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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    SAP Business Network

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/ASAP Business Network is a comprehensive B2B collaboration platform that connects people, processes, and systems across multiple enterprises, digitizing transactions, and creating transparent, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.N/A

    Zeni

    Score1 out of 10
    N/AZeni is an AI-powered finance team for startups from Zeni, Inc in Palo Alto, boasting capabilities like intelligent bookkeeping, accounting, and CFO services.

    $547

    per month

    Pricing
    SAP Business NetworkZeni
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Starter
    $549
    per month
    Growth
    $799
    per month
    Enterprise
    $0
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SAP Business NetworkZeni
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional Details—An Enterprise level plan is also available. Pricing for this plan is available on request. A discount is available for annual billing.
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    Community Pulse
    SAP Business NetworkZeni
    Considered Both Products
    SAP
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    Zeni, Inc (zeni.ai)
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    51 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    41 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    47 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    84%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    32 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    83%
    Implementation went as expected
    35 Answers
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    Features
    SAP Business NetworkZeni
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of SAP Business Network and Zeni
    Feature
    SAP Business Network
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    Ratings
    Zeni
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    153% below category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of SAP Business Network and Zeni
    Feature
    SAP Business Network
    -
    Ratings
    Zeni
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    153% below category average
    API for custom integration00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of SAP Business Network and Zeni
    Feature
    SAP Business Network
    -
    Ratings
    Zeni
    1.0
    2 Ratings
    156% below category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of SAP Business Network and Zeni
    Feature
    SAP Business Network
    -
    Ratings
    Zeni
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of SAP Business Network and Zeni
    Feature
    SAP Business Network
    -
    Ratings
    Zeni
    3.0
    2 Ratings
    87% below category average
    Accounts payable00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Accounts receivable00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Cash management00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Expense management00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Multi-currency support00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Regulations compliance00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Self-service portal00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Localizations00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    SAP Business NetworkZeni
    Small Businesses
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    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    Score4.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
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    MYOB
    Score8.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    Score5.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    SAP Business NetworkZeni
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.3
    (52 ratings)
    1.0
    (2 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.2
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    7.7
    (25 ratings)
    1.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SAP Business NetworkZeni
    Likelihood to Recommend
    SAP
    SAP Business Network provides an end-to-end experience to connect and be transparent with suppliers from across the globe. There is no other product that can be compared to this and that has a wide range of offerings such as SAP Business Network. Although it is versatile and supports many business use cases the learning curve is deep and it will be difficult for new suppliers to get used to the platform. If you are suppliers with whom you just have one transaction and need to maintain the track record for those details, it's better not to use SAP Business Network because the suppliers will not be willing to learn to use the platform to submit the invoices just for one purchase order. But there is a solution for this as well you can ask the suppliers to submit the invoices to you through email and send paper invoices from SAP buying and invoicing. The PO and invoice will be sent to a private supplier account. Your supplier doesn't have to login but you still get to maintain the details on SAP Business Network. Even in these cases, SAP Business Network has a solution in the form of a private account.
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    Zeni, Inc (zeni.ai)
    Zeni is well suited for any organization that needs accounting work. They have been great for us since we are in the SaaS space and they adjusted our accounts to reflect SaaS needs and metrics. So far I think Zeni would be a fit for any size of company. I think it would be great to start out with Zeni so that you have them in place as you grow.
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    Pros
    SAP
    • Real-time order tracking: When a purchase order is created, suppliers can confirm it directly in the system. We can then see the status immediately without having to chase them via email.
    • Supplier interaction: Vendors can upload shipping details, update delivery dates, or report issues directly on the platform.
    • Analytics and insights: Aystem provides dashboards that show spend by category, supplier performance, and payment cycle.
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    Zeni, Inc (zeni.ai)
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    Cons
    SAP
    • It takes new users some time to go through the interface, especially if they have not dealt with similar software before.
    • It may still appear that customization options are somewhat restricted compared with other websites.
    • In addition, small businesses or start-ups could face higher subscription costs and, in full force, limit themselves to the quality of the social network.
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    Zeni, Inc (zeni.ai)
    No answers on this topic
    Likelihood to Renew
    SAP
    I will give it a 9, one is deducted for business inspection and improvement i feel that they are in the right direction and streamlined our flow of business agility also helped us get the R.o.i and helped with more sales and visibility over business and its metrics.
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    Zeni, Inc (zeni.ai)
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    SAP
    There is still a ton of flexability on the customer's end of the platform, which makes standard onboarding for suppliers a challenge. Customers are allowed to ask for things, or customize certain things that are not standard for us, so we have to have special rules set up to complete an integration. There are also some limitations to automate invoice rejections that happen on the platform when a customer rejects an invoice
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    Zeni, Inc (zeni.ai)
    All I know was I am a victim of ACH through the Zeni system. My business will take years to recover from this fraud.
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    Support Rating
    SAP
    Support by errors of static ecats are not really helpfull
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    Zeni, Inc (zeni.ai)
    The Zeni team has always been quick to respond and get on a call if needed.
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    Implementation Rating
    SAP
    Good performance from SAP as key deployment partner; collaboration and deployment with additional business partner for data provision and business partner onboarding was rather difficult, slowing down the project progress and overall success perception
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    Zeni, Inc (zeni.ai)
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    Alternatives Considered
    SAP
    SAP Business Network stands out compared to all other platforms like Oracle SCM, Ariba, and Coupa due to its comprehensive visibility, robust collaboration tools, and extensive supplier network. Unlike Oracle SCM, which is optimized for its own -heavy supply chains, SAP Business Network provides a more versatile, end-to-end solution, enabling transparency and responsiveness across diverse industries. Compared to Ariba.
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    Zeni, Inc (zeni.ai)
    We used Bench.co before switching to Zeni- our books were often not available when promised, we had issues with duplicate transactions, and we had serious communication issues when trying to file our taxes. Zeni corrected our books and got our taxes filed quickly and seamlessly.
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    Return on Investment
    SAP
    • SAP Business Network's streamlined supply chain and procurement processes have significantly reduced operational costs and improved resource allocation, leading to enhanced overall efficiency.
    • The platform's robust analytics have provided valuable insights, facilitating data-driven decision-making and enabling us to make more informed strategic choices, ultimately contributing to improved business performance.
    • Implementing and integrating the SAP Business Network initially required a substantial financial investment, impacting short-term cash flow and potentially delaying other critical business initiatives.
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    Zeni, Inc (zeni.ai)
    • I believe Zeni was taking my money without permission
    • Zeni did not verify the company to be legitimate. They let a gmail address with no website qualify. All they needed to do was look up the real company and verify this is fraudulent.
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