SAP Analytics Cloud

Web-based financial planning, BI analytics and collaboration

About SAP Analytics Cloud

SAP Analytics Cloud is a wholly web-based SaaS solution for Business Intelligence (BI) and analytics for enterprise-level deployment. Built on SAP’s HANA Cloud Platform, the in-memory Platform-as-a-Service for building, extending and running applications within the cloud, the product consolidates analytics from a host of disparate sources into a single, centralized experience. This accessible, consistent approach to delivering real-time data analytics to every type of employee at every level of the business is supported by versatile personalization options, device optimization and prominent collaboration features.

An important aspect of SAP Analytics Cloud is the dashboard-based interface with built-in social collaboration. Aside from powerful data discovery, ad hoc reporting, planning, forecasting, visualization, predictive modeling and metric monitoring features, users can leverage conversational tools to share insights and action decisions more effectively. An events console adds calendar functions for defining tasks, synchronizing workflows and scheduling team member notifications.

Access and blend data from the browser without additional desktop installations for viewing visualizations, while hybrid SAP and non-SAP based data access makes connectivity to cloud or on-premise sources simple and quick without replicating data. Enrich BI insights with Big Data discovery and view dashboards, storyboards and reports all within a single pane.

SAP Analytics Cloud also has a companion mobile app available for iOS, repackaging the planning and analysis tools for remote access. Users can connect directly to the platform to leverage live business data where authorized, although sample data is included for trial purposes. Primarily, the app extends the collaboration and conversation capabilities of SAP Analytics Cloud with colleague chat features alongside support for notifications and the receipt of event and task reminders while on the move.

Pricing starting from:

$36.00/month

  • Free Version
  • Free Trial
  • Subscription

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Key benefits of SAP Analytics Cloud

  • SAP Analytics Cloud centralizes BI and analytics within the cloud, combining scalable enterprise-level data discovery features with social tools.
  • A customizable, dashboard-based UI requires no desktop installation for creating visualizations, storyboards and authoring ad hoc reports.
  • Access consolidated SAP and non-SAP data with trusted connections to cloud or on-premise sources – streamlining more scatter-gun solutions.
  • Combines financial planning and real time business analytics with collaboration capabilities, all within a single SaaS application.
  • Events console integrates calendar functions for allocating team member tasks, setting reminders, alerts and sharing workflows.
  • Collaborate efficiently with built-in live conversation capabilities for encouraging adoption, engagement and the sharing of business insights.
  • SAP Analytics Cloud for iOS offers connectivity to business data, colleague chat features and event and task notifications.
  • Typical Customers

    • Freelancers
    • Small Businesses (2-50)
    • Mid-size Companies (51-500)
    • Large enterprises (500 and more)

    Deployment

    • Cloud-based
    • On-premise

    Markets

    United States

    Supported Languages

    English

    Pricing starting from:

    $36.00/month

    • Free Version
    • Free Trial
    • Subscription

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    Features

    Total features of SAP Analytics Cloud: 63

    • AI/Machine Learning
    • API
    • Activity Dashboard
    • Ad hoc Analysis
    • Ad hoc Query
    • Ad hoc Reporting
    • Alerts/Notifications
    • Benchmarking
    • Budgeting/Forecasting
    • Charting
    • Collaboration Tools
    • Customizable Dashboard
    • Customizable Reports
    • Customizable Templates
    • Dashboard Creation
    • Dashboard Software
    • Data Blending
    • Data Connectors
    • Data Discovery Software
    • Data Import/Export
    • Data Synchronization
    • Data Transformation
    • Data Visualization Software
    • Demand Forecasting
    • Drag & Drop
    • Financial Reporting Software
    • For Education
    • For Healthcare
    • For Retail
    • Forecasting
    • Functions/Calculations
    • Geographic Maps
    • KPI Monitoring
    • Key Performance Indicators
    • Metadata Management
    • Mobile Access
    • Modeling & Simulation
    • Monitoring
    • OLAP
    • Performance Metrics
    • Predictive Analytics Software
    • Private Dashboards
    • Profitability Analysis
    • Public Dashboards
    • Publishing/Sharing
    • Real Time Analytics
    • Real Time Data
    • Real Time Reporting
    • Real-time Updates
    • Relational Display
    • Reporting & Statistics
    • Reporting/Analytics
    • Scheduled/Automated Reports
    • Scorecards
    • Search/Filter
    • Self Service Data Preparation
    • Strategic Planning Software
    • Third Party Integrations
    • Trend/Problem Indicators
    • Visual Analytics
    • Visual Discovery
    • Widgets
    • Workflow Management Software

