Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
SAP Ariba
Score 7.9 out of 10
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With advanced tools to automate manual processes and support close collaboration with suppliers, SAP Ariba helps streamline source-to-pay processes across organizations.N/A
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
SAP AribaSAP Cloud ERP
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Pricing Offerings
SAP AribaSAP Cloud ERP
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalRequired
Additional DetailsPer user, per month
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Community Pulse
SAP AribaSAP Cloud ERP
Considered Both Products
SAP Ariba
Chose SAP Ariba
Almost similar from a process standpoint
Chose SAP Ariba
We only considered this as it integrates with and supported by SAP. Prior to that, we used SAP ECC or legacy systems functionality.
Chose SAP Ariba
We use all of them but SAP Ariba is the most friendly one.
Chose SAP Ariba
SRM was not able to be upgraded anymore and could not add things like amazon.com
Chose SAP Ariba
SAP Ariba link with SAP S4 and as per Gartner it has high features and process help customer well hence, we selected SAP Ariba
Chose SAP Ariba
SAP offers deep sourcing capability, stronger compliance functionality, and largest suppliers network making Ariba is a good choice of MNCs
Chose SAP Ariba
Ariba currently is known because majority of the customer still use SAP as the back end ERP. As mentioned earlier, it’s easy to integrate Ariba with S/4HANA or ECC more seamlessly than any other system. In case of any other system the integration between multiple system becomes …
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Coupa is cost effective and scalable
Chose SAP Ariba
Not part of Ariba implementation decision team
Chose SAP Ariba
SAP Ariba is an application which integrate with SAP seamlessly, also it eases the procurement activities compared to other ERPS such as
1)easy integration with SAP, Oracle;
2)different modules existence like Sourcing, contracts, SLP;
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SAP Ariba integrates well with the existing SAP systems
Chose SAP Ariba
It is easier process for everyone on this generation issue.
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We are utilising business network to connect with supplier for our PO process by maintaining trading relationship which helps supplier to submit invoice using business network. Also active trading relationship help us to integration contract clid to sap ecc system . Even for …
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Unified processes, reduced handoffs, and better visibility across procurement, contracts, and supplier collaboration. Ariba has access to the vast SAP Business Network, which helps with supplier onboarding, catalog management, purchase-to-pay collaboration, and global sourcing. …
Chose SAP Ariba
Our organization chose SAP Ariba because, in our opinion, the SAP Ariba product is really good
Chose SAP Ariba
We have been using both products. Overall SAP Ariba is easy to use but for advanced sourcing Coupa is a better choice
SAP Cloud ERP
Chose SAP Cloud ERP
The decision is made by the supervisor. However, we can live with that because the impact on the business is manageable. It’s not a bad idea to be prepared now, because the cloud is the future.
Chose SAP Cloud ERP
Autonomous Enterprise looks promising but it stands to see what comes next
Chose SAP Cloud ERP
SAP Business Technology Platform
Chose SAP Cloud ERP
We have had SAP ERP in use for a long time.
Chose SAP Cloud ERP
Dynamics was simply not prepared for our type of business. Also, our users were already familiarized with SAP.
Chose SAP Cloud ERP
We select it because it is a world cloud solution
Chose SAP Cloud ERP
Functionality and integration are better in SAP but the price is too high.
Chose SAP Cloud ERP
Because I find more partners and potential support with SAP Cloud ERP.
Chose SAP Cloud ERP
SAP Cloud ERP is more scalable across n business scenarios.
