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    SAP Business ByDesign

    Score7.9 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    SAP Business ByDesign is SAP's cloud ERP suite offering, launched in 2007, designed for the SMB market. The product includes a broad range of capabilities including financials, human resources, sales, procurement, customer service, and supply chain. Business ByDesign is a new platform, delivered entirely through a SaaS model, with functionality that overlaps somewhat with BusinessOne, which is also an SMB product, although not a true SaaS product.N/A

    Microsoft SQL Server

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft SQL Server is a relational database.

    $1,418

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    SAP Business ByDesignMicrosoft SQL Server
    Editions & Modules
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    Subscription
    $1,418.00
    Per License
    Enterprise
    $13,748.00
    Per License
    Offerings
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    SAP Business ByDesignMicrosoft SQL Server
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsSAP Business ByDesign is available for a monthly software-as-a-service (SaaS) subscription, based on a base package, user types, and number of users.—
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    Community Pulse
    SAP Business ByDesignMicrosoft SQL Server
    Considered Both Products
    SAP
    Chose SAP Business ByDesign
    SAP Business ByDesign has all functionalities that other systems have and more. Additionally, SAP Business ByDesign can be used from activation. The processes in this system are ready to use. SAP Business ByDesign only needs a few initial configurations to work. SAP Business …
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    Microsoft
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Features
    SAP Business ByDesignMicrosoft SQL Server
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of SAP Business ByDesign and Microsoft SQL Server
    Feature
    SAP Business ByDesign
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Microsoft SQL Server
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    Benefit plan administration4.51 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of SAP Business ByDesign and Microsoft SQL Server
    Feature
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.2
    5 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Microsoft SQL Server
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    API for custom integration9.24 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plug-ins9.25 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of SAP Business ByDesign and Microsoft SQL Server
    Feature
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.3
    5 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Microsoft SQL Server
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    Single sign-on capability9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.65 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of SAP Business ByDesign and Microsoft SQL Server
    Feature
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.2
    5 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Microsoft SQL Server
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    Dashboards8.85 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports9.25 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports9.65 Ratings00 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of SAP Business ByDesign and Microsoft SQL Server
    Feature
    SAP Business ByDesign
    8.7
    5 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Microsoft SQL Server
    -
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    Accounts payable9.24 Ratings00 Ratings
    Accounts receivable9.24 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global Financial Support9.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers9.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations8.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting9.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standardized Processes8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of SAP Business ByDesign and Microsoft SQL Server
    Feature
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.1
    4 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Microsoft SQL Server
    -
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    Inventory tracking9.24 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automatic reordering10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location management8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of SAP Business ByDesign and Microsoft SQL Server
    Feature
    SAP Business ByDesign
    8.5
    4 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Microsoft SQL Server
    -
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    Pricing9.24 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order entry9.24 Ratings00 Ratings
    Credit card processing4.51 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold9.24 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Orchestration9.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of SAP Business ByDesign and Microsoft SQL Server
    Feature
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.2
    3 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Microsoft SQL Server
    -
    Ratings
    Billing Management8.83 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management9.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Period Close9.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of SAP Business ByDesign and Microsoft SQL Server
    Feature
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.2
    2 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Microsoft SQL Server
    -
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    Budgeting and Forecasting10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Costing9.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost Capture9.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Capital Project Management9.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition9.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of SAP Business ByDesign and Microsoft SQL Server
    Feature
    SAP Business ByDesign
    8.3
    3 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Microsoft SQL Server
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    Project Planning and Scheduling9.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of SAP Business ByDesign and Microsoft SQL Server
    Feature
    SAP Business ByDesign
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    29% above category average
    Microsoft SQL Server
    -
    Ratings
    Award Lifecycle Management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of SAP Business ByDesign and Microsoft SQL Server
    Feature
    SAP Business ByDesign
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Microsoft SQL Server
    -
    Ratings
    Bids Analyzed and Compared8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supplier Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of SAP Business ByDesign and Microsoft SQL Server
    Feature
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.2
    3 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Microsoft SQL Server
    -
    Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management9.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of SAP Business ByDesign and Microsoft SQL Server
    Feature
    SAP Business ByDesign
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Microsoft SQL Server
    -
    Ratings
    Production Process Design9.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    Production Management9.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration Management8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Work Execution8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs9.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of SAP Business ByDesign and Microsoft SQL Server
    Feature
    SAP Business ByDesign
    8.6
    3 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Microsoft SQL Server
    -
    Ratings
    Forecasting9.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Planning9.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    SAP Business ByDesignMicrosoft SQL Server
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.6
    (7 ratings)
    7.9
    (107 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.6
    (17 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.9
    (26 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
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    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Data Sharing and Collaboration
    -
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    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Data Sources
    -
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    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
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    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
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    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
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    9.0
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    9.0
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    User Testimonials
    SAP Business ByDesignMicrosoft SQL Server
