Databox vs. SAP Analytics Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Databox
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
Databox is business intelligence software built for teams that need fast, actionable insights.
$199
per month
SAP Analytics Cloud
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
The 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
DataboxSAP Analytics Cloud
Editions & Modules
Professional
$199
per month
Growth
$499
per month
Premium
$999
per month
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
DataboxSAP Analytics Cloud
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details20% discount for annual pricing.A 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
DataboxSAP Analytics Cloud
Features
DataboxSAP Analytics Cloud
BI Standard Reporting
Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Databox
9.3
8 Ratings
13% above category average
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.9
312 Ratings
4% below category average
Pixel Perfect reports10.05 Ratings7.6262 Ratings
Customizable dashboards8.98 Ratings8.3304 Ratings
Report Formatting Templates8.98 Ratings7.8280 Ratings
Ad-hoc Reporting
Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Databox
8.6
8 Ratings
7% above category average
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.8
318 Ratings
3% below category average
Drill-down analysis8.06 Ratings8.1309 Ratings
Formatting capabilities8.98 Ratings7.6305 Ratings
Integration with R or other statistical packages7.93 Ratings7.2232 Ratings
Report sharing and collaboration9.48 Ratings8.4295 Ratings
Report Output and Scheduling
Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of Product A and Product B
Databox
8.3
8 Ratings
1% above category average
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.7
299 Ratings
7% below category average
Publish to Web8.96 Ratings8.0256 Ratings
Publish to PDF8.97 Ratings8.0286 Ratings
Report Versioning7.74 Ratings7.9246 Ratings
Report Delivery Scheduling8.98 Ratings7.7241 Ratings
Delivery to Remote Servers7.13 Ratings7.134 Ratings
Data Discovery and Visualization
Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of Product A and Product B
Databox
7.7
7 Ratings
4% below category average
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.8
306 Ratings
3% below category average
Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)8.36 Ratings8.0292 Ratings
Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization7.04 Ratings7.8281 Ratings
Predictive Analytics7.95 Ratings7.7281 Ratings
Pattern Recognition and Data Mining00 Ratings7.575 Ratings
Access Control and Security
Comparison of Access Control and Security features of Product A and Product B
Databox
-
Ratings
SAP Analytics Cloud
8.2
314 Ratings
4% below category average
Multi-User Support (named login)00 Ratings8.3288 Ratings
Role-Based Security Model00 Ratings8.1296 Ratings
Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)00 Ratings8.0289 Ratings
Report-Level Access Control00 Ratings8.3102 Ratings
Single Sign-On (SSO)00 Ratings8.5294 Ratings
Mobile Capabilities
Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Product A and Product B
Databox
-
Ratings
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.5
265 Ratings
4% below category average
Responsive Design for Web Access00 Ratings7.6254 Ratings
Mobile Application00 Ratings7.1224 Ratings
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile00 Ratings7.2250 Ratings
Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding
Comparison of Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding features of Product A and Product B
Databox
-
Ratings
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.3
43 Ratings
6% below category average
REST API00 Ratings7.338 Ratings
Javascript API00 Ratings7.135 Ratings
iFrames00 Ratings7.429 Ratings
Java API00 Ratings7.429 Ratings
Themeable User Interface (UI)00 Ratings7.736 Ratings
Customizable Platform (Open Source)00 Ratings7.131 Ratings
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User Ratings
DataboxSAP Analytics Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(8 ratings)
8.7
(325 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(14 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(1 ratings)
8.2
(252 ratings)
Support Rating
9.8
(3 ratings)
6.0
(70 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.9
(7 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(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
DataboxSAP Analytics Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
Databox
I believe Databox can be an asset for any company. We are a small company, but I can see the value for large companies too. Databox is a great fit for departments or organizations that need to put their data into a readable form without needing a ton of reports. Databox allows you to save time and put together a nice report without having to do too much extra work. Once it is set up, it basically runs on its own at the frequency you set. I personally receive a daily report and have it sent to the respective people on the day of our meeting so we can quickly review it.
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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
Databox
  • Create dashboards from a variety of data sources.
  • Set & track goals based on the data and metrics provided.
  • Send alerts and scorecard updates to Slack and email automatically.
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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
Databox
  • Some types of data can only be reported on for 1-2 months back. Unless I'm misunderstanding the function of the software this seems really weird. I can't figure out how to report on Activities more than 2 months ago
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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
Databox
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
Databox
Databox is an intuitive, well-designed platform that can be used by non-technical marketers. It is easy to learn, and while set up takes time, usability is high and the team has enjoyed creating custom dashboards and clients have also given us great feedback regarding its usability and value. While other BI tools are much more complex to navigate, Databox is a breeze.
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SAP
On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate 8 SAP Analytics Cloud's overall usability as a 7. SAC has a clean, modern user interface with drag-and-drop features. It is an integrated platform that combines reporting, planning, and predictive analytics in one tool. It has Real-time connectivity with SAP data sources like S/4HANA.


Self-service analytics capabilities allow non-technical users to build simple dashboards.
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Reliability and Availability
Databox
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
Databox
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
Databox
I have really enjoyed using Databox and have seen the value of it in many ways. They also continue to improve the functions of it and grow their integrations and templates. I look forward to continuing to use Databox in the future, potentially even finding ways to incorporate it into other departments to help them with reporting as well.
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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
Databox
No answers on this topic
SAP
Good videos and reference material available in SAP Portal.
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Online Training
Databox
No answers on this topic
SAP
it's ok
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Implementation Rating
Databox
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
Databox
Databox is unique in its ability to report from multiple data sources. Google Analytics is the standard when it comes to web metrics, but it's just one of the tools that integrates with Databox. Tableau is fantastic for data visualizations and reporting, but it's much more expensive than Databox, so it's not ideal for everyone. Tableau is also superior with customization
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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
Databox
No answers on this topic
SAP
unit pricing
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Scalability
Databox
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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Professional Services
Databox
No answers on this topic
SAP
very simple
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Return on Investment
Databox
  • It has helped us to show our value to clients
  • Easily digestible dashboards make it easy to understand what you're looking at
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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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ScreenShots

Databox Screenshots

Screenshot of a dashboard used to tack and monitor company’s metrics and KPIs.Screenshot of an example of a custom dashboard that can be built in minutes, without code.Screenshot of a custom report which can be created by adding dashboards, images, and text. In both slide and pageless format.Screenshot of an example of how to compare performance across companies, to see where there’s room to improve.Screenshot of an example prediction of how a campaign is likely to perform. These can be viewed over months, quarters, or years.Screenshot of an AI-generated summary of performance.