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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    SAP Ariba

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AWith 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 Concur

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/ASAP Concur is a SaaS expense report management product, and handles corporate travel booking, expense report automation, reimbursement, audit, and business intelligence, and corporate card integration.

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    SAP AribaSAP Concur
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Base
    $7.00
    per report (average price)
    Plus
    $11.00
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SAP AribaSAP Concur
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    SAP AribaSAP Concur
    Considered Both Products
    SAP
    Chose SAP Ariba
    Reputation, ease of use, known commodity
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Ariba
    N/A
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Ariba
    CMS system has less functionalities for the contract management and is not so flexible and user friendy.
    No SAP Solution, which is in contradiction of our company IT strategy.
    Full compliance with Internal company security requirements.
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Ariba
    SAP Ariba Procurement :Focus: Direct and indirect goods procurement, e-commerce, supplier collaboration. Strengths: Global supplier network, robust e-sourcing and catalog capabilities, automated invoice management, spend visibility and analytics. Weaknesses: Limited talent …
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Ariba
    We are reseller
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Ariba
    Better integrated with the SAP suite of products
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Ariba
    Its better although not as intuitive.
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Ariba
    It is very reliable and out of the box API
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Ariba
    SAP Ariba offers native integration into SAP backend so was a preferred procurement solution for us
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Ariba
    We replaced the old SAP SRM system with SAP Ariba as part of the Procurement transformation journey.
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Ariba
    N/A
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Ariba
    a. User Experience b. Supplier Network c. Integration capabilities d. Innovations and roadmap
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Ariba
    It makes sense to use ARIBA is you're already an SAP shop.
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Ariba
    The main advantage of using SAP Ariba in addition to the traditional SAP ERP is its classic functionality of Catalogues. This maintenance of catalogues is solely done by suppliers and the Buyer just approves them. These catalogues are they used in conjunction with guided buying …
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Ariba
    We only use SAP Ariba Procurement, and I think it's a great tool to use.
    Incentivized
    SAP Concur
    Chose SAP Concur
    In my experience, SAP Concur Compliments the others nicely
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Concur
    In my opinion, Ariba is better in terms of user experiance
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Concur
    Commutation to employees for tracking
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Concur
    We choose to improve effective travel management,
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Concur
    In my opinion, Navan is light years ahead of SAP Concur
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Concur
    Travel and Expense is a very strategic topic, and it should be for most of the companies. Concur was a acquisition by SAP like Ariba, Fieldglass, etc. There is definitely an onboarding needed to SAP standards that can take years. I know Ariba has its own challenges too, but for …
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Concur
    We use AmTrav for travel booking and SAP Concur for the expense reporting and approvals. SAP Concur may be a better solution for travel booking, however I have not used it.
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Concur
    Overall SAP Concur was the best because of its inherent integration with our SAP application through ICS.
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Concur
    SAP Concur is a one-stop shop both for making travel arrangements and submitting expenses.
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Concur
    Expensify and Zoho Expense work for small and mid-size businesses. Big multinationals do not receive benefits from the apps. Coupa is good as a solution for organizations with non-SAP leading systems. If you plan to use SAP ERP as the main/lending system then SAP Concur is the …
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Concur
    After reviewing some demos, we realized that simplicity is key, sometimes too many colors or a lot of information can make a process overwelming. Focusing on SAP products, when we already use SAP R3/CC in order to , in the future, get into SAP 4HANA, we prefer to have all the …
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Concur
    Not involved in the tools selection process
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Concur
    SAP Concur integrates well with our SAP AP team for payment processing and very easy to reconcile.
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Concur
    Basically, before using SAP Concur, I used to use just a simple excel sheet with some additionally functions. The excel tool was nice to have, but many limitations like system connection, automation in case of expenses reporting. No booking function available in the excel, …
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Concur
    We haven't gone through that analysis. We chose Concur directly based on the ability to integrate with our current payment system SAP ECC. Concur system is a sole source for our Organization.
    Concur UI was very friendly and impressive OCR on the invoice reading plus mobile …
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Concur
    Before in a smaller company we used onlu manual excel file for expenses etc. This process was really confusing and problematic hence having Concur helps a lot
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Concur
    In a company that relies heavily on SAP solutions it would only make sense to leverage the integration of concur. Versus other systems concur relies on a quick and easy integration for master data and policies but as well with credit card providers. The integration of travel, …
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Concur
    I was not the description maker.
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Concur
    Much easier for the every day users.
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Concur
    Concur had a lot more functionality avialable.
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP Concur
    The Concur platform is used by several government agencies that have much stricter guidelines than private companies. Concur is part of SAP and therefore has access to a large support network. Concur is always hosting training meetings to ensure that its users are taking full …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    88%
