Rise vs Grow with SAP

GROW with SAP

  • Who is it for?
     Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) that are new to SAP or want a quick ERP setup.

  • What do you get?

    • SAP S/4HANA Cloud – Public Edition (standardized, best practices built-in)

    • Access to SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) for basic extensions and analytics

    • Simple onboarding services

    • Two versions: Base (basic finance/procurement) and Premium (adds cash management, etc.)

  • Benefits:

    • Fast go-live (4–8 weeks)

    • Lower cost, SaaS model (subscription)

Minimal IT setup, no heavy customization

  • Ideal for rapid growth and clean start

RISE with SAP

  • Who is it for?
     Big companies or those already using SAP and want to move to cloud, modernize, or customize deeply.

  • What’s included?

    • SAP S/4HANA Cloud – Public or Private Edition

    • Infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)

    • Business process intelligence

    • Access to SAP Business Network

    • Tools for system conversion or redesign
    • Highly customizable

  • Benefits:

    • End-to-end transformation bundle

    • Works for brownfield, greenfield, and hybrid approaches

    • Can handle complex processes and large-scale rollouts

    • Freedom to choose hyperscaler

    • Ideal for multi-country/global operations

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureGROW with SAPRISE with SAP
Target CustomerSMBs, new to SAPLarge enterprises, existing SAP users
Deployment TypePublic Cloud onlyPublic or Private Cloud (even hybrid)
CustomizationLow (standard best practices)High (deeply customizable)
Time to Deploy4–8 weeks6+ months
Cost StructureSimple, SaaS subscriptionComplex, bundled pricing
ScopeCore ERP + extensionsFull transformation suite (ERP + Infra + BTP)
Business Network AccessOptional or limitedIncluded

When to Choose What?

SituationBest Option
You’re a startup or SMB with limited IT teamGROW with SAP
You want to start quickly with industry best practicesGROW with SAP
You’re already on ECC or SAP S/4 and want to migrateRISE with SAP
You need custom integrations, private cloud, or controlRISE with SAP
You want a complete digital transformation packageRISE with SAP

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