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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Board

    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    Board is presented as an enterprise planning platform, offered as a solution to accelerate business performance and enable continuous planning with greater forecast accuracy to drive confident, aligned decisions.N/A

    SAP Ariba

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AWith advanced tools to automate manual processes and support close collaboration with suppliers, SAP Ariba helps streamline source-to-pay processes across organizations.N/A
    Pricing
    BoardSAP Ariba
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    BoardSAP Ariba
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    Features
    BoardSAP Ariba
    BI Standard Reporting
    Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of Board and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Board
    6.8
    91 Ratings
    10% below category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Pixel Perfect reports6.778 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable dashboards6.991 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report Formatting Templates6.984 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad-hoc Reporting
    Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of Board and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Board
    6.9
    96 Ratings
    12% below category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Drill-down analysis6.994 Ratings00 Ratings
    Formatting capabilities6.292 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with R or other statistical packages6.964 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report sharing and collaboration7.687 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report Output and Scheduling
    Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of Board and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Board
    7.2
    88 Ratings
    10% below category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Publish to Web6.977 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to PDF7.285 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report Versioning6.978 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report Delivery Scheduling7.676 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Discovery and Visualization
    Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of Board and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Board
    7.3
    71 Ratings
    1% below category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)6.970 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization7.664 Ratings00 Ratings
    Predictive Analytics7.662 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pattern Recognition and Data Mining7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access Control and Security
    Comparison of Access Control and Security features of Board and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Board
    7.5
    72 Ratings
    11% below category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Multi-User Support (named login)7.671 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-Based Security Model7.467 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)6.970 Ratings00 Ratings
    Single Sign-On (SSO)8.367 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Board and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Board
    6.9
    75 Ratings
    6% below category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Responsive Design for Web Access6.270 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Application6.256 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile6.267 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting
    Comparison of Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting features of Board and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Board
    7.5
    77 Ratings
    7% below category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Long-term financial planning7.672 Ratings00 Ratings
    Financial budgeting7.676 Ratings00 Ratings
    Forecasting6.773 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scenario modeling8.369 Ratings00 Ratings
    Management reporting7.675 Ratings00 Ratings
    Consolidation and Close
    Comparison of Consolidation and Close features of Board and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Board
    7.3
    72 Ratings
    6% below category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Financial data consolidation8.368 Ratings00 Ratings
    Journal entries and reports6.869 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-currency management7.659 Ratings00 Ratings
    Intercompany Eliminations7.660 Ratings00 Ratings
    Minority Ownership7.654 Ratings00 Ratings
    Local and consolidated reporting6.766 Ratings00 Ratings
    Detailed Audit Trails6.963 Ratings00 Ratings
    Financial Reporting and Compliance
    Comparison of Financial Reporting and Compliance features of Board and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Board
    7.2
    75 Ratings
    12% below category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Financial Statement Reporting7.670 Ratings00 Ratings
    Management Reporting6.974 Ratings00 Ratings
    Excel-based Reporting6.971 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automated board and financial reporting7.668 Ratings00 Ratings
    XBRL support for regulatory filing6.948 Ratings00 Ratings
    Analytics and Reporting
    Comparison of Analytics and Reporting features of Board and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Board
    7.4
    77 Ratings
    2% below category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Personalized dashboards7.676 Ratings00 Ratings
    Color-coded scorecards7.672 Ratings00 Ratings
    KPIs6.974 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost and profitability analysis7.670 Ratings00 Ratings
    Key Performance Indicator setting7.669 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benchmarking with external data7.460 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration
    Comparison of Integration features of Board and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Board
    7.4
    75 Ratings
    9% below category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