    Likelihood to Recommend
    SAP
    Do you plan on going public at some point? If so, this may not be the best solution for you
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    Microsoft SQL is ubiquitous, while MySQL runs under the hood all over the place. Microsoft SQL is the platform taught in colleges and certification courses and is the one most likely to be used by businesses because it is backed by Microsoft. Its interface is friendly (well, as pleasant as SQL can be) and has been used by so many for so long that resources are freely available if you encounter any issues.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    SAP
    • I like the ease of use and the implementation methodology.
    • With SAP Business ByDesign you can integrate other systems with Web Services, and data technology to get information easy and fast.
    • SAP Business ByDesign includes an Analytics Module to create new reports in regards to your needs.
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    Microsoft
    • Easy to configure and use with Visual Studio and Dot Net
    • Easy integration with MSBI to perform data analysis
    • Data Security
    • Easy to understand and use
    • Very easy to export database and tables in the form of SQL query or a script
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    SAP
    • Time off request could be better. Right now, there is no option for sick time
    • It crashes often
    • Customization could be better
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    • Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise edition has a high cost but is the only edition which supports SQL Always On Availability Groups. It would be nice to include this feature in the Standard version.
    • Licensing of Microsoft SQL Server is a quite complex matter, it would be good to simplify licensing in the future. For example, per core vs per user CAL licensing, as well as complex licensing scenarios in the Cloud and on Edge locations.
    • It would be good to include native tools for converting Oracle, DB2, Postgresql and MySQL/MariaDB databases (schema and data) for import into Microsoft SQL Server.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    SAP
    SAP BYD work centers are consistent and easy to navigate once you understand one work center. The document flow tab that is in each window allows one to see all related transactions. Document flow is important because one is able to see the flow of transactions and can therefore reverse transactions by following the document flow in reverse. It is possible to group items in each overview screen to see what items are open. The system is working as hoped.
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    We understand that the Microsoft SQL Server will continue to advance, offering the same robust and reliable platform while adding new features that enable us, as a software center, to create a superior product. That provides excellent performance while reducing the hardware requirements and the total cost of ownership of our solution.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    SAP
    Because SAP Business ByDesign allows us to improve our work, reduce the operational steps, implement audit controls, allows us found standard reports or it allows us to create new ones if you need more than the exists are enough for your work or your needs. Overall, SAP Business ByDesign allows us to standardize our operations, enhance our work, improve our skills, work over a web environment or mobile interface.
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    Microsoft
    SQL Server mostly 'just works' or generates error messages to help you sort out the trouble. You can usually count on the product to get the job done and keep an eye on your potential mistakes. Interaction with other Microsoft products makes operating as a Windows user pretty straight forward. Digging through the multitude of dialogs and wizards can be a pain, but the answer is usually there somewhere.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Its does not have outages.
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    Performance
    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    SSAS data cubes may some time slow down your Excel reports.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    SAP
    The Business ByDesign support is stablished since you contract the service with SAP. SAP resolves according to the service level agreement. Currently, we continue with the service and we are using the support channels available. We are receiving the support. The SAP support gets an incident and after that, they contact us to resolve the incident, if necessary, they set the meeting to understand it or we explain the incident
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    Microsoft
    We managed to handle most of our problems by looking into Microsoft's official documentation that has everything explained and almost every function has an example that illustrates in detail how a particular functionality works. Just like PowerShell has the ability to show you an example of how some cmdlet works, that is the case also here, and in my opinion, it is a very good practice and I like it.
    Incentivized
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    In-Person Training
    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    It was good
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    very hands on and detailed training
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    Implementation Rating
    SAP
    I recommend implementing all workshops during the ERP selection that you need to know very well about the ERP software. It allows us to gather information to accurate the plan of the project implementation. Additionally, we must reach the high-level commitment to achieve the main goals, to define the RACI matrix and communicate to all project stakeholders.
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    Microsoft
    Other than SQL taking quite a bit of time to actually install there are no problems with installation. Even on hardware that has good performance SQL can still take close to an hour to install a typical server with management and reporting services.
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    Alternatives Considered
    SAP
    ByDesign stacks up well against the competition. Companies that do multiple things are usually the best fit (manufacturing, distribution, and service). The more 'modules' used, the fewer competitors will be able to meet the company's needs. It is not inexpensive, but if the needs of the company have the complexity from either a global perspective and need localizations and foreign currency, or a volume perspective and need resources greater than what can be easily housed on-premise, ByDesign should be a top consideration.
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    Microsoft
    [Microsoft] SQL Server has a much better community and professional support and is overall just a more reliable system with Microsoft behind it. I've used MySQL in the past and SQL Server has just become more comfortable for me and is my go to RDBMS.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    SQL server does handle growing demands of a mid sized company.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    SAP
    • Positive - Access to the real-time reporting allowing for faster decision making especially when fixed price projects are heading into an over budget position.
    • Positive - Complex KPI can now be tracked and as a consequence intensive plans can be made to capitalise on this level of reporting. Staff also have clear visibility over their own performance.
    • Negative - We are a bit on the small side at 30 employees for a ByD solution so it was relatively expensive for us. It would be a much better value preposition above 50 employees.
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    Microsoft
    • Increased accuracy - We went from multiple users having different versions of an Excel spreadsheet to a single source of truth for our reporting.
    • Increased Efficiency - We can now generate reports at any time from a single source rather than multiple users spending their time collating data and generating reports.
    • Improved Security - Enterprise level security on a dedicated server rather than financial files on multiple laptop hard drives.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    SAP Business ByDesign Screenshots

    Screenshot of the embedded analytics of SAP Business ByDesign, which makes it possible for key users or end users to define dashboards that contain tailored reports and KPIs for their roleProduct screenshotScreenshot of some of the reports available with SAP Business ByDesign, that enable customers to create additional reports or KPIsScreenshot of the document flow, present in each business document in ByDesign, which shows a graphic of the predecessor and successor business documents as well as any associated accounting documents.Screenshot of SAP Business ByDesign's included Project Management module that is integrated with CRM to sell and bill projects, with HR to staff projects, and with SCM and SRM for procurement.Screenshot of the Financial Closing business scenario, used to perform financial period-end closing activities to ensure correct financial statements, such as Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement. The Closing Cockpit helps to minimize the risk of missing important steps or incorrect timing.