    Would buy again
    215 Answers
    94%
    Would buy again
    732 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    172 Answers
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    586 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    220 Answers
    95%
    Happy with the feature set
    738 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    76%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    99 Answers
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    385 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    73%
    Implementation went as expected
    135 Answers
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    419 Answers
    Features
    SAP AribaSAP Concur
    Expense Management
    Comparison of Expense Management features of SAP Ariba and SAP Concur
    Feature
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Concur
    8.4
    564 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Employee Expense Reporting00 Ratings8.4556 Ratings
    Corporate Card Reconciliation00 Ratings8.3420 Ratings
    Payment Management
    Comparison of Payment Management features of SAP Ariba and SAP Concur
    Feature
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Concur
    8.2
    495 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Customizable Approval Policies00 Ratings8.2434 Ratings
    Financial Document Management00 Ratings8.5369 Ratings
    Payment Status Tracking00 Ratings8.6429 Ratings
    Payment Audit Trail00 Ratings8.3400 Ratings
    Duplicate Bill Detection00 Ratings7.6358 Ratings
    Advanced OCR00 Ratings8.2313 Ratings
    Electronic Funds Transfer00 Ratings8.4287 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    SAP AribaSAP Concur
    Small Businesses
    No answers on this topic
    Brex
    Score9 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Precoro
    Score9.5 out of 10
    Expensify
    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    GEP Quantum Intelligence
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Emburse Expense Enterprise (formerly Chrome River)
    Score8.3 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    SAP AribaSAP Concur
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.8
    (246 ratings)
    8.3
    (1014 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.1
    (9 ratings)
    8.4
    (48 ratings)
    Usability
    7.7
    (198 ratings)
    8.2
    (244 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (16 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.8
    (13 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.5
    (21 ratings)
    7.8
    (45 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.9
    (7 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (6 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    7.9
    (16 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (10 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (63 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (62 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (9 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.7
    (10 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SAP AribaSAP Concur
    Likelihood to Recommend
    SAP
    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.
    Incentivized
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    SAP Concur
    Most other products don't offer solutions for US statutory compliance. Concur handles it natively by localizing legal requirements and VAT reclamation. Another key benefit is that it enforces formal authorizations before an employee can even book a ticket. It can also enforce strict spending caps and mandatory justification for specific fields.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    SAP
    • 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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    SAP Concur
    • Self service and easy to navigate
    • Available on all mobile devices
    • Provides travel options such as airlines for the destination with several options
    • Automatically define check in and check out dates and time for hotels
    • Reminds users to book other travel related activities
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    SAP
    • While SAP Ariba offers workflow capabilities, users have suggested more advanced customization options for workflows
    • SAP Ariba has a mobile app, users have suggested improvements in terms of functionality and responsiveness. Enhancements to the mobile app could provide a more seamless and efficient experience for users on the go
    • SAP Ariba integrates well with various enterprise systems, users have reported that the initial setup and integration processes can be complex. Improvements in integration tools and documentation could facilitate a smoother onboarding experience
    • AP Ariba provides robust reporting and analytics capabilities, some users desire greater flexibility in creating and customizing reports. Improvements in the ability to generate ad-hoc reports and customize dashboards could enhance analytics capabilities
    Incentivized
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    SAP Concur
    • It is not very straightforward on how to add in loyalty programs. I've had several instances where my loyalty programs don't carry through with my booking
    • Expense reports are tedious to build, especially when you have several expenses to enter from a company trip
    • The new AI functions for reading uploaded receipts has never worked for me, requiring me to do it manually anyways
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    SAP
    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
    Incentivized
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    SAP Concur
    Now that we are fully on Concur, switching is not an option. Concur has become ingrained in our expense reporting process. Furthermore, Concur continues to improve its offering. Each month, they release updates and changes, many of which were client requested. Concur's constant evolution means it is adapting with my business
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    Usability
    SAP
    Feel that over the years, there has been good improvement, and it seems like going in the right direction. All procurement activities — sourcing, contracting, invoicing — are managed in one place, reducing the need to switch between multiple systems. Users can easily track purchase orders, supplier responses, and invoice status, which adds clarity and accountability. The supplier-facing side is well-structured, allowing vendors to upload documents, view transactions, and communicate within the same interface.
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    SAP Concur
    I think it is very easy to use, especially once you are acquainted with it. I think the UX could be improved so some things, like accessing old reports, are more intuitive once you learn it though it is not difficult to replicate.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    SAP Concur
    In prior years I would have given them a 9.5 for availability. Unfortunately in 2015 so far this rating has dropped to a 7 overall.
    We have experienced far too many interruptions - from admins to employees who rely on it for day to day booking of travel and submission of expense reports. Server errors, slow system response time and spinning wheels are too common place. Those things should be a rare occurrence, not a daily interruption.

