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SAP Business One on AWS vs SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud comparison

 

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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

SAP Business One on AWS
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
Cloud ERP (4th)
SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) (12th)
 

Mindshare comparison

SAP Business One on AWS and SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. SAP Business One on AWS is designed for Cloud ERP and holds a mindshare of 3.3%, up 2.0% compared to last year.
SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud, on the other hand, focuses on Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS), holds 1.4% mindshare, down 1.7% since last year.
Cloud ERP Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SAP Business One on AWS3.3%
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP21.0%
NetSuite ERP19.2%
Other56.5%
Cloud ERP
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud1.4%
Amazon AWS16.6%
Microsoft Azure14.9%
Other67.1%
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)
 

Featured Reviews

Joseph Daniel - PeerSpot reviewer
Scalable and flexible platform with significant challenges related to complexity, cost management, and the need for skilled personnel
There are a couple of significant challenges we're currently facing. First, our production team can't make use of the production planning features, as they require a Professional license and we only have access to the Logistics license, which is limiting our capabilities. The majority of the reports we generate are intended for managerial purposes. While most reports are straightforward to comprehend, there are a few exceptions that can be quite complex. It would be beneficial to have access to real-time data from our machines. This is crucial for monitoring all activities within our manufacturing processes, from software operations to the machinery used.
Rajnikant Verma - PeerSpot reviewer
Real-time data processing and good support with room for market-driven improvements
SAP RFX and overall SAP solutions provide a very intuitive and integrated solution within finance, leading procurement, and other business scenarios. The real-time data processing and the ability to track all leasing processes and contracts are particularly valuable. SAP's capability to integrate with other systems like GIS and non-SAP applications also stands out.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The initial setup of the product seems to be good."
"SAP Business One on AWS has good documentation and has many services in the cloud."
"The top-level view and easy navigation to individual transaction levels are beautifully done in SAP Business One."
"As a business technology platform, it is a flexible platform. It enables the customer to do faster integrations, and the solution's functioning requires low cost."
"With the tool, there is no shutdown or breakdown time my company experiences."
"It is well-established and caters to our user base efficiently."
"I believe the solution is very stable."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"This solution is as good as any other S/4HANA SAP solution. The continuous support we get is very valuable."
"The processes and the way we take advantage and use assistance are good."
"The solution does provide quite a lot of support, upgrades, automated batch updates, etc."
"The scalability is good because we have some cloud resources to support the ERP."
"We have a wide range of use cases for SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud. These include production planning, materials management, sales management, treasury, finance, appliance maintenance, real estate, and warehouse management."
"It is a scalable solution if you have a good cloud infrastructure."
"Ensuring data integrity across finance, supply chain, and other critical areas is paramount for real-time decision-making. Access to accurate and up-to-date information is essential for data protection. While the digital solution primarily serves basic maintenance, the ability to handle these core aspects efficiently is invaluable for your needs."
"The real-time data processing and the ability to track all leasing processes and contracts are particularly valuable."
 

Cons

"The web client is an area with shortcomings, which SAP is presently working on, and needs to improve."
"The look-and-feel of the system is quite outdated as compared to a lot of other products out there."
"The browser access needs to improve, as everybody in the industry knows how limited it is."
"The warehouse management system requires further improvement."
"The tool's cost is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The interface needs to be improved. It needs to be more user-friendly."
"I feel that these vendors must be well trained so that they can deploy this solution."
"The deployment process could be improved because some projects or clients have internal addons in the database, and these components can be complex for deployment."
"The cost could be improved. I think it's higher than the competition."
"The stability of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"Enterprise Cloud's reporting could be more automated to improve content accountability, especially regarding BI reports."
"The main thing is that SAP needs to give better response times for support tickets."
"I would rate the stability a four out of ten. It's an area that could use improvement"
"Customization is an area of concern in SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud, where improvements are required."
"The SAP products are complicated to deploy anywhere."
"The licensing model for SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud has changed, and it is not entirely clear for final customers. Instead of named users, they now have to calculate FUEs."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's cost is reasonable."
"Licenses are available on a monthly or yearly basis, and it costs about $1,200 per license, per user."
"The tool has better pricing models than S/4 HANA."
"The product's license is expensive. It could be cheaper."
"On average, the licensing costs can be around 50,000 USD. Pricing of the product has certain variables, including the number of licenses and the implementation costs."
"The price of SAP Business One on AWS is reasonable for what we use it for."
"Pricing for me, it's not very interesting. I think it's priced at a normal level."
"Though I cannot specifically state whether SAP Business One on AWS is a cheap or expensive product, I can surely say that it is a manageable tool from a cost perspective."
"The solution's cost is reasonable."
"The price is high compared to other databases, which is why HANA is still not widely used. Some enterprises prefer Sybase, Oracle, or other traditional databases because HANA is a little pricey. Cost is one factor SAP needs to work on to make it more competitive with other databases. Otherwise, they'll never be able to develop a mass customer base."
"The pricing is reasonable when compared to other vendors like Oracle who offer technology enterprise resource software."
"Our pricing is based on a yearly contract."
"The product itself is relatively expensive."
"It's very, very expensive."
"If you choose the minimum, it will probably cost around $1,000 USD per month if you take a contract for a year or two."
"The solution could be less expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
16%
Government
16%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Computer Software Company
13%
Healthcare Company
8%
University
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise16
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about SAP Business One on AWS?
With the tool, there is no shutdown or breakdown time my company experiences.
What needs improvement with SAP Business One on AWS?
We have an option as SAP partners to declare issues and problems to SAP, and if many people vote for them, SAP can implement enhancements to improve functionality. There is a lack of financial loca...
What do you like most about SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud?
It has significantly streamlined our operations.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud?
SAP HANA Cloud can be quite costly compared to other solutions. The high licensing costs make it an expensive option, particularly for smaller customers. However, they offer solutions for mid-sized...
What needs improvement with SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud?
SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud is powerful but has areas needing refinement. Cost optimization, smoother scalability options and more flexible integration with third party tools are key improvement poin...
 

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Sample Customers

Comba Telecom, Exeter Family Friendly, GranBio, Kim Tech Ceong, Wego, Blue Ocean Systems, Whitebox Retail Logistics
FC Bayern Munich, Reuters News Agency, MEMEBOX
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