Microsoft Dynamics GP vs SAP S/4HANA comparison

Microsoft and SAP are both solutions in the ERP category. Microsoft is ranked #18 with an average rating of 8.3, while SAP is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.5. Microsoft holds a 1.3% mindshare in ERP, compared to SAP’s 6.4% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of SAP users who would recommend it.

Microsoft Dynamics GP

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Microsoft Dynamics GP and SAP S/4HANA are competitors in the enterprise resource planning software market. SAP S/4HANA appears to have an advantage in scalability and performance, while Microsoft Dynamics GP is noted for affordability and ease of use.

Features: Microsoft Dynamics GP provides essential features such as strong accounting, financial management, and ease of customization. It is user-friendly, making it suitable for small to medium-sized businesses. SAP S/4HANA offers advanced functionalities like real-time data analytics, robust integration capabilities, and comprehensive financial reporting, catering to larger enterprises with complex operations.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Dynamics GP could enhance its scalability and introduce more advanced features to cater to larger businesses. It may also refine its integration capabilities with third-party tools. SAP S/4HANA may improve by lowering its implementation complexity and offering more budget-friendly options for smaller organizations. Improved user interface simplicity could further enhance user experience.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Dynamics GP offers straightforward deployment suitable for smaller organizations, with accessible customer service. SAP S/4HANA requires extensive deployment processes, ideal for larger businesses needing tailored solutions, with comprehensive support for complex issues.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Dynamics GP boasts a lower setup cost, attracting organizations seeking cost-effective solutions with quick ROI. SAP S/4HANA, despite a higher initial investment, promises substantial ROI through enhanced efficiency and scalability, making it suitable for enterprises eyeing long-term growth with advanced features.

To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Dynamics GP vs. SAP S/4HANA Report (Updated: December 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Ranking in ERP

18th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SAP S/4HANA

Ranking in ERP

1st

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.1

Number of Reviews

125

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics GP is 1.3%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP S/4HANA is 6.4%, down from 14.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

ERP Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SAP S/4HANA	6.4%
Microsoft Dynamics GP	1.3%
Other	92.3%

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reviewer2723988

Executive Director, Digital & Technology at a tech consulting company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Integration and flexibility deliver outstanding business experiences with innovative platforms enhancements

Scale is a primary concern. If the product vision continues to serve small and mid-cap companies, they need to continue incorporating features into the out-of-the-box solution because small-caps typically lack budget for in-house IT organizations to customize and maintain systems. If they want to expand beyond mid-cap and enter the large-cap market, they need to consider balance and provide more customizability. This includes extending process flows through more APIs and building a more modular architecture with granular backend exposed via API. The process layer should allow clients to customize while invoking back-office APIs. The general perception positions Microsoft Dynamics GP in the middle of the market. Systems such as NetSuite and ServiceNow occupy the lower category, providing narrow use cases. Microsoft Dynamics GP offers more breadth and out-of-the-box capabilities at a slightly higher price point. At the top end, SAP, Oracle, and Salesforce offer extensive customizability at a premium price, suitable for large organizations with multiple transactions and customers. Microsoft Dynamics GP currently occupies a favorable position in the middle segment with limited competition.

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Deepak Madhavan

Delivery Head- IT Shared Services at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Implementation simplifies ERP management with comprehensive data integration and visibility

A lot of people would say the pricing. SAP is seen as quite expensive even now. It doesn't work for smaller or medium optimizations. The licensing and pricing could be looked at. In Brownfield migration, the trade-off between greenfield and brownfield means you either keep it clean or match the business requirements. Sometimes, it's not possible to do both. While ValixAPI provides significant support in making those decisions and the SAP consultant is very useful, we are still dependent on past history and how it was originally set up. I wouldn't call that a real disadvantage, yet more accessible consulting would be beneficial. Incorporating all other cloud products, like APO or IPP, into the S/4 house might also help.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I haven't used it a lot, but the best thing is that the processes are very detailed."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to easily update and maintain accurate data across all aspects of our operations."

"It is strong in integration."

"The system is easy to customize and has user-friendly access. "

"It's enhanced by a subscription billing add-on, to efficiently automate billing and invoicing, particularly due to our substantial customer database."

"The most valuable feature is financial control. The accounting aspect allows us to manage our clients and payments."

