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SAP S/4HANA vs Sage MAS 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:
 

Categories and Ranking

Sage MAS
Ranking in ERP
21st
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP S/4HANA
Ranking in ERP
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
126
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Sage MAS is 1.3%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP S/4HANA is 6.2%, down from 8.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP S/4HANA6.2%
Sage MAS1.3%
Other92.5%
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

Mahmoud Paridehpour - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
MuhammadNadeem3 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager Sap at PTCL
Integrated workflows have streamlined hiring, purchasing, and daily operations across departments
Areas of SAP S_4HANA that could be improved or enhanced include the evolving aspects of the application over time. There are other SAP applications such as SuccessFactors and Ariba that integrate with SAP S_4HANA. In recent years, SAP introduced an addition called RISE with SAP, which allows companies to use cloud solutions instead of requiring their own premises hardware. SAP partners with cloud providers such as Azure, Amazon, and Google, assisting companies in migrating from hardware to cloud solutions. A challenge that arises is the lack of immediate expertise when raising tickets for problem resolution with SAP, leading to delays. We have asked SAP to improve this area to provide users with better benefits from the cloud solution, as we encounter this issue frequently.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The warehouse module is imperative in keeping our records up-to-date because we have multiple locations."
"The product provides consistent updates and upgrades."
"Regarding the cost, it is cheap. I pay a one-time fee instead of a monthly license fee per user."
"The technical support is very good."
"For me, it is a ten because I did not have any problems or issues."
"The finance module is the best thing. It integrates well with other modules, which makes it the best ERP available."
"People are generally wary of SAP products but you can do everything in SAP in a very trouble-free manner."
"It is a very scalable solution. We have enterprise-level businesses using this solution."
"I am really happy to use HANA since it is highly syndicated with public office systems."
"We can do a lot with S/4HANA, like HR, sales, distribution, production planning, quality management, transport management, and more."
"The user interface of SAP S/4HANA is user-friendly."
"Personally, from the functionality point, I think it is one of the best products."
"Only SAP payroll products can handle data management in IT and HR, processing millions of payrolls monthly for big organizations. S/4HANA payroll can manage massive volumes of data, process payroll in minutes, and provide outcomes. Other applications cannot process more than 4000-5000, but SAP S/4HANA payroll has been proven for 30-40 years."
 

Cons

"The vendor stopped supporting the solution on the Linux platform."
"Updating incorrect information takes a specific process to correctly back out the error to fix it."
"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."
"Scalability is somewhat of an issue."
"The user experience could improve. In recent years, SAP has acquired different third-party applications and integrated them into SAP S_4HANA, which was a good opportunity for users. However, as a consultant and super user, I believe SAP S_4HANA is a good tool, but the user experience takes time to learn."
"The initial setup was difficult."
"More integration is necessary."
"I have found scalability difficult to achieve in SAP S4HANA because the license is quite expensive."
"S4HANA is relatively stable, but it's not as stable as ECC was."
"The procure-to-pay solution in the Contract Management angle could be better. If you look at it on Ariba, the Contract Management Life Cycle for Ariba is more robust. You can create documentation, SLAs, and NDAs. Apart from the procurement aspect of the contract, you have the legal side, but Ariba cannot do that. From what I've seen, the features of the procure-to-pay model in S/4HANA and their Contract Life Cycle Management side primarily focus on the procurement side. I believe it would be good if this solution could handle a part of the legal side. They will incorporate Extended Warehouse Management and Transportation Management into the S/4HANA cloud. Most big companies that use a solution like S/4HANA have a legal department within the organization. Suppose they can incorporate that to be in S/4HANA suites; I think it'll be good. It will be just like what we have with Transportation Management and Extended Warehouse Management. The user interface could be better. They have too much information on the interface, and our customers still keep complaining that it looks complex. Even though many things have changed, they still complain that the interface or the screen they see is a bit complex. It's only when they see the Fiori interface that their mind becomes a bit calm."
"Introducing better functions to our customers with the Fiori app is not easy for consultants."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is reasonable."
"The solution often does not survive our shortlist round because it is very expensive when compared to other products."
"Pricing is one area where S/4HANA has room for improvement. It's too costly for many people. They have come up with"
"The licensing format is complicated for SAP S/4HANA"
"The price of the solution is reasonable but some modules can be expensive. When comparing SAP S4HANA to other solutions, such as Oracle, it is not expensive."
"The problem with SAP is that it offers two licenses, namely runtime license and enterprise license. If you have a runtime license, then you are doomed since you can't take any data out from the tool."
"The price could be lower."
"Available at a high price"
"People concerned about the costs need to evaluate whether implementing this system is profitable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business51
Midsize Enterprise26
Large Enterprise56
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What is your primary use case for Sage MAS?
I use it for the wholesale business. It is accounting software, not a very advanced ERP with all the new features you can find in ERP. However, it is a good fit for small to midsize companies since...
What advice do you have for others considering Sage MAS?
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 invo...
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?
SAP S_4HANA could definitely be improved by making the transformation process much simpler, perhaps through AI tools to automate a significant portion of it, as there is still much uncertainty with...
What is your primary use case for SAP S4HANA?
My main use case for SAP S_4HANA is finance and billing. I use SAP S_4HANA for finance and billing through different modules, such as FICO and BRIM. Different modules are utilized for various purpo...
 

Also Known As

MAS
SAP S4HANA
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Vesta Stoves, Power Distribution LLC, Electronics Inc, Pinstripe & Pearls
Nestle, O.C. Tanner, Sabre, New York Life Insurance Co., MEMEBOX, Siemens AG.
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