SAP Concur vs. Sugar Sell (SugarCRM)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
SAP Concur
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
SAP Concur is a SaaS expense report management product, and handles corporate travel booking, expense report automation, reimbursement, audit, and business intelligence, and corporate card integration.
$9
per month
Sugar Sell (SugarCRM)
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Sugar Sell from SugarCRM is a collaborative CRM, allowing users to track and monitor activities, map each customer’s journey and automate as many workflows as you need to. Sugar Sell is presented by the vendor as lean, fast and integratable with anything. Sugar Sell replaces former editions of the SugarCRM product, including the SugarCRM Community Edition, the open source edition, which is discontinued.
$147
per month 3 users
Pricing
SAP ConcurSugar Sell (SugarCRM)
Editions & Modules
Concur Travel and Expense
$9.00
per report (average price)
Essentials
$49
per month per user (3 user minimum, 5 user maximum)
Sugar Enterprise
$85
per month per user (billed annually)
Advanced
$85
per month per user (3 user minimum)
Sugar Enterprise+
$135
per month per user (billed annually)
Premier
$135
per month per user (10 user minimum)
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
SAP ConcurSugar Sell (SugarCRM)
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
SAP ConcurSugar Sell (SugarCRM)
Top Pros

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Top Cons

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Features
SAP ConcurSugar Sell (SugarCRM)
Expense Management
Comparison of Expense Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Concur
8.4
229 Ratings
5% above category average
Sugar Sell (SugarCRM)
-
Ratings
Employee Expense Reporting8.7226 Ratings00 Ratings
Corporate Card Reconciliation8.0163 Ratings00 Ratings
Payment Management
Comparison of Payment Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Concur
7.8
189 Ratings
3% below category average
Sugar Sell (SugarCRM)
-
Ratings
Customizable Approval Policies8.2159 Ratings00 Ratings
Financial Document Management8.2132 Ratings00 Ratings
Payment Status Tracking7.9159 Ratings00 Ratings
Payment Audit Trail7.5145 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Bill Detection7.9129 Ratings00 Ratings
Advanced OCR7.1120 Ratings00 Ratings
Electronic Funds Transfer7.8110 Ratings00 Ratings
Sales Force Automation
Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Product A and Product B
SAP Concur
-
Ratings
Sugar Sell (SugarCRM)
8.2
32 Ratings
6% above category average
Customer data management / contact management00 Ratings8.831 Ratings
Workflow management00 Ratings7.927 Ratings
Territory management00 Ratings8.525 Ratings
Opportunity management00 Ratings8.225 Ratings
Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)00 Ratings9.028 Ratings
Contract management00 Ratings8.725 Ratings
Quote & order management00 Ratings7.823 Ratings
Interaction tracking00 Ratings7.129 Ratings
Channel / partner relationship management00 Ratings7.924 Ratings
Customer Service & Support
Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Product A and Product B
SAP Concur
-
Ratings
Sugar Sell (SugarCRM)
8.2
23 Ratings
9% above category average
Case management00 Ratings8.823 Ratings
Call center management00 Ratings8.018 Ratings
Help desk management00 Ratings7.716 Ratings
Marketing Automation
Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Product A and Product B
SAP Concur
-
Ratings
Sugar Sell (SugarCRM)
7.9
24 Ratings
5% above category average
Lead management00 Ratings8.521 Ratings
Email marketing00 Ratings7.322 Ratings
CRM Project Management
Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Concur
-
Ratings
Sugar Sell (SugarCRM)
8.9
27 Ratings
16% above category average
Task management00 Ratings8.725 Ratings
Billing and invoicing management00 Ratings9.117 Ratings
Reporting00 Ratings8.723 Ratings
CRM Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
SAP Concur
-
Ratings
Sugar Sell (SugarCRM)
8.7
27 Ratings
13% above category average
Forecasting00 Ratings8.723 Ratings
Pipeline visualization00 Ratings8.724 Ratings
Customizable reports00 Ratings8.726 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
SAP Concur
-
Ratings
Sugar Sell (SugarCRM)
8.8
28 Ratings
15% above category average
Custom fields00 Ratings9.028 Ratings
Custom objects00 Ratings8.725 Ratings
Scripting environment00 Ratings8.718 Ratings
API for custom integration00 Ratings8.724 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
SAP Concur
-
Ratings
Sugar Sell (SugarCRM)
8.5
26 Ratings
2% above category average
Single sign-on capability00 Ratings9.120 Ratings
Role-based user permissions00 Ratings7.925 Ratings
Social CRM
Comparison of Social CRM features of Product A and Product B
SAP Concur
-
Ratings
Sugar Sell (SugarCRM)
8.2
18 Ratings
12% above category average
Social data00 Ratings8.218 Ratings
Social engagement00 Ratings8.315 Ratings
Integrations with 3rd-party Software
Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Product A and Product B
SAP Concur
-
Ratings
Sugar Sell (SugarCRM)
8.0
18 Ratings
11% above category average
Marketing automation00 Ratings8.718 Ratings
Compensation management00 Ratings7.412 Ratings
Platform
Comparison of Platform features of Product A and Product B
SAP Concur
-
Ratings
Sugar Sell (SugarCRM)
8.1
19 Ratings
8% above category average
Mobile access00 Ratings8.119 Ratings
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SAP ConcurSugar Sell (SugarCRM)
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Score 9.1 out of 10
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Score 9.8 out of 10
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Darwinbox
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Score 7.9 out of 10
Creatio