"It is a tried and tested ERP system which if used correctly, is definitely a very good program for managing all aspects of a business from customer sales, and receivables management, to payable management and finance reporting. So, it's super critical for any mid-sized company."

"Microsoft Dynamics GP has strong out-of-the-box reporting capabilities, and its integration with Office 365, Power Apps, and Power Platform provides great additional benefits, helping deliver better experiences to employees and customers."

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"Offers an excellent UI"

"SAP S/4HANA delivers all essential possibilities to customers for various sections. In the current modern age, we use SAP for graphical outputs, reports, and smartphone accessibility. If users want to see financial outputs via diagrams, we use SAP by Design. For specific confirmations via mobile app or web app, we use few other applications. If users want only source forms and not hard copies, we use AR forms."

"We use the solution for a retail customer. As an administrator, my activities involve system installation, troubleshooting, and performance management."

"The solution makes its use and the management of our infrastructure easy."

"The most valuable feature is that HANA loads from memory, which means it loads very quickly."

"I find everything I need in S4/HANA."

"It is a full-fledged, stable solution."

"I find the Production Planning Cockpit (PPC) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) most valuable modules."

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Cons

"The biggest problem with GP is that it's not cloud based and it doesn't lend itself to subscription licensing. But Microsoft wants everything in the cloud and licensed on a subscription basis.Even tThough GP can be deployed on a cloud server, but basically, it's a Windows based product. It uses the older model and companies purchase the program and pay a 16-18 sixteen- eighteen percent annual renewal fee but Microsoft wants everybody to pay monthly or annual renewal fees on a subscription basis."

"It requires a lot of expertise to implement."

"Initially, we encountered challenges, particularly with users transitioning from their previous applications."

"Dynamics GP could be improved in terms of its usability and modernization."

"The issue we're encountering is that it's primarily designed for independent installations and not initially structured as a cloud-based solution, which has led to challenges with connectivity."

"There should also be extra redundancy when posting to modules. We use different sets of books such as CashBook and CheckBooks therefore if I select the wrong one the solution allows the transaction to just pass without warning."

"What could be improved is the functionality of Dynamics GP because it requires a lot of development by the programmers and the company in order to integrate into a solution."

"As for room for improvement, they have different modules, project and analytical accounting, but it will be good to have that kind of part in the standard package. To have that additional reporting functionality where you can add an attribute or something, which you can report again. So you can analyze the cost by not just natural accounts but also by a project, without having to go through another module edit on top and then the other module edit on top. The more modules you add, sometimes it doesn't work that well. Additionally, it would be easier to have the solution on the cloud. That's our consideration. We are trying to move all our systems to the cloud, and GP is one of them that we are going to move in the next couple of years. I would rate the solution seven or seven point five out of ten."

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"Planned Order List needs a change of screen."

"Support is a challenge. The effectiveness of the SAP support paradigm depends on particular skills."

"The analytics part of SAP S/4HANA needs to be improved"

"While the solution contemplates a competitively priced model, its pricing could be cheaper."

"We are missing these standard packages here in Turkey. Every customer has to build their own solutions for regulatory needs, such as sending invoices to the authority."

"Documentation could be improved."

"More integration is necessary."

"The solution’s pricing could be reduced."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would say that the pricing is moderate, not cheap, and not expensive. There are many more expensive ERPs than GP, and there are less expensive as well, so it is moderately priced."

"The solution's price is steep."

"I think the tool is competitively priced and it's more of a one-time investment with a low annual renewal fee."

"Its pricing and licensing are high. Of course, we all know that it is Microsoft."

"It is an affordable solution."

"We evaluated some local products, because of the pricing, but this product has better features and support."

"For us, in our local currency, it costs us around 5 million Botswanan Pulas a year. It's quite a lot of money."

"In comparison to other ERP systems, the pricing is not necessarily inexpensive, but it can be considered more cost-effective."

"The solution is expensive."

"The price of SAP S4HANA could be cheaper."

"It is costly in computing because these VMs have a huge CPU and utilization."

"In Nigeria, we have to consider currency conversion rates with the Euro and Dollar that impact the final cost. But I believe that it'll be cheaper in the cloud where SAP has to do the maintenance of the server and more in the long run."

"The solution's pricing depends on customers and how much discount they can get. However, the list price is expensive."

