NetSuite vs SAP - Comparison Guide

NetSuite vs SAP

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Deployment SAP – It was originally meant to be accessed on-premise on a user’s own IT system. However, it can now be deployed via the cloud or hybrid of the two, giving the user benefits of both.

NetSuite – It is exclusively cloud-based and is run by the service provider at a shared data center in a remote location. Another difference is that NetSuite provides easy mobile access as compared to SAP because NetSuite has been designed as a cloud system from the get-go.

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Customization and Workflow Management SAP - When using SAP, you can make changes to code, but this will restrict your ability to upgrade and apply fixes.

NetSuite - When using it, modification of the code is not necessary as it has the capacity to edit and customize forms, records, KPI’s and visualize appearance.

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Integrations SAP - does not include a standards-based open architecture for connecting to partners and other

applications. Also, the amount and quality of add-ons for SAP is less when compared to NetSuite’s add-ons.

NetSuite - NetSuite is much easier to integrate with other source systems as it is built to be compatible with a livelier community of partners and suppliers.

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System Updates SAP - SAP license agreement permits them to make changes to code which restricts the customer’s ability to upgrade and apply fixes. Upgrades can be planned in advance, so that you can avoid any issues from occurring during critical times.

NetSuite - NetSuite system upgrades are done automatically. NetSuite’s ERP systems are deployed within a multi-tenancy environment which can affect version control and system upgrades.

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Cost of Integration SAP - It is fully integrating your sales, invoicing, production, scheduling, and shipping data and reconciles with other applications by eliminating manual intervention which reduces your costs.

NetSuite - Integrating NetSuite with other applications involves hand-coding to support the integration development with other add-ons which is not only tedious but also lengthy. The amount of programming required to do so increases your overall costs.

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Analytics and Reporting SAP - SAP also has similar features - an additional feature that is an Excel tool for data manipulation and analysis. But SAP requires a separate license for most of its advanced analytics tools which might increase the overall cost of the software.

NetSuite - NetSuite’s “Suite Analytics” is much easier to use as compared to SAP because NetSuite tool is very user-friendly, and lets users generate real-time reports that provide immediate insights. Also, the system automates calculations, provides continual revenue recognition tracking, and offers complete support for all main revenue recognition rules.

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Maintenance and Upkeep SAP - Its well-suited for large scale enterprises and is packed with features. Hence, it requires a large team to maintain a smooth-running state.

NetSuite - It designed for large enterprises as well as SMBs. Hence, you can only use the modules that you require, thus resulting in a smaller team for its upkeep and maintenance.

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