Klipfolio Klips vs. SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Klipfolio Klips
Score 9.2 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
Klipfolio is a customizable dashboard and reporting platform that provides real-time business insights. It is used by small to mid-sized businesses and agencies to track performance metrics and create tailored reports, and to consolidate, transform, and visualize data.
$90
per month
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
The SAP® BusinessObjects™ Business Intelligence Platform provides users with ad hoc queries, reporting, data visualizations, and analysis tools. Its integrated, unified infrastructure aims to offer scalability from one-to-many tools and interfaces on-premise, in the cloud, or as a hybrid approach.N/A
Pricing
Klipfolio KlipsSAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
Editions & Modules
Base
$90
per month
Grow
$190
per month
Team
$350
per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Klipfolio KlipsSAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing. There are various implementation and training options available, from a 60 Day Proof of Concept, to Onboarding & Training, or ongoing dedicated Data Hero support.
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Klipfolio KlipsSAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
Features
Klipfolio KlipsSAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
BI Standard Reporting
Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Klipfolio Klips
9.0
33 Ratings
10% above category average
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
7.1
52 Ratings
14% below category average
Pixel Perfect reports9.13 Ratings8.546 Ratings
Customizable dashboards8.933 Ratings6.348 Ratings
Report Formatting Templates9.13 Ratings6.648 Ratings
Ad-hoc Reporting
Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Klipfolio Klips
8.6
33 Ratings
7% above category average
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
6.5
49 Ratings
21% below category average
Drill-down analysis8.35 Ratings5.348 Ratings
Formatting capabilities7.85 Ratings6.648 Ratings
Integration with R or other statistical packages9.12 Ratings7.033 Ratings
Report sharing and collaboration9.133 Ratings7.348 Ratings
Report Output and Scheduling
Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of Product A and Product B
Klipfolio Klips
9.4
33 Ratings
12% above category average
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
7.6
49 Ratings
8% below category average
Publish to Web8.931 Ratings9.040 Ratings
Publish to PDF9.228 Ratings7.047 Ratings
Report Delivery Scheduling10.017 Ratings8.348 Ratings
Report Versioning00 Ratings6.542 Ratings
Delivery to Remote Servers00 Ratings7.027 Ratings
Data Discovery and Visualization
Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of Product A and Product B
Klipfolio Klips
9.3
33 Ratings
16% above category average
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
6.8
44 Ratings
16% below category average
Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)8.932 Ratings6.042 Ratings
Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization9.133 Ratings6.539 Ratings
Predictive Analytics10.01 Ratings7.538 Ratings
Pattern Recognition and Data Mining00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Access Control and Security
Comparison of Access Control and Security features of Product A and Product B
Klipfolio Klips
-
Ratings
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
8.4
49 Ratings
1% below category average
Multi-User Support (named login)00 Ratings7.949 Ratings
Role-Based Security Model00 Ratings8.647 Ratings
Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)00 Ratings8.346 Ratings
Report-Level Access Control00 Ratings8.63 Ratings
Single Sign-On (SSO)00 Ratings8.330 Ratings
Mobile Capabilities
Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Product A and Product B
Klipfolio Klips
-
Ratings
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
5.8
34 Ratings
29% below category average
Responsive Design for Web Access00 Ratings6.533 Ratings
Mobile Application00 Ratings4.028 Ratings
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile00 Ratings4.030 Ratings
Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding
Comparison of Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding features of Product A and Product B
Klipfolio Klips
-
Ratings
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
6.6
25 Ratings
16% below category average
REST API00 Ratings6.521 Ratings
Javascript API00 Ratings6.320 Ratings
iFrames00 Ratings7.018 Ratings
Java API00 Ratings6.323 Ratings
Themeable User Interface (UI)00 Ratings7.021 Ratings
Customizable Platform (Open Source)00 Ratings6.520 Ratings
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User Ratings
Klipfolio KlipsSAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
Likelihood to Recommend
8.8
(35 ratings)
7.0
(74 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.3
(24 ratings)
Usability
9.5
(13 ratings)
6.6
(17 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(5 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(10 ratings)
Support Rating
9.1
(12 ratings)
8.6
(16 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(4 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.2
(1 ratings)
9.0
(8 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Klipfolio KlipsSAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
Likelihood to Recommend
Klipfolio
Using Klipfolio is one of the finest ways we can expand our business because it is so simple to use and always has new features that make it better. We also appreciate the excellent customer service they offer. There are several benefits to making this investment in your company's efficiency and profitability. We think it's worth the money.
