NetSuite ERP vs. SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
NetSuite ERP
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
NetSuite is a suite of ERP and accounting modules which is sold in various editions aimed at different size customers. The multi-country, multi-currency version is an additional module called OneWorld. Netsuite is a SaaS system and is not offered in an on-premise edition.N/A
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a modular cloud ERP software designed for every business need – powered by AI and analytics. SAP S/4HANA Cloud enables users to run mission-critical operations in real time from anywhere, introduce new business models in an industry, and expand globally. It can be deployed either on premise, in the cloud, or in a hybrid combination for quicker time-to-value.
$0
per month FUE users*
Pricing
NetSuite ERPSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Custom Pricing
per month FUE users*
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
NetSuite ERPSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional DetailsUsers subscribe to NetSuite for an annual license fee. The license is made up of three main components: core platform, optional modules and the number of users. There is also a one-time implementation fee for initial setup. New modules and users and can be added as a business grows.* FUE = Full user equivalent, which allows flexible customer choice among: 1 Advanced user, 3 Core-users, or 30 self-service users per FUE. Minimum purchase is 35 FUEs.
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Community Pulse
NetSuite ERPSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Considered Both Products
NetSuite ERP

No answer on this topic

SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud
SAP S/4HANA Cloud has more standard inbuilt capabilities compared to other competitors like NetSuite ERP
Chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud
1. SAP S/4HANA is a long established enterprise software company.
2. It is also available as an on-premise solution and in the cloud.
3. Designed for mid-sized to large enterprises, especially those with complex business processes.
Chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud
it provides powerful reporting and analytics tools, offering real time insights for informed decision making.
Chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Netsuite was very flexible but SAP S/4HANA Cloud fit our business process more effectively.
Chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud
We have benefited from the in-memory application and high-speed processing. Also, real-time sales data and other reports are helping our executives.
Chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Concur Invoice is a very mediocre solution of AP automation as a complement to SAP S/4HANA Cloud.
Chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud
There are many pros and cons of Oracle NetSuite and SAP S/4HANA Cloud. SAP S/4HANA Cloud can be easily integrated with other systems like ARIBA Procurement and supply chain, Concur Expense and travel management, Vendor Invoice management, billing, and revenue innovation …
Chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud
In comparison, all features of the software are the same. All are cost-effective and produce high productivity. The best in SAP S/4HANA Cloud is their implementation and adding more features by doing modifications as per company need. Easy to integrate with other software.
Chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud
SAP S/4HANA Cloud has a lot of competitors in small, mid and large scale companies. But, it does stand out due to excellent features like Change Management, Flexibility to add new modules and an excellent reputation in ERP space.
Chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud
If a customer is currently an SAP S/4HANA Cloud customer, it is more difficult to move out due to customization. Others are mostly offered as SaaS.
Top Pros

