--- title: SAP Business ByDesign Reviews meta\_title: 'SAP Business ByDesign Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 190 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how SAP Business ByDesign works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.0 review\_count: 190 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: ERP url: https://www.g2.com/categories/erp --- # SAP Business ByDesign Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by SAP Business ByDesign but has limited features. Are you part of the SAP Business ByDesign team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! SAP Business ByDesign (ByD) is a comprehensive cloud enterprise resource planning software (Cloud ERP) that is sold and operated as software as a service (SaaS) by SAP SE. It is designed for small to medium-sized enterprises as well as subsidiary businesses. The software is designed to provide business processes across application areas from financials to human resources with embedded business analytics, mobility, e-learning, and support. SAP Business ByDesign is built on the principles of a service-oriented architecture (SOA). The underlying technology is leveraging SAP's in-memory HANA database. A comprehensive set of prepackaged integrations as well as SOAP and oData webservices ensure easy integrations to other SAP or non-SAP applications. The main application areas: Financial Management (FIN) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Project Management (PRO) and Professional Service Automation (PSA) Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Procurement Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Production Human Resource Management (HCM) Fund and Grant Management Integrated Business Analytics Executive support and compliance management. ByDesign is deployed in 144 countries and supports 12 languages. SAP Business ByDesign is available for a monthly software-as-a-service (SaaS) subscription, based on a base package, user types, and number of users. The price includes hosting, unlimited storage, access to all application areas (see above), support etc. Updates are delivered automatically four times a year with no IT staff required. * * * Seller [SAP](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sap) Discussions [SAP Business ByDesign Community](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-bydesign/discuss) Languages Supported Danish, German, English, French, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified) Solution Type All-in-One Overview by Ingo Feucht (Chief Product Expert S/4HANA Cloud) Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 6 months ### Return on Investment 23 months [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-bydesign/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![NetSuite](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "NetSuite") NetSuite 4.1/5(4,909) ](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-netsuite/reviews) [ ![Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central") Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 4/5(907) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-dynamics-365-business-central/reviews) [ ![Acumatica](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Acumatica") Acumatica 4.4/5(2,020) ](https://www.g2.com/products/acumatica/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-bydesign/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 190 real user reviews. Implementation Time 6 months Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ## SAP Business ByDesign Integrations (5) What do users say about integrations? Integration information sourced from real user reviews. 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"SAP Business ByDesign CRM" 4.5/5 What do you like best about SAP Business ByDesign? SAP BYD covers the detailed sales process from marketing to sales team handover of leads processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SAP Business ByDesign? SAP BYD UI is not very flexible as compared to HANA UI Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering SAP Business ByDesign: SAP Byd is for mid-size and small businesses to cater to their ERP requirement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SAP Business ByDesign solving and how is that benefiting you? Currently working on reports/analytics and it's not very efficient in terms of getting the complex data in one report. Need to work with multiple DS and merge and a lot of effort is required. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 3/16/2022 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Computer Software](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer Software") CC Verified User in Computer Software Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 12/9/2021 "SAP Business ByDesign ERP review as consultant" 4/5 What do you like best about SAP Business ByDesign? SAP ByDesign is a suite in a box ERP. As a cloud ERP, it does not need any hardware maintenance, and also upgrading the ERP software will be taken care of by SAP. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SAP Business ByDesign? As a cloud ERP, there is a certain limitation in the customization and also there is some missing process (ex: Subcontracting). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SAP Business ByDesign solving and how is that benefiting you? This is ERP will be helpful for the companies to manage their business data effectively. This product has bulit-in Analytics which will be very helpful for analyzing and publishing the business data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Stephanie Anne D.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Stephanie Anne D.") SD Stephanie Anne D. Financial Controller Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/22/2021 Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores. "SAP Business ByDesign" 4/5 What do you like best about SAP Business ByDesign? It's a cloud-based system suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in automating internal processes. It's convenient to use and navigate. Important controls required in the financial reporting and ensuring accuracy in the data are present in the system. It has an available API for other system integrations. The price is reasonable for the standard user license and its functionalities such as financials, CRM, project management, supply chain, and HR. It's easy to implement and quickly configurable. It has also a mobile app for submission and approvals of expense reports or employee reimbursements. For those SMEs who would like to have a system that will increase efficiency, accuracy in data and aid the scalability of the company, SAP Business ByDesign could be a solution for you. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SAP Business ByDesign? Since it's cloud-based, the system has a tendency to become slow. There are times that due to the large volume of data, it will leave the screen unloading and potentially can lose data being entered. The response time can take quite long if several tabs are open. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering SAP Business ByDesign: The system is highly recommendable for SMEs who would like to transition to an ERP. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SAP Business ByDesign solving and how is that benefiting you? Some of the problems that were resolved with SAP ByDesign are the automation of manual processes particularly in financial closing and having readily available data or report that management can use. The use of SAP ByDesign enables real-time reporting and speeds up the monthly closing process in the finance team. It gives more visibility about the budget reporting, cash flow reporting, and KPIs both for internal and external use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Zoë N.