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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Yellowfin

    Score8 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Yellowfin is a cloud-based business intelligence and dashboarding platform.

    $250

    per month

    Pricing
    SAP Analytics CloudYellowfin
    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
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SAP Analytics CloudYellowfin
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    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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    Community Pulse
    SAP Analytics CloudYellowfin
    Considered Both Products
    SAP
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    Yellowfin
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    95%
    Would buy again
    202 Answers
    67%
    Would buy again
    6 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    176 Answers
    63%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    197 Answers
    67%
    Happy with the feature set
    6 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    87%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    122 Answers
    67%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    4 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    144 Answers
    71%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
    Features
    SAP Analytics CloudYellowfin
    BI Standard Reporting
    Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of SAP Analytics Cloud and Yellowfin
    Feature
    SAP Analytics Cloud
    8.0
    247 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Yellowfin
    6.1
    12 Ratings
    29% below category average
    Pixel Perfect reports8.0204 Ratings5.85 Ratings
    Customizable dashboards8.1242 Ratings6.212 Ratings
    Report Formatting Templates7.9220 Ratings6.411 Ratings
    Ad-hoc Reporting
    Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of SAP Analytics Cloud and Yellowfin
    Feature
    SAP Analytics Cloud
    7.9
    257 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Yellowfin
    6.6
    12 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Drill-down analysis8.1248 Ratings6.611 Ratings
    Formatting capabilities8.1245 Ratings7.112 Ratings
    Integration with R or other statistical packages7.7190 Ratings6.38 Ratings
    Report sharing and collaboration7.8235 Ratings6.511 Ratings
    Report Output and Scheduling
    Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of SAP Analytics Cloud and Yellowfin
    Feature
    SAP Analytics Cloud
    8.0
    242 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Yellowfin
    5.9
    11 Ratings
    34% below category average
    Publish to Web8.0208 Ratings6.311 Ratings
    Publish to PDF8.4233 Ratings6.211 Ratings
    Report Versioning8.1202 Ratings5.89 Ratings
    Report Delivery Scheduling7.7194 Ratings5.611 Ratings
    Delivery to Remote Servers00 Ratings5.55 Ratings
    Data Discovery and Visualization
    Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of SAP Analytics Cloud and Yellowfin
    Feature
    SAP Analytics Cloud
    8.0
    250 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Yellowfin
    5.8
    12 Ratings
    32% below category average
    Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)7.7239 Ratings5.912 Ratings
    Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization7.7232 Ratings5.712 Ratings
    Predictive Analytics8.3236 Ratings5.810 Ratings
    Pattern Recognition and Data Mining8.234 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access Control and Security
    Comparison of Access Control and Security features of SAP Analytics Cloud and Yellowfin
    Feature
    SAP Analytics Cloud
    8.1
    256 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Yellowfin
    6.2
    11 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Multi-User Support (named login)8.1235 Ratings6.311 Ratings
    Role-Based Security Model8.1242 Ratings6.510 Ratings
    Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)7.8233 Ratings6.310 Ratings
    Report-Level Access Control8.245 Ratings00 Ratings
    Single Sign-On (SSO)8.5236 Ratings5.94 Ratings
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of SAP Analytics Cloud and Yellowfin
    Feature
    SAP Analytics Cloud
    7.9
    219 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Yellowfin
    6.7
    8 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Responsive Design for Web Access7.7208 Ratings6.25 Ratings
    Mobile Application7.5180 Ratings6.38 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile8.0203 Ratings6.28 Ratings
    Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding
    Comparison of Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding features of SAP Analytics Cloud and Yellowfin
    Feature
    SAP Analytics Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    Yellowfin
    6.1
    5 Ratings
    24% below category average
    REST API00 Ratings6.15 Ratings
    Javascript API00 Ratings5.45 Ratings
    iFrames00 Ratings6.05 Ratings
    Java API00 Ratings6.35 Ratings
    Themeable User Interface (UI)00 Ratings6.55 Ratings
    Customizable Platform (Open Source)00 Ratings6.55 Ratings
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    Score8.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    SAP Analytics CloudYellowfin
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (297 ratings)
    6.2
    (12 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.8
    (7 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (219 ratings)
    6.3
    (7 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.6
    (75 ratings)
    5.6
    (7 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    2.0
    (6 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Data Sharing and Collaboration
    8.0
    (61 ratings)
    8.1
    (6 ratings)
    Data Sources
    8.1
    (61 ratings)
    8.1
    (6 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SAP Analytics CloudYellowfin
