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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Microsoft Dynamics GP

    Score5.4 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Dynamics GP is an ERP software with accounting capabilities. It includes various packs for customizability and features tailored to specific industries’ needs. GP is offered as a perpetual license or subscription.N/A

    Sage Accounting

    Score7.5 out of 10
    N/ASage Accounting is online accounting software made to simplify life for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers by providing the functions needed to take care of daily business to-dos. Users can create and send professional quotes and invoices, track income and expenses and know where the business' financials stand. Every Sage Business Cloud Accounting subscription includes unlimited access to support as well as automatic backups and product updates.

    $19

    per month

    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/ASAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud) is a modular, cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that brings embedded AI into core business processes to help organizations improve productivity, efficiency, and scalability. It supports critical business functions including finance, supply chain, human resources, and sales, while providing industry best-practice processes, predictable subscription-based costs, and the ability to add capabilities, users, and functionality as…

    $295

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Microsoft Dynamics GPSage AccountingSAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    SAP Supply Chain Base
    $295
    per month per user
    SAP Finance Base
    $295
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Microsoft Dynamics GPSage AccountingSAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Free Trial
    NoYesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional DetailsVersions and pricing listed are for CA products. Versions available and pricing may vary by country. * 2 months free to start, or free for 1 month to try, then $19/$43/$62 +tax/mo (tier depending). Offer valid for new customers only on monthly subscriptions of Sage Business Cloud Accounting. After the promotional period, the monthly subscription rate will renew at the then current rate. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. To ensure continuous service the subscription plan is an automatically renewing plan. Subsequent months will automatically be billed to the same credit card each month on the anniversary date of purchase. Plans can be terminated at any time prior to the renewal data and not charged for renewal.
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    Microsoft Dynamics GPSage AccountingSAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Considered Multiple Products
    Microsoft
    No answer on this topic
    Sage
    No answer on this topic
    SAP
    Chose SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    SAP Cloud ERP is a SaaS based ERP that offers greater scalability, flexibility, and multi-country operations than Microsoft Dynamics GP.
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    SAP Cloud ERP offers a more secure and scalable infrastructure for international operations than Microsoft Dynamics GP.
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Because SAP S/4 HANA Cloud offers more features than Microsoft Dynamics
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    33%
    Would buy again
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    85%
    Would buy again
    163 Answers
    96%
    Would buy again
    782 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    83%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    85%
    Delivers good value for the price
    145 Answers
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    601 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    83%
    Happy with the feature set
    5 Answers
    85%
    Happy with the feature set
    162 Answers
    95%
    Happy with the feature set
    777 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    83%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    119 Answers
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    432 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    82%
    Implementation went as expected
    130 Answers
    87%
    Implementation went as expected
    565 Answers
    Features
    Microsoft Dynamics GPSage AccountingSAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage Accounting and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    6.4
    20 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Sage Accounting
    9.3
    19 Ratings
    21% above category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.1
    444 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Pay calculation6.219 Ratings10.015 Ratings7.9392 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration5.815 Ratings9.312 Ratings7.9378 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.518 Ratings8.812 Ratings7.7377 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management6.517 Ratings9.410 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management6.016 Ratings9.112 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage Accounting and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    4.3
    27 Ratings
    55% below category average
    Sage Accounting
    8.6
    23 Ratings
    13% above category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    7.7
    675 Ratings
    2% above category average
    API for custom integration2.526 Ratings9.120 Ratings7.7648 Ratings
    Plug-ins6.021 Ratings8.017 Ratings7.6594 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage Accounting and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    6.8
    40 Ratings
    18% below category average
    Sage Accounting
    9.7
    42 Ratings
    17% above category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.3
    771 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Single sign-on capability5.532 Ratings9.931 Ratings8.5727 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.140 Ratings9.539 Ratings8.2759 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage Accounting and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    5.3
    41 Ratings
    38% below category average
    Sage Accounting
    9.3
    44 Ratings
    17% above category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    7.7
    780 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Dashboards3.429 Ratings8.340 Ratings7.7719 Ratings
    Standard reports6.139 Ratings9.844 Ratings7.8767 Ratings
    Custom reports6.439 Ratings9.735 Ratings7.6707 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage Accounting and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    5.0
    48 Ratings
    42% below category average
    Sage Accounting
    8.8
    200 Ratings
    14% above category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.2
    814 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Accounts payable6.345 Ratings8.1187 Ratings8.2790 Ratings
    Accounts receivable5.736 Ratings9.945 Ratings8.2750 Ratings
    Cash management6.336 Ratings8.3159 Ratings00 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation5.541 Ratings7.9190 Ratings00 Ratings
    Expense management4.431 Ratings9.934 Ratings00 Ratings
    Time tracking8.014 Ratings6.611 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fixed asset management4.428 Ratings8.428 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-currency support2.619 Ratings10.018 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-division support3.026 Ratings9.918 Ratings00 Ratings
    Regulations compliance3.214 Ratings9.529 Ratings00 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing9.012 Ratings7.3102 Ratings00 Ratings
    Self-service portal7.012 Ratings10.025 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global Financial Support6.07 Ratings9.38 Ratings7.8294 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers4.721 Ratings9.515 Ratings7.9312 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting3.618 Ratings8.111 Ratings00 Ratings
