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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
22nd
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
6.3
Number of Reviews
124
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Sage MAS is 0.8%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP S/4HANA is 8.2%, down from 16.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SAP S/4HANA8.2%
Sage MAS0.8%
Other91.0%
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

Mahmoud Paridehpour - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Deepak Madhavan - PeerSpot reviewer
Implementation simplifies ERP management with comprehensive data integration and visibility
A lot of people would say the pricing. SAP is seen as quite expensive even now. It doesn't work for smaller or medium optimizations. The licensing and pricing could be looked at. In Brownfield migration, the trade-off between greenfield and brownfield means you either keep it clean or match the business requirements. Sometimes, it's not possible to do both. While ValixAPI provides significant support in making those decisions and the SAP consultant is very useful, we are still dependent on past history and how it was originally set up. I wouldn't call that a real disadvantage, yet more accessible consulting would be beneficial. Incorporating all other cloud products, like APO or IPP, into the S/4 house might also help.

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."
"Regarding the cost, it is cheap. I pay a one-time fee instead of a monthly license fee per user."
"For me, it is a ten because I did not have any problems or issues."
"The technical support is very good."
"I strongly recommend SAP S/4HANA for any industry with companies having more than one hundred employees."
"It is a very scalable solution. We have enterprise-level businesses using this solution."
"The output that we get, maybe the analytics part, is even faster compared to what we used to see on the ECC system."
"The insights given help us make strategic decisions."
"The Order-to-Cash feature is indispensable"
"The finance solution and procurement functionalities are good."
"SAP S/4HANA is an integrated application, which is its greatest strength."
"I find everything I need in S4/HANA."
 

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."
"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."
"The tool needs to improve its interface and functionalities."
"The solution could be more user-friendly for regular users and developers."
"Lacks ability to easily mass upload which has become a necessity for industry."
"This product would be improved by adding more reports."
"During my time with Angleton, we relied on a private cloud, and accessibility became literally impossible whenever the cloud service provider experienced downtime."
"An area for improvement would be integration with different kinds of legacies. In the next release, I would like the product to be prepared for blockchain technology and the best way to communicate with social networking."
"The solution’s pricing could be reduced and made more cost effective."
"Documentation could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is reasonable."
"It is costly in computing because these VMs have a huge CPU and utilization."
"As for pricing, it depends on the business size and flow. If it's a medium-sized business, it might seem affordable, but for larger businesses with complex processes, it could be considered expensive."
"Depending on the solution there can be a different way of doing the license. Most of the licenses are annual, but there are some models where it is that offer pay-as-you-go. Additionally, there are some solutions that offer monthly per user."
"It is never a cheap product since it is a prime tool in the worldwide market."
"I have found the price of the solution is on the medium to the expensive side of the scale. There is a license for this solution and there are additional maintenance fees."
"I feel that the product is a bit expensive."
"Licensing works on a subscription model for the cloud version and it's a one-time fee for the on-premises version."
"We pay for an annual license."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Manufacturing Company
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business50
Midsize Enterprise26
Large Enterprise53
 

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?
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...
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?
In my opinion, areas of SAP S/4HANA that have room for improvement would be in AI and insights generation, which would be a good enhancement for the future. Currently, this analytics is still drive...
What is your primary use case for SAP S4HANA?
My use case for SAP S/4HANA is mainly for our maintenance module or resource planning ERP. We want to use the capability of the new system to look at some of the new dashboarding and analytics that...
 

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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