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Enterprise capabilities at a fraction of the complexity
| Feature | P4 Books Recommended | SAP Business One |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud-Native Architecture Built for the cloud from day one |
100% cloud-native |
On-premise or cloud |
| Multi-Tenant SaaS Scalable shared infrastructure |
Enterprise SaaS |
Single-tenant option |
| Implementation Time Time to go live |
2-6 weeks |
3-12 months |
| API-First Architecture RESTful APIs for integrations |
Full REST API |
Service Layer API |
| Scalable Infrastructure Grows with your business |
Auto-scaling |
Manual scaling |
| Cloud Backup Automatic data protection |
Daily backups |
User managed |
| Multi-Language Support Interface in multiple languages |
EN/ES + more |
28+ languages |
| Feature | P4 Books | SAP Business One |
|---|---|---|
| General Ledger Complete chart of accounts |
Full GL |
Full GL |
| Accounts Payable Vendor bills and payments |
Full AP suite |
Full AP suite |
| Accounts Receivable Customer invoices and collections |
Full AR suite |
Full AR suite |
| Bank Reconciliation Match transactions automatically |
Auto-matching |
Bank integration |
| Invoice Management Create, send, track invoices |
Advanced invoicing |
Full invoicing |
| Payment Processing Accept multiple payment methods |
Multiple gateways |
Add-on required |
| Expense Tracking Track and categorize expenses |
Full expense mgmt |
Expense tracking |
| Multi-Currency Support International transactions |
Unlimited currencies |
Multi-currency |
| Tax Compliance Local tax rules and e-invoicing |
LATAM + global |
Localizations |
| Financial Reporting P&L, balance sheet, cash flow |
Advanced reports |
Crystal Reports |
| Multi-Company Management Manage multiple entities |
Simple setup |
Complex config |
| Feature | P4 Books | SAP Business One |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Warehouse Inventory Track stock across locations |
Unlimited warehouses |
Multi-warehouse |
| Lot Tracking Track inventory by lot/batch |
Full lot control |
Batch management |
| Serial Number Tracking Track individual items by serial |
Full serial control |
Serial numbers |
| Expiry Date Tracking Track perishable goods |
FEFO support |
Expiry tracking |
| Pack Size Management Multiple units per product |
Full pack sizes |
UoM groups |
| Decimal Unit Management Fractional quantities |
Full precision |
Decimal support |
| Weight Units (kg/lb) Track by weight |
Full support |
Weight tracking |
| Length Units (ft/m) Track by length/dimension |
Full support |
Dimension tracking |
| Bill of Materials (BOM) Product recipes and assemblies |
Multi-level BOM |
Multi-level BOM |
| Manufacturing / MRP Production planning & work orders |
Full MRP |
Full MRP |
| Feature | P4 Books | SAP Business One |
|---|---|---|
| Point of Sale (POS) Retail sales & payments |
Built-in POS |
Third-party |
| Mobile Sales Sales reps on mobile devices |
Full mobile sales |
SAP mobile apps |
| Sales Management Quotes, orders, invoicing |
Full sales workflow |
Sales management |
| Purchase Orders Vendor management |
Full procurement |
Full procurement |
| Feature | P4 Books | SAP Business One |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 2 Compliance Enterprise security certification |
SOC 2 Type II |
SOC compliant |
| Role-Based Access Control Granular permissions |
Full RBAC |
Full RBAC |
| User Permissions Control access by user |
Granular control |
Granular control |
| Audit Trails Track all changes |
Complete audit log |
Change log |
| Document Management Attach and manage documents |
Full DMS |
Attachments |
| Feature | P4 Books | SAP Business One |
|---|---|---|
| Real-Time Reporting Live data dashboards |
Real-time |
Real-time |
| Dashboard Analytics Visual KPI dashboards |
Modern dashboards |
Pervasive analytics |
| Integration Capabilities Connect with other systems |
Open API |
Integration framework |
| Feature | P4 Books | SAP Business One |
|---|---|---|
| User Interface Ease of use |
Modern, intuitive |
Steep learning curve |
| Customization Adapt to your needs |
No-code config |
Requires developers |
| Total Cost of Ownership Licensing + implementation |
Predictable, lower |
High, hidden costs |
Enterprise features without enterprise complexity
Go live in weeks, not months. P4 Books is designed for rapid deployment without sacrificing functionality or requiring armies of consultants.
No surprise consulting fees, no expensive customization projects. Predictable monthly costs that won't break your budget.
Modern, intuitive interface that your team can learn quickly. No months of training or dedicated SAP specialists needed.
Built with Latin American business requirements in mind. Local tax compliance, electronic invoicing, and regional support.
Modern, intuitive UI that users can learn in days, not weeks of training.
Adapt quickly to business changes without expensive change orders and consultant fees.
See why growing businesses choose P4 Books over SAP. Get a personalized demo today.