Catalyst, by EBM Software vs. SAP Analytics Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Catalyst, by EBM Software
Score 7.8 out of 10
N/A
Catalyst from EBM Software in Minneapolis is a cloud-based business performance application suite, designed to provide an environment and workflow for understanding business profitability.N/A
SAP Analytics Cloud
Score 7.8 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
Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareSAP Analytics Cloud
Editions & Modules
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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
Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareSAP Analytics Cloud
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsFlexible and tiered pricing structures available - monthly, 1-3-5- contracts, and moreA 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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Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareSAP Analytics Cloud
Features
Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareSAP Analytics Cloud
BI Standard Reporting
Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Catalyst, by EBM Software
7.1
Ratings
7% below category average
SAP Analytics Cloud
8.0
Ratings
2% below category average
Customizable dashboards7.10 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Report Formatting Templates7.10 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Pixel Perfect reports00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Ad-hoc Reporting
Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Catalyst, by EBM Software
7.7
Ratings
6% below category average
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.9
Ratings
2% below category average
Drill-down analysis7.10 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Formatting capabilities8.00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Report sharing and collaboration8.00 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Integration with R or other statistical packages00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Report Output and Scheduling
Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of Product A and Product B
Catalyst, by EBM Software
8.0
Ratings
3% below category average
SAP Analytics Cloud
8.0
Ratings
4% below category average
Publish to PDF7.90 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Report Delivery Scheduling8.00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Publish to Web00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Report Versioning00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Data Discovery and Visualization
Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of Product A and Product B
Catalyst, by EBM Software
7.7
Ratings
1% above category average
SAP Analytics Cloud
8.0
Ratings
0% above category average
Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)8.00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization7.00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Predictive Analytics8.00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Pattern Recognition and Data Mining00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Access Control and Security
Comparison of Access Control and Security features of Product A and Product B
Catalyst, by EBM Software
8.0
Ratings
9% below category average
SAP Analytics Cloud
8.1
Ratings
5% below category average
Multi-User Support (named login)8.00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Role-Based Security Model8.00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)8.00 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Report-Level Access Control00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Single Sign-On (SSO)00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Mobile Capabilities
Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Product A and Product B
Catalyst, by EBM Software
8.0
Ratings
2% above category average
SAP Analytics Cloud
7.9
Ratings
1% above category average
Responsive Design for Web Access8.00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile8.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Mobile Application00 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting
Comparison of Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting features of Product A and Product B
Catalyst, by EBM Software
8.0
Ratings
3% below category average
SAP Analytics Cloud
-
Ratings
Long-term financial planning7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Financial budgeting8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Forecasting8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Scenario modeling8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Management reporting8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Consolidation and Close
Comparison of Consolidation and Close features of Product A and Product B
Catalyst, by EBM Software
7.2
Ratings
10% below category average
SAP Analytics Cloud
-
Ratings
Financial data consolidation9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Journal entries and reports8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-currency management6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Intercompany Eliminations5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Minority Ownership7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Local and consolidated reporting8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Financial Reporting and Compliance
Comparison of Financial Reporting and Compliance features of Product A and Product B
Catalyst, by EBM Software
8.0
Ratings
1% below category average
SAP Analytics Cloud
-
Ratings
Financial Statement Reporting8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Management Reporting9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Excel-based Reporting7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Automated board and financial reporting8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Analytics and Reporting
Comparison of Analytics and Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Catalyst, by EBM Software
7.2
Ratings
11% below category average
SAP Analytics Cloud
-
Ratings
Personalized dashboards7.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Color-coded scorecards6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
KPIs7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost and profitability analysis8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Key Performance Indicator setting8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Benchmarking with external data7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration
Comparison of Integration features of Product A and Product B
Catalyst, by EBM Software
7.4
Ratings
12% below category average
SAP Analytics Cloud
-
Ratings
Flat file integration8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Excel data integration7.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct links to 3rd-party data sources7.10 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareSAP Analytics Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
7.9
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8.2
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
7.8
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.8
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.8
(0 ratings)
5.6
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
2.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Catalyst, by EBM SoftwareSAP Analytics Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
Catalyst works well, when it works and is very well suited for an ABA environment. But the app development process and the continual list of bug fixes that are never-ending makes this product very hard to recommend.
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SAP Ecosystem Integration:For businesses already using other SAP solutions such as SAP BW or SAP HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud is a natural fit. It integrates well with the broader SAP ecosystem, providing a cohesive analytics experience for users familiar with SAP technologies.Predictive Analytics Use Cases:Companies seeking to incorporate predictive analytics into their decision-making processes can leverage SAP Analytics Cloud. Its built-in predictive features enable users to create models and gain insights into future trends based on historical data.
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Pros
  • The GUI is easy to navigate on the iPad mini, which we use for charting.
  • The options are simple so there is very little room for mistakes.
  • Charting is easy and the setup allows for necessary fields that must be completed so charting stays uniform.
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  • 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
  • The browser closes unexpectedly at times when refreshing the page and you get logged out
  • The incorrect vendor is chosen by Catalyst a few times
  • The Catalyst file is occasionally not placed on time in the folder
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  • Possibility of more advanced scripting for data transformation without analytics designer
  • Provision to consider rate types from TCURR in SAC and should be able to write FX conversion logic considering rate types
  • Read data directly from BW by reading aDSOs backend tables
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Likelihood to Renew
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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
Well.... when it works... it's good. When it doesn't it is very frustrating for our staff.
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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
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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
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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
The support for Catalyst is great and they are usually within the 48 hour response time. There could be a little quicker upload time for invoices that are submitted. They usually show up until the next day on the system and sometimes gives us a stress on time. Overall, the support is quite good
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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
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Good videos and reference material available in SAP Portal.
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Online Training
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it's ok
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Implementation Rating
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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
[Catalyst, by EBM Software] is a very easy system to use and is very user friendly. It gives you different ways of researching an invoice and not just one. Catalyst also helps to allow us to research an invoice within seconds and eliminates a lengthy and confusing process. It is a great software for first time users to learn quickly and efficiently.
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SAP Analytics Cloud and Power BI are both tools that help businesses understand their data, but they have some differences. SAC, made by SAP, works well if your company already uses other SAP products. It's in the cloud, easy to use, and has features for analyzing data, getting insights, and planning for the future. Power BI, made by Microsoft, can be used in the cloud or on your own computers. It fits well with Microsoft tools, is easy to use, and can do advanced data analysis. SAC has built-in planning tools, while Power BI needs extra tools for detailed planning
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Scalability
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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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Return on Investment
  • Helps to keep our vendors happy
  • Helps to keep our systems updated
  • Helps to manage our expenses
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  • Optimized our budgeting and forecasting processes. The platform facilitates real-time collaboration among our teams, allowing for more accurate and agile financial planning. This has led to improved precision in budget allocation, ensuring that resources are strategically deployed to support the most promising startups within our portfolio.
  • SAC's intuitive dashboards and visualizations provide a consolidated view of key performance indicators, startup health metrics, and portfolio analytics. This heightened data visibility enables our teams to make informed decisions promptly, identify emerging trends, and proactively address challenges.
  • Routine tasks, such as performance tracking and reporting, are automated, allowing our teams to focus on more strategic initiatives. This has resulted in time savings and increased productivity across various operational processes.
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