{"id":24652,"date":"2026-06-24T16:36:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T14:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/?post_type=wissen&#038;p=24652"},"modified":"2026-08-12T17:40:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T15:40:23","slug":"sap-business-one-on-premise-vs-cloud","status":"publish","type":"wissen","link":"https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/en\/wissen\/sap-business-one-on-premise-vs-cloud\/","title":{"rendered":"SAP Business One: On-Premise vs. Cloud vs. Hybrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"gap-858476894\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-858476894 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1455671584\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sap-business-one-cloud-oder-on-premise-vergleich.png\" class=\"attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"Comparison of SAP Business One Cloud and On-Premise with their respective advantages\" srcset=\"https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sap-business-one-cloud-oder-on-premise-vergleich.png 1672w, https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sap-business-one-cloud-oder-on-premise-vergleich-900x507.png 900w, https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sap-business-one-cloud-oder-on-premise-vergleich-1300x732.png 1300w, https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sap-business-one-cloud-oder-on-premise-vergleich-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sap-business-one-cloud-oder-on-premise-vergleich-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sap-business-one-cloud-oder-on-premise-vergleich-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sap-business-one-cloud-oder-on-premise-vergleich-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1672px) 100vw, 1672px\" data-attachment-id=\"24780\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1455671584 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-1582003621\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1582003621 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-1138008035\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1138008035 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"wissen-compare\"><div class=\"wissen-compare__col\"><p class=\"wissen-compare__heading\">overview<\/p><ul class=\"wissen-checklist\"><li>What do on-premise and cloud mean in SAP Business One?<\/li><li>All three options: On-premise, private cloud, public cloud<\/li><li>Current license prices and TCO comparison<\/li><li>Data protection, GDPR and security standards<\/li><li>Scalability, remote access, and IT effort<\/li><li>Adaptability and integration with third-party systems<\/li><li>7 key questions to help with decision-making<\/li><li>Adaptability and integration with third-party systems<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-343129458\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-343129458 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h2>What is SAP Business One?<\/h2>\n<p>SAP Business One (SAP B1) is an integrated ERP solution from SAP for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It combines key business areas such as finance, purchasing, sales, warehouse management, production, CRM, project management, and human resources in a single platform \u2013 fully interconnected and without interface losses between modules.<\/p>\n<p>Worldwide, over 77,000 companies in more than 170 countries use SAP Business One. The solution is particularly relevant for German SMEs because it natively supports DATEV, SEPA, and ELSTER and can be adapted to industries such as retail, manufacturing, food, and services via certified add-ons. Typical users are companies with 5 to 250 users who want to centralize their processes and make decisions based on real-time data.<\/p>\n<p>Technically, SAP Business One runs on Microsoft SQL Server or the more powerful SAP HANA database. The HANA version offers advanced analytics and in-memory capabilities and is the standard in cloud installations. On-premise deployments require at least 64 GB of RAM per HANA database license, which must be considered in hardware and cost planning.<\/p>\n\t<div id=\"gap-1183550863\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1183550863 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h2>Overview of operating models<\/h2>\n<p>SAP Business One can generally be operated in two main models, which differ significantly in architecture, responsibility, and cost structure. Within cloud operations, there is a further important distinction between private cloud and public cloud.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wissen-compare\"><div class=\"wissen-compare__col\"><p class=\"wissen-compare__heading\">Cloud \/ SaaS<\/p><ul class=\"wissen-checklist\"><li>Software and data on the provider&#039;s external servers<\/li><li>Access via web browser \u2013 from anywhere, from any device<\/li><li>Monthly rental fee \u2013 no large one-time investment<\/li><li>Maintenance, updates, backups: Provider responsible<\/li><li>No dedicated server infrastructure required<\/li><li>Implementation is often completed in a few weeks.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wissen-compare__col\"><p class=\"wissen-compare__heading\">On-Premise<\/p><ul class=\"wissen-checklist\"><li>Software and data on the company&#039;s own hardware<\/li><li>Access within your own network \u2013 full control<\/li><li>One-time investment (Capex) instead of monthly rent<\/li><li>Maintenance, updates, backups: Company responsible<\/li><li>Dedicated server infrastructure required<\/li><li>Maximum adaptability and data sovereignty<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-68105603\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-68105603 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h3>Private Cloud vs. Public Cloud: An important difference<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wissen-grid wissen-grid--3\">\n<div class=\"wissen-card\"><p class=\"wissen-card__heading\">On-premise (classic)<\/p><div class=\"wissen-card__body\">\n<p>The software runs on the company&#039;s own hardware. Full