Head-to-head · Portal Software
Microsoft SharePoint vs SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText
Microsoft SharePoint leads on 0 checks, SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMicrosoft SharePoint · 9.3/10
Microsoft SharePoint scores higher on our rubric for portal software: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
Microsoft SharePoint is the better fit for microsoft 365 organizations needing a versatile portal. SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText is the better fit for SAP enterprises managing content-centric processes.
- Microsoft SharePoint fits best
Microsoft 365 organizations needing a versatile portal
- SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText fits best
SAP enterprises managing content-centric processes
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Side by side
| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in Portal Software | #4 in Portal Software |
| Best for | Microsoft 365 organizations needing a versatile portal | SAP enterprises managing content-centric processes |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Support | Phone, Docs | Docs |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Features Microsoft SharePoint 0/1 · SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText 0/1 | ||
| Custom branding | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Portal types | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Access controls | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Self-service tools | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Listed integrations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Organizations looking for an internal portal alongside document management will find SharePoint brings those needs into a Microsoft-centered workspace. Team and communication sites share organizational content, while document libraries… Read the review → |
SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText brings documents, records, emails and other content into business processes. It is aimed at enterprise organizations managing content across operational workflows, particularly SAP… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Microsoft SharePoint — where it wins
- Combines team and communication sites with document libraries and version history.
- Granular permissions apply at site, library, folder, and item levels.
- Search can index documents and extracted OCR text; mobile apps support access.
Where it doesn't
- Its integrations center on Microsoft services and products.
- There is no free plan; SharePoint is included with Microsoft 365 business plans.
- Advanced identity and access management appears in the Business Premium plan.
SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText — where it wins
- Combines document and records management with archiving and capture
- Adds workflow, version control, access controls and audit trails
- Integrates with SAP, Microsoft 365, Salesforce and Guidewire
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales conversation
- Enterprise focus makes it less suited to smaller organizations
- Documentation is the only listed support channel
- Microsoft SharePoint9.3/10 · Paid
A Microsoft-centered portal for team sites, controlled documents, search, and collaboration.
Visit siteFull verdict → - SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText9.0/10 · Pricing on request
A process-focused content platform for enterprises working across SAP and Microsoft 365.
Request a demoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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