Chose SAP Cloud ERP
SAP Cloud ERP is best for manufactuing
Features
SAP AribaSAP Cloud ERP
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
8.1
Ratings
9% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.60 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
7.7
Ratings
2% above category average
API for custom integration00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Plug-ins00 Ratings7.60 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
8.3
Ratings
1% below category average
Single sign-on capability00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Role-based user permissions00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
7.7
Ratings
3% above category average
Dashboards00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Standard reports00 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings7.60 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
8.2
Ratings
6% above category average
Accounts payable00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Accounts receivable00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Global Financial Support00 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Configurable Accounting00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Standardized Processes00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
8.3
Ratings
4% above category average
Inventory tracking00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Automatic reordering00 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Location management00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
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Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
8.2
Ratings
4% above category average
Pricing00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Order entry00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Credit card processing00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Cost of goods sold00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Order Orchestration00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
8.4
Ratings
11% above category average
Billing Management00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings7.40 Ratings
Period Close00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Project Execution Management
Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
9.3
Ratings
28% above category average
Project Planning and Scheduling00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Task Insight for Project Managers00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Project Mobile Functionality00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Definable Resource Pools00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Grants Management
Comparison of Grants Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
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Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
8.1
Ratings
9% above category average
Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Procurement
Comparison of Procurement features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
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Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
7.8
Ratings
10% above category average
Bids Analyzed and Compared00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Contract Authoring00 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Contract Repository00 Ratings7.60 Ratings
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Supplier Management00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Risk Management
Comparison of Risk Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
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Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
9.8
Ratings
38% above category average
Risk Repository00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Control Management00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Control Efficiency Assessments00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Issue Detection00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Remediation and Certification00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Logistics
Comparison of Logistics features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
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Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
7.9
Ratings
13% above category average
Transportation Planning and Optimization00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Transportation Execution Management00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Trade and Customs Management00 Ratings7.60 Ratings
Fulfillment Management00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Warehouse Workforce Management00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Manufacturing
Comparison of Manufacturing features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
8.1
Ratings
8% above category average
Production Process Design00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Production Management00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Configuration Management00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Work Execution00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Manufacturing Costs00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Supply Chain
Comparison of Supply Chain features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
7.7
Ratings
6% above category average
Forecasting00 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Inventory Planning00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Performance Monitoring00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Product Lifecycle Management
Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Ariba
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
9.0
Ratings
20% above category average
Proposal Management00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Product Master Data Management00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
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User Ratings
SAP AribaSAP Cloud ERP
Likelihood to Recommend
7.9
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8.4
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Likelihood to Renew
8.1
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9.1
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Usability
7.7
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8.0
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Availability
-
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8.4
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Performance
-
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9.1
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Support Rating
5.5
(0 ratings)
6.6
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In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.2
(0 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.3
(0 ratings)
7.6
(0 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.3
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
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8.0
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
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7.5
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
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7.5
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Vendor pre-sale
-
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8.0
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User Testimonials
SAP AribaSAP Cloud ERP
Likelihood to Recommend
If asked about SAP Ariba, I think I am likely to tell a colleague that A specific scenario would be to use SAP Ariba with an Agent to migrate the legacy contracts when a company has rolled out from scratch.
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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
  • Complete Procurement of Inventory step easy through GUI-Ariba integration once Purchase order is created and it is sent to the SAP Ariba Supplier Network. Vendor confirms the order and sends notification of Inbound Delivery to the warehouse through ASN and the Inbound process, Goods Receipt Process, Unloading, Put away process easy.
  • SAP Ariba integrates the different SAP Sourcing platforms, services and their tools in order to optimize operations, saves cost and meeting customer requirements through its easy to use tools. Such as integration with SAP S/4 HANA, SAP EWM using Idocs for End to End sourcing and Procurement coverage.
  • As a part of the SAP Direct Sourcing suite, it helps allow customer manage their direct materials in the single dashboard and helping customer to have view of the comprehensive info about BoM and the structure. Based on requirements, buyers can run materials and/or entire Bill of Materials. When these are sent from ERP to SAP Ariba, managers can manage them in the direct spend dashboard. Can search for desired items in the dashboard and view details of BoM or deeper view of information of the material. Buyers can run sourcing, run details for materials, create material quotes, and create pricing using book quotes.