control, maximum adaptability, no third parties involved in the data flow. IT costs and investments are entirely within the company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wissen-card\"><p class=\"wissen-card__heading\">Private Cloud (Single-Tenant)<\/p><div class=\"wissen-card__body\">\n<p>SAP Business One runs on dedicated resources, hosted by a certified SAP partner in a German data center. High security, excellent customizability, no resource sharing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wissen-card\"><p class=\"wissen-card__heading\">Public Cloud (Multi-Tenant)<\/p><div class=\"wissen-card__body\">\n<p>Infrastructure is shared with other customers, e.g., on Microsoft Azure or AWS. Lowest entry point, maximum scalability, minimal IT management \u2013 less customization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For most medium-sized companies in Germany, the private cloud with a certified SAP partner is the most popular cloud solution: It offers the advantages of cloud operation while maintaining high data protection standards through data centers in Germany or the EU \u2013 and reliably meets GDPR requirements if a complete data processing agreement is concluded.<\/p>\n\t<div id=\"gap-1411979980\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1411979980 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h2>Costs &amp; Licensing Models Compared<\/h2>\n<p>The cost structure is one of the most striking differences between the two operating models. On-premises requires a higher initial investment (Capex) but can be more cost-effective in the long run. Cloud offers low entry costs and predictable monthly expenses (Opex), but generates ongoing costs. Which model is more economical depends largely on the number of users, the time horizon, and the existing IT infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #0A5395; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">License type<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">On-premise (one-time\/user)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Cloud (monthly\/user)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Scope of access<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Professional User<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">2.700 \u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">91 \u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Full access to all modules and the web client<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f6f8fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Limited User<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">1.400 \u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">47 \u20ac<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Role-based: CRM, logistics, or finance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Starter Package<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">\u20ac1,140 \/ User<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">from \u20ac38<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Max. 5 users, core functions (excluding production)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style: italic;\">All prices are net, excluding VAT. Volume discounts are available through SAP partners. Upgrades from the Starter Package to Professional are possible at any time.<\/p>\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-527073156\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-527073156 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h3>Ongoing costs in on-premise operation<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to the one-time purchase price, the following regular costs are incurred with the on-premise model \u2013 often underestimated, but crucial for the TCO analysis:<\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n    <span style=\"color: #0A5395; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\">\u2022<\/span><br \/>\n    <span><strong>Annual software maintenance:<\/strong> 21.5 % of the license value \u2013 includes the right to new SAP versions and SAP support<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n    <span style=\"color: #0A5395; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\">\u2022<\/span><br \/>\n    <span><strong>Server hardware:<\/strong> Windows Server, with SAP HANA at least 64 GB RAM per database license, plus storage and network infrastructure<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n    <span style=\"color: #0A5395; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\">\u2022<\/span><br \/>\n    <span><strong>Database licenses:<\/strong> Microsoft SQL Server or SAP HANA (the latter requiring higher hardware)<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n    <span style=\"color: #0A5395; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\">\u2022<\/span><br \/>\n    <span><strong>IT personnel or SAP partners:<\/strong> Ongoing costs for operation, security and updates<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px;\">\n    <span style=\"color: #0A5395; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\">\u2022<\/span><br \/>\n    <span><strong>Power, cooling, backup systems:<\/strong> Ongoing infrastructure operation<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-111167606\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-111167606 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h3>TCO comparison: Example calculation over 3 years<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #0A5395; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Cost item<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Cloud (8 professional users, 3 years)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">On-premise (8 professional users, 3 years)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>License fees<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">approx. 26,200 \u20ac (91 \u20ac \u00d7 8 \u00d7 36 months)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">approx. \u20ac21,600 (8 \u00d7 \u20ac2,700)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f6f8fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Maintenance \/ Hosting<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Included in the cloud license price<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">approx. 