Analytic Solver vs. SAP Analytics Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Analytic Solver
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
Frontline Systems Analytic Solver is an Excel add-on for performing data mining, and predictive analytics from within Microsoft Excel.N/A
SAP Analytics Cloud
Score 7.9 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
Analytic SolverSAP 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
Analytic SolverSAP 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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Analytic SolverSAP Analytics Cloud
Features
Analytic SolverSAP Analytics Cloud
BI Standard Reporting
Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Analytic Solver
-
Ratings
SAP Analytics Cloud
8.0
247 Ratings
2% below category average
Pixel Perfect reports00 Ratings8.0204 Ratings
Customizable dashboards00 Ratings8.1242 Ratings
Report Formatting Templates00 Ratings7.9220 Ratings
Ad-hoc Reporting
Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Analytic Solver
-
Ratings
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.9
257 Ratings
2% below category average
Drill-down analysis00 Ratings8.1248 Ratings
Formatting capabilities00 Ratings8.1245 Ratings
Integration with R or other statistical packages00 Ratings7.7190 Ratings
Report sharing and collaboration00 Ratings7.8235 Ratings
Report Output and Scheduling
Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of Product A and Product B
Analytic Solver
-
Ratings
SAP Analytics Cloud
8.0
242 Ratings
4% below category average
Publish to Web00 Ratings8.0208 Ratings
Publish to PDF00 Ratings8.3233 Ratings
Report Versioning00 Ratings8.1202 Ratings
Report Delivery Scheduling00 Ratings7.7194 Ratings
Data Discovery and Visualization
Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of Product A and Product B
Analytic Solver
-
Ratings
SAP Analytics Cloud
8.0
250 Ratings
0% above category average
Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)00 Ratings7.7239 Ratings
Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization00 Ratings7.7232 Ratings
Predictive Analytics00 Ratings8.3236 Ratings
Pattern Recognition and Data Mining00 Ratings8.234 Ratings
Access Control and Security
Comparison of Access Control and Security features of Product A and Product B
Analytic Solver
-
Ratings
SAP Analytics Cloud
8.1
256 Ratings
5% below category average
Multi-User Support (named login)00 Ratings8.1235 Ratings
Role-Based Security Model00 Ratings8.1242 Ratings
Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)00 Ratings7.8233 Ratings
Report-Level Access Control00 Ratings8.145 Ratings
Single Sign-On (SSO)00 Ratings8.5236 Ratings
Mobile Capabilities
Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Product A and Product B
Analytic Solver
-
Ratings
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.9
219 Ratings
0% above category average
Responsive Design for Web Access00 Ratings7.7208 Ratings
Mobile Application00 Ratings7.6180 Ratings
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile00 Ratings8.0203 Ratings
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User Ratings
Analytic SolverSAP Analytics Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(2 ratings)
8.2
(297 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
7.8
(7 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(219 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
5.6
(75 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
2.0
(6 ratings)
User Testimonials
Analytic SolverSAP Analytics Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
Frontline Systems
Based on my limited experience and use, and therefore limited global knowledge of the software, I would recommend it especially if the data that will be used as inputs to the model has previously worked on a spreadsheet such as Excel. I would also recommend it to analyze problems of medium and small size. Given the experience I have had when I have used it with large problems, there have been noticeable decreases in the speed of response (which are not associated with the size of the system of equations involved in the calculation). Excellent for processing linear programming models.
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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
Frontline Systems
  • Easy to use and learn.
  • Strong optimization platform for business and supply chain problems which can be modeled in Excel
  • It can handle multiple objectives and more than 8000 decision variables in a problem.
  • Lots of tutorial and examples are available to solve the problem
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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
Frontline Systems
  • On the few occasions when I have used it to deal with problems of optimization of relatively large parameters (with a large number of restrictions and decision variables), the program has been slower, not substantially but slower, than programs such as the WinQsb, even when the latter runs on 32-bit machines and not 64. That has caught my attention, even though it is not a real problem for the uses I give to the program.
  • Given my partial function as a university professor, it has been much more effective and practical to use other software, due to the limited options that the educational license associated with the software has.
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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
Frontline Systems
No answers on this topic
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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Usability
Frontline Systems
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
Frontline Systems
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
Frontline Systems
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
Frontline Systems
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
Frontline Systems
No answers on this topic
SAP
Good videos and reference material available in SAP Portal.
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Online Training
Frontline Systems
No answers on this topic
SAP
it's ok
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Implementation Rating
Frontline Systems
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
Frontline Systems
We believe in building the models in Excel. A limitation with Excel is that Excel Solver can not take more than 200 decision variables with multiple constraints. It is cheap in terms of license and maintenance fees against other softwares which are available in the market.
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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
Frontline Systems
No answers on this topic
SAP
unit pricing
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Scalability
Frontline Systems
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
Frontline Systems
No answers on this topic
SAP
very simple
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Return on Investment
Frontline Systems
  • - It has allowed finding ways to optimize (minimizing costs or times) the field processes involved in various projects.
  • It has even allowed, in specific cases where it was used for that purpose, to optimize the allocation of resources (people) to work in different jobs that present weekly variations of the activity that these people must perform.
  • It has allowed the sensitivity analysis of projects to changes in the decision variables related to them, which, and in very dynamic and changing environments, resulted in substantial decreases in money losses.
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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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