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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    eXo Platform

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AeXo Platform is an open-source, social-collaboration software designed for enterprises. Some key features include: Enterprise Social Network, Enterprise Content Management and Social Collaboration.

    $0

    engaged user/month

    SAP Business Network

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/ASAP Business Network is a comprehensive B2B collaboration platform that connects people, processes, and systems across multiple enterprises, digitizing transactions, and creating transparent, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.N/A
    Pricing
    eXo PlatformSAP Business Network
    Editions & Modules
    Community
    $0
    engaged user/month
    Social Intranet
    $3
    per month per user
    Digital Workplace Cloud
    $5
    per month per user
    Digital Workplace On-Premise
    $5
    per month per user
    Enterprise Unlimited
    9$
    engaged user/month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    eXo PlatformSAP Business Network
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    Community Pulse
    eXo PlatformSAP Business Network
    Considered Both Products
    eXo Platform
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    SAP
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    98%
    Would buy again
    51 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    41 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    47 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    84%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    32 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    83%
    Implementation went as expected
    35 Answers
    Features
    eXo PlatformSAP Business Network
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of eXo Platform and SAP Business Network
    Feature
    eXo Platform
    9.2
    5 Ratings
    17% above category average
    SAP Business Network
    -
    Ratings
    Task Management10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Gantt Charts8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scheduling10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow Automation8.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Access10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Search10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Visual planning tools8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Communication
    Comparison of Communication features of eXo Platform and SAP Business Network
    Feature
    eXo Platform
    9.5
    4 Ratings
    17% above category average
    SAP Business Network
    -
    Ratings
    Chat10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Discussions10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Surveys7.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Internal knowledgebase10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with GoToMeeting9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with Outlook10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of eXo Platform and SAP Business Network
    Feature
    eXo Platform
    9.1
    5 Ratings
    12% above category average
    SAP Business Network
    -
    Ratings
    Versioning8.64 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video files9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audio files7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document collaboration10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access control10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Advanced security features8.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with Google Drive10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Device sync10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    eXo PlatformSAP Business Network
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (16 ratings)
    8.3
    (52 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    8.2
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.7
    (25 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.1
    (2 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    eXo PlatformSAP Business Network
    Likelihood to Recommend
    eXo Platform
    It is especially suitable for working together remotely or from disconnected locations, allowing them to access collaborative work and tools to facilitate communication. Internal and cloud options also seem to offer a flexible adoption roadmap. It addresses the problems of efficient collaboration and effective communication between employees, particularly with regard to working and completing projects
    Incentivized
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    SAP
    SAP Business Network provides an end-to-end experience to connect and be transparent with suppliers from across the globe. There is no other product that can be compared to this and that has a wide range of offerings such as SAP Business Network. Although it is versatile and supports many business use cases the learning curve is deep and it will be difficult for new suppliers to get used to the platform. If you are suppliers with whom you just have one transaction and need to maintain the track record for those details, it's better not to use SAP Business Network because the suppliers will not be willing to learn to use the platform to submit the invoices just for one purchase order. But there is a solution for this as well you can ask the suppliers to submit the invoices to you through email and send paper invoices from SAP buying and invoicing. The PO and invoice will be sent to a private supplier account. Your supplier doesn't have to login but you still get to maintain the details on SAP Business Network. Even in these cases, SAP Business Network has a solution in the form of a private account.
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    Pros
    eXo Platform
    • I personally love the user-friendly interface. Often you find software which is difficult to learn, and not utilized as often as it should be because of this. With eXo Platform, the interface is easy to understand, and is not particularly challenging to new users and non-tech savvy individuals.
    • It allows you to get work done, without feeling like using the platform is part of the actual work. It feels more like a natural system you would use in your leisure time to connect with friends and family, rather than a social intranet designed to facilitate employee communication and help you meet project deadlines.
    • The cloud platform allows users to easily share information and files, and collaborate on project work. Another benefit to this is it makes mobile collaboration possible.
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    SAP
    • Real-time order tracking: When a purchase order is created, suppliers can confirm it directly in the system. We can then see the status immediately without having to chase them via email.
    • Supplier interaction: Vendors can upload shipping details, update delivery dates, or report issues directly on the platform.
    • Analytics and insights: Aystem provides dashboards that show spend by category, supplier performance, and payment cycle.
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    Cons
    eXo Platform
    • As the platform appears to be packed with features and functionality it may be a bit daunting at first to get used to it.
    • The initial adoption in a corporate setting would involve a number of questions, such as integration with other applications, data migration and security and the optimum adoption road map in order to maximise the benefit from the platform.
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    SAP
    • It takes new users some time to go through the interface, especially if they have not dealt with similar software before.
    • It may still appear that customization options are somewhat restricted compared with other websites.
    • In addition, small businesses or start-ups could face higher subscription costs and, in full force, limit themselves to the quality of the social network.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    eXo Platform
    It is a stable platform that has uniquely solved my issues.
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    SAP
    I will give it a 9, one is deducted for business inspection and improvement i feel that they are in the right direction and streamlined our flow of business agility also helped us get the R.o.i and helped with more sales and visibility over business and its metrics.
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    Usability
    eXo Platform
    This platform has a pleasant user interface, is very easy to use, and offers a lot of useful accessories and add-ons. At first it can be a little intimidating, but it doesn't take long to get used to it. It is considerably reliable and safe. Facilitates connection and collaboration with coworkers. It provides tools that allow you to capture, organize and act according to the internal knowledge of your team.
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    SAP
    There is still a ton of flexability on the customer's end of the platform, which makes standard onboarding for suppliers a challenge. Customers are allowed to ask for things, or customize certain things that are not standard for us, so we have to have special rules set up to complete an integration. There are also some limitations to automate invoice rejections that happen on the platform when a customer rejects an invoice
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    Support Rating
    eXo Platform
    The eXo platform offers a high quality support, which satisfies the requirements of our company, especially when the platform begins to be used, due to the amount of tools that can be overwhelming. Support responses are made in a short period of time.
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    SAP
    Support by errors of static ecats are not really helpfull
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    Implementation Rating
    eXo Platform
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    Good performance from SAP as key deployment partner; collaboration and deployment with additional business partner for data provision and business partner onboarding was rather difficult, slowing down the project progress and overall success perception
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    Alternatives Considered
    eXo Platform
    We selected this product firstly because it's easy to use for end-users, even if it's not so simple to configure from an administrative point of view. Managing and tracking overall activities is quite easy and it's also possible to have an immediate vision of everything that is done on the platform. Users feel confident and are encouraged to share resources.
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    SAP
    SAP Business Network stands out compared to all other platforms like Oracle SCM, Ariba, and Coupa due to its comprehensive visibility, robust collaboration tools, and extensive supplier network. Unlike Oracle SCM, which is optimized for its own -heavy supply chains, SAP Business Network provides a more versatile, end-to-end solution, enabling transparency and responsiveness across diverse industries. Compared to Ariba.
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    Return on Investment
    eXo Platform
    • The eXo platform is a great agile tool for concentrating internal human capital.
    • It is excellent for improving communication and collaboration between the company and group members.
    • It generates an effective collaborative work and maximizes productivity with the improvement of teamwork.
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    SAP
    • SAP Business Network's streamlined supply chain and procurement processes have significantly reduced operational costs and improved resource allocation, leading to enhanced overall efficiency.
    • The platform's robust analytics have provided valuable insights, facilitating data-driven decision-making and enabling us to make more informed strategic choices, ultimately contributing to improved business performance.
    • Implementing and integrating the SAP Business Network initially required a substantial financial investment, impacting short-term cash flow and potentially delaying other critical business initiatives.
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