Here’s an overview of the top five ERP systems in the market today, comparing their implementation, maintenance, licensing, and user costs. Following that is a table outlining roles, head count, and specializations typically required to maintain each ERP.
Top 5 ERP Systems: Cost Comparison
ERP System Implementation Cost Maintenance Cost (Annual) Licensing Cost (Annual) User Cost (Per User)
SAP S/4HANA $500K - $5M 18-25% of licensing $4,000 - $6,000 per user $100 - $150/month
Oracle Fusion ERP $300K - $3M 20-25% of licensing $3,000 - $5,000 per user $90 - $120/month
Microsoft Dynamics 365 $200K - $2M 15-20% of licensing $2,000 - $4,000 per user $70 - $100/month
Infor CloudSuite $250K - $2.5M 20-24% of licensing $2,500 - $4,500 per user $80 - $110/month
Workday ERP $500K - $4M 22-26% of licensing $3,500 - $5,500 per user $95 - $130/month
*Costs vary depending on organization size, complexity, and specific customizations.
Maintenance Team Requirements: Roles, Head Count, and Specializations
ERP System Roles Needed Average Head Count Specialization Required
SAP S/4HANA SAP Administrator, ABAP Developer, Data Analyst, IT Support, Functional Consultant 5-10 SAP Basis, ABAP, FI/CO, SD/MM, SAP HANA
Oracle Fusion ERP Oracle DBA, ERP Analyst, Technical Support, Functional Consultant 4-8 Oracle SQL, Fusion Middleware, HCM, Financials
Microsoft Dynamics 365 System Admin, Dynamics Developer, Data Analyst, Functional Consultant 3-7 Azure, Power BI, D365 Finance, Supply Chain
Infor CloudSuite Infor Admin, Application Support, Functional Analyst, Data Analyst 3-6 Infor OS, Birst BI, LN, M3, CloudSuite Modules
Workday ERP Workday Admin, Integration Developer, Functional Analyst, Security Analyst 4-8 Workday Studio, HCM, Financials, Security Setup
*Team size and specific roles may vary based on company size, implementation complexity, and modules in use.