Sage 500 ERP vs. SAP Cloud ERP

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Sage 500
Score 7.7 out of 10
N/A
Sage 500 ERP includes accounting and finance, distribution and supply chain, and manufacturing operations support modules. The latest Sage 500 release includes accounts payable enhancements, credit card processing, and general updates, as well as updates to the solution's modules.N/A
SAP Cloud ERP
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
SAP Cloud ERP (formerly 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
Sage 500 ERPSAP Cloud ERP
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Sage 500SAP Cloud ERP
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional DetailsPer user, per month
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Sage 500 ERPSAP Cloud ERP
Features
Sage 500 ERPSAP Cloud ERP
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 500 ERP
7.0
2 Ratings
5% below category average
SAP Cloud ERP
8.1
390 Ratings
10% above category average
Pay calculation9.01 Ratings7.8341 Ratings
Benefit plan administration6.01 Ratings7.9332 Ratings
Direct deposit files7.02 Ratings7.6330 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Sage 500 ERP
8.5
3 Ratings
13% above category average
SAP Cloud ERP
7.7
596 Ratings
3% above category average
API for custom integration9.03 Ratings7.8571 Ratings
Plug-ins8.03 Ratings7.7527 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Sage 500 ERP
8.5
3 Ratings
2% above category average
SAP Cloud ERP
8.3
686 Ratings
1% below category average
Single sign-on capability7.03 Ratings8.5644 Ratings
Role-based user permissions10.03 Ratings8.1675 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Sage 500 ERP
8.0
3 Ratings
9% above category average
SAP Cloud ERP
7.7
695 Ratings
5% above category average
Dashboards6.03 Ratings7.7643 Ratings
Standard reports8.03 Ratings7.8683 Ratings
Custom reports10.03 Ratings7.6633 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
Sage 500 ERP
8.0
3 Ratings
4% above category average
SAP Cloud ERP
8.3
710 Ratings
8% above category average
Accounts payable10.03 Ratings8.2693 Ratings
Accounts receivable10.03 Ratings8.3664 Ratings
Global Financial Support10.02 Ratings7.9219 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers8.01 Ratings8.0226 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations10.02 Ratings8.0244 Ratings
Configurable Accounting10.02 Ratings8.0225 Ratings
Standardized Processes10.02 Ratings8.3253 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 500 ERP
8.0
3 Ratings
1% above category average
SAP Cloud ERP
8.3
601 Ratings
5% above category average
Inventory tracking6.03 Ratings8.3589 Ratings
Automatic reordering10.03 Ratings7.9509 Ratings
Location management10.03 Ratings7.9485 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 500 ERP
8.8
2 Ratings
12% above category average
SAP Cloud ERP
8.2
608 Ratings
5% above category average
Pricing8.02 Ratings8.0582 Ratings
Order entry9.02 Ratings8.0591 Ratings
Credit card processing9.02 Ratings9.024 Ratings
Cost of goods sold10.02 Ratings8.2555 Ratings
Order Orchestration8.01 Ratings7.8186 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
Sage 500 ERP
5.9
2 Ratings
24% below category average
SAP Cloud ERP
8.5
241 Ratings
13% above category average
Billing Management10.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Cash and Asset Management8.02 Ratings7.9219 Ratings
Travel & Expense Management8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting2.01 Ratings7.5188 Ratings
Period Close8.02 Ratings8.0236 Ratings
Project Financial Management
Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 500 ERP
6.9
1 Ratings
9% below category average
SAP Cloud ERP
-
Ratings
Budgeting and Forecasting1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Costing3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost Capture8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Capital Project Management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Customer Contract Compliance9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Revenue Recognition9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Execution Management
Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 500 ERP
4.5
1 Ratings
44% below category average
SAP Cloud ERP
9.3
1 Ratings
28% above category average
Task Insight for Project Managers7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Project Mobile Functionality5.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Project Planning and Scheduling00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Definable Resource Pools00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Grants Management
Comparison of Grants Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 500 ERP
7.5
1 Ratings
2% above category average
SAP Cloud ERP
8.2
102 Ratings
11% above category average
Award Lifecycle Management6.01 Ratings8.2102 Ratings
Procurement
Comparison of Procurement features of Product A and Product B
Sage 500 ERP
6.0
1 Ratings
15% below category average
SAP Cloud ERP
7.9
200 Ratings
12% above category average
Contract Authoring8.01 Ratings7.9143 Ratings
Contract Repository10.01 Ratings7.7138 Ratings
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated8.01 Ratings8.1179 Ratings
Supplier Management4.01 Ratings7.9177 Ratings
Bids Analyzed and Compared00 Ratings7.8139 Ratings
Risk Management
Comparison of Risk Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 500 ERP
4.3
1 Ratings
43% below category average
SAP Cloud ERP
9.8
1 Ratings
39% above category average
