SAP vs Seeweb

Vergelijk SAP en Seeweb op mogelijkheden, rechtsgebied, waarborgen en geschiktheid voor Europese kopers.

Beide vermeld als alternatief voor: Microsoft Azure

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SAP

Germany· Cloud Computing

Needs review

Shortlist SAP when you need S/4HANA-class ERP breadth under a German parent entity and can fund a structured implementation. Skip when you want lightweight self-serve finance SaaS without a transformation partner. Consider Salesforce when CRM is the system of record, or a Microsoft Dynamics / Azure-centric stack when identity and productivity are already standardised on Microsoft.

EU-operatedFull ERP suiteS/4HANA CloudISO 27001 (claimed)B2B DPA published
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Gemarkeerde rijen verschillen tussen de twee producten.

SAP vs Seeweb: Overzicht
KenmerkLogo: SAPSAPLogo: SeewebSeeweb
Land van herkomstGermanyItaly
CategorieCloud ComputingCloud Computing
Open sourceNeeNee
Self-hostedJaNee
HoofdkantoorGermanyNiet vermeld
Juridische entiteitSAP SE, Dietmar-Hopp-Allee 16, 69190 Walldorf (Mannheim HRB 719915)Niet vermeld
Toepasselijk rechtGerman entity; order forms may name local SAP affiliatesNiet vermeld
VS-moeder / zeggenschapGeen bekende VS-moederNiet vermeld
CLOUD Act-blootstelling (indicatief)MiddelNiet vermeld
EU-hostingstatusGedeeltelijkNiet vermeld
Hosting / residentieMixed: SAP-operated data centers (including Walldorf / St. Leon-Rot, Germany) plus Enterprise Cloud Services documented on AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or customer data centers. Product-specific subprocessor lists are primarily on My Trust Center for customers.Niet vermeld
Samenvatting

German-headquartered enterprise ERP suite (SAP Cloud ERP / S/4HANA) for finance, supply chain, procurement, and HR.

Italian cloud and data-center provider (DHH Group): KVM cloud servers, NVIDIA/AMD GPU for AI, managed Kubernetes, VPC, and storage on European sites including proprietary Milan and Frosinone facilities.

Tags
gdprclouderpenterprises4hana
gdprcloudinfrastructuregpukubernetesitalysovereign-cloudaidata-centeriaas
In één oogopslag: SAP vs Seeweb
In één oogopslagLogo: SAPSAPLogo: SeewebSeeweb
HQWalldorf, GermanyNiet vermeld
Legal entitySAP SE (HRB 719915 Mannheim)Niet vermeld
Product focusCloud ERP / S/4HANANiet vermeld
Commercial modelEnterprise subscription and licences (quote-based)Niet vermeld
Open sourceNoNiet vermeld
Data residency regionsCustomer-selectable; Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific (incl. SAP DE sites and hyperscalers)Niet vermeld
Compliance certs (claimed)ISO 27001, SOC 1/2, BSI C5, plus regional attestations via Trust CenterNiet vermeld
Key capabilities: SAP vs Seeweb
Key capabilitiesLogo: SAPSAPLogo: SeewebSeeweb
EU-operatedJaNiet vermeld
Full ERP suiteJaNiet vermeld
S/4HANA CloudJaNiet vermeld
ISO 27001 (claimed)JaNiet vermeld
B2B DPA publishedJaNiet vermeld

SAP

  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP core

    Public and private cloud editions cover finance, supply chain, procurement, sales, and related processes on an in-memory data model with role-based UX. Scope and extensibility differ between Public Edition (standardised) and Private Edition (closer to classic on-premises flexibility).

  • GROW and RISE packaging

    SAP GROW targets organisations starting on standardised AI-enabled cloud ERP. RISE with SAP supports existing on-premises customers migrating toward cloud with transformation services. Packaging choice drives implementation shape more than feature marketing slides.

  • Integration via SAP BTP

    SAP Business Technology Platform and Integration Suite provide APIs, iPaaS connectivity, and extension points to link SAP ERP with third-party and legacy systems. Expect integration projects rather than plug-and-play SMB connectors.

  • Selectable cloud regions and sovereign options

    Customers can choose data center regions; SAP documents Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific availability, including SAP-operated German sites and hyperscaler regions. Sovereign / regulated options (for example German IT-Grundschutz messaging for SAP-owned facilities) exist but must be contracted explicitly.

  • Trust Center compliance artifacts

    SAP publishes ISO 27001, SOC, C5, and other certificates plus DPAs through the Trust Center and customer portals. Audit reports for specific services are often gated to customers rather than fully public PDFs.

Seeweb

  • High-Performance Compute and GPU Resources

    Seeweb's Cloud Servers use KVM virtualization for dedicated CPU, RAM, and storage. GPU options support AI/ML workloads, with NVIDIA GPUs and pioneering AMD MI300X instances. Serverless GPU and NPU servers allow pay-per-use scaling without infrastructure management. This setup suits compute-intensive tasks, offering flexibility for developers and enterprises.