    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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    Yellowfin
    We can recommend this software without hesitation, as it has the ability to generate reports and data analysis, as well as process the data automatically, which saves time. It is ideal for small and medium-sized companies that wish to improve their services in the business world
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    Pros
    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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    Yellowfin
    • Yellowfin’s Storyboard, Timeline and Collaborative tools make it easy to share data and insights across an organisation.
    • Strong Operational and Executive Dashboards that reflect the business KPIs and can send out prompts to people within the business based on rules.
    • Yellowfin makes it incredibly easy to create dynamic reports and dashboards which incorporate maps through locational intelligence functionality.
    • Yellowfin is a single license and all access is via a web browser making it perfect for both on-premise and cloud deployment. Mobile apps are also available.
    • User roles and source filtering allows Admin/IT to offer different functions/views by user group/role.
    • Mobile BI applications to support any device ..
    • API connectors ( YF 7.2 on the way in Mar16 ) for a range of third-party Web-based applications, data sources, Enterprises CRM/ERP apps & open data platform apps, including Salesforce, Google Analytics, Twitter, Youtube , Zoho CRM, XE.com & more coming to make endusers to integrate their applications for better benefits
    • Yellowfin Integration with Predictive analytical and Big Data processing tools like R, UDF, Spark to build rich applications for end users
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    Cons
    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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    Yellowfin
    • The ability to predefine a colour for a specific graph as a selection option dynamically.
    • The ability to customise the label of a chart, especially with respect to performance related reporting graphs we need an increase in dynamic charting options to meet our more specialised requirements.
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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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    Yellowfin
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    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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    Yellowfin
    As mentioned previously, if a newer company is looking for a strong, polished BI tool, Yellowfin would be a great software vendor to consider. Unfortunately, the high cost might be a barrier to these newer companies who dont have any legacy software/agreements such as an EA agreement with Microsoft.
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    Reliability and Availability
    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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    Yellowfin
    99.9% availability
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    Performance
    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
    Incentivized
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    Yellowfin
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Yellowfin
    They have good support in what they provide. But what they provide is not what is promised. I would stay with them if I can. Be very careful before signing up with them. They are not what they seem in the sales pitches. Be very careful and make sure you test and test before you sign up.
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    In-Person Training
    SAP
    Good videos and reference material available in SAP Portal.
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    Yellowfin
    Yellowfin provides 3 levels of training to support consumers, business analytics, developers and Administrations :
    1. Yellowfin BI Training - Level 1 (Exploration)
    2. Yellowfin BI Training - Level 2 (Advanced)
    3. Yellowfin BI Training - Level 3(Expert)
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    Online Training
    SAP
    it's ok
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    Yellowfin
    Web-based training for large audiences for Level 1 and Level 2 I would suggest
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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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    Yellowfin
    Design the data model and views for each dashboard is very important and it is the success factor Configuration of cluster for large implementation
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Yellowfin
    Yellow Fin platform is browser agnostic and is accessible from desktops as well as mobile devices. It is very simple and fast, it is integrated with Big Data, clients do not require a great training. It just works. But it’s easier to have things on the cloud, especially if you need to use different computers. Yellow Fin lacks the cloud feature.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    SAP
    unit pricing
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    Yellowfin
    No answers on this topic
    Scalability
    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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    Yellowfin
    - Tested 500 con-current users in Linux platform with 4 cores systems - Tested with cloud based VM - Tested with 1000 reads per minutes
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    Professional Services
    SAP
    very simple
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    Yellowfin
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Yellowfin
    • made our org more data centric
    • Decisions are made based on data vs opinion
    • has created a single source of truth for the bulk of the organization
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