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Top Cons

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Features
NetSuite ERPSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
1.1
15 Ratings
147% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.6
248 Ratings
5% above category average
Pay calculation1.013 Ratings7.3208 Ratings
Benefit plan administration1.010 Ratings7.2210 Ratings
Direct deposit files1.39 Ratings7.4209 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
9.1
74 Ratings
23% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.2
361 Ratings
1% below category average
API for custom integration9.164 Ratings7.2346 Ratings
Plug-ins9.447 Ratings7.2319 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
9.1
81 Ratings
11% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.2
416 Ratings
1% above category average
Single sign-on capability9.262 Ratings8.5389 Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.180 Ratings8.0409 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
9.1
72 Ratings
27% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.3
420 Ratings
5% above category average
Dashboards9.171 Ratings7.2390 Ratings
Standard reports9.170 Ratings7.6414 Ratings
Custom reports9.170 Ratings7.2387 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
7.6
256 Ratings
0% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.3
415 Ratings
9% above category average
Accounts payable8.3250 Ratings8.1413 Ratings
Accounts receivable8.3231 Ratings8.0395 Ratings
Global Financial Support9.426 Ratings00 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers9.428 Ratings00 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations9.041 Ratings00 Ratings
Configurable Accounting9.435 Ratings00 Ratings
Standardized Processes9.337 Ratings00 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
8.8
48 Ratings
11% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.9
360 Ratings
1% above category average
Inventory tracking9.747 Ratings8.1351 Ratings
Automatic reordering8.528 Ratings7.8305 Ratings
Location management9.235 Ratings6.9295 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
8.7
205 Ratings
11% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.0
376 Ratings
3% above category average
Pricing9.153 Ratings7.9356 Ratings
Order entry8.1201 Ratings8.5365 Ratings
Credit card processing8.437 Ratings7.523 Ratings
Cost of goods sold8.748 Ratings8.1345 Ratings
Order Orchestration9.421 Ratings00 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
7.3
197 Ratings
1% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Billing Management8.4186 Ratings00 Ratings
Cash and Asset Management9.327 Ratings00 Ratings
Travel & Expense Management8.331 Ratings00 Ratings
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting8.527 Ratings00 Ratings
Period Close9.435 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Financial Management
Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
6.3
32 Ratings
19% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Budgeting and Forecasting5.926 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Costing5.823 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost Capture5.822 Ratings00 Ratings
Capital Project Management4.014 Ratings00 Ratings
Customer Contract Compliance9.413 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Revenue Recognition6.722 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Execution Management
Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
4.0
17 Ratings
52% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Project Planning and Scheduling8.514 Ratings00 Ratings
Task Insight for Project Managers3.311 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Mobile Functionality3.010 Ratings00 Ratings
Definable Resource Pools3.68 Ratings00 Ratings
Grants Management
Comparison of Grants Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
3.1
12 Ratings
84% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Award Lifecycle Management3.57 Ratings00 Ratings
Procurement
Comparison of Procurement features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
3.3
19 Ratings
71% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Bids Analyzed and Compared3.58 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract Authoring2.010 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract Repository3.58 Ratings00 Ratings
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated3.613 Ratings00 Ratings
Supplier Management9.513 Ratings00 Ratings
Risk Management
Comparison of Risk Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
3.2
11 Ratings
68% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Risk Repository3.58 Ratings00 Ratings
Control Management2.011 Ratings00 Ratings
Control Efficiency Assessments3.57 Ratings00 Ratings
Issue Detection3.58 Ratings00 Ratings
Remediation and Certification3.58 Ratings00 Ratings
Logistics
Comparison of Logistics features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
3.0
17 Ratings
78% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Transportation Planning and Optimization2.89 Ratings00 Ratings
Transportation Execution Management2.88 Ratings00 Ratings
Trade and Customs Management2.88 Ratings00 Ratings
Fulfillment Management9.414 Ratings00 Ratings
Warehouse Workforce Management2.511 Ratings00 Ratings
Manufacturing
Comparison of Manufacturing features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
8.9
16 Ratings
17% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Production Process Design8.512 Ratings00 Ratings
Production Management8.514 Ratings00 Ratings
Configuration Management9.410 Ratings00 Ratings
Work Execution9.412 Ratings00 Ratings
Manufacturing Costs8.514 Ratings00 Ratings
Supply Chain
Comparison of Supply Chain features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
7.8
131 Ratings
7% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Forecasting7.617 Ratings00 Ratings
Inventory Planning7.4128 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Monitoring8.514 Ratings00 Ratings
Product Lifecycle Management
Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
3.8
13 Ratings
62% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Proposal Management2.610 Ratings00 Ratings
Product Master Data Management3.29 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
NetSuite ERPSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(354 ratings)
8.5
(477 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.2
(49 ratings)
8.9
(9 ratings)
Usability
8.6
(231 ratings)
8.1
(370 ratings)
Availability
9.0
(16 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Performance
8.0
(15 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
7.1
(215 ratings)
8.3
(75 ratings)
In-Person Training
7.3
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
6.4
(10 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
6.4
(17 ratings)
7.3
(4 ratings)
Configurability
8.7
(5 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
7.3
(3 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.0
(8 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
4.8
(2 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
5.0
(1 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
NetSuite ERPSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
NetSuite
Really in this hybrid environment, being up in the cloud and being able to securely access the data and work from anywhere, I think it's a real game changer for my team. So I really like the fact that NetSuite keeps up with security features and allows users to access it from anywhere.
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SAP
SAP S/4HANA Cloud leverages an in-memory database, allowing for real-time data processing and analytics. This enables organizations to make informed decisions based on up-to-the-minute information S/4HANA Cloud integrates various business modules, including finance, procurement, sales, manufacturing, and supply chain. This integration facilitates seamless data flow across different functional areas
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Pros
NetSuite
  • NetSuite does analytics very well.
  • They do reporting very well. I love the ability to have control over how the information flows through my NetSuite, my user roles, and my responsibilities. I can assign certain tasks to certain people, and they do that and then also have the control to approve that and make sure it's done correctly.
  • Just being able to drill down into a particular GL account or into a particular line item and see what really makes that up and what's driving our certain costs.
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SAP
  • Complete production cycle, right from planning to final product manufacturing.
  • Keeping all documents in one place, with ability to upload important stuff against the particular entries.
  • Maintain trail of any changes made to data, validations at the right places and methodological working of each process
