SAP Analytics Cloud vs. SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
SAP Analytics Cloud
Score 8.5 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
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a modular cloud ERP software designed for every business need – powered by AI and analytics. SAP S/4HANA Cloud enables users to run mission-critical operations in real time from anywhere, introduce new business models in an industry, and expand globally. It can be deployed either on premise, in the cloud, or in a hybrid combination for quicker time-to-value.
$0
per month FUE users*
Pricing
SAP Analytics CloudSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Editions & Modules
SAP Analytics Cloud for Business Intelligence
$36.00
per month per user
SAP Analytics Cloud for Planning
Price upon request
per month per user
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Custom Pricing
per month FUE users*
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
SAP Analytics CloudSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional DetailsGet started on your 30-day trial with SAP Analytics Cloud, supporting analytics enterprise-wide. Extend it up to 90 days if you want to.* FUE = Full user equivalent, which allows flexible customer choice among: 1 Advanced user, 3 Core-users, or 30 self-service users per FUE. Minimum purchase is 35 FUEs.
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Community Pulse
SAP Analytics CloudSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Considered Both Products
SAP Analytics Cloud
Chose SAP Analytics Cloud
Ease of Doing business is a big feature in the SAP side. Also, more efficient and easier to manage.
Chose SAP Analytics Cloud
SAC is a great reporting option, e.g. for dashboards
Chose SAP Analytics Cloud
Cloud-based approach and frequent innovations/improvements through periodic releases.
Chose SAP Analytics Cloud
Mainly due to the fact that SAP Analytics Cloud has [...] good integration with a host of SAP technologies and marketplace, thereby making it an easier choice for the target clients who get [...] better connectivity and lesser licensing costs, making this a win-win proposition. …
Chose SAP Analytics Cloud
SAP Analytics Cloud is the product from SAP itself where most of the companies are well integrated with SAP S4 HANA, SAP BW, and SAP BW4HANA so this reporting tool helps us with the best integration and for faster reporting performance instead of other versions and also it is …
Chose SAP Analytics Cloud
SAP Analytics Cloud is more user friendly as compared to Oracle Analytics Cloud and it offers much better user interface. Selection of any tool or product mostly weighs on how much would it cost, though SAP Analytics cloud is not cost effective but it is more economical as …
Chose SAP Analytics Cloud
SAP Analytics Cloud - being a cloud offering does not require any infrastructure for development of the reports and dashboards and doesn't depend on the back-end system availability for preparing a prototype. Since there is already a lot of pre-built content available, it …
Chose SAP Analytics Cloud
SAC BI Reporting is affordable, especially for companies with a limited IT budget. It is "easy" to integrate it with the ERP.
Chose SAP Analytics Cloud
We also evaluated the use of Tableau and other SAP tools (Lumira and Crystal Reports), however as a company we are going with the new SAP products first. One example that helped with our decision was that connecting Tableau to SAP HANA had complications. In addition, our …
Chose SAP Analytics Cloud
Ease of use and features that make it relatively easy to deploy and publish dashboard reports
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud
As ECC got upgraded to S/4HANA, So it is the latest ERP cloud in the segment. So I didn't consider alternatives as our work is being effectively done with SAP cloud.
Chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud
we use a bw/4hana system to use our planning data for management. We use this to create a budget and an annual balance sheet. We use the SAP S/4HANA Cloud System as a source system and this creates a perfect addition to our SAP S/4HANA Cloud. Reporting is used by financial …
Chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud
SAP S/4HANA Cloud integrates better with our current system.
Chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud
When it comes to processes best practices and standardization, there is only one feasible option. That is SAP S/4HANA Cloud. There is no enterprise application suite in the market that shareholders and the finance market recognize as SAP S/4HANA Cloud when it comes to …
Chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud
The only comparison I have is [with] SAP ERP which SAP S/4HANA Cloud brings a lot of improved processes and a great number of Fiori APPs optimizing these processes. The real-time data and analytics [feature] is also a plus in expediting decision-making by using standard …
Chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud
SAP ECC/ERP was the erstwhile enterprise solution which was widely used by SAP customers and is in fact still being used by a lot of them today. This was a conventional ERP and didn't have the advanced features of SAP S/4HANA Cloud. With SAP S/4HANA Cloud, the memory and data …
Chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud
The earlier version of SAP S/4HANA Cloud and its ERP business functions were available in SAP ERP (ECC). There we were not having much to do on Intelligent Framework or Machine Learning capabilities. The SAP S/4HANA Cloud provides data for SAP Leonardo as well. The new SAP …
Chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Recording daily processes.
Chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud
SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a gamechanger and really is the whole package.
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Features
SAP Analytics CloudSAP S/4HANA Cloud
BI Standard Reporting
Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of Product A and Product B
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.9
247 Ratings
2% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Pixel Perfect reports7.7204 Ratings00 Ratings
Customizable dashboards8.1242 Ratings00 Ratings
Report Formatting Templates7.9220 Ratings00 Ratings
Ad-hoc Reporting
Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of Product A and Product B
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.9
257 Ratings
5% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Drill-down analysis8.0248 Ratings00 Ratings
Formatting capabilities7.8245 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration with R or other statistical packages7.8190 Ratings00 Ratings
Report sharing and collaboration7.9235 Ratings00 Ratings
Report Output and Scheduling
Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of Product A and Product B
SAP Analytics Cloud
8.0
242 Ratings
2% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Publish to Web8.1208 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to PDF8.2233 Ratings00 Ratings
Report Versioning8.1202 Ratings00 Ratings
Report Delivery Scheduling7.9194 Ratings00 Ratings
Data Discovery and Visualization
Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of Product A and Product B
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.8
251 Ratings
2% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)7.8240 Ratings00 Ratings
Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization7.8232 Ratings00 Ratings
Predictive Analytics7.9236 Ratings00 Ratings
Pattern Recognition and Data Mining7.734 Ratings00 Ratings
Access Control and Security
Comparison of Access Control and Security features of Product A and Product B
SAP Analytics Cloud
8.2
257 Ratings
6% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Multi-User Support (named login)8.1236 Ratings00 Ratings
Role-Based Security Model8.1243 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)8.0234 Ratings00 Ratings
Report-Level Access Control8.146 Ratings00 Ratings
Single Sign-On (SSO)8.6237 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile Capabilities
Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Product A and Product B
SAP Analytics Cloud
8.0
219 Ratings
0% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Responsive Design for Web Access8.0208 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile Application7.8180 Ratings00 Ratings
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile8.0203 Ratings00 Ratings
Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting
Comparison of Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting features of Product A and Product B
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.8
275 Ratings
6% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Long-term financial planning7.6234 Ratings00 Ratings
Financial budgeting7.8240 Ratings00 Ratings
Forecasting7.8247 Ratings00 Ratings
Scenario modeling7.5238 Ratings00 Ratings
Management reporting8.2266 Ratings00 Ratings
Consolidation and Close
Comparison of Consolidation and Close features of Product A and Product B
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.6
230 Ratings
6% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Financial data consolidation7.5184 Ratings00 Ratings
Journal entries and reports7.6174 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-currency management7.5189 Ratings00 Ratings
Intercompany Eliminations7.4144 Ratings00 Ratings
Minority Ownership7.5130 Ratings00 Ratings
Local and consolidated reporting8.0181 Ratings00 Ratings
Detailed Audit Trails7.6171 Ratings00 Ratings
Financial Reporting and Compliance
Comparison of Financial Reporting and Compliance features of Product A and Product B
SAP Analytics Cloud
8.0
254 Ratings
3% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Financial Statement Reporting7.9213 Ratings00 Ratings
Management Reporting8.2244 Ratings00 Ratings
Excel-based Reporting8.0225 Ratings00 Ratings
Automated board and financial reporting8.1203 Ratings00 Ratings
XBRL support for regulatory filing7.7114 Ratings00 Ratings
Analytics and Reporting
Comparison of Analytics and Reporting features of Product A and Product B
SAP Analytics Cloud
8.1
278 Ratings
1% above category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Personalized dashboards8.2271 Ratings00 Ratings
