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Microsoft 365 Business vs SAP Jam comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft 365 Business
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
248
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Device Management (MDM) (2nd), Content Collaboration Platforms (9th)
SAP Jam
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Social Software (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Messaging and Collaboration solutions, they serve different purposes. Microsoft 365 Business is designed for Mobile Device Management (MDM) and holds a mindshare of 5.7%, down 7.4% compared to last year.
SAP Jam, on the other hand, focuses on Enterprise Social Software, holds 3.3% mindshare, up 3.2% since last year.
Mobile Device Management (MDM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft 365 Business5.7%
Jamf Pro13.5%
NinjaOne7.5%
Other73.3%
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Enterprise Social Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP Jam3.3%
Slack Business - Enterprise11.2%
Microsoft Teams8.4%
Other77.1%
Enterprise Social Software
 

Featured Reviews

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Owner at Nexus Auto system
Digital documentation has boosted team efficiency and provides secure remote manual access
The best feature is the mobile access to SharePoint. It is incredibly valuable for our technicians to view wiring diagrams and manuals directly on their tablets while working under a vehicle. It removes the need to walk back to the office, saving about 20 minutes per job. Additionally, the data security features give me peace of mind; even if a tablet is broken in the shop, our business data remains safe in the cloud.
AhmedHaridy - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Director at Emkan
A powerful tool for managing subscriptions within the organization
It's undoubtedly more complex compared to the initial part. It depends on the requirements. You can't categorically say that HubSpot is only suitable for smaller devices; it's adaptable to various needs. Depending on the requirements, you can have a project completed within as little as six months or as long as a few years. It's a flexible solution that can cater to your specific needs. However, it's essential to start from the beginning, designing the screens and pages within HubSpot. It's somewhat similar to building a website but generally more straightforward to use. You need to input the necessary information based on your specific requirements, and it's not limited to a predefined structure. The team initiates the process with what we term as solution design, but it's more appropriately labeled as enterprise design. This initial phase involves understanding the integration points with other systems and commencing the configuration process. It's essentially the starting point for our analysis. The analysis covers several aspects, including the language requirements, integration tools for interfacing with Java server solutions, and how to effectively use these tools. All these components must seamlessly complement each other. Once the team has everything in place and confirms the tools, they can proceed to elaborate on the specific requirements. The deployment timeline typically ranges from four to six months, specifically for straightforward or standard requirements. However, in the case of a large enterprise organization with numerous legal entities across different countries, each requiring unique interfaces for various purposes, the implementation duration is highly dependent on the specific requirements. It's not feasible to provide a fixed period for such a solution.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The initial setup is very simple and straightforward."
"Microsoft Teams, without a shadow of a doubt, is the best platform ever. It is also very stable with a lot of options."
"The return on investment is very high for companies whose work is based on communications."
"It's strictly in the cloud, so the company doesn't need to invest in hardware to install their Active Directory. So I find that it's a cost-effective alternative."
"Mobile access to SharePoint in Microsoft 365 Business saves a lot of time because it does not require physical presence, enabling everyone from various distances to access, save, and read all the manuals, which greatly increases efficiency in our business."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"The stability and reliability are great."
"Integrating products and the overall communication between all functionalities is superb."
"All employees, from the CEO to the warehouse personnel, have access to Jam and contribute to the news feeds and consume content."
"SAP JAM has lots of possibilities and my client is using it for very specific matters, like social collaboration."
"It connects to SAP C4C (Cloud for Customer) and is a very useful collaboration tool for the sales, services, and marketing teams."
"Properly done, this software can be a great resource for your employees to stay engaged and connected to each other and to your organization."
"One notable feature is the "improvement training," which allows you to define groups, facilitate information sharing, enable participant rating, and establish rankings. This enables you to identify which participants are actively engaged and sharing information and which ones are less active."
 

Cons

"It would be ideal if there were fewer features. I'd like it better if it had a watered-down version where you didn't have to have all of this extra stuff included."
"It should be more affordable."
"From the perspective of a developer, the interface could be more user-friendly. It is quite difficult to use."
"Some menu options are not as logical as you would think, and it can take time to figure out how to go about it."
"The cloud performance and the ability to work remotely are actually not very good. I prefer to work on-prem on my laptop. The quality is better."
"I submitted a good few support tickets early on because some of it was a bit overwhelming."
"Data protection needs to be improved."
"Lower license options should come embedded with security."
"Built-in integrations with other SAP products could be better. We use a SAP HCM product as well, but synching data is a tremendous issue."
"Both layout and branding could be improved."
"I'm hopeful for more integrations with SAP JAM in the future."
"Sometimes it's a bit confusing with so many options."
"The user interface is still quite rigid."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of users at home the license should be cheaper. We are on an annual subscription."
"We pay for a corporation license."
"Pricing can vary a lot due to fluctuations in exchange rates and that is not favorable for planning."
"It's an expensive solution."
"The product is expensive."
"The price of the Microsoft 365 Business is fair. It is a great suite of products, but then there are other great products on the market as well. The main concern is competition. With Microsoft generally, it comes down to what people have become familiar with, what people have grown up using when they were younger, and when they are older. It depends on the actual adoption of the environment that they work in. The price is not an issue, it is about what people are used to using, and what they are familiar with is what influences their purchase."
"I have one of the business licenses, and then I have a few of the lower-cost ones at six bucks a month. We're a small organization of half a dozen people."
"Our licensing is annual. We have a Volume Licensing deal with them."
"You need to pay for additional languages. It is somewhat expensive and the payment frequency can be annual or monthly, depending on the choice. There are no extra costs beyond the standard license and implementation fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Marketing Services Firm
16%
Performing Arts
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business113
Midsize Enterprise44
Large Enterprise100
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft 365 Business?
The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft 365 Business?
We are on the Microsoft 365 Business Standard plan, which costs us approximately £10.30 per user per month. For our team of 10, that comes to over £100 monthly, which is a significant recurring cos...
What needs improvement with Microsoft 365 Business?
The licensing cost is quite high for a small business like ours. Additionally, we faced a steep learning curve during implementation. The mobile interface was somewhat technical for my workshop sta...
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Also Known As

Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1, MS 365 Business
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Sample Customers

Urban Agriculture Co., The Detroit Wallpaper Co., TransBlue Facility Management, Garner Food Company
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