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SAP Business One

Composite Score
7.6 /10
CX Score
8.0 /10

What is SAP Business One?

SAP Business One is a world class award winning business management software product created by the German multinational software corporation SAP SE. It allows small and medium sized companies to automate their sales, purchase, financial, CRM, banking, production and service processes, including project and resource management. All the areas are tightly integrated and easy to use, complemented by deep industry solution capability from SAP partners and leveraging the revolutionary SAP HANA database as an in-memory platform for users to be competitive and innovative in the digital economy.

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Awards & Recognition

SAP Business One won the following awards in the Accounting - Small Business category

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SAP Business One Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

87 Likeliness to Recommend

Down 2
Since last award

100 Plan to Renew

79 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Down 1
Since last award


Emotional Footprint Overview

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product Experience:
89%
Negotiation and Contract:
72%
Conflict Resolution:
81%
Strategy & Innovation:
87%
Service Experience:
84%

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+84 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love SAP Business One?

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6% Negative
0% Neutral
94% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Includes Product Enhancements
  • Acts with Integrity
  • Helps Innovate

Feature Ratings

Average 77

Accounts Payable Purchase Orders

84

Accounts Receivable Invoicing

84

Budgeting Forecasting

83

Reconciliation

83

Expense Management

81

General Ledger Chart of Accounts

80

Cost Revenue Tracking

80

Project Accounting

79

Integration APIs

78

Cash Flow Management

78

Dashboards, Analytics and Reporting

76

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 77

Business Value Created

84

Ease of Implementation

81

Quality of Features

81

Breadth of Features

79

Ease of IT Administration

77

Availability and Quality of Training

76

Usability and Intuitiveness

74

Vendor Support

74

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

74

Ease of Data Integration

74

Ease of Customization

73

SAP Business One Reviews

Koustubh C.

  • Role: Consultant
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2025

Efficient Business Management Tool

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates SAP Business One from other similar products?

SAP Business One is built for small and medium businesses, combining finance, sales, inventory, and CRM in one system. It supports global compliance, scales as companies grow, and offers fast, real-time insights

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of SAP Business One is that it brings all core business functions—like finance, sales, purchasing, and inventory—into a single system. This makes processes more streamlined, reduces duplicate work, and gives clear visibility across the business in real time.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The think which is disadvantage of it is customization and reporting often require technical expertise or partner support, which can increase cost and time.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

One should define their business needs first and keep the implementation scope simple to start with.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Trustworthy
  • Effective Service
  • Helps Innovate

Rahul J.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2025

Finance and HR to logistics and supply chain manag

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates SAP Business One from other similar products?

Large enterprises, complex operations Deployment - On-prem, cloud, hybrid Customization Very high, but complex

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

From finance and procurement to HR, manufacturing, logistics, and CRM — SAP covers everything under one roof. It’s a true end-to-end ERP, especially powerful in industries like manufacturing, pharma, and retail.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Licensing, implementation, maintenance, and consulting fees add up fast. Even SAP Business One (meant for SMBs) can be expensive compared to alternatives like Odoo or NetSuite.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you're a mid-to-large business operating in a complex or regulated industry and you want a powerful, all-in-one ERP system that can scale globally, SAP is a top-tier choice.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Unique Features
  • Efficient Service
  • Caring

Rajesh T.

  • Role: Operations
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2025

Reliable and Feature-Rich

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates SAP Business One from other similar products?

SAP Business One (SAP B1) stands out from other ERP solutions in several key ways, especially when comparing it to other small-to-midsize business (SMB) platforms

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The End-to-End Integration Across All Business Functions Because it lets small and mid-sized businesses operate with the kind of real-time, 360-degree visibility usually reserved for large enterprises.

What do you dislike most about this product?

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What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

my top recommendation would be to clearly identify your needs and expectations before purchasing. This product offers a range of features that work well for certain use cases, but might not be necessary for everyone. Make sure its strengths align with what you're actually looking for.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

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