13,900 \u20ac (21.5 % pa \u00d7 3 yrs.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Server hardware<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">omitted<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">approx. \u20ac8,000 \u2013 \u20ac15,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f6f8fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>implementation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">approx. \u20ac10,000 \u2013 \u20ac25,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">approx. \u20ac15,000 \u2013 \u20ac40,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #eaf0f6;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Estimated total costs<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>approx. \u20ac36,000 \u2013 \u20ac51,000<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>approx. \u20ac58,000 \u2013 \u20ac90,000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style: italic;\">Guideline prices based on SAP list prices and partner practice (consultant day: \u20ac1,200\u20131,500, effort: 10\u201340+ days). Internal IT personnel costs are not included. Actual costs vary depending on the scope of customization and the partner.<\/p>\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1149813842\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1149813842 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h2>Security &amp; Data Protection (GDPR)<\/h2>\n<p>Data security is a key decision criterion, especially for German companies. Both operating models can be operated in compliance with the GDPR \u2013 with different distribution of responsibilities and different requirements for the company itself.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #0A5395; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">focus<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">On-Premise (Local)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Cloud (data center)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>sovereignty<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Maximum control: Data is physically stored on company-owned servers. No transfer to third parties.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Delegated security: Operation by experts with standards that are often unattainable for SMEs internally.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f6f8fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Legal role<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">No external data processor is needed.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">The service provider is considered a data processor (Art. 28 GDPR). A data processing agreement (DPA) is legally required.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Safety measures (TOMs)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Personal responsibility: Access controls, encryption, backup concepts, emergency plans &amp; regular security checks.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Integrated standards: Physical security (access control, fire protection, redundancy), network security (firewall, intrusion detection, encryption) &amp; 24\/7 monitoring.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f6f8fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Industry &amp; Compliance<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Focus on the strictest requirements: pharmaceuticals, medical technology, government agencies, financial service providers.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Verifiable conformity through certifications: ISO 27001, ISO 27108, BSI C5, SOC 1 &amp; 2, EU Cloud Code of Conduct.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Recommendation in case of resource shortage<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Those who cannot cover TOMs internally should engage an SAP partner with a managed service.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Make sure to look for an EU data center (or Germany) and transparent information about the storage location.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1617071\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1617071 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h3>GDPR features in SAP Business One (software side)<\/h3>\n<p>Regardless of the model, the system offers integrated compliance tools:<\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n    <span style=\"color: #0A5395; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\">\u2022<\/span><br \/>\n    <span><strong>Personal Data Management Wizard:<\/strong> Management &amp; deletion of personal data.<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n    <span style=\"color: #0A5395; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\">\u2022<\/span><br \/>\n    <span><strong>Sensitive Personal Data Access Log:<\/strong> Logging of critical data accesses.<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px;\">\n    <span style=\"color: #0A5395; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\">\u2022<\/span><br \/>\n    <span><strong>Authorization concept:<\/strong> Detailed control of data ownership (from version 9.3 onwards).<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1284944876\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1284944876 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h2>Scalability &amp; Mobility<\/h2>\n<p>While the cloud is designed for maximum agility, on-premise offers stability for companies with existing infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #0A5395; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">criterion<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Cloud (growth without hardware)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">On-premise (planning and budget)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Scaling<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Flexible &amp; instant: Users, computing power and storage space can be adjusted in minutes.