Azure Databricks vs. SAP HANA Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Azure Databricks
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
Azure Databricks is a service available on Microsoft's Azure platform and suite of products. It provides the latest versions of Apache Spark so users can integrate with open source libraries, or spin up clusters and build in a fully managed Apache Spark environment with the global scale and availability of Azure. Clusters are set up, configured, and fine-tuned to ensure reliability and performance without the need for monitoring. The solution includes autoscaling and auto-termination to improve…N/A
SAP HANA Cloud
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
SAP HANA is an application that uses in-memory database technology to process very large amounts of real-time data from relational databases, both SAP and non-SAP, in a very short time. The in-memory computing engine allows HANA to process data stored in RAM as opposed to reading it from a disk which means that the data can be accessed in real time by the applications using HANA. The product is sold both as an appliance and as a cloud-based software solution.
$0.95
per month Capacity Units
Pricing
Azure DatabricksSAP HANA Cloud
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Azure DatabricksSAP HANA Cloud
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsIncludes a one year free trial.
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Community Pulse
Azure DatabricksSAP HANA Cloud
Considered Both Products
Azure Databricks
Chose Azure Databricks
When compared with Snowflake, Azure Databricks have an edge over the integration with ML Flow. ETL in Azure Databricks allows high processing of data compared to Snowflake. Data sharing is better with Snowflake. When compared with Datasphere, integration of Databricks with …
SAP HANA Cloud
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
One area where SAP HANA Cloud stood out for us is in its support for real-time analytics on live transactional data. As a business that relies on up-to-date information to make critical decisions, this capability was essential for us. We found that SAP Analytics Cloud was more …
Features
Azure DatabricksSAP HANA Cloud
Platform Connectivity
Comparison of Platform Connectivity features of Product A and Product B
Azure Databricks
7.4
4 Ratings
12% below category average
SAP HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Connect to Multiple Data Sources6.14 Ratings00 Ratings
Extend Existing Data Sources7.94 Ratings00 Ratings
Automatic Data Format Detection7.54 Ratings00 Ratings
MDM Integration8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Data Exploration
Comparison of Data Exploration features of Product A and Product B
Azure Databricks
6.7
4 Ratings
23% below category average
SAP HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Visualization6.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Interactive Data Analysis7.53 Ratings00 Ratings
Data Preparation
Comparison of Data Preparation features of Product A and Product B
Azure Databricks
8.6
4 Ratings
5% above category average
SAP HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Interactive Data Cleaning and Enrichment8.14 Ratings00 Ratings
Data Transformations9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Data Encryption9.44 Ratings00 Ratings
Built-in Processors7.84 Ratings00 Ratings
Platform Data Modeling
Comparison of Platform Data Modeling features of Product A and Product B
Azure Databricks
8.0
4 Ratings
5% below category average
SAP HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Multiple Model Development Languages and Tools6.54 Ratings00 Ratings
Automated Machine Learning8.64 Ratings00 Ratings
Single platform for multiple model development8.44 Ratings00 Ratings
Self-Service Model Delivery8.44 Ratings00 Ratings
Model Deployment
Comparison of Model Deployment features of Product A and Product B
Azure Databricks
8.3
4 Ratings
2% below category average
SAP HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Flexible Model Publishing Options8.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Security, Governance, and Cost Controls8.64 Ratings00 Ratings
Relational Databases
Comparison of Relational Databases features of Product A and Product B
Azure Databricks
-
Ratings
SAP HANA Cloud
8.1
15 Ratings
0% below category average
ACID compliance00 Ratings8.414 Ratings
Database monitoring00 Ratings8.115 Ratings
Database locking00 Ratings8.112 Ratings
Encryption00 Ratings8.012 Ratings
Disaster recovery00 Ratings7.914 Ratings
Flexible deployment00 Ratings8.213 Ratings
Multiple datatypes00 Ratings8.013 Ratings
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Azure DatabricksSAP HANA Cloud
Small Businesses
Jupyter Notebook
Jupyter Notebook
Score 8.6 out of 10
InterSystems IRIS
InterSystems IRIS
Score 7.7 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Posit
Posit
Score 10.0 out of 10
InterSystems IRIS
InterSystems IRIS
Score 7.7 out of 10
Enterprises
Posit
Posit
Score 10.0 out of 10
SAP IQ
SAP IQ
Score 10.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
Azure DatabricksSAP HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
9.7
(3 ratings)
9.6
(309 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(11 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(1 ratings)
9.6
(29 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
3.6
(1 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
3.6
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(251 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
3.6
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
4.5
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
4.5
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
4.5
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
3.6
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Azure DatabricksSAP HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
Centralised notebooks are out directly into production. This can lead to poorly engineered code. It is very good for fast queries and our data team are always able to provide what we ask for. It is a big cost to our business so it is important it runs efficiently and returns on our investment.