    While Conur still has great product offerings overall, they are currently not offering world class or best in class product (and customer service) availability. Remaining hopeful they step up and get their A game going again soon.
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    Performance
    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    SAP Concur
    Performance-wise, it's good, loads pages quickly, and reports are highly accurate and easy to understand. Also, we can generate custom reports as needed, and we have integrated with a few other apps, and we have not seen any downgrade in performance.
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    Support Rating
    SAP
    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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    SAP Concur
    I have never had to use customer support when using Concur Expense - the UX could be a bit nicer on the eyes or easier to understand, but there have never been any problems when using Concur Expense that I have had to ask or reach out to customer support to help me with anything.
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    In-Person Training
    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    SAP Concur
    My Seniors were the ones who taught me about Concur. Concur Support team has sent me training links and answered me in their tickets too. Usually they are helpful and knows their stuff. There are times when webex meetings is conducted for reporting training. They were very patient and took down all the details from me.
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    Online Training
    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    SAP Concur
    The person on the online training was very through and helped us with all questions. The trainer was excellent—very knowledgeable, engaging, and easy to understand. If you'd like, I can tailor it for a formal evaluation or add specific strengths
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    Implementation Rating
    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    SAP Concur
    There are different implementation teams for each module of the product you purchase, so implementation is not a 'one size fits all' environment. Also, the different implementation teams have different ways of doing things, so Concur could stand some standardization and streamlining in this area. A Project Manager can make or break an implementation so don't be scared to ask for a new one if things are rocky.
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    Alternatives Considered
    SAP
    It improves over all vendor management system of an organization by providing less costly ways of procurement and making business simple. AribaSAP Ariba digitally transforms your supply chain, procurement and contract management process. acts as supply chain, procurement service to do business globally In today’s world, there is a need to control your supply chain and to collaborate with your suppliers in an efficient way. To enable healthy supply chain, you need to have suppliers with visibility to every part of procurement process so that they can maintain an efficient supply chain and help organizations to grow their and own business..
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    SAP Concur
    Expensify and Zoho Expense work for small and mid-size businesses. Big multinationals do not receive benefits from the apps. Coupa is good as a solution for organizations with non-SAP leading systems. If you plan to use SAP ERP as the main/lending system then SAP Concur is the best solution, mainly for its native integration with SAP ecosystem.
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    Scalability
    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    SAP Concur
    This program has been very helpful, user friendly and has been a great asset to use to assist with time management. Not only are leadership involved with using this program but all staff as well. This is also a great way to hold each accountable. Easy startup with not many means for hands on training
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    Return on Investment
    SAP
    • We saved nearly 10% of planned costs due to the large database of vendors we created within the company as a whole.
    • Saving in time due to shortening of procurement cycles. Procurement activities were never on the critical path and were accomplished with less Supply Chain resources than originally planned.
    • In the process we created a huge database of Vendors and Pricing which well be beneficial in our future projects.
    • It is an excellent tool and just what are business required and could afford.
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    SAP Concur
    • It makes the entire process of expense management crystal clear and thus helps in maintaining the trust of the employees, and thereby having good rapport of the company among the employees.
    • It helps in detecting the duplicate bills, thereby saving lots of money of the company.
    • It also helps in payment audits and thereby it helps in improving the overall process.
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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 Concur Screenshots

    Screenshot of a picture of a receipt snapped from a smartphoneScreenshot of analytics from SAP ConcurScreenshot of the integrated travel and expense applicationScreenshot of the SAP Concur mobile app