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Hardware-bound: Requires upgrading or purchasing new servers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f6f8fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Lead time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">None: Without hardware procurement and without internal IT projects.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Significant: Requires lead time, investment, and technical know-how.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>introduction<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Fast: Often usable within a few weeks.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Lengthy: Implementation in complex environments can take months.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f6f8fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>mobility<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Native: Access via any standard browser (home office, field service, international locations).<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Additional effort: Requires a VPN connection or terminal server access.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Infrastructure<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Maintenance-free: No additional configuration is required for remote scenarios.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Ongoing costs: Additional setup and operating costs for remote access.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f6f8fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>economy<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">OPEX: Focus on ongoing costs without upfront investment in hardware.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">ROI maximization: Existing, un-depreciated hardware.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wissen-infobox wissen-infobox--orange\"><span class=\"wissen-infobox__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"wissen-infobox__title\">Checklist for the decision<\/p><div class=\"wissen-infobox__body\">\n<p>The cloud wins in terms of speed and location independence. On-premises is the economically smart choice if you want to fully exploit your ROI potential with existing hardware.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wissen-bildtext wissen-bildtext--left\"><div class=\"wissen-bildtext__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"989\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sap-business-one-on-premise-vs-cloud-1.png\" class=\"wissen-bildtext__img\" alt=\"SAP Business One Cloud or On-Premise: A Comparison\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sap-business-one-on-premise-vs-cloud-1.png 989w, https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sap-business-one-on-premise-vs-cloud-1-900x611.png 900w, https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sap-business-one-on-premise-vs-cloud-1-600x407.png 600w, https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sap-business-one-on-premise-vs-cloud-1-768x521.png 768w, https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sap-business-one-on-premise-vs-cloud-1-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" data-attachment-id=\"24794\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wissen-bildtext__text\"><h3 class=\"wissen-bildtext__heading\">Unsure which model suits you best?<\/h3>\n<p>Cloud, on-premise, or hybrid? conesprit helps you make an informed decision. Benefit from the expertise of a multi-award-winning SAP partner for smooth implementation and ongoing support.<\/p>\n<a class=\"wissen-bildtext__link\" href=\"#\">Request a consultation now<svg class=\"wissen-link__arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 8 14\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1 1l6 6-6 6\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-1750290266\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1750290266 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h2>Adaptability &amp; Integration<\/h2>\n<p>Both models support extensions via add-ons, user-defined objects (UDOs), and the SDK. The crucial difference lies in the depth of the modifications.<\/p>\n\t<div id=\"gap-2074369671\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-2074369671 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h3>On-premise: Maximum freedom<\/h3>\n<p>Ideal for companies with highly individualized processes and complex system landscapes.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 40px; list-style: disc;\">\n<li><strong>Borderless integration:<\/strong> Implementation of proprietary interfaces to POS systems, e-commerce, CRM, production machines or third-party databases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full access:<\/strong> Customizations are possible without restrictions down to the database level.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No third-party hurdles:<\/strong> There are no technical limitations imposed by external providers or their infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<div id=\"gap-2106082941\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-2106082941 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h3>Cloud: Standards-based &amp; controlled<\/h3>\n<p>Ideal for SMEs that largely use SAP in its standard form or prefer certified solutions.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 40px; list-style: disc;\">\n<li><strong>Common extensions:<\/strong> Customizations via the SDK and certified add-ons are easily possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technical guardrails:<\/strong> Operating system-level interventions, direct database access, or extensive in-house developments are often technically impossible or restricted by the provider.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dependency:<\/strong> Flexibility is always tied to the chosen provider environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wissen-quote\"><p class=\"wissen-quote__label\">Important practical advice<\/p><blockquote class=\"wissen-quote__text\">\n\t<div id=\"text-283089201\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>\u201e&quot;Not all cloud environments support all SAP Business One add-ons equally. Anyone needing industry-specific extensions \u2013 for example, for food, manufacturing, medicine, or e-commerce \u2013 should definitively clarify add-on compatibility before deciding on an operating model.