    Localizations4.513 Ratings8.49 Ratings00 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations4.526 Ratings9.033 Ratings8.0334 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting2.616 Ratings6.910 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting3.517 Ratings9.318 Ratings7.9308 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework3.214 Ratings8.98 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standardized Processes6.119 Ratings9.520 Ratings8.3345 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage Accounting and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    4.2
    26 Ratings
    54% below category average
    Sage Accounting
    6.9
    17 Ratings
    5% below category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.3
    677 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Inventory tracking5.524 Ratings6.717 Ratings8.2663 Ratings
    Automatic reordering1.013 Ratings8.26 Ratings7.8569 Ratings
    Location management4.018 Ratings5.77 Ratings7.9547 Ratings
    Manufacturing module3.515 Ratings7.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage Accounting and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    3.6
    25 Ratings
    69% below category average
    Sage Accounting
    8.2
    28 Ratings
    10% above category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.2
    687 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Pricing3.718 Ratings9.917 Ratings8.0655 Ratings
    Order entry3.721 Ratings7.615 Ratings8.1666 Ratings
    Credit card processing1.012 Ratings8.118 Ratings8.827 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold5.025 Ratings7.620 Ratings8.3629 Ratings
    Order Orchestration4.99 Ratings7.66 Ratings8.0250 Ratings
    End-to-end order visibility3.312 Ratings7.57 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order exception Resolution3.37 Ratings8.95 Ratings00 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage Accounting and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    -
    Ratings
    Sage Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    7.9
    327 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Billing Management00 Ratings00 Ratings7.94 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings00 Ratings8.0297 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings00 Ratings8.34 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings00 Ratings7.4255 Ratings
    Period Close00 Ratings00 Ratings7.9321 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage Accounting and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    -
    Ratings
    Sage Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    7.7
    4 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Project Planning and Scheduling00 Ratings00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers00 Ratings00 Ratings7.94 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality00 Ratings00 Ratings7.14 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools00 Ratings00 Ratings7.64 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage Accounting and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    -
    Ratings
    Sage Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.1
    141 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings00 Ratings8.1141 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage Accounting and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    -
    Ratings
    Sage Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    7.8
    269 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared00 Ratings00 Ratings7.7190 Ratings
    Contract Authoring00 Ratings00 Ratings7.8190 Ratings
    Contract Repository00 Ratings00 Ratings7.6184 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated00 Ratings00 Ratings8.1243 Ratings
    Supplier Management00 Ratings00 Ratings8.0238 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage Accounting and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    -
    Ratings
    Sage Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.2
    3 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Risk Repository00 Ratings00 Ratings7.93 Ratings
    Control Management00 Ratings00 Ratings8.33 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments00 Ratings00 Ratings8.33 Ratings
    Issue Detection00 Ratings00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification00 Ratings00 Ratings8.73 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage Accounting and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    -
    Ratings
    Sage Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.0
    219 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Transportation Planning and Optimization00 Ratings00 Ratings8.0194 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management00 Ratings00 Ratings8.0187 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management00 Ratings00 Ratings7.6170 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management00 Ratings00 Ratings8.2179 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management00 Ratings00 Ratings8.0174 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage Accounting and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    -
    Ratings
    Sage Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.1
    206 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Production Process Design00 Ratings00 Ratings8.1187 Ratings
    Production Management00 Ratings00 Ratings8.2191 Ratings
    Configuration Management00 Ratings00 Ratings8.1179 Ratings
    Work Execution00 Ratings00 Ratings8.1184 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs00 Ratings00 Ratings8.1183 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage Accounting and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    -
    Ratings
    Sage Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    7.7
    253 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Forecasting00 Ratings00 Ratings7.5228 Ratings
    Inventory Planning00 Ratings00 Ratings7.9244 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring00 Ratings00 Ratings7.7232 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage Accounting and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    -
    Ratings
    Sage Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.1
    223 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Proposal Management00 Ratings00 Ratings8.33 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management00 Ratings00 Ratings7.9223 Ratings
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    Score8.3 out of 10
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    Score8.3 out of 10
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    Score9.2 out of 10
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    Score5.5 out of 10
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    Score4.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Microsoft Dynamics GPSage AccountingSAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    4.0
    (54 ratings)
    7.4
    (218 ratings)
    8.4
    (883 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.9
    (7 ratings)
    9.0
    (27 ratings)
    9.0
    (23 ratings)
    Usability
    5.4
    (10 ratings)
    7.9
    (185 ratings)
    8.0
    (771 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.5
    (12 ratings)
    8.4
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.7
    (12 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.0
    (5 ratings)
    7.6
    (30 ratings)
    6.7
    (80 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    6.9
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.8
    (5 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.2
    (3 ratings)
    7.7
    (10 ratings)
    7.7
    (10 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (10 ratings)
    8.2
    (5 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.5
    (6 ratings)
    5.6
    (3 ratings)
    CPA Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (4 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    6.9
