ERP software can make entrepreneurs’ life easy. But then, finding the right ERP software from several options available remains a herculean task for them. Here, SAP Business One or B1 has emerged as a powerful and preferable option over the years. It goes beyond an accounting system and provides a robust solution to perform many functions for streamlining business processes.

In recent years, the corporate sector has passed through many challenges with the help of advancing technology. Highly competitive business scenario demands innovative solutions to cope with ever-changing requirements. ERP solutions can make an impact on various important aspects of the modern business including efficiency, profitability, and decision making. We have different ERP software like Sage X3, SAP Business One, and Sage 200 are available to date to meet the business objectives.

Here is a comparison between these two leading software solutions to assist you to find the right solution for your business.

Comparison between Sage 200 and SAP Business One

Aspects
Developed for	SMEs ( 1 to 250 employees)	SMEs (1 to 250 employees)
Industry Sectors	All	All
Cloud Integration	Yes	Yes
Customisation	Moderate	Higher than Sage 200
Excel Integration	Yes	Yes
Licensing	Concurrent user model	Named user model
Functionality	Modules are available for adding specific business functionality	Low-cost licensing for users in specific business areas
Reporting	Sage Report Designer	Built-in Crystal Reports for creating and publishing reports, charts, and KPIs
Users	Mainly European businesses use it	Almost 70% of business transactions run on an SAP system
Number of Users	Limited Users	Unlimited Users
Mobile Support	Moderate	High
Update Frequency	Moderate	High
Multi -currency support	Limited	High
Stock Control	No or limited stock control as per location	Stock can be controlled location-wise
Workflow	Limited capability of streamlining workflow	Offers customising workspace to meet each user’s requirements and streamlines workflow with ease
Inventory Management	No traceability of stock as per location, limited individual stock codes	Performs inventory management with ease and enables the companies to use flexible pricing structures
Production and Manufacturing	No or limited support	Built-in production and manufacturing modules
Data Volume handling	Slows down after reaching a certain limit	No limit on data like products and orders

Also, API-based third-party integration in SAP Business One is easier for corporate users as compared to the same through the source code in Sage 200. It is because the source code-based integration requires technical assistance whereas API is simple to install and integrate into the system.

Here we can see that initially, these two solutions have identical points. The reason is simple- both are designed with keeping the same audience in mind. However, when it comes to functionality, reporting, and third-party interaction, we can see that SAP Business One has slightly an upper hand over Sage 200. However, it is better not to do any functional comparison between these two ERP solutions.

Concluding Lines

SAP Business One has gained fame in the corporate sector worldwide because of its business-friendly, advanced features and high flexibility. Though we have covered major points of comparison between SAP Business One, Sage X3 and Sage 200, it is better to consult a reliable ERP solution provider to choose the right ERP software for your company.

Silver Touch Technologies is one of the most reputed SAP partners in the world. With a consulting track record of over 25 years, we know every bit of SAP ERP solution. Our expert professionals can integrate SAP Business One solution in your business system to meet your objectives effectively. Just drop us a line at info@silvertouch.com and our executives will contact you soon with a free SAP Business One demo.