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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    SAP Business One

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/ASAP Business One is an integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for small and medium-sized businesses, The product encompasses functionality around sales, customer relationships, inventory, operations, financials and human resources.

    $99

    per month

    Zoho Creator

    Score7.7 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Zoho Creator is a low-code application development platform for building enterprise-class applications that run on mobile, tablet, and web. It is designed to allow users to create custom forms, configure workflows, build pages, and deploy apps quickly.

    $12

    per month per user

    Pricing
    SAP Business OneZoho Creator
    Editions & Modules
    Limited
    $99.00
    per month
    Starter
    $110.00
    per month
    Pro
    $132.00
    per month
    Standard
    $12
    per month per user
    Professional
    $30
    per month per user
    Enterprise
    $37
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SAP Business OneZoho Creator
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional Details—Add-ons: Customer Portal: $100/month onwards Premium Support : 20% of license fees Enterprise support: 25% of license fees
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    SAP Business OneZoho Creator
    Considered Both Products
    SAP
    No answer on this topic
    Zoho
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    92%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    95%
    Would buy again
    19 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    91%
    Delivers good value for the price
    10 Answers
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    19 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    12 Answers
    95%
    Happy with the feature set
    19 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    90%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    9 Answers
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    18 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    80%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    18 Answers
    Features
    SAP Business OneZoho Creator
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of SAP Business One and Zoho Creator
    Feature
    SAP Business One
    9.9
    12 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Zoho Creator
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation10.011 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration10.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.510 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of SAP Business One and Zoho Creator
    Feature
    SAP Business One
    9.9
    40 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Zoho Creator
    -
    Ratings
    API for custom integration9.838 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plug-ins10.037 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of SAP Business One and Zoho Creator
    Feature
    SAP Business One
    9.9
    44 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Zoho Creator
    -
    Ratings
    Single sign-on capability9.736 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.043 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of SAP Business One and Zoho Creator
    Feature
    SAP Business One
    9.0
    45 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Zoho Creator
    -
    Ratings
    Dashboards8.940 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports9.345 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports8.941 Ratings00 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of SAP Business One and Zoho Creator
    Feature
    SAP Business One
    5.9
    46 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Zoho Creator
    -
    Ratings
    Accounts payable9.846 Ratings00 Ratings
    Accounts receivable10.045 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global Financial Support9.928 Ratings00 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers8.831 Ratings00 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations9.638 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting9.436 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standardized Processes9.641 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of SAP Business One and Zoho Creator
    Feature
    SAP Business One
    9.4
    45 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Zoho Creator
    -
    Ratings
    Inventory tracking9.745 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automatic reordering9.931 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location management10.041 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of SAP Business One and Zoho Creator
    Feature
    SAP Business One
    8.1
    43 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Zoho Creator
    -
    Ratings
    Pricing9.941 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order entry10.043 Ratings00 Ratings
    Credit card processing9.724 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold9.742 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Orchestration10.033 Ratings00 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of SAP Business One and Zoho Creator
    Feature
    SAP Business One
    7.4
    39 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Zoho Creator
    -
    Ratings
    Billing Management9.734 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management10.030 Ratings00 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management9.923 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting9.928 Ratings00 Ratings
    Period Close9.535 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of SAP Business One and Zoho Creator
    Feature
    SAP Business One
    7.0
    19 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Zoho Creator
    -
    Ratings
    Budgeting and Forecasting7.017 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Costing7.016 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost Capture7.016 Ratings00 Ratings
    Capital Project Management7.011 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance7.014 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition6.116 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of SAP Business One and Zoho Creator
    Feature
    SAP Business One
    9.1
    17 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Zoho Creator
    -
    Ratings
    Project Planning and Scheduling9.916 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers9.913 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality9.712 Ratings00 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools9.810 Ratings00 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of SAP Business One and Zoho Creator
    Feature
    SAP Business One
    8.4
    16 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Zoho Creator
    -
    Ratings
    Award Lifecycle Management10.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of SAP Business One and Zoho Creator
    Feature
    SAP Business One
    8.5
    19 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Zoho Creator
    -
    Ratings
    Bids Analyzed and Compared9.912 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract Authoring10.013 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract Repository9.311 Ratings00 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated9.615 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supplier Management9.614 Ratings00 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of SAP Business One and Zoho Creator
    Feature
    SAP Business One
    8.6
    11 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Zoho Creator
    -
    Ratings
    Risk Repository9.59 Ratings00 Ratings
    Control Management9.110 Ratings00 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments9.19 Ratings00 Ratings
