Microsoft Power Automate vs. SAP Cloud ERP

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Microsoft Power Automate
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
Microsoft Power Automate is an advanced automation platform offering a range of features, including AI-powered automation, robotic process automation (RPA), business process automation (BPA), digital process automation (DPA), and process/task mining. The platform aims to empower organizations to securely automate their operations at scale by leveraging low-code and AI technologies.
$15
per month per user
SAP Cloud ERP
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud) is a modular ERP that enables users to run mission-critical operations in real time from anywhere, introduce new business models in any industry, and expand globally. SAP Cloud ERP is a SaaS product and can also be deployed in a hybrid landscape for quicker time to value.​ ​​ SAP Cloud ERP is a foundational component of theN/A
Pricing
Microsoft Power AutomateSAP Cloud ERP
Editions & Modules
Power Automate Premium
$15
per month per user
Power Automate Process
$150
per month per bot
Hosted RPA add-on
$215
per month per bot
Process Mining add-on
$5,000
per month per tenant
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Microsoft Power AutomateSAP Cloud ERP
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional DetailsPer user, per month
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Microsoft Power AutomateSAP Cloud ERP
Features
Microsoft Power AutomateSAP Cloud ERP
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Power Automate
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
8.1
412 Ratings
10% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings7.8362 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings7.9350 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.6349 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Power Automate
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
7.7
631 Ratings
4% above category average
API for custom integration00 Ratings7.7605 Ratings
Plug-ins00 Ratings7.6558 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Power Automate
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
8.3
726 Ratings
1% below category average
Single sign-on capability00 Ratings8.4683 Ratings
Role-based user permissions00 Ratings8.1715 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Power Automate
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
7.7
733 Ratings
5% above category average
Dashboards00 Ratings7.7678 Ratings
Standard reports00 Ratings7.8720 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings7.6665 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Power Automate
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
8.3
755 Ratings
8% above category average
Accounts payable00 Ratings8.2733 Ratings
Accounts receivable00 Ratings8.2698 Ratings
Global Financial Support00 Ratings7.9251 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings8.0264 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings8.0283 Ratings
Configurable Accounting00 Ratings8.0259 Ratings
Standardized Processes00 Ratings8.3292 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Power Automate
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
8.3
632 Ratings
5% above category average
Inventory tracking00 Ratings8.3618 Ratings
Automatic reordering00 Ratings7.8536 Ratings
Location management00 Ratings7.9511 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Power Automate
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
8.2
644 Ratings
4% above category average
Pricing00 Ratings7.9614 Ratings
Order entry00 Ratings8.0624 Ratings
Credit card processing00 Ratings9.024 Ratings
Cost of goods sold00 Ratings8.2589 Ratings
Order Orchestration00 Ratings7.8213 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Power Automate
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
8.5
277 Ratings
13% above category average
Billing Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings7.9250 Ratings
Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings7.5212 Ratings
Period Close00 Ratings8.0271 Ratings
Project Execution Management
Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Power Automate
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
9.3
1 Ratings
28% above category average
Project Planning and Scheduling00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Task Insight for Project Managers00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Project Mobile Functionality00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Definable Resource Pools00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Grants Management
Comparison of Grants Management features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Power Automate
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
8.1
119 Ratings
9% above category average
Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings8.1119 Ratings
Procurement
Comparison of Procurement features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Power Automate
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
7.9
230 Ratings
12% above category average
Bids Analyzed and Compared00 Ratings7.7159 Ratings
Contract Authoring00 Ratings7.8163 Ratings
Contract Repository00 Ratings7.7158 Ratings
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated00 Ratings8.1206 Ratings
Supplier Management00 Ratings8.0204 Ratings
Risk Management
Comparison of Risk Management features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Power Automate
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
9.8
1 Ratings
39% above category average
Risk Repository00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Control Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Control Efficiency Assessments00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Issue Detection00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Remediation and Certification00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Logistics
Comparison of Logistics features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Power Automate
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
8.0
186 Ratings
15% above category average
Transportation Planning and Optimization00 Ratings8.1164 Ratings
Transportation Execution Management00 Ratings7.9159 Ratings
Trade and Customs Management00 Ratings7.7147 Ratings
Fulfillment Management00 Ratings8.2150 Ratings
Warehouse Workforce Management00 Ratings8.0151 Ratings
Manufacturing
Comparison of Manufacturing features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Power Automate
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
8.2
180 Ratings
10% above category average
Production Process Design00 Ratings8.2163 Ratings
Production Management00 Ratings8.3165 Ratings
Configuration Management00 Ratings8.2155 Ratings
Work Execution00 Ratings8.1160 Ratings
Manufacturing Costs00 Ratings8.1160 Ratings
Supply Chain
Comparison of Supply Chain features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Power Automate
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
7.7
217 Ratings
7% above category average
Forecasting00 Ratings7.6193 Ratings
Inventory Planning00 Ratings7.9208 Ratings
Performance Monitoring00 Ratings7.7197 Ratings
Product Lifecycle Management
Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Power Automate
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
9.0
198 Ratings
21% above category average
Proposal Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Product Master Data Management00 Ratings8.0198 Ratings
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User Ratings
Microsoft Power AutomateSAP Cloud ERP
Likelihood to Recommend
7.8
(81 ratings)
8.3