&quot;\u201c<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-283089201 {\n  color: #4e5455;\n}\n#text-283089201 > * {\n  color: #4e5455;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/blockquote><figcaption class=\"wissen-quote__cite\">Nicole Hostinsky \u2013 SAP Consultant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Regardless of the operating model, SAP Business One can be supplemented with additional tools: Incoming invoice recognition, e-invoicing, DATEV interface, mobile warehouse apps, web CRM and REST API connections are basically available for both variants \u2013 however, in cloud operation, this depends on the chosen provider environment.<\/p>\n\t<div id=\"gap-823026976\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-823026976 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h2>IT costs &amp; maintenance<\/h2>\n<p>Ongoing IT costs are a crucial factor for many SMEs \u2013 especially if they don&#039;t have their own IT team. This is where the two models differ fundamentally.<\/p>\n\t<div id=\"gap-691330567\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-691330567 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h4>Cloud Comparison: Strengths\/Weaknesses<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wissen-grid wissen-grid--2\">\n<div class=\"wissen-card\"><p class=\"wissen-card__heading\">Strengths in IT operations<\/p><div class=\"wissen-card__body\">\n<p>\u2022 Automatic updates \u2013 system always up-to-date, no manual patching required<br \/>\n\u2022 Backup and disaster recovery organized by the provider<br \/>\n\u2022 No internal IT team required for server operation<br \/>\n\u2022 SLA-guaranteed availability (usually 99.5 %+)<br \/>\n\u2022 Faster implementation \u2013 often within a few weeks<br \/>\n\u2022 Focus on core business instead of IT operations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wissen-card\"><p class=\"wissen-card__heading\">IT operational limitations<\/p><div class=\"wissen-card__body\">\n<p>\u2022 Dependence on a stable, high-performance internet connection<br \/>\n\u2022 Update schedules are specified by the provider<br \/>\n\u2022 Data transfer to third parties requires a data processing agreement and legal review<br \/>\n\u2022 Ongoing costs even during temporary non-use<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-309142214\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-309142214 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h4>On-Premise Comparison: Strengths\/Weaknesses<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wissen-grid wissen-grid--2\">\n<div class=\"wissen-card\"><p class=\"wissen-card__heading\">Strengths in IT operations<\/p><div class=\"wissen-card__body\">\n<p>\u2022 Full control over update schedules and version changes<br \/>\n\u2022 No internet dependency for daily operation<br \/>\n\u2022 Use and amortization of existing IT infrastructure<br \/>\n\u2022 Data sovereignty without an external data processor<br \/>\n\u2022 Good performance with resource-intensive applications on dedicated hardware<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wissen-card\"><p class=\"wissen-card__heading\">IT operational limitations<\/p><div class=\"wissen-card__body\">\n<p>\u2022 Internal IT expertise or a permanent external SAP partner is required<br \/>\n\u2022 Updates must be manually planned, tested, and deployed.<br \/>\n\u2022 Personal responsibility for backup, high availability and disaster recovery<br \/>\n\u2022 Longer lead time for hardware upgrades or site expansions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-1040386230\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1040386230 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h2>Direct comparison: All criteria at a glance<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #0A5395; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">criterion<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Cloud<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">On-Premise<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Initial investment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Low cost \u2013 no hardware, monthly rent<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Higher \u2013 License purchase + Hardware<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f6f8fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Running costs<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Predictable monthly subscription fees<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Maintenance 21.5 % pa + IT operating costs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>TCO (3\u20135 years)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Often higher than on-premise in the long term.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">More cost-effective when infrastructure is already in place.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f6f8fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Implementation time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Fast \u2013 a few weeks<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Several months possible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Maintenance &amp; Updates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Automatically by the provider<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Manually through IT or SAP partners<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f6f8fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Data control<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">The provider requires a data processing agreement (DPA) in accordance with Article 28 of the GDPR.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Completely in-house<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>GDPR compliance<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">EU data center + AVV given<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Full personal responsibility, no third party<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f6f8fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Internet required?