    Issue Detection9.110 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification10.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of SAP Business One and Zoho Creator
    Feature
    SAP Business One
    8.1
    25 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Zoho Creator
    -
    Ratings
    Transportation Planning and Optimization9.917 Ratings00 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management9.515 Ratings00 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management9.615 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management9.718 Ratings00 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management9.816 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of SAP Business One and Zoho Creator
    Feature
    SAP Business One
    9.2
    21 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Zoho Creator
    -
    Ratings
    Production Process Design9.719 Ratings00 Ratings
    Production Management10.019 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration Management9.715 Ratings00 Ratings
    Work Execution9.817 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs9.817 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of SAP Business One and Zoho Creator
    Feature
    SAP Business One
    8.0
    27 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Zoho Creator
    -
    Ratings
    Forecasting8.625 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Planning8.227 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring8.121 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of SAP Business One and Zoho Creator
    Feature
    SAP Business One
    9.6
    19 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Zoho Creator
    -
    Ratings
    Proposal Management8.115 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management9.317 Ratings00 Ratings
    Low-Code Development
    Comparison of Low-Code Development features of SAP Business One and Zoho Creator
    Feature
    SAP Business One
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Creator
    7.9
    18 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Visual Modeling00 Ratings7.617 Ratings
    Drag-and-drop Interfaces00 Ratings8.917 Ratings
    Platform Security00 Ratings7.918 Ratings
    Platform User Management00 Ratings7.818 Ratings
    Reusability00 Ratings7.018 Ratings
    Platform Scalability00 Ratings7.918 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    SAP Business OneZoho Creator
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (51 ratings)
    8.8
    (24 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    4.6
    (9 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    9.1
    (15 ratings)
    8.0
    (18 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (11 ratings)
    9.8
    (4 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.7
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    4.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    2.8
    (24 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SAP Business OneZoho Creator
    Likelihood to Recommend
    SAP
    SAP Business One would be more useful if it contained tools to acommodate the growing need of online sales. A more complete shipping module which handles tracking numbers with the common couriers would be great. A built in warehouse management system would be great designed to be used with barcode scanners
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    Zoho
    If you are using some application of Zoho and want some more functionality into it, Use Zoho creator to develop a separate app as per requirement and integrate it with your Zoho App. Small organization can use creator to make apps but it can be used for small range of storage, For Large organization , it may be not feasible.
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    Pros
    SAP
    • SAP Business One is more suitable for small and medium scale enterprises
    • SAP Business One is : analytics, mobile technologies, cloud technologies
    • SAP Business One has exceptional performance in handling business functions such as purchasing and operations and customer relationship management
    • An important key features of SAP Business One is Reporting and Analytics.
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    Zoho
    • Accountability for each employee work which is very vital for any organization
    • Making operations very simple even that a simple lay man would be able to perform detailed work like a pro
    • Data tracking in live was made possible
    • Using proper Manpower for the work they are apt.
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    Cons
    SAP
    • Following a bench mark process - this seems contradicting to flexibility however we have wished we could follow more of an industry benchmark. Our challenge as a small company has been knowing how to properly use the system. We have discovered that we have set up the system wrong based and are using it improperly which has cause a lot work to correct.
    • Better live reporting options - current we are on prem SQL. Yes SAP is moving to HANA however smaller companies like ourselves are not ready for that. We need to be able to maintain our existing SQL DB. We also have a demand for live BI Reporting. It has been difficult to do this with our current set up.
    • Error handling - have found it very difficult to troubleshoot. Errors are not always clear and answers are hard to find.
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    Zoho
    • In C6, the new setup of permissions is not logical. Admins now have access to every application rather than specific applications, which impacts data confidentiality.
    • In C6, the new feature for having multiple environments is very limited as it does not work for ZOHO Creator applications that are linked to other Zoho Creator applications in the same workspace - which is not logical at all.
    • In C6, the revised permissions for Developers do not allow the developer to assign permissions to users or to publish forms, reports, pages, etc....which again is not logical.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    SAP
    As I said before, it is a first level tool, well developed, and with very strong development support, although the learning curve, its implementation, the cost-benefit ratio, the price and the user experience is not the most suitable for small and medium-sized companies. It is a company with extensive experience, market positioning, technical support and expanded use
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    Zoho
    Today Zoho Creator is included in our current plan from Zoho One, but if it was needed to pay apart it should be done because the software we created became very important for our team. The use of Zoho Creator contributes to endorse the Zoho One subscription year after year.
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    Usability
    SAP
    I would like to give 8 out of 10 rating for SAP Business One because SAP Business One is a good choice for the mostly used business management solutions for the small and medium-sized companies. SAP Business One can help in optimizing the existing business process and enables streamline business processes for the daily activities for all users across the entire organization. The importance realization of SAP Business One implementation is based on the selection of the good reputation partner and its approach for the entire implementation. SAP Business One is a user-friendly and easy to use Enterprise system that the organization can benefit its features and functionalities by utilizing it.
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    Zoho
