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SAP Business ByDesign (Legacy)

bySAP
in
4.0
Market Presence: Cloud ERP for Service-Centric Enterprises, Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises

Overview

Product Information on SAP Business ByDesign (Legacy)

Updated 13th October 2025

What is SAP Business ByDesign (Legacy)?

SAP Business ByDesign is a cloud-based enterprise resource planning software that integrates core business functions such as finance, human resources, sales, procurement, project management, and supply chain management into a unified platform. The software enables organizations to automate business processes, manage operations, and gain insight through analytics and real-time reporting. Designed to support scalability, the software addresses the needs of growing businesses by streamlining workflows and facilitating informed decision-making through centralized data management. It offers modules that cover various business areas, allowing companies to enhance operational efficiency and maintain regulatory compliance within a single solution.

SAP Business ByDesign (Legacy) Pricing

SAP Business ByDesign software uses a subscription-based pricing model structured around the number of users and selected modules. The software offers various editions tailored for different business sizes and user types, including core, self-service, and team user options, with monthly fees calculated per user. The pricing varies depending on features enabled and organizational requirements.

Overall experience with SAP Business ByDesign (Legacy)

EQUIPO DE PRODUCCION
50M - 250M USD, Retail
FAVORABLE

“Scalable and modern platform, recommended for growing companies”

5.0
Aug 28, 2025
SAP Business ByDesign is a cloud-based ERP solution designed primarily for SMEs, offering a comprehensive suite for managing finance, sales, operations, and human resources. Its interface is intuitive and easy to integrate with other systems. It's a recommended tool for growing companies looking for scalability.
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VP OF PRODUCT ENGINEERING
<50M USD, Travel and Hospitality
CRITICAL

“Outdated Interface and Frequent Integration Issues Cause Administrative Challenges”

2.0
Aug 26, 2025
Clunky and old looking. Not very flexible. Integration with other services was implemented via CSV transport, which breaks all the time.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 13th August 2025

SAP was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Walldorf, Germany. The company employs over 105,000 people globally and develops software solutions for enterprise resource planning (ERP) and related business functions. SAP’s early products, SAP R/2 and SAP R/3, were widely adopted for managing core business processes. Its current ERP platform, SAP S/4HANA, uses in-memory computing to support data-intensive operations and integrates capabilities such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. SAP offers a portfolio of software applications that support various business functions across industries. These applications are designed to operate on a unified digital platform. As of 2025, SAP reports over 230 million cloud users and provides more than 100 solutions. The company’s offerings are used by organizations to manage finance, human resources, procurement, supply chain, and other operational areas.

Company Details

Updated 13th August 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1972
Head office location
Walldorf, Germany
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.sap.com

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SAP Business ByDesign (Legacy) Reviews and Ratings

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4.0

(3 Ratings)

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4 Star
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2 Star
33%
1 Star
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Evaluation & Contracting

4.3

Integration & Deployment

4.7

Service & Support

3.3

Product Capabilities

3.7

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  • EQUIPO DE PRODUCCION
    50M-1B USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    Scalable and modern platform, recommended for growing companies

    5.0
    Aug 28, 2025
    SAP Business ByDesign is a cloud-based ERP solution designed primarily for SMEs, offering a comprehensive suite for managing finance, sales, operations, and human resources. Its interface is intuitive and easy to integrate with other systems. It's a recommended tool for growing companies looking for scalability.
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  • VP OF PRODUCT ENGINEERING
    <50M USD
    Travel and Hospitality
    Review Source

    Outdated Interface and Frequent Integration Issues Cause Administrative Challenges

    2.0
    Aug 26, 2025
    Clunky and old looking. Not very flexible. Integration with other services was implemented via CSV transport, which breaks all the time.
  • ENGINEER
    10B+ USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    Solid and adaptable software for multiple activities according to corporate opinions

    5.0
    Sep 2, 2025
    Software used for multiple purposes in my company. Solid and helpful company.
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  • STRATEGY ASSOCIATE
    10B+ USD
    Miscellaneous
    Review Source

    Recent Feature Updates Improve Usability but Interface Navigation Remains Challenging

    3.0
    Aug 26, 2025
    Overall functions as you would hope with recent new features making it much less clunky to use
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Reviewer Insights for: SAP Business ByDesign (Legacy)

SAP Business ByDesign (Legacy) Likes & Dislikes

Like

What I like most is the ability to offer comprehensive and scalable cloud integration, allowing for everything on a single platform. Its flexibility and ease of integration with other SAP products allow for a more fluid data flow, and its interface is modern and intuitive.

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Like

Has the main benefits of a standard ERP.

Like

versatility and detail in use

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Dislike

The current pricing structure can be limiting if you are not a growing business, although the platform is quite comprehensive and has countless customizations.

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Dislike

The administrator's load is too high for an expensive software as a service offering.

Dislike

costs slow and complex customization slowness

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