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SAP
As mentioned earlier reporting was a big headache for us and the tools we used didn't support large data sets and visualization Performing analytics with such data sets was cumbersome and later post using this SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence we were able to correlate different data sets and prepare the dashboard pretty easier which were helpful and easier to understand.
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Pros
Klipfolio
  • All my reporting requirements have been met.
  • Salesforce, HubSpot, Mailchimp, Google Drive, and other business applications are quite easy to integrate with.
  • The information you need is at your fingertips in a matter of seconds.
  • Whenever I have a question, the customer service is always there to answer it.
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SAP
  • This software is easy to initially learn, and very powerful in producing reusable reports.
  • It is much faster than my company's internal manual queries. The ability to build off of a saved query and share queries to other users is a great positive.
  • My favorite part is that you can run queries in the background and it does not interfere with your current work or slow your computer down.
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Cons
Klipfolio
  • While Klipfolio covers so many of the bases, one area where I would like to see expansion would be offering additional design and graphics themes for even more customization.
  • Klipfolio has an extensive offering but might be even better if there were a way that we could integrate with some small to mid-sized CRM solutions for audience list segmentation and marketing integrations.
  • It would be interesting if Klipfolio could enable us to overlay the data learnings for cross-referencing of multiple client campaigns for comparative insights.
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SAP
  • The installation can be very complex and time-consuming, it requires a lot of planning and foresight as to what role the software will play in the organization.
  • The software has a relatively large learning curve that takes dedicated users months to get comfortable with, the UI is a bit intimidating for new users.
  • SAP could organize their help better, it can be difficult to find dependable solutions to issues via their website and support channels.
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Likelihood to Renew
Klipfolio
No answers on this topic
SAP
The institution has decided to move in a different direction, and will be using MSBI for reporting. I have been very happy with the Business Objects suite of tools, and will continue to use them heavily until we make the transition.
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Usability
Klipfolio
My initial impressions of the software have been extremely positive. There are YouTube tutorials that explain how to make klips. The intuitive design of the UI It appears that everything in this software has been thoroughly tested to create all the visualizations that can be imagined as well as the user input controls that allow users to have exactly the data they want to be displayed in seconds, considering the various functions and formulas available in the Excel integrations and the extensive list of other services that can be integrated.
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SAP
From a server and client side perspective. the Business Intelligence Platform provides a foundation for all aspects of content development, distribution, analysis, collaboration and self service. Ease of use from targeted content delivery through controlled accessibility. Content exporting in the format of the users choice. Scheduling for internal or external delivery. Public and private folders for secure content access when requied. Web based for viewing on the users device of choice without the need to download additional applications.
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Reliability and Availability
Klipfolio
No answers on this topic
SAP
When we implemented 3.1, we had a tough time managing the system: It took almost a year to stabilize.

With 4.0, we want to roll out to more users, and are holding back because of fears about the performance issue
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Performance
Klipfolio
No answers on this topic
SAP
Overall, the tool (Web Intelligence 4.2) is fast and solid. One issue is a dependability on JAVA for a full feature report creation/edit capabilities (as opposed to limited HTML option). Second, planned end of JAVA support by major browsers (Chrome is already not supporting JAVA applet).
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Support Rating
Klipfolio
It provides all the necessary information to be able to carry out the analysis of any type of business, to know how money is managed virtually, what to do to have greater visibility, in addition to being a platform that is always accessible and allows continuous and efficient work.
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SAP
SAP has released various versions of SAP BO BI. starting from 3.1 and going to 4.0,4.1,4.2 and latest being 4.3. SAP provides support to these new versions. As new versions keep on coming, support for the very old software goes out of scope from SAP. it is when the different organization plans to get their BO content migrated from a lower version to a newer version. The newer version had definitely added functionality and features which ease the work of users.
