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Android SDK vs SAP Mobile Platform comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Android SDK
Ranking in Mobile App Platforms
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP Mobile Platform
Ranking in Mobile App Platforms
4th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Development Platforms (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Mobile App Platforms category, the mindshare of Android SDK is 21.3%, down from 28.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Mobile Platform is 4.7%, down from 7.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mobile App Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

Zain Omer - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 28, 2023
A stable and scalable product that offers ease of coding and designing to build applications
There isn't a need for any improvement in Android SDK since they provide users with two or three updates in a year, making it quite stable. The security part in Android SDK depends on how you build an application using the tool so you can apply some security to your application. The reason why Temenos Quantum is the best security tool is because it uses a middleware named Fabric, so the APIs are connected from Fabric to Temenos Quantum. The middleware offered by Temenos is really strong. If I compare the security offered by Android to that of Temenos Quantum, Android will lose in terms of security. You can create a secure application with Android SDK. The amount of security offered by Android SDK is less when compared to Temenos, making it an area of concern where improvement can be made. I don't think Android SDK needs to add any features because they give updates frequently.
Kumar Saurav - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 13, 2024
Offers a robust set of tools for developing, deploying, and managing mobile apps securely and efficiently
In a recent project, we integrated SAP Mobile Platform with various SAP systems. Most companies store their data on-premises or in SAP systems. Our task was to sync this data with the mobile platform hosted in the cloud. We used integration tools to connect seamlessly with these on-premises systems, ensuring data synchronization. Additionally, we connected to satellite systems like Jira for specific functionalities such as ticket management, requiring robust integration capabilities. The security model of SAP Mobile Platform has positively impacted our mobile applications by addressing initial reluctance and highlighting its suitability for certain tasks like approvals and on-site data entry, especially for industries like oil and gas, utilities, and manufacturing. This enables remote approval processes and real-time data entry, improving efficiency and accessibility for users who are not always at their desks. SAP Mobile Platform supports our cross-platform mobile app development needs by enabling the conversion of SAP transaction codes into mobile-friendly interfaces. This allows users to access SAP functionalities from their mobile devices, increasing flexibility and productivity, especially for departments like sales who need to input data on the go. Overall, I would rate SAP Mobile Platform as an eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The best thing about Android SDK is its extensive graphics compared to iOS."
"The Near Field Communication feature is its most valuable feature."
"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is a stable product."
"Android SDK's best feature is its ease of use."
"Supports mobile and IOT devices."
"I have found the functions related to the services to the community for applications to be the most valuable."
"Android SDK is very scalable, secure, and fast...It is a completely stable solution that has been working for many years."
"The look, ease of use, sturdiness, and reliability are excellent."
"Both platforms, the SAP Mobile Platform, and SAP, are highly valuable for our company because they facilitate integration, which can be expensive. It's very convenient to connect and create billing accounts through the SAP Mobile Platform."
"If we work with the mobile extension of the ERP platform, we save time."
"It's not that difficult to set up."
"The initial setup is not overly complex."
"Two of the very fascinating features that make SAP Mobile Platform stand out from other platforms are its offline capability and integration capability."
"One valuable feature of SAP Mobile Platform is its enterprise-grade standard and maintained APIs, available out of the box for easy integration with various systems."
"Technical support is helpful."
 

Cons

"Google has a monopoly on tools for Android app development, so Android SDK is the only choice available."
"There are security issues in the Android platform."
"Android SDK could use some new features, for example, picture-in-picture."
"The amount of security offered by Android SDK is less when compared to Temenos, making it an area of concern where improvement can be made."
"The development environment of Android SDK could improve."
"We encounter compatibility issues between the product and the device from the manufacturer."
"The security implementation is the only area of concern in Android SDK where a bit of enhancements can help."
"It would be nice to get fewer updates."
"The cost of the SAP Mobile Platform is high, and there is room for improvement in its pricing."
"The toolkit to develop front end applications, especially native applications, is not that good."
"The licensing model is a bit dated."
"The tool is not easy or simple to integrate with other infrastructures."
"One drawback is that SAP Mobile Platform apps are only available through the browser, making offline capability more challenging to implement."
"If it was low code or no code it would be ideal."
"SAP has announced that they'll be ending the support on the SAP platform."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Many countries, even those with fewer resources, prefer using Android SDK because it is cheap."
"I am using the free version of Android SDK."
"Android SDK is essentially an open-source product on which anybody can work."
"It is an open-source platform."
"Android SDK can be cheap and can go high in terms of prices, and it all depends on who the customers are and what kind of application you want. One application may cost 5,000 USD and can go up from 1,00,000 to 2,00,000 USD."
"The cost of SAP is extremely high, and it's not affordable for everyone."
"The tool is expensive. I rate the tool's price as an eight or nine out of ten."
"If you already paying for an SAP license and have SAP products that you are using, the price for SAP Mobile Platform is negligible."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Real Estate/Law Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Android SDK?
The Near Field Communication feature is its most valuable feature.
What needs improvement with Android SDK?
We encounter compatibility issues between the product and the device from the manufacturer. There are some limitations on Google Play Store availability as well. These particular areas need improve...
What do you like most about SAP Mobile Platform?
One valuable feature of SAP Mobile Platform is its enterprise-grade standard and maintained APIs, available out of the box for easy integration with various systems.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Mobile Platform?
The tool is expensive. I rate the tool's price as an eight or nine out of ten.
What needs improvement with SAP Mobile Platform?
For a couple of years, SAP deployment and updates were not fair and simple. After the last evolution of mobile development in SAP, I need to check the latest features of the tool. At the company wh...
 

Also Known As

No data available
SAP Syclo Agentry Mobile Platform, Sybase Mobile Development Platform, Sybase Unwired Platform
 

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Sample Customers

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Swarovski, CareFusion Corp., Adarsh Credit Co-operative Society Ltd.
Find out what your peers are saying about Android SDK vs. SAP Mobile Platform and other solutions. Updated: October 2024.
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