SAP ERP vs Sage MAS comparison

Sage and SAP are both solutions in the ERP category. Sage is ranked #22 with an average rating of 8.0, while SAP is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.0. Sage holds a 0.2% mindshare in ERP, compared to SAP’s 20.2% mindshare. Additionally, 75% of Sage users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of SAP users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

SAP ERP and Sage MAS compete in the enterprise resource planning category. SAP ERP tends to have an advantage for large enterprises due to its robust integration capabilities, while Sage MAS is better suited for small and mid-sized businesses with its ease of use and specialized tools.

Features: SAP ERP integrates business process management, advanced analytics, and scalability, catering to global enterprises. Sage MAS offers core accounting, inventory management, and project management, which provide reliability for small and medium enterprises.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SAP ERP involves a complex deployment needing professional implementation, supporting larger clients with institutional service. Sage MAS simplifies deployment with flexible hosting options and personalized service, suitable for smaller organizations.

Pricing and ROI: SAP ERP requires a higher upfront investment with a longer ROI due to its comprehensive system and customization. Sage MAS presents a more attractive price point for smaller businesses, offering quicker ROI through lower initial costs and rapid deployment.

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Categories and Ranking

Sage MAS

Ranking in ERP

22nd

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SAP ERP

Ranking in ERP

2nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

104

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Sage MAS is 0.2%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP ERP is 20.2%, down from 22.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Mahmoud Paridehpour

VP of Ecommerce & Information Systems at Four Seasons General Merchandise

Offers extensive features for efficient operations in small to midsize businesses

The solution is very good. However, for very small companies, maybe a cloud service is better. Other software like QuickBooks may work well if you do not have many employees and require simple invoicing and inventory. This software, though, is a bit more advanced compared to QuickBooks, offering flexibility, multi-user capability, and options for application development. It connects directly to the database for reporting or external systems, which is beneficial for companies needing more advanced features. However, if I need a very complex system, Sage might not be suitable. Overall, I would rate this product an eight out of ten.

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Srinivasan Kuppuswamy

Founder Partner & Chief Consultant at Sagesse Abundance

The amazing, robust framework with unlimited scalability earns its #1 status

The solution is not ready for the current e-commerce environment. Its was built for large enterprises who need to predictably optimize their human, material, and financial resources. ERP has evolved and businesses are changing. There are not many large corporations. Most are small enterprises with the capabilities of large enterprises through networking and platform integration. Some companies promote products but get things done with other enterprises as a network. Companies do not want to create new capacity but want to leverage existing capacity with innovative products. They do not want to spend resources on duplicating capacity or facilities. I do not think any ERP product is ready to support this environment so ERPs as a whole might end up being used for back-office functions only. It is not easy to evolve an ERP product because its intent is to integrate functions and processes within an organization. Whereas, in the new business model, processes are not limited to one's own enterprise but cut across different enterprises. There is no enterprise solution as this point in time for the current e-commerce environment so companies must integrate with many solutions.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product provides consistent updates and upgrades."

"The technical support is very good."

"For me, it is a ten because I did not have any problems or issues."

"Regarding the cost, it is cheap. I pay a one-time fee instead of a monthly license fee per user."

"The most valuable feature of SAP ERP is the integration. It can be seamlessly integrated across the board."

"Good customization features."

"The solution provides a high level of integration."

"It is the best solution in the class of ERP products."

"SAP ERP offers a wide range of functional modules, including payroll, HR, financials, and others."

"The best thing that SAP ERP has is the extensive coverage of processes for every field and business unit such as procurement, inventory, financials, asset management, plant maintenance, and production. We can cover up to 99.9% processes of our organization, which is the best thing about this solution. It also has a very good capability to integrate with other applications. The security and authorization level of SAP ERP is very high. No other solution can match this level."

"The solution is scalable."

"It is easier to migrate to SAP ERP from a legacy system. We have different products for data services, and it is easier to migrate to SAP ERP as compared to other solutions. Stability is one of the main features of SAP. What makes SAP ERP better than others is that SAP has taken into consideration the business processes of different industries, such as manufacturing. They have done the research, and they know what are the best practices. They have already implemented these best practices in SAP ERP, which are readily available for a client. Clients can also customize it based on their individual needs."

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Cons

"The vendor stopped supporting the solution on the Linux platform."

"While the software may not be very expensive, it lacks many advanced features found in other software."

"We're definitely looking at a new system because everything in this product needs improving."

"We will not make any major changes, and we are not expecting any enhancements or new features from SAP because they already have a new solution. No development is happening on SAP ERP because SAP has come up with a new version called SAP S/4HANA, which is memory-based technology. We are planning to upgrade to SAP S/4HANA, but we don't know when it will happen. We are in the preparation phase."

"The system is very big. It is not exactly user-friendly, due to the fact that it's so massive and complex."

"The version that we are using lacks in reporting. The reporting feature needs to be constructed more in this product. There can be better scope for mobility. They could include the technical development of reports instead of depending completely on programming. The programming method needs to be easy."

"The initial setup was challenging initially. People did not understand much about what SAP could do."

"It is not flexible for the users. SAP works in a specific way, and the users and the processes have to adapt to the way it works. It is hard to customize it to the level that we need for our work. It is not easy to get new extensions for process functions, modules, or activities."

"The flexibility in using the software could improve. I am from a product background and I've been testing a lot of applications, for example, Informatics. The UI, features, and cloud version could improve."

"The solution is quite expensive. They need to work on the pricing to make it more reasonable."

"There should be better support provided to be able to migrate to S/4HANA easier."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is reasonable."

"The solution has moved from a licensing model to a rights-based, subscription model in the cloud."

"The solution can cost approximately $1 million a year for maintenance for a small-size company and can grow from there. Approximately $1 million is needed for a good-size company."

"It is less expensive than its competitors."

"The pricing is based on the license per user, which I think makes the solution a bit costly...Basically, the prices of the solution are high, and we don't have that much revenue."

"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."

"Licensing can vary, but for educational institutions, there are often favorable conditions."

"This is a costly product."

"The solution is expensive so I rate cost a five out of ten."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

12%

Retailer

University

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Sage MAS?

The product provides consistent updates and upgrades.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sage MAS?

We pay an annual license fee.

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What needs improvement with Sage MAS?

While the software may not be very expensive, it lacks many advanced features found in other software. There are not many extensions available compared to other ERP platforms. The technology is a l...

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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 co...

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What do you like most about SAP ERP?

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 co...

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What needs improvement with SAP ERP?

There is a need for improvement in the business analytics aspect in financial reporting and also in sales and marketing analytics.

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Overview

Integrated floral management system with order processing, design room operations, customer service performance, web site integration.

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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.

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Sample Customers

Vesta Stoves, Power Distribution LLC, Electronics Inc, Pinstripe & Pearls

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.

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