Modulario vs. SAP: enterprise giant versus an SMB cloud ERP
SAP is the unquestioned global leader in corporate ERP. The price tag is 12+ months of implementation, six-figure budgets and a US/German vendor with American cloud risk. Modulario is a cloud ERP sized for small and mid-sized companies — implementation in weeks, EU data and a Slovak partner whose phone is actually answered.
Modulario vs. SAP
| Funkcia | Modulario | SAP |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud / Self-host | Cloud (EU) + self-host option | SAP S/4HANA Cloud (US/EU), on-prem |
| EU data and hosting | Fully in the EU, optionally a SK datacentre | EU regions yes, but a US vendor (CLOUD Act risk) |
| ISO 27001 / GDPR / AI Act | ISO 27001, GDPR-first, AI Act ready | ISO 27001, GDPR, AI Act compliance in preparation |
| Slovak-language support | Direct SK team + implementation partners | Through SAP partners, often large consulting firms |
| Modularity | 30+ modules, all included in the price | Hundreds of modules, licensed individually |
| Accounting SK/CZ | Native, including VAT and the VAT control statement | Yes, via SK localisation (SAP Best Practices) |
| Warehouse and stock management | Multiple warehouses, batches, barcodes | Robust, EWM module (extra licence) |
| AI extraction from documents | Native OCR + AI invoice extraction | SAP AI Foundation (extra licence, US cloud) |
| API / MCP integrations | Open REST API, webhooks, MCP server | SAP API Hub, OData, BAPI — complex |
| Mobile application | Full-featured iOS and Android | SAP Fiori (responsive web), native apps limited |
| Customisation | No-code Document Schemas + API | ABAP development, expensive consulting |
| Implementation cost | 0-50,000 EUR depending on scope, fixed | Typically 100,000 - 1,000,000+ EUR depending on scope |
| Price — user / month | From EUR 12, all modules in the bundle | From EUR 90 (Business One) / EUR 200+ (S/4HANA) |
| Typical onboarding time | 3-6 weeks for SMB | 6-18 months for mid-size companies |
| 5-year TCO (50 users) | ~50,000 - 80,000 EUR | ~500,000 - 1,500,000 EUR |
Kedy zvoliť Modulario
- You are an SMB or mid-sized company (10-500 users) without corporate compliance requirements
- You want the implementation in weeks, not years
- You are looking for EU data, an EU vendor and want to avoid US cloud risk (CLOUD Act, Schrems II)
- You need a predictable price per user instead of six-figure TCO
- You want a modern UX that the team adopts without months of training
Kedy zostať pri SAP
- You are a global corporation with branches in 10+ countries and complex consolidation
- You require SAP-specific compliance modules (SOX, IFRS detailed reporting, multi-currency)
- You have an internal SAP team and years of investment in SAP processes that are not worth rewriting
- You operate in an industry where the supply chain requires SAP integration (automotive tier-1)
- You have a budget for an enterprise ERP with implementation above EUR 100,000
Ako prejsť z SAP
- 1
Audit of SAP scope and usage
We go through deployed SAP modules, custom ABAP extensions, integrations and actual usage. Often 60-70% of SAP functionality is not really used — that is not paid for in Modulario.
- 2
Scope mapping to Modulario modules
SAP entities (BP, materials, documents, GL accounts) are mapped to the Modulario schema. For custom modules we agree whether to bring them across as configuration via Document Schemas or as new development.
- 3
Data export and transformation
We export from SAP via SAP Data Services, IDoc or CSV. We clean the data and import it into Modulario. We validate the general ledger, open documents, stock balances and the sub-ledger.
- 4
Parallel run and training
A 6-8 week parallel run. Users go through training by role. Modulario has a significantly lower learning curve than SAP — a regular user in an hour, a key user in half a day.
- 5
Switch-over and SAP archive
Once consistency is confirmed we switch the company over fully. SAP can be shut down or kept in read-only mode for historical audit. The saved licence fees cover the cost of Modulario within months.
Frequently asked questions
We are a small company, why would SAP concern us?
SAP Business One is officially sized for the SMB segment and is often offered to companies with 10-50 users. The real TCO for such a company (licences + implementation + maintenance) is typically 5-10x higher than Modulario. The comparison helps to make a decision based on facts.
Does Modulario have the same scope as SAP?
No, and intentionally so. SAP has hundreds of modules for global corporations. Modulario covers 90%+ of SMB and mid-size scenarios — what you actually use. For specialised scenarios (multi-country consolidation, SAP-specific compliance) SAP remains more relevant.
What is the difference in US cloud risk?
SAP is a German company, but most SAP cloud services run on AWS/Azure/GCP infrastructure with US parents. That means theoretical exposure to the CLOUD Act and complications after Schrems II. Modulario is a Slovak vendor with fully EU infrastructure — no US cloud risk.
How much does the migration from SAP cost?
It depends on scope. For SMB with SAP Business One typically 10,000-30,000 EUR. For mid-size companies with S/4HANA and custom ABAP 30,000-100,000 EUR. After the free audit you receive a fixed-price quote.
What is the price difference over a 5-year horizon?
For a 50-user company Modulario is typically 80-90% cheaper in 5-year TCO. SAP has high upfront licence and implementation costs (often EUR 200,000+) and 22% annual maintenance. Modulario has a single monthly price including upgrades and support.
Can we handle the migration from SAP ourselves?
We do not recommend it. The complexity of SAP configuration, ABAP customisations and processes requires an experienced partner. Modulario has its own migration team experienced in moves from SAP Business One to Modulario.
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