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Based on 1344 reviews and ratings
793 Ratings
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Based on 793 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
- SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform ranks higher in 6 feature sets: Ad-hoc Reporting, Report Output and Scheduling, Data Discovery and Visualization, Access Control and Security, Mobile Capabilities, Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding
- Microsoft Power BI and SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform are tied in 1 feature set: BI Standard Reporting
BI Standard Reporting
8.4
Microsoft Power BI
84%

8.4
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
84%
Microsoft Power BI ranks higher in 2/3 features
Microsoft Power BI ranks higher in 2/3 features
Pixel Perfect reports
8.1
81%
120 Ratings

8.5
85%
43 Ratings
Customizable dashboards
9.0
90%
139 Ratings

8.5
85%
44 Ratings
Report Formatting Templates
8.2
82%
127 Ratings

8.2
82%
44 Ratings
Ad-hoc Reporting
8.4
Microsoft Power BI
84%

8.9
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
89%
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform ranks higher in 3/4 features
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform ranks higher in 3/4 features
Drill-down analysis
8.7
87%
139 Ratings

9.0
90%
43 Ratings
Formatting capabilities
8.0
80%
138 Ratings

9.0
90%
43 Ratings
Integration with R or other statistical packages
8.1
81%
104 Ratings

9.2
92%
29 Ratings
Report sharing and collaboration
8.6
86%
135 Ratings

8.4
84%
43 Ratings
Report Output and Scheduling
8.4
Microsoft Power BI
84%

9.2
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
92%
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform ranks higher in 4/5 features
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform ranks higher in 4/5 features
Publish to Web
9.0
90%
129 Ratings

9.0
90%
38 Ratings
Publish to PDF
8.9
89%
121 Ratings

8.7
87%
43 Ratings
Report Versioning
7.9
79%
101 Ratings

9.5
95%
38 Ratings
Report Delivery Scheduling
8.5
85%
104 Ratings

9.3
93%
43 Ratings
Delivery to Remote Servers
7.5
75%
76 Ratings

9.4
94%
23 Ratings
Data Discovery and Visualization
8.3
Microsoft Power BI
83%

8.9
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
89%
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform ranks higher in 2/3 features
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform ranks higher in 2/3 features
Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)
8.5
85%
131 Ratings

9.6
96%
38 Ratings
Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization
8.5
85%
122 Ratings

8.0
80%
36 Ratings
Predictive Analytics
7.9
79%
103 Ratings

9.3
93%
34 Ratings
Access Control and Security
8.8
Microsoft Power BI
88%

9.1
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
91%
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform ranks higher in 3/4 features
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform ranks higher in 3/4 features
Multi-User Support (named login)
8.8
88%
121 Ratings

8.5
85%
44 Ratings
Role-Based Security Model
8.8
88%
104 Ratings

9.3
93%
42 Ratings
Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)
8.6
86%
112 Ratings

9.4
94%
42 Ratings
Single Sign-On (SSO)
9.0
90%
95 Ratings

9.3
93%
27 Ratings
Mobile Capabilities
8.4
Microsoft Power BI
84%

9.2
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
92%
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform ranks higher in 3/3 features
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform ranks higher in 3/3 features
Responsive Design for Web Access
8.6
86%
113 Ratings

9.0
90%
30 Ratings
Mobile Application
8.3
83%
100 Ratings

9.3
93%
25 Ratings
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
8.3
83%
114 Ratings

9.3
93%
28 Ratings
Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding
8.0
Microsoft Power BI
80%

8.2
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
82%
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform ranks higher in 4/6 features
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform ranks higher in 4/6 features
REST API
8.3
83%
73 Ratings

