{"id":27455,"date":"2022-09-02T08:37:23","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T08:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/?p=27455"},"modified":"2022-10-31T17:53:18","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T17:53:18","slug":"acumatica-vs-sap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/acumatica-vs-sap\/","title":{"rendered":"Acumatica vs SAP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; module_class=&#8221;blog-left-content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Picking an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-cloud-erp\" class=\"rank-math-link\">ERP (enterprise resource planning) solution<\/a> is a big decision for companies. The right choice can massively improve efficiency and your bottom line. But the wrong choice can waste time and money and possibly limit your company&#8217;s options.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Acumatica and SAP are two of the most popular ERP solutions on the market today. In this article, we&#8217;ll explore how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-cloud-erp\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Acumatica<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/odoo-vs-sap\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">SAP ERP<\/a> compare by looking at their features, pricing, and other factors that can help you decide if it&#8217;s the right choice for your business.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading --><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/acumatica-vs-sap\/#Understanding_SAP\" title=\"Understanding SAP\">Understanding SAP<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/acumatica-vs-sap\/#What_are_SAPs_features\" title=\"What are SAP&#8217;s features?\">What are SAP&#8217;s features?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/acumatica-vs-sap\/#How_much_does_SAP_cost\" title=\"How much does SAP cost?\">How much does SAP cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/acumatica-vs-sap\/#How_do_I_access_SAP\" title=\"How do I access SAP?\">How do I access SAP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/acumatica-vs-sap\/#How_is_SAP_hosted\" title=\"How is SAP hosted?\">How is SAP hosted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/acumatica-vs-sap\/#What_types_of_companies_use_Acumatica\" title=\"What types of companies use Acumatica?\">What types of companies use Acumatica?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/acumatica-vs-sap\/#How_much_does_Acumatica_cost\" title=\"How much does Acumatica cost?\">How much does Acumatica cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/acumatica-vs-sap\/#What_are_Acumaticas_features\" title=\"What are Acumatica\u2019s features?\">What are Acumatica\u2019s features?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/acumatica-vs-sap\/#How_do_I_access_Acumatica\" title=\"How do I access Acumatica?\">How do I access Acumatica?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/acumatica-vs-sap\/#How_is_Acumatica_hosted\" title=\"How is Acumatica hosted?\">How is Acumatica hosted?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/acumatica-vs-sap\/#How_To_Choose_Between_Acumatica_and_SAP\" title=\"How To Choose Between Acumatica and SAP\">How To Choose Between Acumatica and SAP<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/acumatica-vs-sap\/#Talk_to_our_experts_now\" title=\"    Talk to our experts now  \">    Talk to our experts now  <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/acumatica-vs-sap\/#Talk_To_Our_Experts_Now\" title=\"Talk To Our Experts Now\n\t\">Talk To Our Experts Now\n\t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_SAP\"><\/span>Understanding SAP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->SAP is a software company that develops enterprise resource planning software. SAP is an acronym for Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing. The company was founded in 1972 by five former IBM engineers. It has its headquarters in Walldorf, Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg, Germany.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->More than 300,000 customers use SAP in 190 countries and territories around the world. It provides business solutions to companies of all sizes, including large multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and public institutions such as local governments, schools, and hospitals.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->SAP has 5 ERPs that each fill different niches.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SAP ERP: the original ERP solution that has existed in various forms since 1992.<\/li>\n<li>SAP S\/4HANA: similar to SAP ERP but emphasizes real-time data reporting.<\/li>\n<li>SAP S\/4HANA Cloud: a cloud-based edition of SAP&#8217;s ERP.<\/li>\n<li>SAP Business One: a cloud-based that&#8217;s easy to use and targeted at SMEs as a comprehensive solution.<\/li>\n<li>SAP Business ByDesign: a cloud-based software solution for fast-growing businesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_SAPs_features\"><\/span>What are SAP&#8217;s features?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->As there are so many versions of the software, there is a broad spectrum of features. These are in finance and accounting, enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, supply chain management, and analytics.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->SAP offers a variety of features such as:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Live Data<\/li>\n<li>Business Suite\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Cloud Services<\/li>\n<li>Big Data &amp; Analytics<\/li>\n<li>Internet of Things (IoT)<\/li>\n<li>ERP<\/li>\n<li>CRM<\/li>\n<li>SCM<\/li>\n<li>Infrastructure<\/li>\n<li>Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->More expensive and comprehensive options will include more features than the ones targeted at small businesses.