Color-coded scorecards8.1256 Ratings00 Ratings
KPIs8.3262 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost and profitability analysis8.3244 Ratings00 Ratings
Key Performance Indicator setting8.3247 Ratings00 Ratings
Benchmarking with external data7.6207 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration
Comparison of Integration features of Product A and Product B
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.6
259 Ratings
9% below category average
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Flat file integration7.7244 Ratings00 Ratings
Excel data integration7.9248 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct links to 3rd-party data sources7.1227 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Analytics Cloud
-
Ratings
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.6
248 Ratings
5% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings7.3208 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings7.2210 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.4209 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
SAP Analytics Cloud
-
Ratings
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.2
361 Ratings
1% below category average
API for custom integration00 Ratings7.2346 Ratings
Plug-ins00 Ratings7.2319 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
SAP Analytics Cloud
-
Ratings
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.2
416 Ratings
1% above category average
Single sign-on capability00 Ratings8.5389 Ratings
Role-based user permissions00 Ratings8.0409 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
SAP Analytics Cloud
-
Ratings
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.3
420 Ratings
5% above category average
Dashboards00 Ratings7.2390 Ratings
Standard reports00 Ratings7.6414 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings7.2387 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
SAP Analytics Cloud
-
Ratings
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.3
415 Ratings
9% above category average
Accounts payable00 Ratings8.1413 Ratings
Accounts receivable00 Ratings8.0395 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Analytics Cloud
-
Ratings
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
7.9
360 Ratings
1% above category average
Inventory tracking00 Ratings8.1351 Ratings
Automatic reordering00 Ratings7.8305 Ratings
Location management00 Ratings6.9295 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Analytics Cloud
-
Ratings
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
8.0
376 Ratings
3% above category average
Pricing00 Ratings7.9356 Ratings
Order entry00 Ratings8.5365 Ratings
Credit card processing00 Ratings7.523 Ratings
Cost of goods sold00 Ratings8.1345 Ratings
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Score 8.4 out of 10
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User Ratings
SAP Analytics CloudSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
8.2
(299 ratings)
8.5
(477 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
7.5
(7 ratings)
8.9
(9 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(221 ratings)
8.1
(370 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
6.4
(75 ratings)
8.3
(75 ratings)
In-Person Training
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
5.1
(6 ratings)
7.3
(4 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
SAP Analytics CloudSAP S/4HANA Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
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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SAP
SAP S/4HANA Cloud leverages an in-memory database, allowing for real-time data processing and analytics. This enables organizations to make informed decisions based on up-to-the-minute information S/4HANA Cloud integrates various business modules, including finance, procurement, sales, manufacturing, and supply chain. This integration facilitates seamless data flow across different functional areas
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Pros
SAP
  • SAP Analytics Cloud's augmented analytics feature helps the user create audience segmentation based on reviewer behavior, feedback, preferences etc.
  • The governance feature offered by SAP Analytics Cloud enables editorial administrator and the product manager ensure compliance, adherence to Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity and data privacy regulations.
  • Being a multi-user platform, collaboration becomes quick and easy for organizations wherein multiple teams often work for the development of a product.
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SAP
  • Complete production cycle, right from planning to final product manufacturing.
  • Keeping all documents in one place, with ability to upload important stuff against the particular entries.
  • Maintain trail of any changes made to data, validations at the right places and methodological working of each process
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Cons
SAP
  • User Interface of SAP cloud analytics can be improved more so that it can be made more accessible.
  • User support is not that much good and time consuming.
  • Limited team work and collaboration possible as their are not much collaborative features available, it makes it sometime time consuming.
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SAP
  • The complex integration we have with ERPs make it difficult to move or upgrade to SAP S4 HANA. Reimplementing all integrations and not impact business is a challenge
  • Requires a lot of tedious testing so that no role or function is impacted
  • Very time consuming to implement or upgrade. For large corporations it would take years to slowly migrate to S4HANA
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Likelihood to Renew
SAP
There’s no doubt I will renew SAP Analytics Cloud. It is the most vital tool in our organization that makes it seamless to make rapid business decisions by collecting, modeling and visualizing data in real-time.