8.1
81%
18 Ratings
Javascript API
8.2
82%
57 Ratings

8.1
81%
17 Ratings
iFrames
8.0
80%
56 Ratings

8.5
85%
15 Ratings
Java API
7.7
77%
47 Ratings

8.4
84%
19 Ratings
Themeable User Interface (UI)
7.9
79%
63 Ratings

7.9
79%
18 Ratings
Customizable Platform (Open Source)
7.9
79%
46 Ratings

8.4
84%
18 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- Microsoft Power BI is rated higher in 2 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Likelihood to Renew
- SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform is rated higher in 2 areas: Usability, Support Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
8.6
Microsoft Power BI
86%
141 Ratings

8.4
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
84%
65 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
Microsoft Power BI
100%
1 Rating

8.4
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
84%
22 Ratings
Usability
8.6
Microsoft Power BI
86%
57 Ratings

8.8
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
88%
10 Ratings
Availability
Microsoft Power BI
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
100%
7 Ratings
Performance
Microsoft Power BI
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
90%
17 Ratings
Support Rating
8.5
Microsoft Power BI
85%
53 Ratings

8.6
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
86%
18 Ratings
In-Person Training
Microsoft Power BI
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
100%
3 Ratings
Online Training
Microsoft Power BI
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
90%
2 Ratings
Implementation Rating
Microsoft Power BI
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
90%
15 Ratings
Product Scalability
Microsoft Power BI
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
90%
2 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft Power BI
In operations we use the tool for many different topics, from factory quality systems to high level reviews.We have created kind of an internal "App Store" based on Power BI where you have a lot of different dashboards for different solutions (cost, cash, health and safety, sales, factories, distribution centers...) and you as an user just need to get in that "App Store" and enter in whatever tool can be useful for you. It is open to all the operations employees and can use on demand.Also it has raised the imagination of our colleagues, as they are not only working by themselves creating new reports, but also raising fantastic ideas that can be extended for the usage of all the community.
Global Digital Operations Manager - BA Electrification
ABBMechanical Or Industrial Engineering, 10,001+ employees
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
BI was used to manage our parts and machines. It can be used to manage your factory or systems to properly allocate items to select places. However the system does not respond well, and it can scale well provided you have an actual team knowledgeable in this field. Once you get it set up it works well, but of course, if you try and add new implementations, it can become hazardous to your business.
Help Desk Specialist
GetronicsConsumer Goods, 10,001+ employees
Pros
Microsoft Power BI
- Quickly filter and view granular data sets with easily configurable reporting figures.
- The ability to quickly switch between tabs allows for historical data comparisons and progress tracking.
- It's helpful to dive into the data and break it down from high levels to small.
- Achieve actionable insights faster by using real-time data. It's incredible to have online access to reports.
Information Technology Business Consultant
Alfa NET+Information Technology & Services, 11-50 employees
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
- 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.

Verified User
Team Lead in Research & Development
Medical Devices Company, 51-200 employeesCons
Microsoft Power BI
- The desktop app is great but needs a lot of performance improvements
- No MacOS Version for the Desktop app, this is a big limitation for business since executives prefer Macs
- Premium Cloud Version of Power BI is awfully expensive
- On-Premise Version of the Power BI Reports Server is bundled only with SQL Server Enterprise License and cannot be purchased separately and requires Software Assurance Subscription
- On-Premise Power BI Report Server doesn't support ADFS, AzureAD or any Claims-Based authentication platform, a sad disadvantage for enterprises

Verified User
C-Level Executive in Information Technology
Information Technology & Services Company, 201-500 employeesSAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
- 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.