    Ratings
    Flat file integration7.474 Ratings00 Ratings
    Excel data integration7.473 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct links to 3rd-party data sources7.369 Ratings00 Ratings
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    BoardSAP Ariba
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    Medium-sized Companies
    IBM Planning Analytics
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Precoro
    Score9.5 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Performance Management
    Score7.1 out of 10
    GEP Quantum Intelligence
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    BoardSAP Ariba
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.2
    (97 ratings)
    7.8
    (248 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (7 ratings)
    8.1
    (9 ratings)
    Usability
    7.7
    (5 ratings)
    7.6
    (200 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    5.5
    (21 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.2
    (3 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Data Sharing and Collaboration
    6.3
    (87 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Data Sources
    6.3
    (95 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    BoardSAP Ariba
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Board International
    Board is a useful tool with a great set of features. We migrated from human apps to board and we find it relatively fast in search results and better-managed threads and forums. There are some areas, such as UI and interactions which could be improved but overall a great product. The learning section is also pretty good.
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    SAP
    If asked about SAP Ariba, I think I am likely to tell a colleague that A specific scenario would be to use SAP Ariba with an Agent to migrate the legacy contracts when a company has rolled out from scratch.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Board International
    • The user interface is intuitive and easy to navigate
    • You don't need programming knowledge to create dashboards which is a great flex for non-technical users
    • You can seamlessly convert large, raw, and complex data to meaningful reports to visualize better and plan to act accordingly
    • The financial forecasting that Board provides post-analysis is truly reliable
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    SAP
    • Complete Procurement of Inventory step easy through GUI-Ariba integration once Purchase order is created and it is sent to the SAP Ariba Supplier Network. Vendor confirms the order and sends notification of Inbound Delivery to the warehouse through ASN and the Inbound process, Goods Receipt Process, Unloading, Put away process easy.
    • SAP Ariba integrates the different SAP Sourcing platforms, services and their tools in order to optimize operations, saves cost and meeting customer requirements through its easy to use tools. Such as integration with SAP S/4 HANA, SAP EWM using Idocs for End to End sourcing and Procurement coverage.
    • As a part of the SAP Direct Sourcing suite, it helps allow customer manage their direct materials in the single dashboard and helping customer to have view of the comprehensive info about BoM and the structure. Based on requirements, buyers can run materials and/or entire Bill of Materials. When these are sent from ERP to SAP Ariba, managers can manage them in the direct spend dashboard. Can search for desired items in the dashboard and view details of BoM or deeper view of information of the material. Buyers can run sourcing, run details for materials, create material quotes, and create pricing using book quotes.
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    Cons
    Board International
    • Board BI tool has a steep learning curve and can be challenging for a new user to reach to board's full capacity.
    • We have to use a windows scheduler to schedule data import tasks; it would be great if Board could provide its own scheduler.
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    SAP
    • While SAP Ariba offers workflow capabilities, users have suggested more advanced customization options for workflows
    • SAP Ariba has a mobile app, users have suggested improvements in terms of functionality and responsiveness. Enhancements to the mobile app could provide a more seamless and efficient experience for users on the go
    • SAP Ariba integrates well with various enterprise systems, users have reported that the initial setup and integration processes can be complex. Improvements in integration tools and documentation could facilitate a smoother onboarding experience
    • AP Ariba provides robust reporting and analytics capabilities, some users desire greater flexibility in creating and customizing reports. Improvements in the ability to generate ad-hoc reports and customize dashboards could enhance analytics capabilities
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Board International
    Board is a fantastic product for swift BI solution delivery when compared with its peers. Ease of use, support and integration with Microsoft Office Addin open a wide horizon of opportunities for further enhancements to solutions. Easy bespoke app development capabilities make it a winner for us. BOARD is just like a white canvas, it lets you explore your creative side while designing and delivering a solution
    Incentivized
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    SAP
    User Satisfaction: The end user are at times not very happy with the solution. Return on Investment (ROI): SAP Ariba delivered measurable benefits in terms of cost savings, efficiency. Integration Capabilities: The system is easy to integrate with backend SAP ERP system. Support from Ariba team is a bit sluggish in terms of Service Requests
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Board International
    From a user perspective, Board is quite simple to use. You
    can evaluate the presentation of the data, the navigation, the configuration of
    the users, the selection of the data etc ... It would have a better rating if
    it were even more intuitive as regards the construction of a project, starting
    from the database, to the info-cubes, to entities, to data acquisition
    procedures from other servers.
