AccountEdge vs. SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AccountEdge
Score 6.0 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
AccountEdge is a small business accounting software for Mac and Windows users. AccountEdge allows business owners to organize, process, and report on their financial information. Its features include accounting, integrated payroll, sales and purchases, contact management, inventory, and time billing. It was acquired by Priority Software in January 2018 to expand that company's small business portfolio.
$20
per month
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
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 S/4HANA Cloud is a SaaS product and can also be deployed in a hybrid landscape for quicker time to value.​ ​​ SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a foundational component of the SAP…N/A
Pricing
AccountEdgeSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Editions & Modules
AccountEdge Pro
$20
per month
AccountEdge Network Edition
$30
per month
AccountEdge Hosted
$50
per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AccountEdgeSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional DetailsPer user, per month
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AccountEdgeSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Features
AccountEdgeSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
AccountEdge
6.6
6 Ratings
13% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.1
390 Ratings
10% above category average
Pay calculation10.06 Ratings7.8341 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.04 Ratings7.9332 Ratings
Direct deposit files5.04 Ratings7.7330 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management6.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management4.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
AccountEdge
9.0
7 Ratings
9% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.3
686 Ratings
0% below category average
Role-based user permissions9.07 Ratings8.1675 Ratings
Single sign-on capability00 Ratings8.5644 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
AccountEdge
9.0
7 Ratings
14% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.7
695 Ratings
5% above category average
Dashboards9.04 Ratings7.7643 Ratings
Standard reports9.07 Ratings7.8683 Ratings
Custom reports9.06 Ratings7.6633 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
AccountEdge
7.2
8 Ratings
6% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.3
710 Ratings
8% above category average
Accounts payable9.08 Ratings8.2693 Ratings
Accounts receivable9.08 Ratings8.3664 Ratings
Cash management8.12 Ratings00 Ratings
Bank reconciliation6.08 Ratings00 Ratings
Expense management6.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Time tracking6.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-currency support9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-division support9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Regulations compliance7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Electronic tax filing7.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Self-service portal2.71 Ratings00 Ratings
Global Financial Support00 Ratings7.9219 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings8.0226 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings8.0244 Ratings
Configurable Accounting00 Ratings8.0225 Ratings
Standardized Processes00 Ratings8.3253 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
AccountEdge
8.0
6 Ratings
7% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.3
601 Ratings
5% above category average
Inventory tracking8.06 Ratings8.3589 Ratings
Automatic reordering8.01 Ratings7.9509 Ratings
Location management8.03 Ratings7.9485 Ratings
Manufacturing module8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
AccountEdge
8.0
7 Ratings
6% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.2
608 Ratings
5% above category average
Pricing8.05 Ratings8.0582 Ratings
Order entry9.05 Ratings8.1591 Ratings
Credit card processing6.05 Ratings8.924 Ratings
Cost of goods sold9.06 Ratings8.2555 Ratings
Order Orchestration00 Ratings7.8186 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
AccountEdge
5.0
3 Ratings
42% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.7
596 Ratings
3% above category average
Plug-ins5.03 Ratings7.7527 Ratings
API for custom integration00 Ratings7.8571 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
AccountEdge
-
Ratings
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.5
241 Ratings
13% above category average
Billing Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings7.9219 Ratings
Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings7.5188 Ratings
Period Close00 Ratings8.0236 Ratings
Project Execution Management
Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Product A and Product B
AccountEdge
-
Ratings
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
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
AccountEdge
-
Ratings
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.2
102 Ratings
11% above category average
Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings8.2102 Ratings
Procurement
Comparison of Procurement features of Product A and Product B
AccountEdge
-
Ratings
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.9
200 Ratings
12% above category average
Bids Analyzed and Compared00 Ratings7.8139 Ratings
Contract Authoring00 Ratings7.9143 Ratings
Contract Repository00 Ratings7.7138 Ratings
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated00 Ratings8.1179 Ratings
Supplier Management00 Ratings7.9177 Ratings
Risk Management
Comparison of Risk Management features of Product A and Product B
AccountEdge
-
Ratings
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
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
AccountEdge
-
Ratings
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.0
162 Ratings
15% above category average
Transportation Planning and Optimization00 Ratings8.1145 Ratings
Transportation Execution Management00 Ratings7.9141 Ratings
Trade and Customs Management00 Ratings7.8128 Ratings
Fulfillment Management00 Ratings8.2132 Ratings
Warehouse Workforce Management00 Ratings8.0132 Ratings
Manufacturing
Comparison of Manufacturing features of Product A and Product B
AccountEdge
-
Ratings
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.2
157 Ratings
10% above category average
Production Process Design00 Ratings8.2140 Ratings
Production Management00 Ratings8.3144 Ratings
Configuration Management00 Ratings8.2134 Ratings
Work Execution00 Ratings8.2139 Ratings
Manufacturing Costs00 Ratings8.1137 Ratings
