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Ellucian vs SAP S/4HANA comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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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
126
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 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 6.0%, down from 9.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP S/4HANA6.0%
Ellucian1.2%
Other92.8%
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."
"Decent support, large installed base, adequate plus training."
"Using Ellucian means that we have more automated processes, and don't have to do everything manually."
"SAP S4HANA is a great product."
"It is exclusive to have SAP in your company. It is the best system in the world."
"It is easy to integrate the solution with other systems."
"The finance module is the best thing. It integrates well with other modules, which makes it the best ERP available."
"The most valuable feature is that HANA loads from memory, which means it loads very quickly."
"The cost optimization that is shipped with cloud solutions is the primary benefit of the product."
"SAP S/4HANA is a very easy-to-use and user-friendly solution."
"I have no issues with the stability of the product, as everything seems to be fine."
 

Cons

"The functionality for monitoring satisfactory academic progress has room for improvement."
"It is expensive and uses an antiquated database (Unidata) that requires a specialized set of technical skills in staff."
"There should be a place where I can get the best available applications in one place."
"SAP is generally a very expensive license globally."
"The solution could have a better user experience."
"Starting out on the solution can be a bit complex and difficult."
"The cost is definitely high, so SAP does have a growth solution, which is slightly cheaper compared to other offerings with SAP. A lot more customers would adopt it if they reduced the price by around twenty to twenty-five percent."
"The user experience could improve. In recent years, SAP has acquired different third-party applications and integrated them into SAP S_4HANA, which was a good opportunity for users. However, as a consultant and super user, I believe SAP S_4HANA is a good tool, but the user experience takes time to learn."
"It is not a very good product from the perspective of ease-of-use."
"S/4HANA could be improved with better integration."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"There is a license to use this solution."
"SAP S4HANA is expensive and for smaller businesses, it is very difficult for them to have the budget."
"Regarding pricing, I don't regularly deal with the financial aspects, but it is not a cheap solution."
"The licensing format is complicated for SAP S/4HANA"
"I would rate the pricing at around six to nine out of ten depending on the edition and deployment type."
"Its pricing could be better."
"The price of the solution is reasonable but some modules can be expensive. When comparing SAP S4HANA to other solutions, such as Oracle, it is not expensive."
"The price of SAP S4HANA is reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
31%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Construction Company
7%
Healthcare Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
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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