solution. So it should be easier to use."
"The reporting aspect needs improvement, specifically in integrating the EWM and MM modules into a single report."
"UX design is not flexible and lacks compatibility with mobile devices."
"The reporting aspect needs improvement, specifically in integrating the EWM and MM modules into a single report."
"The product can be improved by including a module for after-sales service modules."
"S/4HANA isn't ideal for managing contracts and subscriptions. There isn't a feature to notify us when a contract for a service we need is approaching its end or a product is no longer supported. You need a separate solution for that."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Oracle's pricing is lower than that of its competitors."
"The license is very expensive and I think that it needs to be cheaper to get a wider range of users or customers."
"This is a highly-priced application and would not be affordable for small or medium business domains."
"We have an annual license to use the Oracle E-Business Suite and we have an enterprise license."
"The price would be better if it were lower."
"We pay about $300 a year in order to license the solution."
"I have found the solution overall to be expensive. There are additional fees on top of the standard license."
"Products concerning areas like CRM and ERP should provide value at lesser costs to customers, especially if you consider that the initial cost of implementation is high."
"The tool's pricing is reasonable."
"S/4HANA is an enterprise solution that many can't afford. You must invest a lot to get the most out of it. It isn't cheap. I rate the price seven out of 10."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten."
"Its pricing is way over any of the other ERPs. I'd rate it one out of ten in terms of pricing."
"I feel the solution is expensive when it comes to what can be obtained with open source software."
"The pricing model can be complicated in certain scenarios."
"The licensing process for SAP S/4HANA Cloud has worked well."
"I don't remember the specifics about the licensing, but it's scaled and modular. You pay for what you use. It's not a one-size-fits-all license. You have a license for every single module. It's similar to Oracle."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
65%
Computer Software Company
5%
Manufacturing Company
4%
Financial Services Firm
4%
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
6%
Construction Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Oracle E-Business Suite?
It was very easy to integrate the product into our existing infrastructure.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle E-Business Suite?
Licensing costs were a significant consideration, and Oracle Analytics was deemed too expensive compared to Power BI, which we opted for due to Outlook 365 licensing.
What needs improvement with Oracle E-Business Suite?
Additional improvements could include better healthcare management functionalities, such as specialized modules for OPD and IPD for patients. A more web-based user experience like Oracle Fusion wou...
What do you like most about SAP S/4HANA Cloud?
The manufacturing area is a good feature.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP S/4HANA Cloud?
SAP S/4HANA Cloud is very expensive, both to purchase and maintain. It's important to evaluate the costs of recruiting and maintaining trained personnel as it's not just a one-time payment yet requ...
What needs improvement with SAP S/4HANA Cloud?
The system is very heavy and requires a lot of resources and a dedicated team. It is costly to maintain, demanding trained professionals, which adds to the expenses. This makes the overall cost ver...
 

Also Known As

Oracle EBS, OEBS
SAP S4HANA Cloud
 

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Sample Customers

Colab, Portobello, Saudi Telecom Company, DG Khan Cement, Dubai Holding
La Trobe University, Carrefour Comércio e Indústria Ltda, Delaware Consulting and Corning Inc.
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