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Zoë N.") ZN Zoë N. Talent Acquisition Consultant Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 12/20/2021 "Methodology" 5/5 What do you like best about SAP Business ByDesign? It is a systematic in creating reports and data depending on what you need. It is perfect for project managers and for talent managers managing projects and people. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SAP Business ByDesign? Too many things to be done by following the instructions. Sometimes i feel it isnt handy but it's okay it you are patient :) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SAP Business ByDesign solving and how is that benefiting you? None so far. Just wanted to learn the process and application. I like it! It is an additional knowledge and skill. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Outsourcing/Offshoring](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Outsourcing/Offshoring") UO Verified User in Outsourcing/Offshoring Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 9/20/2021 "It was nice to have used ByD since it's more complex, and flexible than the other systems we used." 4/5 What do you like best about SAP Business ByDesign? I love how it has links to most of the modules that we need. When I was in Payables, it has a link to the payment Advice, details of payment or details of the invoice processed. you ca =n also attach an excel file which is really nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SAP Business ByDesign? What I don't like about it is that it's too manual and has too much Infos to fill up. I was expecting it to be fully automated to lessen the time consumed in processing invoices. But what we have done was ought another software to input the invoice information automatically. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering SAP Business ByDesign: Well, I recommend that you speak to the team and let them know what you really want to happen on the system. Do not compare your old ERP to SAP ByD for Byd is much more flexible than what your old system can do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SAP Business ByDesign solving and how is that benefiting you? It was not necessarily a problem but we were loading invoices. though, as I mentioned, it's more reliable and easier than Oracle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Warehousing](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Warehousing") CW Verified User in Warehousing Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 12/10/2021 "SAP ByDesign has very useful features, easy to understand but has some limitations." 3.5/5 What do you like best about SAP Business ByDesign? Custom developments are easily possible. User friendly. Custom Reports are also possible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SAP Business ByDesign? Some limitations in standard SAP ByDesign web Services for we need to go for customisation. For heavy data, the speed becomes issue as it is cloud based. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SAP Business ByDesign solving and how is that benefiting you? We are solving SCM related issues for a client and because of highly customisable ByDesign is we were able to add so many customised features and reports. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Denis V.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Denis V.") DV Denis V. Owner Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/10/2021 Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores. "You need a fast , robust, simplified and cost effective ERP solution, you can choose SAP Bydesign" 3.5/5 What do you like best about SAP Business ByDesign? SAP Bydesign has a very straightforward process driven structure around a limited set of very well documented business scenario's that cover the full ERP scope from simple CRM, logistics, limited production capabilities, sales and purchasing, basic HR including onboarding and finance. It covers multi company, multi- currency functionlity and is a fully SAAS product from SAP. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SAP Business ByDesign? Customization capabilities are limited to dynamic field creation and limited software development kit allows for small developments. If you implement SAP Bydesign you have to accept that not all functional wimps of your users will be covered. It is a cost effective ERP as long as you have a good functional fit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SAP Business ByDesign solving and how is that benefiting you? SAP Bydesign allows for a very cost effective integration of your data and processes. You may need to add some additional niche products that solve some specific functional requirements for your users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Accounting](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Accounting") UA Verified User in Accounting Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/18/2022 "All good. Organize and systematic" 4/5 What do you like best about SAP Business ByDesign? Complete integration for procure to pay process Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SAP Business ByDesign? Some manual edits in fixed assets module Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SAP Business ByDesign solving and how is that benefiting you? Manual inputs. We used macros to solve it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Information Technology and Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Information Technology and Services") CI Verified User in Information Technology and Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 12/14/2021 "ByD Certified Functional Consultant" 4/5 What do you like best about SAP Business ByDesign? Cloud-based ERP System to access anywhere anytime... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SAP Business ByDesign? It is not much flexible to do any changes in the backend need to depend on the technical team or might require the SAP Support ticket Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SAP Business ByDesign solving and how is that benefiting you? Most of the Professional services managed customers can use them to monitor the project A to Z. Procure to Pay and Order to Cash process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Jessalyn B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jessalyn B.") JB Jessalyn B. Graduate Accountant Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 4/9/2021 "Issues I have encountered when using SAP" 4/5 What do you like best about SAP Business ByDesign? Search filter makes it easier for me to look for invoices I need to change. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SAP Business ByDesign? You can't edit when you post it unlike when using Account rifht/MYOB. I have to enter data manually one by one. It would be nice if they have a smart AI software that can recognize repeating invoice Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering SAP Business ByDesign: It's user friendly and easy to use. You can save an invoice when you're not sure yet and post it later when ready. The tax prefills depending on what you choose. Easy to drag and drop supporting docs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SAP Business ByDesign solving and how is that benefiting you? Invoices with purchase orders, for easier entry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 9/22/2021 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Questions about SAP Business ByDesign? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about SAP Business ByDesign ](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-bydesign/discussions/new) GU Guest User What is SAP Business ByDesign used for? 0 Upvotes 0 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sap-business-bydesign-used-for) ![Sunil Kumar B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sunil Kumar B.") 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