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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Azure Analysis Services

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AAzure Analysis Services delivers enterprise-grade BI semantic modeling capabilities with the scale, flexibility, and management benefits of the cloud. Azure Analysis Services helps transform complex data into actionable insights. Azure Analysis Services is built on the analytics engine in Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services.N/A

    SAP Analytics Cloud

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AThe SAP Analytics Cloud solution brings together analytics and planning with integration to SAP applications and access to heterogenous data sources. As the analytics and planning solution within SAP Business Technology Platform, SAP Analytics Cloud supports trusted insights and integrated planning processes enterprise-wide to help make decisions without doubt.

    $36

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Azure Analysis ServicesSAP Analytics Cloud
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    SAP Analytics Cloud for Business Intelligence
    $36.00
    per month per user
    SAP Analytics Cloud for Planning
    Price upon request
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Azure Analysis ServicesSAP Analytics Cloud
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsA 30-day trial with SAP Analytics Cloud is available, supporting analytics enterprise-wide. A trial can be extended up to 90 days on request.
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    Community Pulse
    Azure Analysis ServicesSAP Analytics Cloud
    Considered Both Products
    Microsoft
    Chose Azure Analysis Services
    I had used SAP at a different Organization and the organization where I used Azure Analysis Services was already having it and hence I had to use it. Both have their own sets of pros and cons to look into. To be honest I liked SAP more than Azure Analysis Services
    Incentivized
    SAP
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    9 Answers
    94%
    Would buy again
    313 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    9 Answers
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    266 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    300 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    85%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    178 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    85%
    Implementation went as expected
    221 Answers
    Features
    Azure Analysis ServicesSAP Analytics Cloud
    BI Standard Reporting
    Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of Azure Analysis Services and SAP Analytics Cloud
    Feature
    Azure Analysis Services
    8.6
    8 Ratings
    5% above category average
    SAP Analytics Cloud
    7.6
    357 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Pixel Perfect reports8.88 Ratings7.4302 Ratings
    Customizable dashboards8.77 Ratings7.9345 Ratings
    Report Formatting Templates8.58 Ratings7.4319 Ratings
    Ad-hoc Reporting
    Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of Azure Analysis Services and SAP Analytics Cloud
    Feature
    Azure Analysis Services
    8.8
    8 Ratings
    9% above category average
    SAP Analytics Cloud
    7.5
    358 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Drill-down analysis8.96 Ratings7.9348 Ratings
    Formatting capabilities8.77 Ratings7.3345 Ratings
    Integration with R or other statistical packages8.77 Ratings6.9256 Ratings
    Report sharing and collaboration9.08 Ratings8.1334 Ratings
    Report Output and Scheduling
    Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of Azure Analysis Services and SAP Analytics Cloud
    Feature
    Azure Analysis Services
    9.0
    8 Ratings
    9% above category average
    SAP Analytics Cloud
    7.4
    339 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Publish to Web9.08 Ratings7.7290 Ratings
    Publish to PDF8.97 Ratings7.8321 Ratings
    Report Versioning9.37 Ratings7.5282 Ratings
    Report Delivery Scheduling9.08 Ratings7.5278 Ratings
    Delivery to Remote Servers8.57 Ratings6.758 Ratings
    Data Discovery and Visualization
    Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of Azure Analysis Services and SAP Analytics Cloud
    Feature
    Azure Analysis Services
    9.0
    7 Ratings
    12% above category average
    SAP Analytics Cloud
    7.4
    343 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)9.46 Ratings7.8325 Ratings
    Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization9.07 Ratings7.5312 Ratings
    Predictive Analytics8.66 Ratings7.2312 Ratings
    Pattern Recognition and Data Mining00 Ratings7.099 Ratings
    Access Control and Security
    Comparison of Access Control and Security features of Azure Analysis Services and SAP Analytics Cloud
    Feature
    Azure Analysis Services
    9.3
    8 Ratings
    9% above category average
    SAP Analytics Cloud
    8.2
    349 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Multi-User Support (named login)9.27 Ratings8.2323 Ratings
    Role-Based Security Model9.38 Ratings8.0331 Ratings
    Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)9.38 Ratings8.1324 Ratings
    Single Sign-On (SSO)9.47 Ratings8.5327 Ratings
    Report-Level Access Control00 Ratings8.2134 Ratings
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Azure Analysis Services and SAP Analytics Cloud
    Feature
    Azure Analysis Services
    8.6
    7 Ratings
    10% above category average
    SAP Analytics Cloud
    7.4
    294 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Responsive Design for Web Access8.47 Ratings7.5283 Ratings
    Mobile Application9.33 Ratings6.8247 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile8.35 Ratings7.0274 Ratings
    Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding
    Comparison of Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding features of Azure Analysis Services and SAP Analytics Cloud
    Feature
    Azure Analysis Services
    8.8
    7 Ratings
    13% above category average
    SAP Analytics Cloud
    7.1
    66 Ratings
    9% below category average
    REST API8.96 Ratings7.156 Ratings
    Javascript API8.76 Ratings7.049 Ratings
    iFrames8.85 Ratings7.143 Ratings
    Java API8.77 Ratings7.142 Ratings
    Themeable User Interface (UI)8.34 Ratings7.451 Ratings
    Customizable Platform (Open Source)9.33 Ratings6.843 Ratings
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Qlik Cloud Analytics (Qlik Sense)
    Score8.2 out of 10
    Qlik Cloud Analytics (Qlik Sense)
    Score8.2 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Jaspersoft Community Edition
    Score7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Azure Analysis ServicesSAP Analytics Cloud
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (9 ratings)
    8.1
    (382 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (22 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (307 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    4.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.3
    (73 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.1
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.3
    (9 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Data Sharing and Collaboration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (61 ratings)
    Data Sources
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (61 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Azure Analysis ServicesSAP Analytics Cloud
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    We would have many technical issues and glitches with previous similar providers but found that Azure Analysis Services can simply handle our workload and memory better. I remember we lost an account due to cloud issues not fully saving or corrupting some files. Granted, this is rare with any cloud but haven't had that issue with the same load of memory with Azure Analysis Services.
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    SAP
