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Head-to-head · ERP Software

SAP ERP vs Deltek Costpoint

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score SAP ERP #1 in ERP Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit SAP
Deltek Costpoint #11 in ERP Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Deltek

SAP ERP leads on 0 checks, Deltek Costpoint on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSAP ERP · 9.4/10

SAP ERP scores higher on our rubric for erp software: 9.4 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #11.

On deployment, Deltek Costpoint gives you Hybrid where SAP ERP offers Cloud.

SAP ERP is the better fit for enterprises needing broad SAP-based operations. Deltek Costpoint is the better fit for government contractors and project manufacturers.

  • SAP ERP fits best

    Enterprises needing broad SAP-based operations

  • Deltek Costpoint fits best

    Government contractors and project manufacturers

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Side by side

Feature SAP ERP 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Deltek Costpoint 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.3
Ranking #1 in ERP Software #11 in ERP Software
Best for Enterprises needing broad SAP-based operations Government contractors and project manufacturers
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML
Integrations 7 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SAP ERP 5/5 · Deltek Costpoint 5/5
Finance module ✓ ✓
Inventory management ✓ ✓
Order management ✓ ✓
Manufacturing tools ✓ ✓
Multi-entity support ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Cloud Hybrid
Our review
Pros
  • Covers finance, inventory, sales, manufacturing, procurement, and logistics
  • Provides real-time analytics, predictive insights, and embedded AI
  • Connects SAP and third-party applications through APIs and Integration Suite
  • Project accounting and financial management support compliance-driven operations
  • Manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and shop-floor capabilities
  • Multi-company support with budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of focused teams
  • Current ERP offerings emphasize cloud deployments
  • Costpoint Essentials costs $800 per 10 users per month
  • The breadth may exceed the needs of simpler businesses
  • Core capabilities are focused on project-based, compliance-heavy operations
Our verdict

SAP ERP is enterprise resource planning software for organizations managing interconnected finance, procurement, sales, supply chain, manufacturing, human resources, and operational processes. Its cloud-focused portfolio includes public…

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Deltek Costpoint is an ERP platform for government contractors, defense organizations, aerospace businesses, and project manufacturers. It brings project execution, financial management, procurement, manufacturing, contracts, workforce…

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  1. SAP ERPERP Software 9.4Pricing on request
  2. Deltek CostpointERP Software 8.3Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SAP ERP — where it wins

    • Covers finance, inventory, sales, manufacturing, procurement, and logistics
    • Provides real-time analytics, predictive insights, and embedded AI
    • Connects SAP and third-party applications through APIs and Integration Suite

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of focused teams
    • Current ERP offerings emphasize cloud deployments

  • Deltek Costpoint — where it wins

    • Project accounting and financial management support compliance-driven operations
    • Manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and shop-floor capabilities
    • Multi-company support with budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning

    Where it doesn't

    • Costpoint Essentials costs $800 per 10 users per month
    • The breadth may exceed the needs of simpler businesses
    • Core capabilities are focused on project-based, compliance-heavy operations
  • SAP ERP9.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad SAP-based ERP suite for complex, multi-entity operations.

    Visit SAPFull verdict →
  • Deltek Costpoint8.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A compliance-focused ERP for complex, project-based government contracting operations.

    Visit DeltekFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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