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In-Person Training
Klipfolio
No answers on this topic
SAP
SAP authorized training is best, Please go ahead with it. Even lot of online training options/videos available for self learning
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Online Training
Klipfolio
No answers on this topic
SAP
I haven't used it or got feedback from the end user.

Content looks to be pretty detailed. Focused on SQL but not BW.
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Implementation Rating
Klipfolio
None at all; just be sure of what information you will need for working.
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SAP
Hire specialists and experienced staff. Mix some beginners so that everyone is not a leader but a learner too. Plan well; architect well; break down implementation in small steps and move towards larger steps. Create a centralized and authorized SAP Business Objects implementation team.
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Alternatives Considered
Klipfolio
These and many other BI tools are the most direct competitors. I only have experience with Klipfolio and Tableau. Tableau is definitely more capable, but much more difficult to learn and use. Klipfolio is simple and really packs a punch for its simplicity. I have yet to run into a major problem with it lacking a needed functionality.
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SAP
We selected SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) based on price. It can stack up against others in terms of price and honestly, that's about it. Salesforce Commerce does a hell of a better job at handling it. However, in the space of Business Intelligence, SAP can do more, and that's why at the end we went with it
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Scalability
Klipfolio
No answers on this topic
SAP
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform supports SOA Service Oriented Architecture. You can start/restart/enable/disable all the servers. You can seamless do load balancing and clustering. It supports all leading application and web server. Supports LDAP SSO integration. People who can work on excel with training they can work on SAP Business Objects Web Intelligence, dashboard, Lumira, Information design tool product suite. Tool is very user friendly and easy to learn and implement
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Return on Investment
Klipfolio
  • It made reporting a breeze as we didn't have to spend time creating the reports
  • The reporting forum really helped give our team more metrics to add to reporting
  • Always ready to view Dashboard meant stakeholders could view reports at any given time
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SAP
  • By generating and distributing reports in a timely manner, we were able to save millions of dollars for the company which otherwise would not have been visible.
  • Almost realtime dashboard, saved the company a huge amount by showing the outages and kept the company from buying a tool to do just that.
  • It showed the customers who were not paying the bills and were missing in the system due to some loophole. This was visible by doing reporting on the theft usage of electricity.
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ScreenShots

Klipfolio Klips Screenshots

Screenshot of an example of a customized dashboard. For showcasing KPIs, tracking performance, or telling complex data stories, Klips lets the user tailor layouts, visuals, and insights, ensuring dashboards are suitable for internal teams or external stakeholders.Screenshot of visualizations, with descriptive text blocks and live data to communicate more than just numbers. Klips lets users insert real-time data directly into text to add context, improving interpretation. Progress towards goals and trends can be tracked using vibrant charts, colors, and text descriptions.Screenshot of one example of the over 30 chart types available, some including bar graphs, pie charts, and heatmaps. The library of pre-built Klip templates connect to popular data sources like Google Analytics, HubSpot, or Salesforce. These templates can be modified.Screenshot of Klipfolio’s formula engine. Similar to Excel, the Klip Editor can be used to clean, transform, and analyze data using functions. Users can perform complex calculations, manipulate dates or text, and add logic or statistical formulas.Screenshot of the Klip editor, used to take precise control over visual properties, customizing font sizes, colors, and styles to match a brand, or to emphasize key metrics. Set decimal places for numerical data, and add prefixes or suffixes—such as currency symbols or percentages—for clear and professional formatting. It also supports conditional formatting, and dynamic colors or icons to highlight trends, anomalies, or thresholds. These tools allow the user to craft Klips that not only deliver insights but also communicate them at a glance.Screenshot of a Klipfolio Klips dashboard. These allow users to customize every aspect, from layouts and fonts to colors and chart styles, ensuring that dashboards align with a brand. For presenting on a laptop, a big-screen TV, or by sharing published links, dashboards are designed to look exceptional in both light and dark modes.