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SAP
It is well organized. One can use it for the company's portfolio management. Various tasks can be done for managerial purposes. One can track the material from start to end product: for example, raw material, packing material & consumable material to formulated bulk and formulated drug product. This can help to manage spending as well as finding costing of the product.
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Pros
Microsoft
  • Data Processing and Transformations based on Spark
  • Delta Lakehouse when clubbed with an external cloud storage
  • Governance using Unity Catalog to unify IAM
  • Delta Live Tables is a product, which although relatively newer, has a great potential with the visuals of a pipeline.
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SAP
  • Real-time reporting and analytics on data: because of its in-memory architecture, it is perfect for businesses that need to make quick decisions based on current information.
  • Managing workload with complex data: it can handle a vast range of data types, including relational, documental, geospatial, graph, vector, and time series data.
  • Developing and deploying intelligent data applications: it provides various tools for such applications and can be used for machine learning and artificial intelligence to automate tasks, gain insights from data, and make predictions.
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Cons
Microsoft
  • Intuitive interface
  • Ease of use
  • Providing FAQ or QRGs
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SAP
  • Requires higher processing power, otherwise it won't fly. How ever computing costs are lower. Incase you are migrating to cloud please do not select the highest config available in that series . Upgrading it later against a reserved instance can cost you dearly with a series change
  • Lack of clarity on licensing is one major challenge
  • Unless S/4 with additional features are enabled mere migration HANA DB is not a rewarding journey. Power is in S/4
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Likelihood to Renew
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
SAP
We would rate our likelihood of renewing at 9/10. SAP HANA Cloud has proven to be a highly reliable and scalable data platform that consistently delivers strong performance. Its seamless integration with our overall SAP landscape, combined with improved analytics and real-time data capabilities, makes it a core part of our long-term technology strategy.
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Usability
Microsoft
The developers are able to switch between Python and SQL in the Notebook which allows the collaboration of SQL analyst and Data scientist. The integration of Mosaic AI allows users to write complex codes in natural languages. Unity catalog has centralized the security and governance features and simplified the process of maintaining it
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SAP
It is a very useful cloud database platform which provides you faster data processing, scalability , global availability and advanced analytical capabilities. It offers integrated environment for enterprise applications which helps you to manage multiple systems easily. For end user, it provides a simplified user experience with direct navigation and personalization
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Reliability and Availability
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
SAP
so far, we didn't get any outage
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Performance
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
SAP
so far good
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Support Rating
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
SAP
One specific example of how the support for SAP HANA Cloud impacted us is in our efforts to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Whenever we encountered an issue or had a question, the support team was quick to respond and provided us with clear and actionable guidance. This helped us avoid downtime and keep our analytics operations running smoothly.
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Implementation Rating
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
SAP
Professional GIS people are some of the most risk-averse there are, and it's difficult to get them to move to HANA in one step. Start with small projects building to 80% use of HANA spatial over time.
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Alternatives Considered
Microsoft
I have found Azure Databricks to be much better than Snowflake for handling bigger, diverse data types. Snowflake is much simpler and better for smaller warehousing. The real time processing is much better in Azure Databricks and we have much more language options. Snowflake is more expensive but simpler to use. Both are great for different needs.
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SAP
I have deep knowledge of other disk based DBMSs. They are venerable technology, but the attempts to extend them to current architectures belie the fact they are built on 40 year old technology. There are some good columnar in-memory databases but they lack the completeness of capability present in the HANA platform.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
SAP
I don't have visibility in licensing
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Scalability
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
SAP
Limitation of training deliverable by organization
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Professional Services
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
SAP
We are still in process for the first applciaiton
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Return on Investment
Microsoft
  • The support team is amazing, they help you at every stage of the projects, from sales to delivery.
  • On a framework level, it has had an amazing impact and has reduced the clients overall data platform costs by a staggering 65%
  • There has been a 40% Manual work requirement on average for the clients when they move to Azure Databricks Data Platform
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SAP
  • ROI has always been high in terms of the functionality that it offers and the security features it comes with.
  • Managing large volumes of data in real-time is not an easy task, but it does it pretty well with faster data processing.
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