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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Clear Analytics

    Score8.8 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Clear Analytics is a business intelligence solution that enables non technical end users to perform analytics by leveraging existing knowledge of Excel coupled with a built in query builder. Some key features include: Dynamic Data Refresh, Data Share and In-Excel Collaboration.

    $29

    Per Seat per Month

    SAP Business Network

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/ASAP Business Network is a comprehensive B2B collaboration platform that connects people, processes, and systems across multiple enterprises, digitizing transactions, and creating transparent, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.N/A
    Pricing
    Clear AnalyticsSAP Business Network
    Editions & Modules
    Personal
    $29
    Per Seat per Month
    Team
    $165
    upto 10 Seat per Month
    Department
    $265
    upto 25 Seat per month
    Organization
    $565
    Upto 100 per seat per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Clear AnalyticsSAP Business Network
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup Fee$800 Initial OnBoardingOptional
    Additional DetailsCertain Enterprise level features can be made available to Small Business edition at additional cost. Such services include Scheduler and OLAP connectivity. Custom adapters can also be created to connect to SaaS services.—
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    Clear AnalyticsSAP Business Network
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
    98%
    Would buy again
    50 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    40 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    8 Answers
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    46 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    84%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    32 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
    83%
    Implementation went as expected
    34 Answers
    Features
    Clear AnalyticsSAP Business Network
    BI Standard Reporting
    Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of Clear Analytics and SAP Business Network
    Feature
    Clear Analytics
    9.0
    8 Ratings
    10% above category average
    SAP Business Network
    -
    Ratings
    Pixel Perfect reports9.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable dashboards9.18 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report Formatting Templates8.78 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad-hoc Reporting
    Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of Clear Analytics and SAP Business Network
    Feature
    Clear Analytics
    8.9
    8 Ratings
    11% above category average
    SAP Business Network
    -
    Ratings
    Drill-down analysis9.28 Ratings00 Ratings
    Formatting capabilities8.78 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report sharing and collaboration8.98 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report Output and Scheduling
    Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of Clear Analytics and SAP Business Network
    Feature
    Clear Analytics
    9.0
    8 Ratings
    9% above category average
    SAP Business Network
    -
    Ratings
    Publish to Web9.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to PDF9.17 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report Versioning8.98 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report Delivery Scheduling8.87 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Discovery and Visualization
    Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of Clear Analytics and SAP Business Network
    Feature
    Clear Analytics
    9.0
    8 Ratings
    12% above category average
    SAP Business Network
    -
    Ratings
    Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)8.98 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization9.18 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access Control and Security
    Comparison of Access Control and Security features of Clear Analytics and SAP Business Network
    Feature
    Clear Analytics
    9.3
    8 Ratings
    9% above category average
    SAP Business Network
    -
    Ratings
    Multi-User Support (named login)9.48 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-Based Security Model9.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)9.48 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Clear Analytics and SAP Business Network
    Feature
    Clear Analytics
    8.6
    6 Ratings
    10% above category average
    SAP Business Network
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile Application8.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile8.76 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score8.2 out of 10
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    Enterprises
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    Score7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Clear AnalyticsSAP Business Network
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (8 ratings)
    8.4
    (51 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    9.1
    (8 ratings)
    7.8
    (24 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.5
    (8 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Clear AnalyticsSAP Business Network
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Clear Analytics
    Clear Analytics has almost all the features which are mostly required by the organizations for their data analytics and transformation activities. Clear Analytics is built on the support of a parallel query engine which makes it handle large volume requests and also provides optimized results. However, every solution has some limitations, Clear Analytics lacks advanced features such as Predictive Analytics which is a very demanding feature in the market as most organizations are adopting AI/ML automation for their businesses. Also, it needs to add a lot of advanced visualizations so that the user has the choice of selection. Overall a good solution to be recommended.
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    SAP
    If your organization processes a large number of purchase orders and invoices every month/year, SAP Business Network is very effective, whereas smaller vendors without strong IT support sometimes struggle with setup and ongoing use. making onboarding and training a barrier.
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    Pros
    Clear Analytics