"I would rate the pricing at around six to nine out of ten depending on the edition and deployment type."

"It is never a cheap product since it is a prime tool in the worldwide market."

"The licensing format is complicated for SAP S/4HANA"

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Government

Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	10

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	51
Midsize Enterprise	26
Large Enterprise	53

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Dynamics GP?

The most valuable feature is the ability to easily update and maintain accurate data across all aspects of our operations.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Dynamics GP?

D365 BC licensing SAAS model with subscription ranging $70/User/Month.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics GP?

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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...

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What needs improvement with SAP S4HANA?

In my opinion, areas of SAP S/4HANA that have room for improvement would be in AI and insights generation, which would be a good enhancement for the future. Currently, this analytics is still drive...

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What is your primary use case for SAP S4HANA?

My experience with SAP S_4HANA involves working on several projects helping customers prepare their transition from ECC to SAP S_4HANA. My role was to study the gap and technical feasibility by exe...

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Microsoft Dynamics GP

January 2026

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SAP S/4HANA

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Also Known As

Dynamics GP, MS Dynamics GP

SAP S4HANA

Overview

Microsoft Dynamics GP is a complete enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for small and medium-sized businesses. Dynamics GP helps you gain greater control over your financials, inventory, and operations. It’s easy to implement and use and empowers informed decisions that lead to business success.

Microsoft

SAP S4HANA is an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system that uses sophisticated technologies including machine learning and AI. It is most commonly used to integrate and manage business functions and is an ideal solution for large enterprises. The platform includes supplier relationship management (SRM), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM), and product lifecycle management (PLM) functionality.

SAP S4HANA offers three different deployment options:

On-premises
Cloud
Hybrid

SAP S4HANA Features

SAP S4HANA has many valuable key features, including:

Customizable
ERP, CRM, SRM, SCM, PLM co-deployed
High throughput
Fast analytics and reporting
Smaller total data footprint
SAP HANA multi-tenancy
All data: social, text, geo, graph, processing
New SAP Fiori UX for any device (mobile, desktop, tablet)
Unlimited workload capacity
High-volume transaction processing (OLTP)
High volume real-time analytical processes (OLAP)
Service Management
Digital Boardroom Integration

SAP S4HANA Benefits

Some of the benefits of using SAP S4HANA include:

Speed: S4 HANA applications leverage speed, context, and data accessibility to ensure you can stay up to date with rapidly evolving technology.

Improved performance: With SAP S4HANA, you can plan, execute, or generate reports and analytics based on live data to increase performance.

Simplicity: SAP S4HANA’s whole infrastructure was designed with simplification in mind — from the management of the solution to the administration of the IT landscape. The solution serves as the digital core for business process simplification and enables the centralizing of hardware and network resources.

Cost effective: SAP S4HANA is a cost effective solution. It provides the ability to bring together all the analytical and transactional capabilities of a variety of systems in one location, enabling better decision making.

Reviews from Real Users

Below are some reviews and helpful feedback written by SAP S4HANA users.

A Mechanical Engineer at a construction company says, “It is a very powerful, highly customizable tool. The most valuable feature is that the reporting is fast. We can see the results from that in that our commissions come in fast. That is the main advantage.”

Another reviewer, a SAP Technology Manager at a financial services firm, mentions, "It is more or less a very, very smooth and seamless product. Day by day they are increasing their technology features and they are keen to resolve the issues. India has a complex business scenario and SAP is thinking about that and resolving the issues day by day. In terms of the features I have found most valuable, I don't think that there is any lack or any gap process-wise. SAP is a very good tool."

A Project and Service delivery Manager at a tech services company comments, "One of the most valuable features, which we used the most, was the FI module, for finance. It involved controlling, account receivables, account payables, and complete financial steering."

A Senior Architect at a construction company states, “The POD applications are very useful to us. There are a few POD apps which we are using for different business scenarios. They are quite interesting.” He also adds, “The initial setup is pretty straightforward. The documentation is very good. The solution can scale well. The solution is stable.”

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Sample Customers

Rural Metro, WASH Multifamily Laundry, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Elcome International LLC, Batteries Plus Corporate Stores, Catalogic Software, Choate Rosemary Hall

Nestle, O.C. Tanner, Sabre, New York Life Insurance Co., MEMEBOX, Siemens AG.

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