Creatio
Score 9.1 out of 10
Enterprises
Webexpenses
Webexpenses
Score 8.5 out of 10
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Score 9.1 out of 10
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User Ratings
SAP ConcurSugar Sell (SugarCRM)
Likelihood to Recommend
8.1
(698 ratings)
7.2
(58 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
6.6
(29 ratings)
8.2
(26 ratings)
Usability
6.0
(71 ratings)
8.1
(9 ratings)
Availability
7.2
(9 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Performance
7.2
(6 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
8.9
(36 ratings)
9.1
(12 ratings)
In-Person Training
8.2
(4 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Online Training
9.5
(4 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.7
(9 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
Configurability
9.1
(4 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
8.7
(47 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.6
(47 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
8.8
(5 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
8.8
(4 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
SAP ConcurSugar Sell (SugarCRM)
Likelihood to Recommend
SAP Concur
I would highly recommend SAP Concur as it's the best tool for managing all our business travel and expenses in one place. It's very easy to use and has a very dedicated and supportive customer team available 24/7. The mobile app makes it easy to manage all our expenses through an intuitive and user-friendly interface.
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SugarCRM
The way Community Tax uses Sugar from a users point of view is, it can house a lot of information for either a company or individual with the option of adding additional sub cases . The down side is there are licenses issued per user and 1 per user is not enough because most of the time we are multitasking. Therefore a program/software would be more suitable instead of using a URL.
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Pros
SAP Concur
  • SAP Concur has mobile applications for iOS and Android devices.
  • It offers capabilities that automate complex and repetitive accounting processes.
  • In addition, SAP Concur offers invoice, travel, and expense modules in one place.
  • It eradicates errors when paying vendors by matching POs, invoices, and receivables.
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SugarCRM
  • Great way to keep myself organized. I do not miss appointments with clients since within the system I can input my appointment time and also send out a reminder to my clients.
  • It has a nice layout [that] does not seem to be cluttered. I find it to be very user friendly.
  • It has customizable dashboards which I find beneficial
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Cons
SAP Concur
  • Data syncing between the mobile app and the web platform may occasionally experience a little delay. That is not a major problem, but it can cause small inconsistencies in real-time data.
  • Concur's setup features may seem a little complicated to certain administrators.
  • Concur offers a number of powerful reporting services, but some users might want more in-depth options for tailoring reports to their own business requirements.
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SugarCRM
  • The back-end programming (logical hooks) for advanced customizations could benefit from a more user-friendly interface
  • General layout could be improved by the addition of modern templates to customize the standard look and feel
  • Support communities could be further improved with the addition of videos on how to do specific configuration, modules.
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Likelihood to Renew
SAP Concur
Now that we are fully on Concur, switching is not an option. Concur has become ingrained in our expense reporting process. Furthermore, Concur continues to improve its offering. Each month, they release updates and changes, many of which were client requested. Concur's constant evolution means it is adapting with my business
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SugarCRM
Our organization will continue to use Sugar as long as it remains cost effective and it addresses the majority of our needs. I will, however, recommend looking into other options once our needs increase and there is additional budget for some bigger named and more robust platform options. I feel if the application was friendlier to end users we would get better productivity as well.
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Usability
SAP Concur
I think it is very easy to use, especially once you are acquainted with it. I think the UX could be improved so some things, like accessing old reports, are more intuitive once you learn it though it is not difficult to replicate.
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SugarCRM
There's a learning curve associated with Sugar. Right away, it's not as easy as an out-of-the-box CRM. Once you learn how to use Sugar, the system fits what your needs are. With any other CRM, you'd be trying to figure out how your company can best fit the CRM. You don't want to change your business cycle for your CRM, the CRM should fit your business cycle.
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Reliability and Availability
SAP Concur
In prior years I would have given them a 9.5 for availability. Unfortunately in 2015 so far this rating has dropped to a 7 overall.
We have experienced far too many interruptions - from admins to employees who rely on it for day to day booking of travel and submission of expense reports. Server errors, slow system response time and spinning wheels are too common place. Those things should be a rare occurrence, not a daily interruption.

