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DataRobot vs SAP Analytics Cloud comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

DataRobot
Ranking in Predictive Analytics
5th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
AI Development Platforms (13th), AIOps (16th)
SAP Analytics Cloud
Ranking in Predictive Analytics
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
69
Ranking in other categories
BI (Business Intelligence) Tools (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Predictive Analytics category, the mindshare of DataRobot is 7.4%, down from 9.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Analytics Cloud is 15.6%, up from 10.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Predictive Analytics
 

Featured Reviews

Raviteja Guna - PeerSpot reviewer
Highly automated solution allowing data scientists to build models easily
Based on your similar requirements, V10.0 has very cool features related to AI Generation. I would suggest the team, too. This is very good for data scientists or people who don't want to code. Even the documentation is well-maintained in terms of its capabilities. It's easy to navigate. The support documents are good. Even someone with basic IT knowledge can easily navigate. If you're an IT engineer, you can efficiently perform operations using it. We have deployed eight to nine use cases on DataRobot and have seen a tremendous response in accuracy and performance. We are pleased because we conducted a comparison. We took a model we built using a sample Python on a local machine and applied the same data and process using DataRobot Autopilot. The results were pretty amazing, with promising accuracy and recall. The accessibility is so easy. Even a college graduate with essential experience can use it. Suppose I do the same model in Databricks and want to monitor my MLOps pipeline. So, I need to use a third-party framework again, like MLflow, Kubeflow, Airflow, or whatever. I need to build my dashboards and everything, customization dashboards. However, everything is available in DataRobot. I can use it directly. They have a new option called DataRobot apps. So, on the predictions, we can even create customized apps. I can build my dashboard, and I can develop my applications. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
RamasamyTelungupalayam - PeerSpot reviewer
Seamless integration, collaborative features, and enhances data exploration
There are several areas for improvement in SAP Analytics Cloud. Firstly, features available in SAP Lumira are missing in SAP Analytics Cloud. Secondly, the predictive analytics functions, although promising, are currently only suitable for Proof of Concepts (POCs) and not for industrial-scale use. Lastly, the pricing model for the planning functionality is quite high and presents an entry barrier.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's easy to do MLOps operations. It's a lot easier to manage jobs and see the logs if there's any drift in a model."
"DataRobot can be easy to use."
"We especially like the initial part of feature engineering, because feature engineering is included in most engines, but DataRobot has an excellent way of picking up the right features."
"DataRobot is highly automated, allowing data scientists to build models easily."
"The most valuable feature of SAP Analytics Cloud is its integration with SAP."
"A robust solution."
"The stories have really been helpful in looking at specific scenarios and analyzing trends over periods of time."
"The product's most valuable features are reporting and planning, driverless planning, business vertical-wise planning, dashboarding, forecasting tools, and business forecasting."
"It integrates with third-party applications such as Google Drive and Excel,"
"Considering the reporting part, I rate the tool a nine out of ten."
"The solution is quite effective for collaborative planning."
"I like the predictive features of SAP. It's easy to use tools for an end-user."
 

Cons

"If we could include our existing Python or R code in DataRobot, we could make it even better. The DataRobot that we have is specific to an industry, but most of the time we would have our own algorithms, which are specific to our own use case. If we had a way by which we could integrate our proprietary things into DataRobot with a simple integration, it would help us a lot."
"The business departments will love to work with DataRobot because they use the tool to investigate their data, such as targeting what they want to investigate. They don't need any data scientists near them. They can investigate at eye level and bring into the BI tool, or can bring it to the data scientist. Data scientists can use this tool to bring increase the solution to the maximum. All the others can use it, but not to the maximum."
"There are some performance issues."
"Generative AI has taken pace, and I would like to see how DataRobot assists in doing generative AI and large language models."
"The technology used by the tool is old, making it an area where improvements are required."
"We are currently working on connectivity with S/4HANA, but we would like to have better connectivity with our legacy systems."
"An area for improvement in SAP Analytics Cloud is its planning feature because it's not that efficient when compared to BPC. Another area for improvement in the solution is the difficulty in building reports or dashboards, particularly if you don't have proper knowledge of the BI system. SAP Analytics Cloud technical support also needs improvement."
"SAP Analytics Cloud requires a lot of coding and I would like the coding to be somewhat minimal."
"Custom visuals is another area of improvement. There are also some mobile features that are missing. There are features that aren't available on the mobile."
"The business intelligence features should be improved because there is a lack of functionality regarding that part."
"In the live connection model, we can't create calculated dimensions, however, in the import model we can create them."
"I would like to see improved support for third-party systems, lower cost of acquisition, and better graphics and interface design."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We dropped the plan to use DataRobot, because we found the pricing to be on the higher sise. We liked DataRobot a lot, but due to the pricing, we dropped that idea."
"The price of DataRobot is good because if you take the price of the solution which is approximately $65,000, it is less than a data scientist. There are very few data scientists available."
"SAP Analytics Cloud can be quite expensive."
"The pricing is based on an annual license and is rated a four out of ten."
"SAP pricing tends to be premium, so it is slightly higher."
"Compute and storage features should be sold separately."
"SAP Analytics can be very costly to license, which can make it difficult for organizations to implement."
"The product is expensive."
"The platform is about 50% more expensive than Power BI."
"This solution is pricey."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
25%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
26%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

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Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with DataRobot?
There are some performance issues when it comes to improvements. They also offer storage-related services compared to other tools like Admin, Azure, or AWS. It is easy to plug and play. Third-party...
What is your primary use case for DataRobot?
We work on AI and ML use cases related to technology and IT.
What advice do you have for others considering DataRobot?
Based on your similar requirements, V10.0 has very cool features related to AI Generation. I would suggest the team, too. This is very good for data scientists or people who don't want to code. Eve...
Which would you choose - Tableau or SAP Analytics Cloud?
Tableau is easy to set up and maintain. In about a day it is possible for the entire platform to be deployed for use. This relatively short amount of time can make all the difference for companies ...
What do you like most about SAP Analytics Cloud?
In the data warehouse, you're free to make changes. You can make everything text, meaning it's always a string. Even numbers appear as text, giving you the flexibility to work with all columns.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Analytics Cloud?
The pricing model for SAP Analytics Cloud is quite competitive, but the cost for the planning functionality is high and can be a barrier to entry. The overall cost can be managed with better billin...
 

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