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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Pentaho

    Score5.1 out of 10
    N/APentaho is a suite of open source business intelligence and analytics products, now offered and supported by Hitachi Data Systems since the June 2015 acquisition.N/A

    SAP Analytics Cloud

    Score7.8 out of 10
    N/AThe 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
    PentahoSAP 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
    PentahoSAP Analytics Cloud
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—A 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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    Community Pulse
    PentahoSAP Analytics Cloud
    Considered Both Products
    Hitachi Vantara
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    SAP
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    5 Answers
    95%
    Would buy again
    202 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    176 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    5 Answers
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    197 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    87%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    122 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    80%
    Implementation went as expected
    4 Answers
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    144 Answers
    Features
    PentahoSAP Analytics Cloud
    BI Standard Reporting
    Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of Pentaho and SAP Analytics Cloud
    Feature
    Pentaho
    9.0
    20 Ratings
    10% above category average
    SAP Analytics Cloud
    8.0
    247 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Pixel Perfect reports8.618 Ratings8.0204 Ratings
    Customizable dashboards9.918 Ratings8.1242 Ratings
    Report Formatting Templates8.718 Ratings7.9220 Ratings
    Ad-hoc Reporting
    Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of Pentaho and SAP Analytics Cloud
    Feature
    Pentaho
    8.7
    19 Ratings
    8% above category average
    SAP Analytics Cloud
    7.9
    257 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Drill-down analysis7.618 Ratings8.1248 Ratings
    Formatting capabilities8.319 Ratings8.1245 Ratings
    Integration with R or other statistical packages9.312 Ratings7.7190 Ratings
    Report sharing and collaboration9.717 Ratings7.8235 Ratings
    Report Output and Scheduling
    Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of Pentaho and SAP Analytics Cloud
    Feature
    Pentaho
    9.7
    20 Ratings
    15% above category average
    SAP Analytics Cloud
    8.0
    242 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Publish to Web9.618 Ratings8.0208 Ratings
    Publish to PDF9.819 Ratings8.4233 Ratings
    Report Versioning9.713 Ratings8.1202 Ratings
    Report Delivery Scheduling9.917 Ratings7.7194 Ratings
    Delivery to Remote Servers9.310 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Discovery and Visualization
    Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of Pentaho and SAP Analytics Cloud
    Feature
    Pentaho
    8.1
    17 Ratings
    2% above category average
    SAP Analytics Cloud
    8.0
    250 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)7.916 Ratings7.7239 Ratings
    Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization8.216 Ratings7.7232 Ratings
    Predictive Analytics8.314 Ratings8.3236 Ratings
    Pattern Recognition and Data Mining00 Ratings8.234 Ratings
    Access Control and Security
    Comparison of Access Control and Security features of Pentaho and SAP Analytics Cloud
    Feature
    Pentaho
    9.1
    20 Ratings
    7% above category average
    SAP Analytics Cloud
    8.1
    256 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Multi-User Support (named login)9.320 Ratings8.1235 Ratings
    Role-Based Security Model9.619 Ratings8.1242 Ratings
    Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)9.918 Ratings7.8233 Ratings
    Single Sign-On (SSO)7.610 Ratings8.5236 Ratings
    Report-Level Access Control00 Ratings8.245 Ratings
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Pentaho and SAP Analytics Cloud
    Feature
    Pentaho
    8.3
    11 Ratings
    6% above category average
    SAP Analytics Cloud
    7.9
    219 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Responsive Design for Web Access9.710 Ratings7.7208 Ratings
    Mobile Application6.97 Ratings7.5180 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile8.711 Ratings8.0203 Ratings
    Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding
    Comparison of Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding features of Pentaho and SAP Analytics Cloud
    Feature
    Pentaho
    8.6
    10 Ratings
    10% above category average
    SAP Analytics Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    REST API8.310 Ratings00 Ratings
    Javascript API9.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    iFrames7.39 Ratings00 Ratings
    Java API8.79 Ratings00 Ratings
    Themeable User Interface (UI)8.910 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable Platform (Open Source)9.610 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score8.7 out of 10
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    Score8.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    Score9.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    PentahoSAP Analytics Cloud
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (31 ratings)
    8.2
    (297 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.8
    (11 ratings)
    7.8
    (7 ratings)
    Usability
    9.3
    (6 ratings)
    8.0
    (219 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.3
    (7 ratings)
    5.6
    (75 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    2.0
    (6 ratings)
    Data Sharing and Collaboration
    8.4
    (16 ratings)
    8.0
    (61 ratings)
    Data Sources
    8.6
    (16 ratings)
    8.1
    (61 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    PentahoSAP Analytics Cloud
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Hitachi Vantara
    Pentaho is very well suited to perform data extraction & data mining from various cloud storage & transform that data using various available data models. However, the software struggles when it comes to visualizing the extracted data in an appealing manner & can be difficult for end-users to get an understanding of data tables created using those 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
    Hitachi Vantara
    • Integrate and synchronize with big data easily