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Cons
NetSuite
  • Honestly, right now, my biggest pain point is kind of our own doing, but I would appreciate a little bit more support and help in the area of performance management and kind of understanding how our application is built, what are the best choices for customizing or solving a problem in terms of performance, because our company is rather large, we have a lot of data coming in and out, and that has been an issue for us recently.
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SAP
  • The complex integration we have with ERPs make it difficult to move or upgrade to SAP S4 HANA. Reimplementing all integrations and not impact business is a challenge
  • Requires a lot of tedious testing so that no role or function is impacted
  • Very time consuming to implement or upgrade. For large corporations it would take years to slowly migrate to S4HANA
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Likelihood to Renew
NetSuite
NetSuite is able to cover all of our needs, spanning multiple departments and managerial levels. We use it daily for a multitude of functions, including creating promotions, estimating inventory, pulling historical reports, forecasting sales, and more. Overall, we're very satisfied with NetSuite as an ERP solution and recommend it to medium to large businesses.
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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
NetSuite
I have given this rating due to below use cases: - Order Management - Advanced Revenue Management - Invoicing - Automated Billing - Inbound and Outbound Integrations with applications such as Salesforce, Zip, Stripe, Mavenlink, Avalara, Floquast - Project management and billing - Training -Customer Support - Knowledge Article Support
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SAP
Modern User Interface:
The system features a contemporary and visually appealing interface, promoting a more engaging user experience.
Role-Based Access:
Users access role-specific dashboards and functionalities, ensuring a personalized experience tailored to their responsibilities.
Intuitive Navigation:
Streamlined menus and navigation paths contribute to an intuitive user experience, reducing the learning curve for new users.
Responsive Design:
The platform is designed to be responsive across various devices, allowing users to access information and perform tasks on desktops, tablets, or mobile devices
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Reliability and Availability
NetSuite
It has been very reliable. I can only think of 1-2 times in 4.5 years that we have had issues getting in, and in each case were able to get back in within 1 hour. There has not been a major downtime
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SAP
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Performance
NetSuite
Most of the time the performance is very good. Pages load in a few seconds; financial reports take less than 5 seconds; basic searches take a few seconds. But performance can be sporadic throughout the day and cause the run time to triple.
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SAP
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Support Rating
NetSuite
The account rep changes quite often, which requires restarting. Suite Answers is a very good tool but can be hard to use for somebody who is not fully confident with Netsuite. Asking questions that are not already answered in Suite Answers can be rough. Training is readily available, but most of the time stays on the surface and doesn't answer medium to more advanced questions.
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SAP
The technical support received by the ITT design teams and OS implementation team has been very useful in ensuring that the SAP ERP is well-tailored to our company's specific needs and operations. This coupled with the training materials, business process maps, and concept demos (sand-box demos) makes adoption easy on end-users.
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In-Person Training
NetSuite
I had in person training for a day when first got the software. The training was good. The challenge was that there was a large gap between training and when we went live so we forgot quite a lot
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SAP
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Online Training
NetSuite
Online training is quite strong. I have used for specific pieces of functionality.However it is not sufficient in all areas.
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SAP
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Implementation Rating
NetSuite
I felt NetSuite Professional Services did an excellent job of guiding us in the implementation. I also felt our internal teams were a little resistant to the change and engagement of new software. Had we performed better engaging and buying into the new software, I would be able to rate the implementation better. Therefore, the lower number should not be viewed as a deficiency with the software or the professional services teams, but as an reminder of how important complete buy-in from the local users is.
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SAP
Implementation was as expected. We had minor issues with our Z* transactions, but nothing special. Some tables were extended and needed regeneration. Overall satisfactions is good.
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Alternatives Considered
NetSuite
Well, the reason why I'm with NetSuite is because obviously it beats out those other options quite considerably. It gave us the whole ecosystem that gave us everything we needed. I didn't need a dedicated administrator whose full-time job is to deal with it like our current system would need to really be useful. I can find people or train people how to use it right away. So for us, that really beats it out compared to the Sage and QuickBooks where we were looking at it from a perspective of, yeah, we can find people who are experts in those fields. They don't scale up to the size that we need as we're going to really quickly go from R&D company into doing tens of millions of dollars a year in revenue and activities. So that's where it beats us out over say Sage or QuickBooks is it's got that complete scalability. We can go to multiple subsidiaries, foreign currency, not a problem. It's got that full functionality.
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SAP
In our quest for an ERP solution, we evaluated alternatives such as Oracle ERP Cloud and Microsoft Dynamics 365. However, SAP S/4HANA Cloud's reputation for advanced analytics, scalability, and seamless integration with other SAP solutions made it the natural choice for our organization's digital journey.
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Scalability
NetSuite
We have been able to scale our business 25X without any major overhaul with Netsuite. Its dashboard setup makes onboarding new employees very easy and allows data to be shared across multiple offices. Its cloud setup does not put any pressure on IT to scale servers or other infrastructure. We have been able to become much more efficient in all aspects of the business.
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SAP
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Return on Investment
NetSuite
  • Positive impact, again, it's our source of truth, so we are able to not have questions about how much money we have in the bank or do we have enough material to build this job. Being able to know those things immediately is super valuable.
  • I mean it's the grease that skids the wheels that gets us to accomplish the things that we do in our business.
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SAP
  • Cost Savings and Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO):
  • While the initial implementation costs might be significant, the centralized data management and automation features can lead to cost savings over time. This might be achieved through reduced manual labor, better inventory control, optimized procurement processes, and streamlined operations, resulting in a lower TCO.
  • Better Visibility and Compliance:
  • The system's ability to offer comprehensive data visibility can enhance compliance efforts, mitigating risks and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. This can lead to reduced fines or penalties related to non-compliance issues.
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ScreenShots

NetSuite ERP Screenshots

Screenshot of one view into the most critical business processes.Screenshot of Mobile-friendly design

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 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 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.