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    Reviews

    Overall rating

    4.4 /5
    (95)
    Value for Money
    4.1/5
    Features
    4.2/5
    Ease of Use
    4.0/5
    Customer Support Software
    4.2/5

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    Carol
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    • Industry: Insurance Software
    • Company size: 201–500 Employees
    • Used Daily for 1+ year
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    • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

    SAP Analytics Cloud Overview

    Reviewed on 05/03/2022

    BW models is reused to reduce resource usage.

    BW models is reused to reduce resource usage.

    Pros

    It offers self-service capabilities that simplify data modeling and visualization.

    Cons

    SAP Analytics Cloud does what it’s supposed to do.

    Courtney
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    • Industry: Executive Office
    • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
    • Used Daily for 2+ years
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    • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

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    Reviewed on 08/08/2019

    We are able to mass communicate our sales to our entire team, which can then be trickled down to...

    We are able to mass communicate our sales to our entire team, which can then be trickled down to our partners.

    Pros

    I like the ease of pulling the data and be able to display it.

    Cons

    At times, it is slow to load and update. Many times we have to restart all together.

    Verified Reviewer
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    • Industry: Human Resources
    • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
    • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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    • Likelihood to recommend 1.0 /10

    SAP

    Reviewed on 23/10/2018

    I wouldn’t use it if I didn’t have to. Easier programs available

    I wouldn’t use it if I didn’t have to. Easier programs available

    Pros

    Good for reporting, for the management team.

    Cons

    Not easy to learn or use. Seems like its from back in the 90’s.

    Damiano
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    • Industry: Management Consulting
    • Company size: 11–50 Employees
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    • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

    I used SAP Analytics Cloud to create some commerciale and financial reports.

    Reviewed on 18/09/2017

    Easy of use; analytics insight; beautiful interface.

    Easy of use; analytics insight; beautiful interface.

    Pros

    The tool has great features like the planning menu and the easy of use interface. It's a complete tool for Business Intelligence and analytics, with beautiful views and charts.

    Cons

    SAP Analytics Cloud doesn't have some features that other BI tool have, for instance direct connectors with cloud data sources as Google Analytics, Facebook, etc.
    The latency is also a problem for final users.

    Response from SAP

    Hi Damiano,

    We¿re glad you¿re enjoying the product. Data connection is integral to data analysis so our team is always trying to find ways to make a new connection seamless. Stay tuned for new connectors in the coming releases!

    SAP Analytics Cloud

    Wing
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    • Industry: Utilities
    • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
    • Used Daily for 2+ years
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    • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

    Sap fi setup and use

    Reviewed on 06/10/2016

    Must understand your business to properly configure your system properly. Once properly configured,...

    Must understand your business to properly configure your system properly. Once properly configured, there are many built in reporting functions.

    Pros

    Customizable

    Cons

    Cost is expensive to maintain.

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    SAP Analytics Cloud FAQs

    Below are some frequently asked questions for SAP Analytics Cloud.

    SAP Analytics Cloud offers the following pricing plans:

    • Starting from: $36.00/month
    • Pricing model: Subscription
    • Free Trial: Available

    SAP Analytics Cloud offers flexible licensing options and subscription-based plans. There is also a 30-day free trial that can be extended to 90 days. Business Intelligence: Starts at $36 per user per month. Planning: please contact SAP directly for a custom quote

    SAP Analytics Cloud has the following typical customers:

    2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000

    SAP Analytics Cloud supports the following languages:

    English

    SAP Analytics Cloud supports the following devices:

    iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)

    SAP Analytics Cloud integrates with the following applications:

    Google Analytics 360, Google Drive, HubSpot Marketing Hub, Marketo Engage, Meta for Business, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks Online Advanced, SAP HANA Cloud, Salesforce Sales Cloud, Twitter

    SAP Analytics Cloud offers the following support options:

    Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software, Phone Support, Chat

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