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_SAP_cost\"><\/span>How much does SAP cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->SAP ERP, the flagship product, is a pricey option targeted at large corporations. Fortune 500 companies can spend more than $100 million (usually from $50 million to $500 million) on deployment and implementation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->It can take years to fully implement SAP ERP to utilize its capabilities for large corporations fully.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->However, the programs geared toward smaller companies have a smaller price tag. SAP Business ByDesign, in particular, is priced according to the services that your business uses.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->SAP does offer a price calculator to get an approximation of pricing.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_access_SAP\"><\/span>How do I access SAP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->The on-premise options for SAP are only available as desktop apps. But there are mobile app options for cloud solutions.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_SAP_hosted\"><\/span>How is SAP hosted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->SAP offers cloud hosting as well as on-premise hosting options.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Understanding Acumatica<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-cloud-erp\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Acumatica ERP<\/a> is a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system. It is designed to help manage an organization&#8217;s business processes, such as accounting, inventory management, manufacturing, customer service, etc.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Founded in 2008, Acumatica was specifically designed for the cloud. The software provides comprehensive data and analytics on every aspect of how your company operates and offers interactive dashboards to help you make the best decisions for success.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Acumatica has been the fastest growing ERP for the past six years and has over 8,000 customers in more than 50 countries.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_types_of_companies_use_Acumatica\"><\/span>What types of companies use Acumatica?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Acumatica was specifically designed to be highly flexible and to allow any industry to modify it for their use cases.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->However, they have specific solutions geared towards:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Distribution (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-distribution-erp\">Acumatica Distribution ERP<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Service industries (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-service-management\">Acumatica service management ERP<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturing (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-manufacturing-management\">Acumatica Manufacturing ERP<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Retail-commerce (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-retail-ecommerce\">Acumatica retail commerce ERP<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>and construction (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-construction-erp\">Acumatica Construction ERP<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Acumatica has a considerable market of third-party apps that allow businesses from any industry to create a solution that works for them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Most ERPs that allow 3rd party integration have proprietary code, which means that only a limited number of programmers can create add-ons. However, Acumatica uses commonly known code, so it&#8217;s easy to find programmers who can create add-ons to fit your specifications.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Because of this flexibility, Acumatica has customers from a wide range of industries, including non-profits, education, travel, and hospitality.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-cloud-erp\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Acumatica Cloud ERP<\/a> was designed for the needs of SMEs; 78% of businesses that use Acumatica have under 100 employees.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_Acumatica_cost\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-pricing\" class=\"rank-math-link\">How much does Acumatica cost?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Acumatica doesn&#8217;t have a fixed price point. Instead, they structure their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-pricing\" class=\"rank-math-link\">pricing<\/a> as subsciption cost plus storage and resources, in addition to your chosen support package. You can request a quote from their website.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->One pricing feature that is helpful for growing businesses is that instead of paying per user (a typical ERP pricing feature), you pay for the amount of resources you consume. So if you&#8217;re a fast-growing company, it&#8217;s easy to scale, and you won&#8217;t end up paying more if you utilize part-time employees.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Acumaticas_features\"><\/span>What are Acumatica\u2019s features?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Acumatica\u2019s features include:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sales forecasting<\/li>\n<li>Inventory management<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturing management<\/li>\n<li>Financial reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->However, this is just the tip of the iceberg since there is so much potential for customization.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_access_Acumatica\"><\/span>How do I access Acumatica?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Unlike SAP, Acumatica is exclusively a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-cloud-erp\" class=\"rank-math-link\">cloud-based ERP<\/a> &#8211; which means there is no option for a desktop application. Instead, it&#8217;s available on browsers, as well as on iOS and Android.