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SAP
The cost of SAP as an ERP is quite high and the switching costs associated with ERP systems are even higher. That being said moving from one ERP to another only happens once in a great while for large organizations. Those switching costs include retraining, IT hardware requirements, outside consultants and more
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Usability
SAP
Considering the feedback and improvements made over time, users often rate SAP Analytics Cloud's usability in the range of 7 to 9 out of 10. Positive aspects include its integration capabilities, collaborative features, and the ability to create visually appealing dashboards. Some users, however, may note a learning curve or desire additional customization options.
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SAP
Modern User Interface:
The system features a contemporary and visually appealing interface, promoting a more engaging user experience.
Role-Based Access:
Users access role-specific dashboards and functionalities, ensuring a personalized experience tailored to their responsibilities.
Intuitive Navigation:
Streamlined menus and navigation paths contribute to an intuitive user experience, reducing the learning curve for new users.
Responsive Design:
The platform is designed to be responsive across various devices, allowing users to access information and perform tasks on desktops, tablets, or mobile devices
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Support Rating
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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SAP
The technical support received by the ITT design teams and OS implementation team has been very useful in ensuring that the SAP ERP is well-tailored to our company's specific needs and operations. This coupled with the training materials, business process maps, and concept demos (sand-box demos) makes adoption easy on end-users.
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In-Person Training
SAP
Good videos and reference material available in SAP Portal.
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SAP
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Implementation Rating
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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SAP
Implementation was as expected. We had minor issues with our Z* transactions, but nothing special. Some tables were extended and needed regeneration. Overall satisfactions is good.
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Alternatives Considered
SAP
SAC includes predictive analytics features, allowing users to perform advanced analytics and forecast future trends. This can be a valuable asset for organizations seeking predictive modeling capabilities. It has an integration with the SAP landscape, seek a unified platform for both BI and planning, and value predictive analytics capabilities. Additionally, the emphasis on collaboration and storytelling enhances communication and decision-making processes.
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SAP
In our quest for an ERP solution, we evaluated alternatives such as Oracle ERP Cloud and Microsoft Dynamics 365. However, SAP S/4HANA Cloud's reputation for advanced analytics, scalability, and seamless integration with other SAP solutions made it the natural choice for our organization's digital journey.
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Return on Investment
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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SAP
  • Cost Savings and Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO):
  • While the initial implementation costs might be significant, the centralized data management and automation features can lead to cost savings over time. This might be achieved through reduced manual labor, better inventory control, optimized procurement processes, and streamlined operations, resulting in a lower TCO.
  • Better Visibility and Compliance:
  • The system's ability to offer comprehensive data visibility can enhance compliance efforts, mitigating risks and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. This can lead to reduced fines or penalties related to non-compliance issues.
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ScreenShots

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Screenshots

Screenshot of the Order to Cash Dashboard - For the management of the order-to-cash process more efficiently across revenue streams and business models - including sales of physical and digital goods, services, subscriptions, projects, and bundles.Screenshot of Sales Management Overview - Helps ensure sales reps meet their goals with an overview of orders and key sales performance metrics, with status tracking for each order in real time for the early detection of potential issues.Screenshot of Purchasing Spend Dashboard - For weighing various aspects of purchasing spend through quick access to clear, complete, and real-time data, with less risk, and without opening different reports and transactions.Screenshot of Operational Supplier Evaluation - Provides a transparent overview of suppliers. Users can approve the most reliable vendors and get the right mix to serve business needs while reducing risk.Screenshot of Inventory Management - Provides visibility to manage supply chains, to mitigate risk, avoid unnecessary costs, maximize efficiency, and fulfill customer orders on time.Screenshot of Inventory Processing - Enables real-time supply chain visibility and provides meaningful metrics, with customizable dashboards and reports that display real-time inventory that track the status of inbound and outbound deliveries.