    (11 ratings)
    7.4
    (3 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (3 ratings)
    7.4
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.5
    (9 ratings)
    7.5
    (5 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (9 ratings)
    8.1
    (5 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Microsoft Dynamics GPSage AccountingSAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Dynamics GP is well-suited for our environment, as we pay a diverse group of employees, including on-the-road drivers, shop employees (some in other locations), and office employees. It easily tracks time off, taxes, pay, etc. The reporting allows us to verify with our drivers how they are paid each week, whether it be through mileage or stop-offs.
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    Sage
    Sage Accounting seems appropriate for a small business that has basic accounting needs and is just starting from the beginning to set up its accounting software. It is less appropriate for businesses that have been using Sage 50, as Sage Accounting Standard does not successfully transfer important data from Sage 50.
    Incentivized
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    SAP
    SAP Cloud ERP is best suited for medium- to large-sized organizations seeking scalability, real-time insights, and standardized processes. It will help them streamline financial operations & core HR functions, optimize inventory management & procurement process. Its intelligent automation will help them automate repetitive, routine tasks and use machine learning for predictive analysis.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • Great Plains started as back office/accounting, and that is still it's strong suit.
    • SQL and the GP programming language, Dexterity, provide a robust, scalable, and stable platform with well documented maintenance and repair procedures. Relatively easy to manage, tune, and support.
    • Microsoft support for GP verges on "particularly well". Doesn't quite get there but good enough once you know what you're doing
    • Strong partner network, including the GP User Group (GPUG)
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    Sage
    • Cloud Based - I work from different offices so I can access anywhere.
    • Whether paying a bill or receiving a payment it's done similarly. The consistency makes it easy to get in workflow.
    • I appreciate the setup of the statements - easy to read.
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    SAP
    • The software helps in forecasting and identifying potential challenges that would affect our organisation in the near future. This enables us to prepare in advance and also adopt practical and viable measures.
    • It enables faster and accurate data processing, which enhances decision-making.
    • It's easily customizable according to specific organizational needs. This promotes overall efficiency and productivity of the organization.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • With respect to the allocations, once the expense is entered into the allocation account, you lose the ability to run any detail on just the total of the expense. It would be nice if you could run a trial balance on the allocation accounts the same way you can with regular accounts.
    • I've always thought security set up could be a bit simpler. It actually has gotten better through the years. Specifically, with eight separate entities, it would be nice to have a "master" setup where you could call up one group entity, assign the users rights, and then be finished. Currently, whenever I have a new user, I have to call up each individual entity and select all of the features I want the user to have. That means I have to do eight steps for each user.
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    • Sorting reports - I want to sort my projects by what has and has not been paid, and this is unavailable.
    • Print preview.
    • FONT SIZE: This should be an option directly available to increase screen font sizes. Also, report font adjustments are incredibly difficult.
    • Understanding all options and the performance the program can do, I would much prefer an in-person session or scheduled webinar because it is far too overwhelming to search forums/help centers. Just a useless vortex to get sucked into.
    • Updates are easier than they used to be, but there’s still a big communication barrier. E.g., I install updates and restart programs, and then the next day or two it tells me to restart again because there have been updates. I know, I installed them already! It’s frustrating.
    • Removing inactive vendors or clients - why is this so difficult? Can I not just delete and move to the next one? Every time I try it, it just defaults back to the top of the report… It’s fine for the first couple of letters in the alphabet, but that’s about all. Multi-select would be nice!
    Incentivized
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    SAP
    • The beginner's user-friendly UI can help learners learn easily, and it feels a bit complex.
    • Implementation of AI bot on common tasks.
    • There are no offline functionality that users can use remotely.
    • As the scalability of the products grows, they become more expensive.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Microsoft
    Due the economic challenges that Puerto Rico is having, the company has had to merge some companies in order to be more efficient. It has been easy in GP to process those merges, even thought we had to spend days to accomplish that the process was smooth and accurate. In addition we were able to streamline the purchasing and sales process and the organization is confident to keep renewing GP for the future versions.
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    Because we don't have time to migrate to a new system. So, we are kind of stuck with this system until our company grows or we are in a better financial position to afford the larger expense of moving to a new platform and doing what it should be doing in the first place.
    Incentivized
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    SAP
    The cost of SAP as an ERP is quite high and the switching costs associated with ERP systems are even higher. That being said moving from one ERP to another only happens once in a great while for large organizations. Those switching costs include retraining, IT hardware requirements, outside consultants and more
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    Though it is a basic accounting package, I believe some users do not find the old style menus and navigation options intuitive. There is also a great lack of training resources in the market, so users have to learn the product without guidance a lot, resulting in inefficient workflows and misuse or misunderstanding of many features.
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    Sage
    I find Sage's usability very intuitive. Everything from data entry to high level reporting it easy to navigate. Some of the other accounting software programs I have used have not had adequate forms or menus to help navigate the program. Sage does a good job of balancing providing the proper forms without being overly difficult to understand or use
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    SAP
    SAP Cloud ERP is a useful solution for automating and streamlining business processes. It offers modern technologies such as built-in AI, machine learning, and real-time data analytics. It offers multi-currency, multi-language support to manage international operations smoothly. It comes with a modern, role-based user interface that enhances your user experience and lets you perform tasks smoothly.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    Sage has been always available when I want it. If there is any maintenance work to be done by the Sage team, you are told well in advance. Maintenance is generally carried out late at night or before the day begins for most of us. It continues to be the most reliable software I use.