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  • Streamlining and Automating Processes:
  • Example: SAP S/4HANA Cloud helps in streamlining and automating various business processes, reducing manual efforts and errors. For instance, it can automate procurement processes, from purchase requisitions to supplier invoice processing, improving efficiency and reducing the risk of human error.
  • Enhanced User Experience and Interface:
  • Example: The system offers a user-friendly interface and enhanced user experience. It simplifies complex processes, making it easier for employees to navigate and use the system effectively. For example, the system might offer intuitive dashboards for sales teams to easily track customer orders and preferences.
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Cons
  • Sometimes the system is slow. Cant say whether due to software or the system we use.
  • Dashboards could be improved and made more easily customisable.
  • Direct linking of Project Procurement Schedule with the Procurement Cycle of SAP Ariba will be a big step forward.
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  • 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
User Satisfaction: The end user are at times not very happy with the solution. Return on Investment (ROI): SAP Ariba delivered measurable benefits in terms of cost savings, efficiency. Integration Capabilities: The system is easy to integrate with backend SAP ERP system. Support from Ariba team is a bit sluggish in terms of Service Requests
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SAP S/4HANA Cloud provides strong reliability, compliance, and integration for finance, procurement, and project management, which are core to business operations.
Its integration with analytics and AI platforms adds strategic value, making it difficult to replace.
However, there may be some challenges around licensing cost, customization flexibility, and dependency on specialized skill sets
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Usability
After implementing SAP Ariba, our procurement operations have improved significantly. We know what to order, when, how much to order, and the dollar value we will spend. This helps us manage our inventory better and improve cash flow. Also, API enables us to integrate with external modules like logistics and freight booking and tracking.
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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
Customer support has always been top notch. From small configuration changes to overall process changes, support has the teammates in place with excellent knowledge and is able to provide solutions based on business challenges quickly. Their customer support through their Account teams continues to be hands on and very responsive to needs in a timely fashion.
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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
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More effective
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Implementation Rating
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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
Unified processes, reduced handoffs, and better visibility across procurement, contracts, and supplier collaboration. Ariba has access to the vast SAP Business Network, which helps with supplier onboarding, catalog management, purchase-to-pay collaboration, and global sourcing. If your organization uses the broader SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP stack, Ariba provides native hooks, data models, and support for SAP-centric processes.
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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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Return on Investment
  • Positive : Cost Savings:Improved visibility into spending patterns and supplier performance can contribute to better negotiation strategies and cost savings. Organizations leveraging SAP Ariba may negotiate better contracts, identify opportunities for consolidation, and optimize overall procurement costs
  • Positive - Enhanced Supplier Relationships:Improved supplier collaboration tools and performance monitoring features help organizations build stronger relationships with their suppliers. This can lead to better negotiation outcomes, more favorable terms, and increased reliability in the supply chain.
  • might be negative - Integration Complexity:While SAP Ariba integrates well with various enterprise systems, the complexity of the integration process can be a challenge. Delays or issues during integration may hinder the realization of benefits and impact overall ROI.
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  • Use of SAP S/4HANA Cloud has helped us process data and make decisions more quickly and effectively.
  • SAP S/4HANA cloud has helped us identify potential problems in our organization.
  • SAP S/4HANA has helped us finish tasks faster, with fewer mistakes, which ensures excellent service delivery.
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ScreenShots

SAP Ariba Screenshots

Screenshot of the advanced tools that automate manual processes and support close collaboration with suppliers. The SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing solution help streamline procure-to-pay processes across organizations.Screenshot of SAP Ariba's digitalization, which covers processes from contract requests, authoring, and workflows to negotiation, approval, and execution for lower costs and improved relationships.Screenshot of an instance of SAP Ariba's support for industry-specific processes and systems. This helps process manufacturers, retailers, and discrete manufacturers that rely on external manufacturers to capture more savings by improving source-to-contract processes and supplier collaboration.Screenshot of the digitalizing and automating of invoice management over a global business network, in SAP Ariba. This delivers visibility and efficiency to capture more early-payment discounts and optimize working capital.

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.