    • Quick management of the data through Excel thanks to the tools Clear Analytics provides such as filtering different information for an easier view.
    • Ability to add new KPIs to measure different areas of our business.
    • Drag and drop tool which makes an easier usage of Excel.
    • Cost-effective. I find Clear Analytics to be affordable considering the number of features added and the unlimited sharing and editing it provides.
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    SAP
    • The clients can link with different systems and data sources, making the functioning of various processes more accessible and more efficient.
    • The audience can interact with high-performance and meaningful analytics that reveal all the critical indicators of influencers and campaigns based on the data/information approach.
    • It includes a marketplace for brands, which makes the search process easier to find companies to partner with.
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    Cons
    Clear Analytics
    • For Charts and Graphs , getting the Power Point Deck would be helpful. As of now we use the data from Excel Reports
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    SAP
    • User Interface Complexity This interface can feel overwhelming and difficult to use, mainly for new users. A more streamlined, role-specific layout will help decrease the learning curve and enhance productivity.
    • Limited Small Vendor Integration for smaller vendors to adopt. Introducing a Modified or simplified version for smaller suppliers will make it more accessible.
    • Enhanced Predictive Analytics and Automation—The platform's predictive capabilities are limited, particularly in demand risk assessment.
    • Adding advanced automation analytics will help users proactively address supply chain needs.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Clear Analytics
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    I will give it a 9, one is deducted for business inspection and improvement i feel that they are in the right direction and streamlined our flow of business agility also helped us get the R.o.i and helped with more sales and visibility over business and its metrics.
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    Usability
    Clear Analytics
    I have really enjoyed working with Clear Analytics. This platform has contributed to increased production and reliable data control processes. It has flexible user interface that can be operated by any organization member. Reports are shared on simple and transparent way in the dashboard for easy access. Data analytics from all departments have created manageable working environment that have increased production.
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    SAP
    There is still a ton of flexability on the customer's end of the platform, which makes standard onboarding for suppliers a challenge. Customers are allowed to ask for things, or customize certain things that are not standard for us, so we have to have special rules set up to complete an integration. There are also some limitations to automate invoice rejections that happen on the platform when a customer rejects an invoice
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    Support Rating
    Clear Analytics
    I have had multiple scenarios where I had to reach out to the support team of Clear Analytics, be it access-related, general queries, during initial implementation, etc. My overall experience has always been good. I got the needed support every time without any delay. I can definitely recommend Clear Analytics simply on the basis of its excellent support team.
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    SAP
    Support by errors of static ecats are not really helpfull
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    Implementation Rating
    Clear Analytics
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    SAP
    Good performance from SAP as key deployment partner; collaboration and deployment with additional business partner for data provision and business partner onboarding was rather difficult, slowing down the project progress and overall success perception
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    Alternatives Considered
    Clear Analytics
    There are other great tools that are out there but Clear Analytics is reasonable for our business and provides a lot of features that we specifically needed
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    SAP
    Before we chose SAP Business Network, we looked at Oracle Supply Chain Management Cloud and Infor Supply Chain Management. While SAP Business Network boasted robust features, the fact that our existing ERP system could be integrated with the tool in a better fashion, and it was more intuitive, sealed the deal for us.
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    Return on Investment
    Clear Analytics
    • Super useful to get started immediately
    • Didn't have to rely on migrating data
    • Easy to add members
    • Easy to learn and build charts
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    SAP
    • SAP Business Network's streamlined supply chain and procurement processes have significantly reduced operational costs and improved resource allocation, leading to enhanced overall efficiency.
    • The platform's robust analytics have provided valuable insights, facilitating data-driven decision-making and enabling us to make more informed strategic choices, ultimately contributing to improved business performance.
    • Implementing and integrating the SAP Business Network initially required a substantial financial investment, impacting short-term cash flow and potentially delaying other critical business initiatives.
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    ScreenShots

    Clear Analytics Screenshots

    Screenshot of Clear Analytics integrated Excel panel essentially transforms standalone Excel into an enterprise strength, fully auditable, collaborative and centralized business intelligence platform.Screenshot of Users have the ability to dynamically query systems and render that data in any way they like.  No more waiting on IT to create reports.Screenshot of Your firms existing knowledge of Excel enables the firm to be product from day 1. Use the skills already present in your organization and don't pay for outside reporting consultants to create reports for you.Screenshot of Leverage the integration capability of Microsoft's Power BI to extend the reach of your data to web and mobile devices.Screenshot of Leverage all of Excels capabilities, from it's slicers to miniature spark-line charts to create incredibly informative and responsive dashboards.