    Its quite easy if one has the need, interest and passion to build applications and solutions through low-code. One example would be, that my finance head who has absolutely nothing to do with tech and apps, is now able to create apps and manage Zoho Creator all by himself. So its all about the interest and how much time we put to learn the tool. Having said that, its quite easy to learn the tool and create anything that's within our scope of knowledge.
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    Reliability and Availability
    SAP
    The SAP Business One software is up and running every time
    you need it as it was planned. In more than 6 years that we have been
    using the product, it has never been unavailable and if it ever was, it was because of a planned maintenance window scheduled in the company.
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    Zoho
    In an earlier comment, I mentioned Zoho's excellent uptime. I have been using the system for over 6 years, and have experienced only momentary outages, and of those, only a hand full over the years. It is extremely reliable
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    Performance
    SAP
    SAP Business One performance depends mostly on the speed of your internal servers, should you have the solution on premise as we do. Sometimes the system tends to be a little slower for some users when others are executing really big reports of performing some batch loads, but generally, the performance is acceptable to all the users.
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    Zoho
    We do not integrate Zoho with other systems at this time, but rarely are searches, database exports, record edits or creation tasks ever slow enough to notice. It is quite usable
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    Support Rating
    SAP
    I rate my experience with SAP Business One's support team as excellent (10). They are easy to contact and effortless to work with on any issue or concern. I like the support SAP provides for any of their products. SAP has a great backing and I would recommend them to any of my colleagues.
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    Zoho
    I recommend Zoho Creator very often. A lot of companies go big earlier than they need to and spend way too much on SalesForce & Marketo. I worked for a small company with some limited budget that pivoted to sell it's product to the Enterprise. Zoho Creator was incredibly easy to set up, intuitive to use, and contains all the most essential features that most users need and seek in SalesForce. We integrated with MailChimp & Unbounce and were able to be incredibly useful in acquiring leads, nurturing them, and tracking pipeline in Zoho Creator. Our small sales team found it very easy to use and loved it.
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    In-Person Training
    SAP
    The training I get was a consultant level training, so it's basically a 6 weeks training covering every aspect and every module of the system. It covered most common use cases and exercise training so you can get along with the software, as well as examples so there culd be a better understanding.
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    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    SAP
    Over the past two years SAP has added a great deal of new SAP Business One on-line training for version 9.0 and 9.1. Most of the training is very strong, but some is difficult to understand and follow. Additionally, SAP still has a few holes in their on-line training around Production, Bill-of-Materials, MRP and Service.
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    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    SAP
    These implementations are not easy. Even a standard implementation can be difficult. With a never-been-done-before implementation, the implementation team and the user team need to be thorough with planning, make a decision on key points, and stick to them before any design happens. Our biggest challenge was not from StellarOne, rather it was from the mid-implementation decisions from our internal team. StellarOne did a great job warning us, implementing our decision, and then helping us adjust our SAP to handle the new direction we took.
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    Zoho
    Even if it is a easy to use platform, it got some issues on the implementation that could easily handle by IT teams. In our scenario this team don't exist anymore, and the business/marketing team had their expectations that it was quickier to be implemented. So, consider a professional help on this implementation could be cost more (of cource) but it would be helpful to manage the issues and expectations.
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    Alternatives Considered
    SAP
    SAP provides the most robust solution, with modules available for all department managers and even options for customization according to the company's special needs. We especially used the Crystal reports options to provide reports for each module. Overall, even if it's not the least expensive option, it has the best value for money.
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    Zoho
    Zoho Creator stands out for its balance of affordability, ease of use, and powerful customization options. While it may not offer the same level of enterprise-scale features as platforms like OutSystems or Mendix, it provides a robust solution that meets the needs of many businesses, especially those looking for an integrated, cost-effective low-code platform with strong support for both simple and complex applications.
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    Scalability
    SAP
    For most small businesses, the only way you outgrow SAP Business One is if the nature of your business changes radically. Going from 1 to 50 users is quite easy with SAP B1. Going beyond 50 may require moving to the Hana SAP B1 platform to maintain or improve performance, but the path is there.
    Add-ons to SAP B1 can also be added as specific needs are encountered that are not closely met by the standard product. These may be required early in the product life because of the nature of your business, or as you expand the use of SAP B1.
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    Zoho
    Zoho is incredibly versatile. Much thought was put in to the way the platform functions. I've yet to face a situation where Zoho would not be able to do what I needed. That being said, because of its power, it can also be a bit intimidating technically. Simple needs are simple. More complex needs are ... more complex! Overall, it's a powerful, robust platform
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    Return on Investment
    SAP
    • Employee efficiency has definitely increased with SAP Business One. This is attributed in a lot of ways to information visibility. Our employees are able to gather the data they need, quickly, and effectively.
    • Identifying inconsistencies in pricing has also been accomplished through use of reporting off individual tables. Previously, we weren't able to access our data in such a way as to enable us to write custom reports in-house.
    • We have also benefited greatly from having a single source of all business information. We utilize SAP Business One exclusively in-house. All documentation is attached to specific orders and Business Partners, as well as serialized equipment that has been sold.
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    Zoho
    • With using Zoho Creator we are able to build apps that we may otherwise pay a pretty penny for. We may risk some features we could get from a 3rd party app but the fact that the data we do collect can easily syn with our CRM and Accounting systems makes up for this.
    • Negatively speaking, it takes time to fine tune and really craft your application. I am not a coder, nor do I have a coding background, so patience is key as you design and build out your application.
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    ScreenShots

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