While Conur still has great product offerings overall, they are currently not offering world class or best in class product (and customer service) availability. Remaining hopeful they step up and get their A game going again soon.
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SugarCRM
SugarCRM has never been down for us.
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Performance
SAP Concur
Pages always load quickly, reports are always completed in a quick and efficient time frame, and everything about the experience is swift. I've never had any frustrations or complexities that can't be handled easily
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SugarCRM
No response time issues ever. Very productive due to its ease of use.
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Support Rating
SAP Concur
I have never had to use customer support when using Concur Expense - the UX could be a bit nicer on the eyes or easier to understand, but there have never been any problems when using Concur Expense that I have had to ask or reach out to customer support to help me with anything.
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SugarCRM
The support overall at least for us has been phenomenal. Anytime that the system has any Issues at all IT gets in contact from someone from support to get the system back up and running. Have never gone more than 30 minutes with the system not working. So overall I will be definetely recommending this system in any other company that I may work for in the future.
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In-Person Training
SAP Concur
My Seniors were the ones who taught me about Concur. Concur Support team has sent me training links and answered me in their tickets too. Usually they are helpful and knows their stuff. There are times when webex meetings is conducted for reporting training. They were very patient and took down all the details from me.
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SugarCRM
We feel clasroom training is essential to ensure user adoption and buy-in. Video and on-line training courses gave their place but being in a classroom setting enables the Team to make any potential CRM issues visble right up front.
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Online Training
SAP Concur
To the point and adapted to user
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SugarCRM
Only part of an implemementation as noted previously.
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Implementation Rating
SAP Concur
There are different implementation teams for each module of the product you purchase, so implementation is not a 'one size fits all' environment. Also, the different implementation teams have different ways of doing things, so Concur could stand some standardization and streamlining in this area. A Project Manager can make or break an implementation so don't be scared to ask for a new one if things are rocky.
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SugarCRM
Study, study, and study. Be prepared to train everyday until all processes are flowing nicely. The CRM is the elephant and figuring out where to take the first bite can be a challenge. But there is only one way to eat this elephant, one bite at a time. Systematic planning is very important.
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Alternatives Considered
SAP Concur
We have not used any other product for travel and expense management. Earlier this process was manual through HR and Accounts department. SAP Concur now makes the bookings and reimbursements process online and easy for us. SAP Concur also keep track and records of all expenses done. Therefore, it helped our teams to manage financials.
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SugarCRM
Sugar Sell is the only product we found that met the needs of everyone involved in the evaluation process. It can be customized to accomplish just about anything you need, and trust me....we pushed the limits on that. It is a product that our users actually enjoy using which in itself contributes to productivity. We used other CRM tools in the past, and the discontent from our users resulted in consistently declining use and ultimately dropping those products.
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Scalability
SAP Concur
This program has been very helpful, user friendly and has been a great asset to use to assist with time management. Not only are leadership involved with using this program but all staff as well. This is also a great way to hold each accountable. Easy startup with not many means for hands on training
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SugarCRM
Works from 2-300 Users in our experience.
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Return on Investment
SAP Concur
  • One of the things that I can notice the most through the use of this software is the ease with which I can make travel reservations for business meetings in other cities.
  • As it is a multifunctional software, it allows us to carry out different tasks, and we can finish in record time, so we can also focus on different tasks that are also important for the proper development of the company.
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SugarCRM
  • Overall seems to be more expensive than other subscription based CRMs.
  • Has positively impact our sales team to make more efficient and accountability among sales teams. Also allows for high level aggregated reporting
  • Has been impactful for all teams, not only sales to track individual activity on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
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ScreenShots

SAP Concur Screenshots

Screenshot of a picture of a receipt snapped from a smartphoneScreenshot of analytics from SAP ConcurScreenshot of the integrated travel and expense applicationScreenshot of the SAP Concur mobile app