    • Import data from any sources and different databases
    • Managing data in on-premise, hybrid and cloud environments.
    • Compatibility and flexibility of the platform with any type of scenario and any business or industry
    • Various tools in the software suite to transformation of data
    • Simple interface appearance and creative UI graphics
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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
    Hitachi Vantara
    • I think the relative obscurity of the tool is a downside, not as many developers, consultants or peers you can tap into.
    • Lack of a solid user community held us back, looking at Power BI and Qlik, they have huge user communities that help each other out. Would have liked that here.
    • Smaller company means smaller sales force, and the lack of a local presence made it hard to only interact online with the account rep. Other companies have someone local who often stops by with pre-sales developers to just pitch in free of charge when they have time.
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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
    Hitachi Vantara
    I will use Pentaho until I find a better tool with a better, easier to use report designer client. For now, Pentaho has been the most powerful reporting tool for our clients because of its ability to connect to Odoo, integrate in Odoo (reports are accessible in Odoo) and the flexibility in report design and parameter integration
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    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
    Hitachi Vantara
    The Pentaho tools are designed so you can start playing around on your own. Of course, you will need guidance at some point, but the training teams are good at guiding new users, and the online documentation is usually pretty up-to-date.
    Some of the tools, such as the Pentaho Data Integration tool and the Pentaho Server, are pretty self-explanatory. The other tools maybe are not so quickly and obvious to use, but again, with some documentation and some customer support, you can find your way around them.
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    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
    Hitachi Vantara
    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
    Hitachi Vantara
    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
    Hitachi Vantara
    They were responsive to our questions when we raised issues. They gave us workarounds when required. They were quite knowledgeable when it came to issue analysis and providing fixes. They were forthright in informing us if a bug was not due for release soon.
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    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
    Hitachi Vantara
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    Good videos and reference material available in SAP Portal.
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    Online Training
    Hitachi Vantara
    Course Taken: DI1000 Pentaho Data Integration Fundamentals Setup A week before your class started, the instructor will start sending out class material and lab setup instructions. This is helpful so that you understand how the environment is laid out and can start reviewing the content. Ultimately it saved about a 1/2 day trying to setup with 10 other people online which was great! The Course The 3-day course was laid out like many other technical classes with 15-30 minutes instruction and 15-60 minutes of lab exercises. The instructor was very knowledgeable with the functionality from version to version and answered questions as we went along. I was amazed at some of the functionality that was available that I was not using at the time and quickly implemented changes to many existing transformations and jobs. The novice users seemed to catch on quickly and more experienced users explained how some of the functionality was used in their home environments. Towards the end there was enough time so that we were able to ask very directed questions about our own environments. Overall, I really found the class to be informative and deliver enough information to be dangerous. My skills improved and I was able to design better and efficient transformations for the HIE. Course Description: https://training.pentaho.com/instructor-led-training/pentaho-data-integration-fundamentals-di1000
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    SAP
    it's ok
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    Implementation Rating
    Hitachi Vantara
    Get the right people in before starting implementation. Start small and build as you go approach is time consuming and involves lot of rework. Evangalize within the organization the capabilities and limitations equally so that correct delivery expectations are set. Set expectations with the Customer that the tool cannot replace proprietary software in terms of stability/usability and that timelines could change given the new ness of the product.
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    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
    Hitachi Vantara
    Since the Pentaho platform offers a range of broad functionality across data preparation and advanced analytics, it also can be easily integrated to support many data sources and machine-learning frameworks. Based on that fact, we selected Pentaho to be used in our internal department. It also supports many of our BI use cases as required by company management or the business user. Last but not least, the Pentaho license is cheaper than their competitor.
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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
    Hitachi Vantara
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    unit pricing
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    Scalability
    Hitachi Vantara
    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
    Hitachi Vantara
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    very simple
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    Return on Investment
    Hitachi Vantara
    • Pentaho has improved our overall business process.
    • Pentaho has helped the Managers and Directors to analyze the numbers going up and down from time to time.
    • We have a started a big project using Pentaho that is going to include all the business processes in the organization.
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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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