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Ellucian vs SAP S/4HANA comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Ellucian
Ranking in ERP
28th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Student Information System (SIS) (1st)
SAP S/4HANA
Ranking in ERP
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
127
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Ellucian is 1.2%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP S/4HANA is 6.1%, down from 9.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP S/4HANA6.1%
Ellucian1.2%
Other92.7%
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1308615 - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Dean at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Presents all information in one place and automates some of our manual processes
This product is used by more than 50 colleges in our state and it is purchased by the government. The system office does the testing and pushes out the patches to us, so everything has been testing. Even if there is any customization that needs to be done, it happens before it comes to us. As such, I haven't had to contact technical support myself.
MuhammadNadeem3 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager Sap at PTCL
Integrated workflows have streamlined hiring, purchasing, and daily operations across departments
Areas of SAP S_4HANA that could be improved or enhanced include the evolving aspects of the application over time. There are other SAP applications such as SuccessFactors and Ariba that integrate with SAP S_4HANA. In recent years, SAP introduced an addition called RISE with SAP, which allows companies to use cloud solutions instead of requiring their own premises hardware. SAP partners with cloud providers such as Azure, Amazon, and Google, assisting companies in migrating from hardware to cloud solutions. A challenge that arises is the lack of immediate expertise when raising tickets for problem resolution with SAP, leading to delays. We have asked SAP to improve this area to provide users with better benefits from the cloud solution, as we encounter this issue frequently.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I like that all of the student information is in one place."
"Using Ellucian means that we have more automated processes, and don't have to do everything manually."
"Decent support, large installed base, adequate plus training."
"Overall, I would rate the product ten out of ten."
"The Fiori design is a valuable feature."
"I find everything I need in S4/HANA."
"The solution's new UI called Fiori is user friendly."
"It's a stable product; there are no bugs or glitches, it doesn't crash or freeze, and it's reliable with good performance."
"The use of a memory-based database makes it more efficient."
"S/4HANA is so much faster today than it was before. High performance is one of the best features, but the backbone of S/4HANA is its integration capabilities. They've also shifted to a focus on user experience."
"The most interesting features from the solution include the look and feel of the user interface, as it is very user friendly and easy to navigate."
 

Cons

"It is expensive and uses an antiquated database (Unidata) that requires a specialized set of technical skills in staff."
"The functionality for monitoring satisfactory academic progress has room for improvement."
"The product could be improved in several key areas, particularly in API granularity and ease of configuration."
"Starting out on the solution can be a bit complex and difficult."
"I find the technical support from SAP to be very difficult to get as we do not have a one-window solution."
"It could be improved by focusing on user-related challenges, as end users might face certain difficulties."
"This solution can improve the Bill of Materials (BOM) and production planning."
"In an upcoming release of SAP S4HANA, chain management should be easier."
"The solution often does not survive our shortlist round because it is very expensive when compared to other products."
"S/4HANA 1610: We found very less Fiori apps — a few apps not working. All module Fiori apps need to be tuned."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The tool is expensive."
"The problem with SAP is that it offers two licenses, namely runtime license and enterprise license. If you have a runtime license, then you are doomed since you can't take any data out from the tool."
"It's quite expensive. However, it can be expensive to maintain the solution."
"The solution is expensive."
"It is never a cheap product since it is a prime tool in the worldwide market."
"The solution often does not survive our shortlist round because it is very expensive when compared to other products."
"The tool's licensing is very expensive. They've changed their licensing model from the old ERP system to a new model using FUEs, which is somewhat better but still expensive."
"The price could be lower."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
31%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Construction Company
7%
Educational Organization
6%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business51
Midsize Enterprise26
Large Enterprise56
 

Questions from the Community

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Are there any advantages of SAP S4 HANA over SAP Business One (SAP B1) apart from the cost?
SaP Business One is a complete solution for business management. The software applications are broad, ranging from accounting to project management and human resources. It is very versatile and com...
What needs improvement with SAP S4HANA?
SAP S_4HANA could definitely be improved by making the transformation process much simpler, perhaps through AI tools to automate a significant portion of it, as there is still much uncertainty with...
What is your primary use case for SAP S4HANA?
My main use case for SAP S_4HANA is finance and billing. I use SAP S_4HANA for finance and billing through different modules, such as FICO and BRIM. Different modules are utilized for various purpo...
 

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Sample Customers

Oklahoma Christian University
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