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    SAP
    Feel that over the years, there has been good improvement, and it seems like going in the right direction. All procurement activities — sourcing, contracting, invoicing — are managed in one place, reducing the need to switch between multiple systems. Users can easily track purchase orders, supplier responses, and invoice status, which adds clarity and accountability. The supplier-facing side is well-structured, allowing vendors to upload documents, view transactions, and communicate within the same interface.
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    Performance
    Board International
    very fast and no integration problems
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    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Board International
    The only time I needed assistance was due to a problem in
    the prints: the colors of the brochures as they were on the screen were not
    reproduced in the print, but a series of standard colors were reproduced. This
    fact made colored numbers on a colored background illegible. From the
    assistance they confirmed that it was a problem of version 10.2 that occurred
    when leaving the brochures with the default colors proposed by Board. To obtain
    the desired colors, they had to be personalized ... I didn't like the solution
    very much and the technician who recommended it didn't like me either, but they
    would have solved the problem with the following versions. In any case, the
    assistance was quick and effective even if not exactly efficient.
    Incentivized
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    SAP
    Customer support has always been top notch. From small configuration changes to overall process changes, support has the teammates in place with excellent knowledge and is able to provide solutions based on business challenges quickly. Their customer support through their Account teams continues to be hands on and very responsive to needs in a timely fashion.
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    In-Person Training
    Board International
    Board is fairly simple and straight forward. Advance training on workflows and procedures is a good one but the training content only touches through the interesting areas. training content needs to cover a few areas more in-depth
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    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Board International
    The problem of user profiling in our context is certainly
    quite complex. The complexity is given by the fact that the company is divided
    territorially into logistic points of sale, but at the same time they are
    virtually divided into divisions (or specific implementation areas) and points
    of sale of competence. The same operator can have access to data at different
    logistic sales points, sales points of competence and divisions.
    Incentivized
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    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Board International
    Board has been more complete when compared to Anaplan. Although I didn't participate in the buying decision of any of those products I have used both and by far Board just has more features. It's more than a CPM, it's BI and CPM put together. If I had to make a choice now it would be Board.
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    SAP
    It improves over all vendor management system of an organization by providing less costly ways of procurement and making business simple. AribaSAP Ariba digitally transforms your supply chain, procurement and contract management process. acts as supply chain, procurement service to do business globally In today’s world, there is a need to control your supply chain and to collaborate with your suppliers in an efficient way. To enable healthy supply chain, you need to have suppliers with visibility to every part of procurement process so that they can maintain an efficient supply chain and help organizations to grow their and own business..
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    Return on Investment
    Board International
    • Board facilitates proactive decision making - it gives all the insights of the company's needs, which includes predictive analytics and manipulation of data to make different types of reports.
    • Easy to use for non-programmer and integration with other software is seamless. It has [the] ability to handle large amounts of data.
    • It facilitates advanced decision-making.
    Incentivized
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    SAP
    • We saved nearly 10% of planned costs due to the large database of vendors we created within the company as a whole.
    • Saving in time due to shortening of procurement cycles. Procurement activities were never on the critical path and were accomplished with less Supply Chain resources than originally planned.
    • In the process we created a huge database of Vendors and Pricing which well be beneficial in our future projects.
    • It is an excellent tool and just what are business required and could afford.
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    ScreenShots

    Board Screenshots

    Screenshot of PlanningScreenshot of Sales PlanningScreenshot of ProfitabilityScreenshot of GeomapScreenshot of ForecastScreenshot of Financial Plan

    SAP Ariba Screenshots

    Screenshot of the advanced tools that automate manual processes and support close collaboration with suppliers. The SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing solution help streamline procure-to-pay processes across organizations.Screenshot of SAP Ariba's digitalization, which covers processes from contract requests, authoring, and workflows to negotiation, approval, and execution for lower costs and improved relationships.Screenshot of an instance of SAP Ariba's support for industry-specific processes and systems. This helps process manufacturers, retailers, and discrete manufacturers that rely on external manufacturers to capture more savings by improving source-to-contract processes and supplier collaboration.Screenshot of the digitalizing and automating of invoice management over a global business network, in SAP Ariba. This delivers visibility and efficiency to capture more early-payment discounts and optimize working capital.