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_Acumatica_hosted\"><\/span>How is Acumatica hosted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Acumatica offers the option between their own servers and whatever private option you want. However, if you choose a private hosting service, you lose out on their monitoring services and upgrades.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Choose_Between_Acumatica_and_SAP\"><\/span>How To Choose Between Acumatica and SAP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->Choosing between SAP and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-cloud-erp\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Acumatica <\/a>is more straightforward than choosing between other ERPs since they are aimed at different segments of the market for the most part. While SAP does have options for SMEs, they aren&#8217;t the company&#8217;s principal focus, and many companies will feel stifled because of the lower potential for customization. However, larger corporations, especially those with the need for real-time data, may find SAP an excellent match for their company.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-cloud-erp\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Acumatica\u00a0Cloud ERP<\/a> is a complete ERP solution for all type of business. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-pricing\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Acumatica pricing<\/a>\u00a0model is flexible. It&#8217;s monthly fees\u00a0fall in the range of $1,400-$2,800.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"normal\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-consulting-services\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Acumatica consultation services<\/a> from a certified <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-implementation\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Acumatica partner<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph -->If you\u2019re looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-implementation\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Acumatica implementation<\/a>, Confianz can help! We have a team of experts with years of experience who can help you decide on an ERP. So <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/contact-us\">call us today<\/a> and get started.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><strong><em>Recommended Posts:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/acumatica-vs-dynamics-gp\/\">Acumatica vs Dynamics GP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/acumatica-vs-odoo\/\">Acumatica vs Odoo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/acumatica-vs-netsuite-which-is-best\/\">Acumatica vs NetSuite<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/acumatica-vs-sage-intacct\/\">Acumatica vs Sage Intacct<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/acumatica-vs-microsoft-dynamics-365-business-central\/\">Acumatica vs MS-Dynamics 365 BC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; 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The right choice can massively improve efficiency and your bottom line. But the wrong choice can waste time and money and possibly limit your company&#8217;s options. Acumatica and SAP are two of the most popular ERP solutions on the market today. In [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":27465,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Picking an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-cloud-erp\" class=\"rank-math-link\">ERP (enterprise resource planning) solution<\/a> is a big decision for companies. The right choice can massively improve efficiency and your bottom line. But the wrong choice can waste time and money and possibly limit your company's options.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Acumatica and SAP are two of the most popular ERP solutions on the market today. In this article, we'll explore how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-cloud-erp\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Acumatica<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/odoo-vs-sap\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">SAP ERP<\/a> compare by looking at their features, pricing, and other factors that can help you decide if it's the right choice for your business.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Understanding SAP<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SAP is a software company that develops enterprise resource planning software. SAP is an acronym for Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing. The company was founded in 1972 by five former IBM engineers. It has its headquarters in Walldorf, Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg, Germany.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>More than 300,000 customers use SAP in 190 countries and territories around the world. It provides business solutions to companies of all sizes, including large multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and public institutions such as local governments, schools, and hospitals.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SAP has 5 ERPs that each fill different niches.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>SAP ERP: the original ERP solution that has existed in various forms since 1992.<\/li><li>SAP S\/4HANA: similar to SAP ERP but emphasizes real-time data reporting.<\/li><li>SAP S\/4HANA Cloud: a cloud-based edition of SAP's ERP.<\/li><li>SAP Business One: a cloud-based that's easy to use and targeted at SMEs as a comprehensive solution.<\/li><li>SAP Business ByDesign: a cloud-based software solution for fast-growing businesses.<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>What are SAP's features?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As there are so many versions of the software, there is a broad spectrum of features. These are in finance and accounting, enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, supply chain management, and analytics.