SAP Cloud ERP, Private vs SAP Cloud ERP: which is right for you?
Short answerSAP Cloud ERP, Private (formerly RISE with SAP) moves an existing SAP estate to S/4HANA Cloud, private edition, with flexibility for complex needs. SAP Cloud ERP (formerly GROW with SAP) delivers S/4HANA Cloud, public edition, for companies starting fresh on standard processes.
The short answer
If you already run SAP and have complex or customised processes, SAP Cloud ERP, Private is usually the fit. If you are implementing ERP for the first time, or a subsidiary can adopt standard processes, SAP Cloud ERP is usually faster and simpler.
Side by side
- Edition: SAP Cloud ERP, Private delivers S/4HANA Cloud, private edition; SAP Cloud ERP delivers S/4HANA Cloud, public edition.
- Starting point: the private edition suits existing SAP estates; SAP Cloud ERP suits new implementations.
- Flexibility: the private edition allows more extension and configuration; SAP Cloud ERP favours standard processes with extensions on the SAP Business AI Platform.
- Upgrades: the private edition upgrades on a planned cycle; SAP Cloud ERP receives innovation continuously.
- AI: both give access to SAP Business AI and Joule; both build the foundation for autonomous operations.
Questions to ask
- How much of our current process design is a genuine differentiator?
- How much history do we need to keep?
- How quickly do we need to go live?
- Which AI use cases matter most in our first year?
Our view
The right choice comes from your processes, not from a product sheet. A short Seek diagnosis compares both, with costs and timelines, before you sign anything.