    >> Using SAC predictive analytics capabilities for inventory management in a Production line setup has helped generate Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders for raw or semi-finished goods without much head-banging into Demand management rules. It does it beautifully with seamless integration with HANA core MM and PP modules, along with BI integration. It has resulted in 30% greater warehouse storage capacity, thereby saving revenue from piled-up inventory and associated manpower costs. >> SAC sometimes shows latency in working out a large data set, thus giving a poor user experience compared to its competition. Also, it may occasionally show misinterpretations when embedding data from 3rd-party systems into the HANA core dataset.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • Providing role based access or we can say privilege based on the role to the user if it is integrated with Azure active directory and hence securing the access to sensitive data.
    • We use to run different type of analytics services to get the better result which is hectic if done manually or with human efforts.
    • We also use to collect bulk of data with the help of this tool and run customized test cases for better efficiency of result and better decision making. The result are very crucial and helps in taking big decision.
    • It supports different or we can say heterogeneous database vendors like the Oracle, SQL, and hence make the task easy.
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    SAP
    • It makes it easier yo analyse order and related records easily.
    • We can easily maintain and track the performance of employees in organisation.
    • Can easily track various aspects for the growth of an organisation thus allowing real time analysis and tracking of organisation's growth and performance.
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • There is very least content available on Microsoft docs and the Internet to get through with AAS.
    • i faced lots of connection issues while implementation.
    • The need for serious platform experience or expertise.
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    SAP
    • Complexity in Data Modeling
    • SAC supports various data sources, but improvements in the ease of connecting to and integrating with certain data repositories, especially non-SAP databases, would enhance the platform's versatility and integration capabilities.
    • An offline mode for SAC could be valuable for users who need to access and analyze data without an internet connection. Additionally, optimizing performance for large datasets and complex visualizations would contribute to a smoother user experience.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    We are planning to review the licensing as we have issues with SAC dealing with huge datasets. Analytics area is good for import models but when we have live connections in place that's when we have issue with SAC dealing with huge datasets in live be it BW or be it HANA models in the backend.
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    I landed on a 7 out of 10 for a few key reasons. The tool is flexible in the sense that we are using very very very (very) little off the shelf solutions and customizing to our needs. Users enjoy having the customized data actions, key variance calculations, and easy to use headcount/salary planning in the same tool. One downside is that users are hard to please when they are used to excel. SAP Analytics Cloud simply is not excel, and the flexibility of excel in a crunch is not there.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    I would rate SAP Analytics Cloud an 8 out of 10 for scalability. It offers a flexible, cloud-based architecture that supports expansion across departments and geographies. The platform adapts well to growing data volumes and user needs, making it a strong choice for organizations looking to scale analytics capabilities efficiently.
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    Performance
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    I would rate SAP Analytics Cloud’s performance an 8 out of 10. Pages generally load quickly, and reports run within a reasonable time frame, even with complex datasets. Integration with other systems is smooth and doesn’t noticeably affect performance. Overall, it’s a responsive and efficient tool for business analytics. But
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    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    Since the implementation stage, the support team has been very helpful and assisting. Even in the later stages, the tech team had quite a rapid response. In general, SAP has provided us with great customer support, let it be for a specific product of SAP or for integration of different modules.
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    In-Person Training
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    Good videos and reference material available in SAP Portal.
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    Online Training
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    In hindsight, it would have been easier to have someone there in person. Questions were answered, but with 11 participants, it got a bit chaotic online
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    Implementation Rating
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    SAC is a simple solution ad it works fine when connecting it to other SAP tools. On the other hand, connecting it to third party solutions brings difficulties when there's no previous design and the objetives are not clear. It is really important to integrate Business users from the start to provide with valuable business insights
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    The platform has vast number of features and modules. The UI is sleek and once you get to use to it, you will be able to do a lot of stuff. Also support for data sources is more in Azure Analysis Services.
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    SAP
    SAP Analytics Cloud and Power BI are both tools that help businesses understand their data, but they have some differences. SAC, made by SAP, works well if your company already uses other SAP products. It's in the cloud, easy to use, and has features for analyzing data, getting insights, and planning for the future. Power BI, made by Microsoft, can be used in the cloud or on your own computers. It fits well with Microsoft tools, is easy to use, and can do advanced data analysis. SAC has built-in planning tools, while Power BI needs extra tools for detailed planning
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    unit pricing
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    Scalability
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    Is good for use across multiple locations. It allows users to access data and reports from anywhere, regardless of their location. Can consolidate data from various sources, including different SAP systems and external sources, which facilitates cross-location analysis. SAC enables access to data and models from SAP Datasphere to create new stories. Detailed permissions can be defined for cross-departmental use.
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    Professional Services
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    very simple
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • The tool has helped us a lot for taking critical decision which has resulted in the increase of profit of organization by 18 percent.
    • Return on investment is 70 percent as we are unable to utilize the tool with full functionalities, so we are still testing some of the use cases.
    • Human effort has been reduced and task has become automated hence helped in cost management
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    SAP
    • Many manual data manipulations and exports in Excel have been replaced by the tool, providing management with improved insight into the amount of time spent at each stage of an invoice's lifetime, allowing bottlenecks to be discovered.
    • We now have more insight into the data, and people with little technical experience can easily build stories.
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