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SAP offers a variety of features such as:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Live Data<\/li><li>Business Suite&nbsp;<\/li><li>Cloud Services<\/li><li>Big Data &amp; Analytics<\/li><li>Internet of Things (IoT)<\/li><li>ERP<\/li><li>CRM<\/li><li>SCM<\/li><li>Infrastructure<\/li><li>Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>More expensive and comprehensive options will include more features than the ones targeted at small businesses.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>How much does SAP cost?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SAP ERP, the flagship product, is a pricey option targeted at large corporations. Fortune 500 companies can spend more than $100 million (usually from $50 million to $500 million) on deployment and implementation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It can take years to fully implement SAP ERP to utilize its capabilities for large corporations fully.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, the programs geared toward smaller companies have a smaller price tag. SAP Business ByDesign, in particular, is priced according to the services that your business uses.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SAP does offer a price calculator to get an approximation of pricing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>How do I access SAP?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The on-premise options for SAP are only available as desktop apps. But there are mobile app options for cloud solutions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>How is SAP hosted?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SAP offers cloud hosting as well as on-premise hosting options.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Understanding Acumatica<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-cloud-erp\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Acumatica ERP<\/a> is a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system. It is designed to help manage an organization's business processes, such as accounting, inventory management, manufacturing, customer service, etc.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Founded in 2008, Acumatica was specifically designed for the cloud. The software provides comprehensive data and analytics on every aspect of how your company operates and offers interactive dashboards to help you make the best decisions for success.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Acumatica has been the fastest growing ERP for the past six years and has over 8,000 customers in more than 50 countries.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>What types of companies use Acumatica?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Acumatica was specifically designed to be highly flexible and to allow any industry to modify it for their use cases.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, they have specific solutions geared towards:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Distribution (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-distribution-erp\">Acumatica Distribution ERP<\/a>)<\/li><li>Service industries (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-service-management\">Acumatica service management ERP<\/a>)<\/li><li>Manufacturing (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-manufacturing-management\">Acumatica Manufacturing ERP<\/a>)<\/li><li>Retail-commerce (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-retail-ecommerce\">Acumatica retail commerce ERP<\/a>)<\/li><li>and construction (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-construction-erp\">Acumatica Construction ERP<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Acumatica has a considerable market of third-party apps that allow businesses from any industry to create a solution that works for them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most ERPs that allow 3rd party integration have proprietary code, which means that only a limited number of programmers can create add-ons. 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Instead, they structure their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-pricing\" class=\"rank-math-link\">pricing<\/a> as subsciption cost plus storage and resources, in addition to your chosen support package. You can request a quote from their website.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One pricing feature that is helpful for growing businesses is that instead of paying per user (a typical ERP pricing feature), you pay for the amount of resources you consume. So if you're a fast-growing company, it's easy to scale, and you won't end up paying more if you utilize part-time employees.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>What are Acumatica\u2019s features?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Acumatica\u2019s features include:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Sales forecasting<\/li><li>Inventory management<\/li><li>Manufacturing management<\/li><li>Financial reporting<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, this is just the tip of the iceberg since there is so much potential for customization.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>How do I access Acumatica?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unlike SAP, Acumatica is exclusively a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-cloud-erp\" class=\"rank-math-link\">cloud-based ERP<\/a> - which means there is no option for a desktop application. Instead, it's available on browsers, as well as on iOS and Android.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>How is Acumatica hosted?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Acumatica offers the option between their own servers and whatever private option you want. However, if you choose a private hosting service, you lose out on their monitoring services and upgrades.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>How To Choose Between Acumatica and SAP<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Choosing between SAP and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/acumatica-cloud-erp\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Acumatica <\/a>is more straightforward than choosing between other ERPs since they are aimed at different segments of the market for the most part. 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