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SAP Business ByDesign vs SAP S4HANA

An independent, side-by-side comparison of two ERP Software providers — scores, pricing, company-size fit, and strengths — to help you pick the right one.

SAP Business ByDesign vs SAP S4HANA at a glance

Editorial sub-scores are RankedVendors estimates.

SAP Business ByDesignSAP S4HANA
Overall score65/10091/100
TierStandardElite
Capability (editorial)6489
Ease of use (editorial)6089
Value (editorial)6490
Best forMid-marketMid-market, Enterprise
Pricing modelQuote-basedQuote-based
Headquarters
Founded

Verdict

SAP S4HANA is the higher-ranked of the two on RankedVendors (91/100 vs 65/100), but both are credible ERP Software options. SAP Business ByDesign fits mid-market; SAP S4HANA fits mid-market, enterprise. Match the shortlist to your size and must-have features, and trial before committing.

Where each one stands out

SAP Business ByDesign

SAP Business ByDesign is cloud ERP for mid-market.

Best for: Mid-market

Read SAP Business ByDesign review

SAP S4HANA

SAP flagship intelligent ERP for large enterprises.

Best for: Mid-market, Enterprise

Read SAP S4HANA review

SAP Business ByDesign vs SAP S4HANA — FAQ

Is SAP Business ByDesign better than SAP S4HANA?

On RankedVendors, SAP S4HANA scores 91/100 versus SAP Business ByDesign's 65/100, so SAP S4HANA ranks higher overall in ERP Software. The right choice still depends on your size, budget, and must-have features — see the breakdown above.

What is the difference between SAP Business ByDesign and SAP S4HANA?

SAP Business ByDesign is cloud ERP for mid-market. SAP flagship intelligent ERP for large enterprises. Both compete in ERP Software; compare their strengths and best-fit company sizes above.

Which is better value, SAP Business ByDesign or SAP S4HANA?

Our editorial value scores put SAP Business ByDesign at 64/100 and SAP S4HANA at 90/100. SAP Business ByDesign is Quote-based; SAP S4HANA is Quote-based. Request quotes from both to compare against your scale.