Supply Chain
Comparison of Supply Chain features of Product A and Product B
AccountEdge
-
Ratings
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.8
188 Ratings
8% above category average
Forecasting00 Ratings7.7166 Ratings
Inventory Planning00 Ratings7.9180 Ratings
Performance Monitoring00 Ratings7.7172 Ratings
Product Lifecycle Management
Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Product A and Product B
AccountEdge
-
Ratings
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
9.0
172 Ratings
22% above category average
Proposal Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Product Master Data Management00 Ratings8.0172 Ratings
Best Alternatives
AccountEdgeSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Small Businesses
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QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
Score 7.0 out of 10
Zoho One
Zoho One
Score 9.3 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Zoho Books
Zoho Books
Score 9.2 out of 10
Infor VISUAL
Infor VISUAL
Score 7.5 out of 10
Enterprises
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Score 8.5 out of 10
24SevenOffice
24SevenOffice
Score 9.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
AccountEdgeSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
6.0
(18 ratings)
8.4
(718 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.8
(10 ratings)
9.4
(17 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(3 ratings)
8.1
(612 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(1 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(3 ratings)
6.6
(78 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.0
(1 ratings)
7.5
(9 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(4 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
4.9
(2 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Professional Services
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
6.8
(3 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.2
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
AccountEdgeSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
Priority Software
If you are handling a large client list, and are selling services, it is dead easy. If you are managing/selling a physical inventory, it seems like it has great options to do that quite well (disclaimer, I do not use those functions, but I have paid attention as that functionality was built into the software). If you want to link your bank account to a bookkeeping platform, this is not the software for you (at least so far).
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SAP
The software reduces the stress of managing multiple departments in the supply chain sector. It offers great performance for both small and large businesses. With the built-in AI, it improves the overall efficiency of the organization and helps in reducing maintenance. The product customer care and support services are available 24/7.
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Pros
Priority Software
  • AccountEdge has a robust report menu that allows a user to slice and dice data for analysis. Report on projects for the life of the project across fiscal years. Report on different departments with segregated income statements.
  • For users who want to run payroll in house that is easily done through the payroll module. Print physical checks or direct deposit to employee's account, process payroll taxes and file year end W2s.
  • My personal favorites are time billing and retainers. As a service based business I can at my fingertips review how much money a client has on deposit with me and how much of that will be billed out at the end of the month. The integration with AccountEdge Mobile rounds it all out with being able to log my time on-site.
  • Last but not least AccountEdge Mobile in general, as the companion app for the desktop software is invaluable. My heaviest use is the spend money feature. Excellent for logging travel receipts & cash expenses while they are fresh on the brain. Really cuts back the data entry at the end of a trip and trying to recall what something may have been for.
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SAP
  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud is entirely based on continuously monitored processes enhanced in numerous operational business areas.
  • The solution allows the immediate analysis of company performance indicators due to enhanced functions.
  • Ideally built on future technologies, the organization’s platform aims at providing a system intended to expand based on business complexity.
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Cons
Priority Software
  • My biggest frustration, and one that I've mentioned to Acclivity for many years, is that it only permits opening nine windows at a time (plus the home window). I hit that limit almost daily, and then I have to decide what do I close so I can complete the transaction that needed the "9th" window.
  • The Accounts section includes two quick reports, "Analyze Profit and Loss" and "Analyze Balance Sheet. These can be filtered for the current month or any prior month in the current fiscal year. And that's fine most of the year, but at the beginning of the next year, when I haven't yet started the new fiscal year, these only go to December of the prior year. The regular reports for these can select "next year;" why can't these?
  • It would be helpful if the journal entry number would have one or two additional digits available. For example, when I am entering journal entries for a client, I would like to use a number such as CPA2014001, CPA2014002, etc. to distinguish what I enter from the "automatic" entries that AccountEdge does. But that's one more digit than AccountEdge allows, so if I had over 100 adjustments, I would run out of entry numbers.
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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
Priority Software
Without a doubt, when you need to do accounting use the program that will get the job done in the least amount of time with the least amount of errors. Once you are using a program that works you stay with it year after year and you will find yourself even excited about the updates
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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
Priority Software
The intuitive interface does all the tasks we need our accounting software to do. Some tasks are slower to process than I would like but overall very usable. Customizable forms let us choose to either go with the easy ready-made out-of-the-box options or retool them to better fit our specific needs.