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Yes \u2013 a stable connection is required<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">No \u2013 locally independent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Remote \/ Home Office Access<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Native browser worldwide<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">VPN or terminal server required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f6f8fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Scalability<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Simple \u2013 scalable up\/down at any time<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Requires hardware investment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Adaptability<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Standard + certified add-ons<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Maximum \u2013 no restrictions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f6f8fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Third-party integration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Via APIs and certified add-ons<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Comprehensive \u2013 including database level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>IT team required?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Not necessarily<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Recommended or engage an SAP partner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f6f8fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Database options<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">SAP HANA (Standard)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">SAP HANA or Microsoft SQL Server<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Growth SMEs, home office teams, multi-location<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Manufacturing industry, regulated sectors, existing infrastructure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f6f8fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"><strong>Entry price (starter)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">from \u20ac38\/user\/month<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">from \u20ac1,140 per user (one-time fee)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1657184691\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1657184691 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h2>What suits your company?<\/h2>\n<p>The decision between cloud and on-premises is not a question of &quot;better or worse&quot;\u2014it depends on a company&#039;s individual requirements, existing infrastructure, budget, and strategic goals. The following guidelines will help you make this decision.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wissen-compare\"><div class=\"wissen-compare__col\"><p class=\"wissen-compare__heading\">Cloud computing is the better choice if\u2026<\/p><ul class=\"wissen-checklist\"><li>There is no dedicated IT team for server operation<\/li><li>Low initial investment and predictable monthly costs are important.<\/li><li>Employees work remotely, from home, or at multiple locations.<\/li><li>the company is growing rapidly and needs flexible scaling<\/li><li>No existing server infrastructure should or can be used.<\/li><li>A rapid implementation within a few weeks is desired<\/li><li>Standard processes without extensive in-house development are available.<\/li><li>A stable, high-performance internet connection is available at all workstations.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wissen-compare__col\"><p class=\"wissen-compare__heading\">On-premise is the better choice if\u2026<\/p><ul class=\"wissen-checklist\"><li>a high-performance IT infrastructure is already in place and not yet depreciated<\/li><li>Complete data sovereignty without external data processors is required.<\/li><li>Strict regulatory requirements (authorities, pharmaceuticals, finance) exist.<\/li><li>Highly individualized adaptations and interfaces to third-party systems are required.<\/li><li>A stable internet connection cannot be guaranteed at all workplaces.<\/li><li>an internal IT team or a permanent SAP partner is available<\/li><li>The long-term TCO should be optimized over the hardware&#039;s lifespan.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-1236562070\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1236562070 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h3>The decision check: Which model suits you?<\/h3>\n\t<div id=\"gap-237307669\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-237307669 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<p><strong>1. Existing infrastructure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are there any functioning servers with sufficient remaining runtime?<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 40px; list-style: disc;\">\n<li><strong>YES: On-Premise<\/strong> \u2013 Often makes more economic sense in order to fully utilize existing investments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>NO: Cloud<\/strong> \u2013 Saves on high new hardware purchase costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. IT resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Is qualified IT personnel available internally?<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 40px; list-style: disc;\">\n<li><strong>YES: On-Premise<\/strong> \u2013 The capacity for maintenance and safety measures is available.<\/li>\n<li><strong>NO: Cloud<\/strong> \u2013 The operation is outsourced; you benefit from professional support without any effort on your part.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Growth rate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How frequently do the number of users and the location structure change?