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Government Administration Company, 5001-10,000 employeesPricing Details
Microsoft Power BI
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$9.99 per month
Microsoft Power BI Editions & Modules
Edition
Power BI Pro | $9.991 |
---|---|
Power BI Premium | $20.001 |
Power BI Premium | $4,995.002 |
- Per User/Per Month
- Per Capacity/Per Month
Additional Pricing Details
—SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform Editions & Modules
—
Additional Pricing Details
—Likelihood to Renew
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI 10.0
Based on 1 answer
I find it helpful and easy to use
Freelance Photographer
j. paroly photoGraphic Design, 1-10 employees
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform 8.4
Based on 22 answers
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.
Finance Analyst III
Mayo ClinicHospital & Health Care, 10,001+ employees
Usability
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI 8.6
Based on 57 answers
At this point, I think we all know who has taken the lead in the business intelligence and analytics market worldwide. With fresh new updates every other day on top of an already robustly built product with all features that one can dream of is a no brainer, I feel. Microsoft will invariably be synonymous with quality and professionalism.
Marketing Associate
Mercer-MettlInformation Technology and Services, 501-1000 employees
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform 8.8
Based on 10 answers
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.

Verified User
Technician in Information Technology
Management Consulting Company, 11-50 employeesReliability and Availability
Microsoft Power BI
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform 10.0
Based on 7 answers
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
With 4.0, we want to roll out to more users, and are holding back because of fears about the performance issue

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Company, 501-1000 employeesPerformance
Microsoft Power BI
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform 9.0
Based on 17 answers
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).
Business Intelligence Manager
City of ChicagoGovernment Administration, 10,001+ employees
Support Rating
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI 8.5
Based on 53 answers
I can't really speak to the support overall, [but] I will say that in the almost three years I have used the system, I have only needed to contact their support team once. I think the team was helpful, but it did take some time for us to resolve the issues/ request that they had. I guess the good news is that the system is pretty stable, and I personally have rarely needed to contact their technical support team.
Senior Customer Success Manager (Strategic Accounts)
TipaltiFinancial Services, 201-500 employees
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform 8.6
Based on 18 answers
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.
Technology Lead
Infosys LimitedInformation Technology and Services, 10,001+ employees
In-Person Training
Microsoft Power BI
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform 10.0
Based on 3 answers
SAP authorized training is best, Please go ahead with it. Even lot of online training options/videos available for self learning
Associate Principal
LTI - Larsen & Toubro InfotechBanking, 10,001+ employees
Online Training
Microsoft Power BI
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform 9.0
Based on 2 answers
I haven't used it or got feedback from the end user.
Content looks to be pretty detailed. Focused on SQL but not BW.
Content looks to be pretty detailed. Focused on SQL but not BW.

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Company, 501-1000 employeesImplementation Rating
Microsoft Power BI
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform 9.0
Based on 15 answers
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.
Sr SAP BOE/BODS Lead
Data RedeemersInformation Technology and Services, 10,001+ employees
Alternatives Considered
Microsoft Power BI
[Microsoft] Power BI is practical and effective, like a hammer for a nail, it is easy to use and produces very quickly the results that in most cases are urgently required by clients (nice reports to share on the web). To start using [Microsoft] Power BI you need a business email address, with that you create an account in Power BI Service and in less than 1 hour you will have installed Power BI Desktop, a report will have been created and it will have been published on the web .
Lead Consultant - Solutions Architect - Software Engineer
Ghia & Associates Engineering and Consulting GroupComputer Software, 1-10 employees
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
Some organizations use Spotfire which is far more advanced in terms of its analytical capabilities vs. Lumira/PA etc. but the sharing/storage side of the BI Platform is far superior and much better managed. The ability to create user groups, access levels etc. on BI Platform helps to keep the platform secure.
User Experience Manager
Procter & GambleConsumer Goods, 10,001+ employees
Scalability
Microsoft Power BI
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform 9.0
Based on 2 answers
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
Associate Principal
LTI - Larsen & Toubro InfotechBanking, 10,001+ employees
Return on Investment
Microsoft Power BI
- It helps us track and achieve company goals.
- It shows us [our] performance in areas we could not previously track and allows us to see and work on how to improve their performance.
- Quick easy access for executives to use in helping teams and addressing issues.
Process Manager
Okland ConstructionConstruction, 501-1000 employees
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform
- 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.

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Utilities Company, 51-200 employees