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.)
- SAP S/4HANA Cloud – Public Edition (standardized, best practices built-in)
- Benefits:
- Fast go-live (4–8 weeks)
- Lower cost, SaaS model (subscription)
- Fast go-live (4–8 weeks)
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
- SAP S/4HANA Cloud – Public or Private Edition
- 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
- End-to-end transformation bundle
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | GROW with SAP | RISE with SAP |
| Target Customer | SMBs, new to SAP | Large enterprises, existing SAP users |
| Deployment Type | Public Cloud only | Public or Private Cloud (even hybrid) |
| Customization | Low (standard best practices) | High (deeply customizable) |
| Time to Deploy | 4–8 weeks | 6+ months |
| Cost Structure | Simple, SaaS subscription | Complex, bundled pricing |
| Scope | Core ERP + extensions | Full transformation suite (ERP + Infra + BTP) |
| Business Network Access | Optional or limited | Included |
When to Choose What?
| Situation | Best Option |
| You’re a startup or SMB with limited IT team | GROW with SAP |
| You want to start quickly with industry best practices | GROW with SAP |
| You’re already on ECC or SAP S/4 and want to migrate | RISE with SAP |
| You need custom integrations, private cloud, or control | RISE with SAP |
| You want a complete digital transformation package | RISE with SAP |