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    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    The day-to-day performance is very good. Items such as transactions or reports load and process quickly. You never feel like you're waiting in Sage. I have never seen Sage Accounting affect the speed or performance of any integrated system. However, I do think when you are bringing very old files up to date the updates are slow but that'll be a rare occurrence and not reflective of the day-to-day usage.
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    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    The rating is directed to the thrid party serive provider that we use. I do not now how good the Microsoft direct support is.
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    Sage
    Sage Accounting are easy to contact and have knowledgeable and helpful staff. Whenever I've encountered a problem I've always been able to get assistance and guidance and it feels like the person at the end of the phone/screen knows the product well.
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    SAP
    The support system I find great as whenever I run into problems they rectify them quickly as possible they never reacted late the support is just up to the mark for me. They provide many solutions to the problems I faced the [technical] team support is always amazing they [listen] to mean work accordingly.
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    In-Person Training
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    Staff are always friendly, and patient, always work at a speed that suits you. You are never rushed, and In only a short time they seem to be able to help you make great strides. It has been a pleasure not a chore, learning how SAGE Accounting works and benefits me and the company.
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    SAP
    More effective
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    Online Training
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    I find the online training was very informative and they answered all my questions. I am also certified in Sage One and provided online training in the program which I have set up several people on and they love how it keeps them organized.
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    SAP
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    Implementation Rating
    Microsoft
    Basically the challenge with this implementation was the Business Portal, too many errors and even the aplication is up and running the users are still having issues. We will start planning the migraton to GP 2015 soon.
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    Sage
    This was generally a very straightforward process. I have previously implemented other software which required considerable external support. I implemented Sage Accounting with only a minimal amount of reference to the Sage support desk. I was extremely pleased with the implementation process.
    Incentivized
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    SAP
    SAP requires
    a lot of internal and external resources to complete its successful
    implementation. The cloud version requires a deeper understanding of the
    different capabilities of the local systems (hardware) and the connection
    towards your local IT team. We found several problems on our systems that we
    couldn't foresee before the implementation and roll out.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    I come from a strong background of using SAP. SAP doesn't have the flexibility of GP, an example would be SAP doesn't allow core mods, if they catch you, you lose support. Microsoft doesn't really care about mods, but they will be quick to have the vendor you used support your issue if it is caused by those mods. With SAP your company adapts to the software, where with GP you adapt the software to you.
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    Sage
    I also like Quickbooks Desktop, however, they are forcing customers to switch to Quickbooks Online. I will be moving forward with SAGE in this case, unless there is a valid reason the client would like to use QBO instead. I have not used the version of SAGE where the client doesn't need to purchase the full version, themselves, in order to access their file so this is something that I may consider looking into, in the near future, for this reason.
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    SAP
    The platform utilizes advanced predictive analytics to anticipate operational bottlenecks and put them out of commission before the problems become larger. We can proactively develop effective strategies that help keep service quality in the face of unexpected changes in the market, or external disruptions, by continuously analyzing historical performance data as well as elements of the current market
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Microsoft
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    Sage
    The pricing structure is fair and offers good value for money. The billing is done through their online system and you can access your bills at any time. Most contacts only require 30 days' notice, so no need to feel tied in, although I can't imagine why you would want to leave Sage.
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    SAP
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    Scalability
    Microsoft
    The functionality that GP and related ISV solutions offer and the ease of integration of GP to other systems makes it an extremely scalable solution
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    Sage
    You can use Sage in your company for various aspects/positions such as bookkeepers, invoicing clerks, accountant, purchasing etc. Everyone can have their own user login and permissions can be set that specific people can do specific jobs without being able to access other peoples progress or accounts of the company.
    Incentivized
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    SAP
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    Professional Services
    Microsoft
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    Sage
    Do not use
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    SAP
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • Microsoft Dynamics GP allows my clients to move from a paper or spreadsheet based company to an integrated, electronic, streamlined business. I love being able to help clients gain efficiencies through the use of Microsoft Dynamics GP.
    • Microsoft Dynamics GP allows for better customer service because everything is at our fingertips. If someone calls questioning an invoice, we can easily look it up. If someone calls stating they paid an invoice with a certain check number, we can quickly run a query to find that particular check number to see where it was applied.
    • Having everything on a single platform provides ease of use for upgrades, backups and end user training. There is only one software to learn!
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    Sage
    • Sage has allowed us to be self-supporting and to perform full-cycle accounting up to the point of handing off to the accountant at year-end.
    • We are self-sustaining and do not need outside accounting assistance, such as an independent bookkeeper.
    • Sage has allowed us to save money at year's end, as we can do all the prep internally up until the handoff to the accountant, minimizing the hours he has to spend on our file.
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    SAP
    • Surpasses many well reputed applications in terms of performance and data insight when you are into SAP products
    • More reliable and secure as we are not going to create multiple copy of master data, one single shared master data and all will work like charm
    • For authentication we can also use Microsoft MFA or Google single sign-on , so less complexity
    • For customized business process, we can implement extension packages which are like templates
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    ScreenShots