(706 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.3
(9 ratings)
9.6
(17 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(7 ratings)
8.0
(604 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
7.9
(12 ratings)
6.6
(78 ratings)
In-Person Training
9.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Online Training
8.9
(2 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.9
(37 ratings)
7.6
(9 ratings)
Configurability
9.0
(1 ratings)
8.3
(4 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
10.0
(1 ratings)
4.6
(2 ratings)
Ease of integration
8.5
(2 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Professional Services
8.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
9.0
(1 ratings)
6.5
(3 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
10.0
(1 ratings)
7.1
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
Microsoft Power AutomateSAP Cloud ERP
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
Very useful RPA tools for automating processes with minimal coding and drag-and-drop functionality, with a wide variety of triggers, including scheduled time-based triggers and activity-based triggers, such as modifying a file/list in SharePoint to run a Power Automate flow. Very easy-to-use UI with native integration with every Microsoft product, and a very low automation failure rate for deployed workflows.
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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
  • Sending confirmation email to clients and user once the flow is triggered.
  • Fetching or Dumping files from one location to another if the flow is triggered.
  • Schedule flow helps to send alerts and triggers the flow at a specific interval of time to carry out the required task.
  • Power Automate also be used to convert any file format to a specific file format and save it to the required location
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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.
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Cons
Microsoft
  • Steep learning curve.
  • It can be slow to develop simple solutions compared to other automation platforms such as Smarsheet.
  • Troubleshooting and developing can be frustrating without proper access to edit the code directly.
  • Only able to edit through the GUI and with expressions.
  • Many ways to do the same thing can be frustrating when you need to rework your flow.
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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
The tool is very useful when used with its various native connectors, taking great advantage of the integration between the components and systems of the Office365 universe. However, its cost is still high, and automation using more advanced components containing AI resources becomes unfeasible for some companies. Due to the financial crisis that many companies are currently experiencing, investment in automation systems or tools is taking a back seat.
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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
Power Automate features a clean and intuitive user interface that allows users to create, manage, and monitor workflows easily. The UI is designed to be accessible to both technical and non-technical users, with drag-and-drop functionality for building workflows. Power Automate supports integration with a wide range of Microsoft and third-party applications. This flexibility in integration allows users to automate workflows across various systems, enhancing overall productivity and efficiency.
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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.
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Support Rating
Microsoft
both Community support and Microsoft official support typically respond to (and resolve) reported issues in a VERY expedient manner, usually going above and beyond for education and bugfixing. I have been thoroughly impressed with the level of support I had been provided in the past.
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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
after reviewing the main features of Power Automate, the Microsoft trainer focused on some of our real life use cases implementation, from simple to more advanced.
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SAP
More effective
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Online Training
Microsoft
although it was productive, it is more difficult to stay focused and in a 7 hours a day online training (including screen share issues and the fact that the trainer just can't precisely show the exact location of your mistake)
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SAP
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Implementation Rating
Microsoft
Overall, our experience implementing Microsoft Power Automate has been positive, with a relatively low barrier to entry and a fast time-to-value—especially because it integrates natively with Microsoft 365, which we were already using extensively. With Respect to migration, I had a very good experience where existing workflows were reviewed and simplified. Unnecessary steps were removed. Business rules were reimplemented using Power Automate logic. We migrated Approval workflows, email-based notifications, SharePoint-centric processes, and simple integrations.
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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
Microsoft Power Automate is worlds ahead of Zapier in so many ways. The looping, DOM access, and flow controls are much better. I feel that accessing different data within previous connectors used in a flow is much easier in Microsoft Power Automate as well. The custom connector creation process is a lot more pleasant in Microsoft Power Automate. The DateTime data type is handles MUCH better in Microsoft Power Automate, which is reason enough to use it.
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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
I have not done any participations
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SAP
No answers on this topic
Professional Services
Microsoft
Microsoft's professional services provide hands-on support throughout the implementation lifecycle of Power Automate.This includes initial setup, configuration, integration with existing systems, testing, and deployment. They ensure that workflows are correctly designed, optimized for performance, and aligned with security best practices.
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SAP
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Return on Investment
Microsoft
  • You can automate a lot of process very easy like automatic mails for status updates and such. This will save a lot of time and is more accurate, faster and up-to-date than a user can be.
  • Task approval is centralized and automatic reminders save us a lot of time.
  • The ROI is good if you have a lot of use cases and things to automate
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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

Microsoft Power Automate Screenshots

Screenshot of Microsoft Power Automate (Interface Screenshot) - Work Queues, Initial pageScreenshot of Microsoft Power Automate (Interface Screenshot) - Signed-in web portal home pageScreenshot of Microsoft Power Automate (Interface Screenshot) - Signed-in web portal create pageScreenshot of Microsoft Power Automate (Interface Screenshot) - Desktop designerScreenshot of Microsoft Power Automate (Interface Screenshot) - Hosted RPAScreenshot of Microsoft Power Automate (Interface Screenshot) - Display of DLP violations (on Run)

SAP Cloud ERP 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.