<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 40px; list-style: disc;\">\n<li><strong>STABLE: On-Premise<\/strong> \u2013 Long-term capacity planning is quite possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DYNAMIC: Cloud<\/strong> \u2013 Frequent changes clearly favor the cloud (scaling in minutes).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. Process individuality<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are industry-specific in-depth integrations or proprietary developments required?<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 40px; list-style: disc;\">\n<li><strong>INTENSIVE: On-Premise<\/strong> \u2013 Offers the necessary freedom for complex interfaces and database interventions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>STANDARD NEAR: Cloud<\/strong> Certified add-ons are perfectly sufficient for your processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5. Internet connection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Is a stable, high-performance connection guaranteed everywhere at all times?<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 40px; list-style: disc;\">\n<li><strong>NO: On-Premise<\/strong> \u2013 Secure access within the local network, even with an unstable external connection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>YES: Cloud<\/strong> \u2013 The basis for smooth operation via the browser is in place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>6. Compliance requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do regulations explicitly require local data storage?<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 40px; list-style: disc;\">\n<li><strong>YES: On-Premise<\/strong> \u2013 Maximum data control for sensitive industries (government agencies, pharmaceuticals).<\/li>\n<li><strong>NO: Cloud<\/strong> \u2013 GDPR-compliant data centers in the EU meet modern standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>7. Budget structure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Which cost structure is preferred?<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 40px; list-style: disc;\">\n<li><strong>CAPEX: On-Premise<\/strong> \u2013 One-time investment in licenses and hardware as fixed assets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>OPEX: Cloud<\/strong> \u2013 Predictable, ongoing costs (subscription) instead of a high initial investment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If one or more of these questions cannot be clearly answered, a free consultation with an experienced SAP partner is recommended. The decision has long-term consequences \u2013 it should not be based solely on price lists.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wissen-bildtext wissen-bildtext--left\"><div class=\"wissen-bildtext__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sap-business-one-onprem-cloud-hybrid-vergleich-1300x975.png\" class=\"wissen-bildtext__img\" alt=\"Comparison of SAP Business One models: On-Premise, Cloud, Hybrid (teaser image)\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sap-business-one-onprem-cloud-hybrid-vergleich-1300x975.png 1300w, https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sap-business-one-onprem-cloud-hybrid-vergleich-900x675.png 900w, https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sap-business-one-onprem-cloud-hybrid-vergleich-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sap-business-one-onprem-cloud-hybrid-vergleich-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sap-business-one-onprem-cloud-hybrid-vergleich-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/business-one-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sap-business-one-onprem-cloud-hybrid-vergleich.png 1448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" data-attachment-id=\"24798\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wissen-bildtext__text\"><h3 class=\"wissen-bildtext__heading\">Expert review: Cloud or on-premise?<\/h3>\n<p>Which model suits you best? As an SAP partner, conesprit supports you in the selection, customization and maintenance of SAP Business One \u2013 for a future-proof IT infrastructure.<\/p>\n<a class=\"wissen-bildtext__link\" href=\"#\">Request a consultation now<svg class=\"wissen-link__arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 8 14\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1 1l6 6-6 6\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>The hybrid model: Flexible combination<\/h2>\n<p>For companies seeking flexibility, SAP Business One offers hybrid solutions. These combine on-premise operation with cloud-based additional services such as backups, analytics, CRM, or e-commerce platforms via APIs.<\/p>\n<p>A cost-effective hybrid option is the use of subscription licenses on your own hardware: This maintains full data sovereignty while reducing the initial investment through monthly payments. Switching between subscription and perpetual licenses later is possible, but mixed operation within a single system is not permitted.<\/p>\n<p>Structurally, hybrid models primarily benefit companies with multiple locations: The headquarters controls the system on-premise, while branches and subsidiaries are seamlessly connected via integrated cloud instances.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wissen-infobox wissen-infobox--orange\"><span class=\"wissen-infobox__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"wissen-infobox__title\">Market trend<\/p><div class=\"wissen-infobox__body\">\n<p>Private cloud solutions with certified SAP partners and German data centers have established themselves as a particularly sought-after middle ground \u2013 offering the advantages of both worlds without their respective disadvantages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":24797,"template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[165],"class_list":["post-24652","wissen","type-wissen","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wissen"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>SAP Business One On-Premise vs. Cloud | Vergleich<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"SAP Business One On-Premise vs. Cloud: Kosten, Sicherheit, Skalierbarkeit &amp; DSGVO im Vergleich. 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