Risk Repository3.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Control Management7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Control Efficiency Assessments4.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Remediation and Certification3.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Issue Detection00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Supply Chain
Comparison of Supply Chain features of Product A and Product B
Sage 500 ERP
1.3
1 Ratings
139% below category average
SAP Cloud ERP
7.8
188 Ratings
8% above category average
Forecasting1.01 Ratings7.7166 Ratings
Inventory Planning2.01 Ratings7.9180 Ratings
Performance Monitoring1.01 Ratings7.7172 Ratings
Product Lifecycle Management
Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 500 ERP
5.3
1 Ratings
31% below category average
SAP Cloud ERP
9.0
172 Ratings
22% above category average
Proposal Management7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Product Master Data Management4.01 Ratings8.0172 Ratings
Logistics
Comparison of Logistics features of Product A and Product B
Sage 500 ERP
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
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
Sage 500 ERP
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
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
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User Ratings
Sage 500 ERPSAP Cloud ERP
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(5 ratings)
8.4
(715 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
6.3
(2 ratings)
9.4
(17 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
8.1
(606 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
6.6
(78 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Online Training
6.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.0
(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)
6.7
(3 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.2
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
Sage 500 ERPSAP Cloud ERP
Likelihood to Recommend
Sage
Sage 500 ERP is great for companies with core accounting needs, distributors, and discrete manufacturers. Some areas, such as process manufacturing, would require a companion product from an ISV for the software to be truly functional. Some areas, such as construction or retail apparel, may simply not be well-served.
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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
Sage
  • Sage is the one-stop-shop for all of our needs. We're able to control contracts, subcontracts, and field reports from the program.
  • Another strength is the ability to database all the information and export it to excel. This makes data-based investigations a breeze.
  • The ability for Timberscan to be imported to Sage is a huge help with invoice management. Prior to this it all had to be done manually and slowed the process to an essential halt as there are thousands of invoices per month.
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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
Sage
  • The biggest concern/complaint of Sage 500 users is speed. Some of the screen take a while to load.
  • The user interface needs some refreshing. Screens need to be updated to take advantage of shortcuts and to be more intuitive.
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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
Sage
It's too pricey for our size of company.
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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
Sage
I have been using Intacct for almost 10 years in 2 different companies and I just simply love it. I tried SAP (GUI) and Netsuite and they dont come close to what Ive seen.
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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
Sage
No answers on this topic
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
Sage
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
Sage
No answers on this topic
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
Sage
No answers on this topic
SAP
More effective
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Online Training
Sage
The online training courses are not up to date. We experienced technical issues with two of the classes.
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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
Sage
Keep your database and application in different servers.
Install Microsoft Office on your application server so you can use some of the data analysis tools in Sage.
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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
Sage
500 seems much smoother at handling some of the basic accounting tasks, for example both issuing and later reconciling checks in Dynamics AX seems a little tedious.
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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
Sage
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
Sage
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
Sage
  • Positive: The program allows for a lot of data entry and splitting of information. It has the capability of replacing multiple programs and therefore saving cost.
  • Negative: The modules are cumbersome and not user friendly at all. As a result not many user are comfortable using it. This means that the program is not being used to its capacity.
  • Negative: Although the program has the capacity to be great, the user interface destroys that potential. Sage needs to seriously work on their program to simplify it. It's as if it still uses Command-line entries from 1995. Needs to be updated ASAP.
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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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ScreenShots

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.