PowerPlan vs. SAP Analytics Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
PowerPlan
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
PowerPlan is a CPM solution focused on helping asset-intensive businesses achieve regulatory compliance.N/A
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
PowerPlanSAP Analytics Cloud
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
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
PowerPlanSAP Analytics Cloud
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsA 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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PowerPlanSAP Analytics Cloud
Features
PowerPlanSAP Analytics Cloud
BI Standard Reporting
Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of Product A and Product B
PowerPlan
-
Ratings
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.8
279 Ratings
5% below category average
Pixel Perfect reports00 Ratings7.6233 Ratings
Customizable dashboards00 Ratings8.1273 Ratings
Report Formatting Templates00 Ratings7.6250 Ratings
Ad-hoc Reporting
Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of Product A and Product B
PowerPlan
-
Ratings
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.7
289 Ratings
4% below category average
Drill-down analysis00 Ratings8.1280 Ratings
Formatting capabilities00 Ratings7.5277 Ratings
Integration with R or other statistical packages00 Ratings6.8207 Ratings
Report sharing and collaboration00 Ratings8.3266 Ratings
Report Output and Scheduling
Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of Product A and Product B
PowerPlan
-
Ratings
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.5
271 Ratings
10% below category average
Publish to Web00 Ratings7.6231 Ratings
Publish to PDF00 Ratings7.9260 Ratings
Report Versioning00 Ratings7.7225 Ratings
Report Delivery Scheduling00 Ratings7.4217 Ratings
Delivery to Remote Servers00 Ratings7.017 Ratings
Data Discovery and Visualization
Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of Product A and Product B
PowerPlan
-
Ratings
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.7
278 Ratings
4% below category average
Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)00 Ratings7.8266 Ratings
Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization00 Ratings7.7256 Ratings
Predictive Analytics00 Ratings7.7256 Ratings
Pattern Recognition and Data Mining00 Ratings7.655 Ratings
Access Control and Security
Comparison of Access Control and Security features of Product A and Product B
PowerPlan
-
Ratings
SAP Analytics Cloud
8.0
286 Ratings
6% below category average
Multi-User Support (named login)00 Ratings8.2262 Ratings
Role-Based Security Model00 Ratings7.8270 Ratings
Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)00 Ratings7.7262 Ratings
Report-Level Access Control00 Ratings8.076 Ratings
Single Sign-On (SSO)00 Ratings8.3266 Ratings
Mobile Capabilities
Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Product A and Product B
PowerPlan
-
Ratings
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.3
243 Ratings
7% below category average
Responsive Design for Web Access00 Ratings7.4232 Ratings
Mobile Application00 Ratings6.7203 Ratings
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile00 Ratings6.9228 Ratings
Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding
Comparison of Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding features of Product A and Product B
PowerPlan
-
Ratings
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.3
23 Ratings
6% below category average
REST API00 Ratings7.219 Ratings
Javascript API00 Ratings6.917 Ratings
iFrames00 Ratings7.715 Ratings
Java API00 Ratings7.314 Ratings
Themeable User Interface (UI)00 Ratings7.619 Ratings
Customizable Platform (Open Source)00 Ratings7.116 Ratings
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User Ratings
PowerPlanSAP Analytics Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
5.0
(1 ratings)
8.4
(313 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(12 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(238 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 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)
7.8
(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
PowerPlanSAP Analytics Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
PowerPlan
[PowerPlan is well suited for] Any Utility who handles their own Fixed Asset Accounting and Reporting. There are very few specialized solutions in this space that can handle this out of the box. Core functionality and support with PowerPlan are excellent. If you have a firm or service that handles a portion or the majority of your Fixed Asset Accounting and Reporting than this solution is overkill and costly for what you need. There may be other options also if you have a robust internal technology team that is comfortable developing another major fixed asset solution into what you need. Cloud Hosting is also not available at this time and will likely be several releases out and be a major redesign (unstable) at first.
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SAP
SAP Analytics Cloud is great for big companies that want advanced data analysis and planning, especially when they need to work together in real-time or when people need to access data on their phones. It's like a super tool for predicting future trends in industries like retail or finance. SAC also works well for companies that use different types of computer systems because it can easily connect them. But, for small businesses that only need basic reports or don't have a lot of technical resources, a simpler tool might be better. If a company doesn't always have a good internet connection or if they're just starting with analytics, there might be other tools that work better.
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Pros
PowerPlan
  • Allow the use of retirement units for unitization out of the box.
  • Align with Ferc Account and Reporting Standards
  • Provide Dashboards that can be configured for different users or groups
  • Functions well in a Project Centric Accounting Environment.
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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
PowerPlan
  • The backend technology is dated and requires specialized skills or PowerPlan assistance to develop on.
  • UI is also outdated and not as visually appealing as users are now accustomed to.
  • Reporting is basic in functionality and appearance.
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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
PowerPlan
No answers on this topic
SAP
The platform has played a major role in reporting and planning. Integration with SAP S/4HANA, user-friendly dashboards, and collaborative planning capabilities that have significantly improved decision-making process. The ease of integration with non-SAP systems has been advantage overall, SAC delivers strong ROI and scope of a bit improvement is required when data is huge.
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Usability
PowerPlan
No answers on this topic
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
PowerPlan
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
PowerPlan
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
PowerPlan
No answers on this topic
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
PowerPlan
No answers on this topic
SAP
Good videos and reference material available in SAP Portal.
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Online Training
PowerPlan
No answers on this topic
SAP
it's ok
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Implementation Rating
PowerPlan
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
PowerPlan
Oracle Financials (E-Business Suite) is a very Robust ERP solution that has better integration, reporting and functionality than PowerPlan. It also operates on a more Robust Technology Stack. The Fixed Assets Module is a great solution but lacks support for Utility Specific features and functionality, so much so that we chose PowerPlan to take over this specific functionality while still utilizing Oracle for the Majority of our Project and other Accounting Functions.
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SAP
SAP Analytics Cloud vs. Microsoft Power BI:Cost: Power BI is often perceived as a cost-effective solution, especially for organizations already using Microsoft products. SAP Analytics Cloud might be seen as a higher-cost option.Integration: SAP Analytics Cloud may have an edge in integration with SAP systems, while Power BI is known for its broad integration capabilities, including seamless integration with other Microsoft tools.Usability: Power BI is often praised for its user-friendly interface and quick adoption, while SAP Analytics Cloud may be seen as offering more advanced features.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
PowerPlan
No answers on this topic
SAP
unit pricing
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Scalability
PowerPlan
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
PowerPlan
No answers on this topic
SAP
very simple
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Return on Investment
PowerPlan
  • Better Fixed Asset Reporting to Provide to Rate Commissions.
  • Allowed us to embark on a major Unitization initiative and re-design of our retirement catalog.
  • Focus the Support team on other technologies due to the stable nature and good vendor support.
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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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