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SAP S/4HANA vs Sage MAS comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Sage MAS
Ranking in ERP
23rd
Average Rating
6.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP S/4HANA
Ranking in ERP
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
106
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, 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 S/4HANA is 15.7%, up from 15.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

GR
The product is easy to use and provides consistent updates and upgrades
The vendor stopped supporting the solution on the Linux platform. We can only use it on Windows. It is very bad. I don't know why they discontinued support for Linux. Now we are supposed to use Microsoft SQL Server, which I don’t like very much. We are left with no options. The vendor must give users the option to use what they are comfortable with. Most of the functionalities are not available on the browser. We have to install the desktop client. It would be very good if the vendor could make all the functionalities available on the web browser version. We would not have to go around installing workstations. We could just provision it from the browser.
VARUN-JAIN - PeerSpot reviewer
The solution is highly scalable, with solid performance and integration
S/4HANA implementation is always complex because you need to configure it to work with your infrastructure. SAP only provides the license, not hardware, but they will connect you with a partner like HPE or IBM. It's extremely costly if you ask for SAP to implement it, but you can deploy through some vendor like HCL, TC, Infosys, or Capgemini, and then you need to enlist a hardware partner. The complexity also varies by industry. If it's a small industry with $40 million of revenue annually, the business processes will be simple. However, deployment is tricky for heavy manufacturing, energy, etc.

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."
"It's helped with business aspects and improved material planning and RMA processes."
"We leverage the finance and add-on modules of SAP S/4HANA, including Alibaba integration, CRM integration, and production planning. These features are highly configurable and provide excellent visibility into our systems. While I appreciate the introduction of in-memory computing as a feature, I haven't had the opportunity to delve deep into this feature."
"One of the things I like about it is its well-integrated and secure nature."
"I have found the most valuable features are the interface, which is very good for all users, and the database performance is good."
"The solution's most valuable features are performance and processes."
"The most valuable feature is the inbuilt standards included in SAP that customers can adopt easily. Also offers to customize it based on the specific requirements."
"S/4HANA falls under a single terminal. We can easily access the data, and the performance is good."
"The solution makes its use and the management of our infrastructure easy."
 

Cons

"We're definitely looking at a new system because everything in this product needs improving."
"The vendor stopped supporting the solution on the Linux platform."
"The solution’s pricing could be reduced."
"This is a costly solution."
"The Capex and Opex could be improved."
"I would like to see improvements in the graphical user interface and core modules in SAP S/4HANA. Even after 20 years, there haven't been developments in these areas. The purchase order, sales order, and core modules like CRM have remained unchanged. The financial data and modules have also stayed the same. Fiori is available but hasn't brought many changes to the core modules."
"The problem with the tool is that its complexity is very high."
"While the solution contemplates a competitively priced model, its pricing could be cheaper."
"S/4HANA is like a ready-made suit, but it could be improved by adding more customization options, such as different colors and attractive themes in Fiori. From a functionality standpoint, there's always a workaround solution, and we've been working on SAP for the last 18 years."
"The integration could be made a little simpler in terms of design and implementation."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is reasonable."
"The tool's price can be reasonable for large organizations, but it might not be suitable for small organizations with a small number of users."
"The solution often does not survive our shortlist round because it is very expensive when compared to other products."
"I would rate the pricing at around six to nine out of ten depending on the edition and deployment type."
"SAP S/4HANA is expensive."
"The implementation costs of SAP is substantial."
"It's quite expensive. However, it can be expensive to maintain the solution."
"Regarding pricing, I don't regularly deal with the financial aspects, but it is not a cheap solution."
"It's quite an expensive solution"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Educational Organization
38%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
University
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Sage MAS?
The product provides consistent updates and upgrades.
What needs improvement with Sage MAS?
The vendor stopped supporting the solution on the Linux platform. We can only use it on Windows. It is very bad. I don't know why they discontinued support for Linux. Now we are supposed to use Mic...
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?
The cost of their support services could be more affordable. It's currently an expensive proposition.
What is your primary use case for SAP S4HANA?
We have several different application scenarios that we are implementing, including procurement, sales, and finance.
 

Comparisons

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Also Known As

MAS
SAP S4HANA
 

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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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