Sage 200 vs SAP Business One

To ensure complete impartiality when recommending solutions to clients we have dedicated SAP and Sage teams, both hugely experienced and well versed in debating the benefits of Sage 200 vs SAP Business One.

So when it comes to comparing the features, benefits and suitability of Sage 200 vs SAP Business One, there are few companies better placed than Thinc.

Here, our SAP and Sage teams go head-to-head, pitting Sage 200 vs SAP Business One to see which platform comes out on top.

How to choose: Sage 200 vs SAP Business One

Choosing the right enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is a key decision for any business. As differing technologies and licensing models can often make direct comparisons difficult, the process of finding the best solution for your business can often be complicated.

You may already have in-house expertise, but if not, speaking with an impartial expert who has experience in both SAP Business One and Sage 200 is an essential part of the process. Involving them early in the process will increase your chances of success. Ensure they have a consultative approach that focuses on every aspect of your business, including facets such as your people and processes as well your IT.

Comparing Sage 200 vs SAP Business One

The first thing to say is that any comparison between these two platforms will always come down to granular details.

This isn’t about asking ‘which is the best ERP system, Sage 200 vs SAP Business One?’ Both are industry leading ERP solutions; both are perfectly tailored to SME’s; both have outstanding customer satisfaction ratings. Both come from globally recognised software houses and have a very good reputation amongst industry experts. Both have a similar price range and deployment time.

So assessing Sage 200 vs SAP Business One should be done on an individual basis, by taking stock of your needs now and in the future. So the question isn’t ‘which is best’; instead it should be ‘which is best for you’ – Sage 200 vs SAP Business One.

In order to answer this, let’s start by looking at the products from a high level:

As this table illustrates, from a solutions point of view, Sage 200 and SAP Business One are pretty much identical. This is not surprising considering that both applications are targeted at the same audience.

However, there are some clear differences between the two applications when we look a little closer:

The table above highlights the key differences between the solutions with one key exclusion: there is no functional comparison.

With most companies looking to make a long term investment in their business systems, the ongoing costs, development road map and partnership with their system providers should be just as important as a direct functional comparison. Whilst many areas of the applications overlap, the discussion on Sage 200 v SAP Business One highlights each platform has strengths in certain areas and it is because of this that Thinc offer both products in their portfolio.