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SAP
Day to day data insight is more accurate for manufacturing industry to procure as per forecasted from supplier. Supply and fulfillment cycle becomes more easier. I would say more about performance as we are using this new server so we can see clear difference between SAP S/4HANA Cloud and ECC. Also it has customized business extensions for rapid development.
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Reliability and Availability
Priority Software
One of the finer advantages of desktop software, it's always available. AccountEdge doesn't suffer from outages or sluggish internet like web based applications do. It's always there when you power on your device!
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SAP
I would rate SAP S/4HANA Cloud’s availability as 10 out of 10. The system is generally reliable and accessible whenever needed, with minimal unplanned outages. Occasional minor application errors or brief maintenance windows can occur, but overall the platform provides a high level of uptime and stability, which supports continuous business operations effectively.
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Performance
Priority Software
No answers on this topic
SAP
I would rate SAP S/4HANA Cloud’s performance as 10 out of 10. Most pages load quickly, and reports generally complete in a reasonable time frame, even for complex queries. The system handles integrations with other software smoothly, though in a few high-volume scenarios, certain reports or dashboards may take slightly longer to process. Overall, performance is strong and meets the needs of most business operations effectively.
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Support Rating
Priority Software
On the few occasions we have needed tech support over the years, they were responsive and worked to get to the root of the issues. However, even though Checkout POS is a separate application, it was pitched to us as a natural extension of the functionality of our AE software that would integrate seamlessly. The company's support for Checkout has been minimal at best, and now totally abandoned. That colors our view of Priority's support unfortunately. And to be honest, that's why it's a 9 instead of a 10. So to be fair, AccountEdge's support itself has been very good over the years.
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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
Priority Software
No answers on this topic
SAP
More effective
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Online Training
Priority Software
No answers on this topic
SAP
I gave this rating because the SAP S/4HANA Cloud trainings were well-structured, comprehensive, and practical. They provided clear guidance on system functionality, hands-on exercises, and real-world scenarios that made it easier for our team to understand and adopt the platform. At the same time, there’s room for improvement in providing more role-specific or advanced scenario trainings, which would further enhance learning for specialized users.
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Implementation Rating
Priority Software
unfortunately no.
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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
Priority Software
For Mac enthusiasts, AccountEdge is the complete installed software solution for small to medium-sized businesses, as it has so many capabilities that QuickBooks for Mac lacks. However, it holds your hand less than QuickBooks for Mac does, so you ought to know what your are doing in keeping business books properly. If your needs are simple, QuickBooks for Mac may be a better solution. QuickBooks Online and Xero are excellent cloud accounting solutions that can be used on the Mac equally well as on Windows. QuickBooks Online offers a similar set of features as QuickBooks for Mac, with the addition of anywhere, anytime access. Xero is a great basic accounting solution in the cloud that can also be used equally well on Macs and WIndows, and offers endless customization and flexibility through its extensive third-party app integration for almost any need.
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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
Priority Software
No answers on this topic
SAP
The platform is highly flexible and cloud-based, allowing deployment across multiple departments, locations, and business units with minimal infrastructure constraints. It supports growth, additional users, and new business processes efficiently. The only reason for a 10 that it’s a perfect that certain highly specialized integrations or legacy system migrations can require extra planning to scale seamlessly, but overall the platform handles expansion very well.
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Professional Services
Priority Software
No answers on this topic
SAP
I would rate the professional services for SAP S/4HANA Cloud as 10 out of 10. The team was highly knowledgeable, responsive, and provided valuable guidance throughout the implementation process. They helped with system configuration, best practices, and troubleshooting, ensuring a smoother deployment and faster user adoption. The only minor area for improvement would be slightly faster turnaround on certain non-critical queries, but overall, the services greatly contributed to the project’s success.
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Return on Investment
Priority Software
  • Increased employee efficiency - Time is no longer spent switching between programs because all of the information can be found in one place.
  • Customer service has also improved because employees find the program much easier to use, even at the point of sale.
  • Better record keeping - AccountEdge has a very simple invoicing application that allows us to keep track of and balance our accounts.
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SAP
  • The financial management part ensures every process is well planned and allocated resources are used efficiently.
  • The development of payroll management ensures that all employees are happily remunerated and, hence, very productive.
  • The creation of solid financial reporting acts as the primary driver in decision-making, which brings more insights into development.
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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.