    Sage Accounting Screenshots

    Screenshot of the All-in-One DashboardScreenshot of the Accounting DashboardScreenshot of an Invoicing Quote EstimateScreenshot of the Purchases TrackerScreenshot of Stock InventoryScreenshot of a VAT Returns List

    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud) Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Order to Cash Dashboard - For the management of the order-to-cash process more efficiently across revenue streams and business models - including sales of physical and digital goods, services, subscriptions, projects, and bundles.Screenshot of a Sales Management Overview - Helps ensure sales reps meet their goals with an overview of orders and key sales performance metrics, with status tracking for each order in real time for the early detection of potential issues.Screenshot of the Purchasing Spend Dashboard - For weighing various aspects of purchasing spend through quick access to clear, complete, and real-time data, with less risk, and without opening different reports and transactions.Screenshot of Operational Supplier Evaluation - Provides a transparent overview of suppliers. Users can approve the most reliable vendors and get the right mix to serve business needs while reducing risk.Screenshot of Inventory Management - Provides visibility to manage supply chains, to mitigate risk, avoid unnecessary costs, maximize efficiency, and fulfill customer orders on time.Screenshot of Inventory Processing - Enables real-time supply chain visibility and provides meaningful metrics, with customizable dashboards and reports that display real-time inventory that track the status of inbound and outbound deliveries.