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SAP Analytics Cloud vs XLCubed comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

SAP Analytics Cloud
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
69
Ranking in other categories
BI (Business Intelligence) Tools (5th), Predictive Analytics (2nd)
XLCubed
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Reporting (29th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Business Intelligence solutions, they serve different purposes. SAP Analytics Cloud is designed for BI (Business Intelligence) Tools and holds a mindshare of 4.8%, down 5.9% compared to last year.
XLCubed, on the other hand, focuses on Reporting, holds 0.2% mindshare, down 0.4% since last year.
BI (Business Intelligence) Tools
Reporting
 

Featured Reviews

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.
it_user1391316 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cost effective with great capability, performance, flexibility and visuals
In general, we're happy with the solution but we're always looking to see what else is out there. The thing we've struggled with is our partnership with Tagetik UK, the consultants, and the issue we had gaining access to consultants to develop the solution on our behalf. Thankfully we connected directly with XLCubed and now have a pretty close and good relationship with them so the earlier problem we had of actually getting resources to help us develop has now been solved. One of the things that we've been asking for and would like as an additional feature is a sort of benchmarking functionality. The ability to be able to benchmark, directly against the company digital corporate numbers. That said, there seems to be improved functionality within the latest release that could help us develop that further.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"If 85-90% of your data comes from SAP, then it's the best solution."
"The solution is quite effective for collaborative planning."
"The features that are most valuable in SAP Analytics Cloud are the planning feature and the predictive analytics feature, though the planning feature needs to be more efficient."
"The ease of use of the solution is its most valuable feature. We haven't tried all of the features yet. The graphing and the ease of using the analytics tools have been great. It's all drag and drop; you don't need to code anything."
"The Smart Predict, Smart Insights, and Smart Discovery predictive analysis features are quite good."
"It is scalable."
"We mainly use Analytics Cloud because it integrates with other SAP solutions. Our ERP is an SAP product, and our back-end is SAP Business Warehouse, so integration is an essential factor."
"What my customers like best about SAP Analytics Cloud is the dashboard because it's pretty good."
"I am looking forward to testing their full graphics that are available, as they looked very interesting in the demo."
"Great capability, performance, flexibility, visuals, and the solution is also very cost effective."
 

Cons

"I expect more integration from SAP Analytics Cloud."
"I would like to see improved support for third-party systems, lower cost of acquisition, and better graphics and interface design."
"SAP has always had one problem with its products, they make them very closed systems that are difficult to integrate."
"The integration with other vendors and solutions could be improved."
"I am not happy with the predictive analytics features and smart features offered by the product, making them areas where improvements are required."
"The scope is limited to a few accounts."
"What could be improved in SAP Analytics Cloud is integration, particularly in terms of extracting data from the source system. Currently, its data extraction mechanism doesn't have good integration and needs improvement."
"The product could improve by enhancing connectivity issues and speeding up response times for support queries."
"There should be a better or an easier way to establish that connection to external sources."
"Would like the ability to be able to benchmark."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's quite expensive and costs a lot to maintain, especially with licensing."
"The pricing of this product is reasonable."
"Its pricing is okay as compared to its competitors."
"Compute and storage features should be sold separately."
"The pricing is based on an annual license and is rated a four out of ten."
"SAP Analytics Cloud is expensive. The price is a big issue if you compare it with other solutions from different vendors."
"The premium option is very expensive at five thousand dollars. I use the nine hundred and ninety-nine dollar option."
"It is a bit expensive, but really worth it, especially if you are already using other SAP tools."
"14,000 Pounds per year for licensing."
"I am still using the two-week trial, but at first sight, the price is reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
26%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Financial Services Firm
20%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Insurance Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

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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SAP BusinessObjects Cloud
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Sample Customers

Live Oak Bank
Marshalls Ltd, BP Exploration and Production, Thorntons, Ted Baker, Bristol-Myers, Rank Group, ING Bank Genve, Cargill Value Investment, Chloride Power, Auchan, Erste, UEFA, Novartis, Porsche Informatik, Raiffeisen Bank International
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