  • Scalable Storage and Kubernetes

    Cloud Object Storage handles unstructured data with high durability. ScaleOut Filer provides file storage, while Kubernetes Service and Storage enable container orchestration. These integrate seamlessly for modern apps, supporting horizontal scaling and managed deployments. Users benefit from reliable persistence across distributed environments.

  • Security and Compliance Tools

    Services include Cloud Backup, Server Antivirus, SSL certificates, and Data Protection appliances. With 99.99% SLA and 24/7 support, Seeweb ensures data integrity. Certifications like ISO 27001 and CISPE cover encryption, access controls, and audit trails, helping meet regulatory needs without added complexity.

Assurance & compliance: SAP vs Seeweb
Assurance & complianceLogo: SAPSAPLogo: SeewebSeeweb
Independent security / no-logs audit
Not applicable

ERP suite; not a no-logs privacy network product. Rely on SOC/ISO/C5 attestations instead.

Niet vermeld
ISO 27001
Vendor claimed

Trust Center lists ISO 27001 certificates for cloud services and publishes certificate finder entries (e.g. Central / Enterprise Cloud Services).

Niet vermeld
SOC 2 / SOC 3
Vendor claimed

SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports described on Trust Center; many reports customer-gated via SAP for Me / My Trust Center.

Niet vermeld
GDPR / EU data protection
Vendor claimed

EU parent entity; Trust Center privacy pages and DPAs reference GDPR processing terms.

Niet vermeld
US CLOUD Act exposure (indicative)
Partial

German SAP SE parent with no known US parent, but Enterprise Cloud Services explicitly include AWS, Azure, and GCP paths. Medium exposure for hyperscaler-backed tenants. Not legal advice.

Niet vermeld
Data processing agreement (B2B)
Vendor claimed

SAP states it signs DPAs; Trust Center hosts Data Processing Agreement documents for cloud, support, and professional services.

Niet vermeld
BSI C5
Vendor claimed

Trust Center lists Cloud Computing Compliance Controls Catalogue (C5) audit reports among EU regional offerings.

Niet vermeld
EU AI Act
Partial

SAP publishes EU AI Act governance materials for Joule Agents and AI features; customer still must assess in-scope AI uses.

Niet vermeld
Considerations & known limitations: SAP vs Seeweb
Considerations & known limitationsLogo: SAPSAPLogo: SeewebSeeweb
Hyperscaler hosting is common
Medium

Even with a German parent, many cloud tenants run on AWS, Azure, or GCP. EU region selection does not remove US-group infrastructure operators from the path. Confirm contracted region and subprocessors.

Niet vermeld
Heavy implementation programmes
Medium

S/4HANA and RISE projects typically need partners, data migration, and process redesign. Poor fit if you expected self-serve SaaS onboarding.

Niet vermeld
Detailed subprocessor lists often customer-gated
Low

Public pages confirm lists exist on My Trust Center, but a full anonymous dump was not available in this research pass. Request the list for your exact cloud service before security sign-off.

Niet vermeld
Catalog category is Cloud Computing, not ERP
Low

EuropeanStack has no dedicated ERP category yet. This entry is filed under Cloud Computing as the closest existing slug.

Niet vermeld

Geschiktheid

SAP

Best fit when

  • Midsize to large enterprises consolidating finance, supply chain, and procurement on one ERP
  • Organisations that need deep industry process templates and multi-country localisation
  • Buyers that require a German / EU parent contracting entity plus formal Trust Center attestations
  • Existing SAP ECC customers planning a RISE or S/4HANA transformation
  • Teams with budget for partner-led implementation rather than pure self-serve SaaS

Poor fit when

  • Startups or SMBs needing only simple invoicing without ERP programme overhead
  • Buyers that require a guaranteed EU-only, non-hyperscaler hosting path without reading the contract region
  • Teams seeking an open-source ERP they can fork and fully self-operate without vendor lock-in
  • CRM-first organisations where Salesforce-class customer platforms are the real system of record

Consider instead when

  • When: Your primary system of record is CRM and revenue operations, not manufacturing or complex finance

    Consider: Salesforce

    Stronger CRM depth; US parent and different compliance posture.

  • When: You already standardise on Microsoft identity, M365, and Azure and want ERP in that estate

    Consider: Microsoft 365 / Azure-centric Dynamics stacks

    Compare total cost of identity + productivity + ERP under one US vendor.

  • When: You need a smaller European mid-market ERP without S/4HANA transformation scope

    Consider: Evaluate EU mid-market ERP vendors outside this catalog (no peer ERP slug listed yet)

    Catalog currently lacks a direct European ERP alternative entry.

Seeweb

Best fit when

Niet vermeld

Poor fit when

Niet vermeld

Open questions for due diligence

SAP

  • Which exact cloud service and region would this buyer contract (Public Edition vs Private Edition vs RISE on which hyperscaler)?
  • Will the order form be with SAP SE or a local affiliate, and which governing law clause applies?
  • Can the vendor provide the current subprocessor list and SOC/C5 reports for the specific service code without an existing customer login?

Seeweb

Niet vermeld