Compare SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (52.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 Free for 30 days
No pricing available
SAP Analytics Cloud
Star Rating
(803)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 Free for 30 days
Browse all 3 pricing plansSAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
Star Rating
(111)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (52.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)Summary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) excels in "Consolidation" with a score of 9.5, highlighting its robust capabilities for financial consolidation processes, while SAP Analytics Cloud scores slightly lower at 8.4 in "Financial Planning," indicating a more comprehensive approach to budgeting and forecasting.
- Reviewers mention that SAP BPC's "Budget Hierarchies" feature, rated at 9.2, allows for detailed budget structuring, which is particularly beneficial for large enterprises, whereas users on G2 appreciate SAP Analytics Cloud's "Data Visualization" capabilities, scoring 8.8, for its intuitive and visually appealing dashboards.
- G2 users indicate that SAP BPC's "Data Import" functionality, rated at 9.0, is highly efficient for integrating various data sources, while SAP Analytics Cloud's "Data Governance" feature, with a score of 8.2, is noted for its strong compliance and data management capabilities.
- Users say that SAP BPC's "What-If" analysis feature, scoring 9.1, provides powerful scenario planning tools, which are essential for strategic decision-making, while SAP Analytics Cloud's "Forecasting" capabilities, rated at 8.7, are praised for their accuracy and ease of use.
- Reviewers mention that SAP BPC's "Versioning" feature, with a score of 9.1, allows for effective management of multiple budget versions, which is crucial for financial planning, while SAP Analytics Cloud's "Collaboration" tools, scoring 8.6, facilitate real-time teamwork and sharing of insights among users.
- Users report that SAP BPC's "Audit" functionality, rated at 8.8, ensures thorough tracking of financial changes, which is vital for compliance, whereas SAP Analytics Cloud's "Real-Time Updating" feature, scoring 8.8, is highlighted for its ability to provide up-to-date data for timely decision-making.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SAP Analytics Cloud
30-DAY TRIAL
$0
Free for 30 days
- 1 user
- Business Intelligence functionality only
- Basic data source imports (excel, csv, and Google Drive)
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
No pricing availableFree Trial
SAP Analytics Cloud
No trial information availableSAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.1
516
8.5
64
Ease of Use
8.1
522
7.8
67
Ease of Setup
8.0
256
7.8
27
Ease of Admin
7.8
245
7.9
25
Quality of Support
8.0
459
8.1
64
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
240
8.3
24
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
495
7.2
62
Features by Category
Reports
8.4
285
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
267
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
297
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
259
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
285
|
Verified
Not enough data
Self Service
7.9
282
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
288
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
272
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
263
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
241
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
238
|
Verified
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
8.4
234
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
285
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
210
|
Verified
Not enough data
Building Reports
7.9
187
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
138
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
154
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
148
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
8.4
285
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
267
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
297
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
259
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
285
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visualization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Updates
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Updates
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
8.4
285
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
267
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
297
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
259
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
285
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data Preparation
8.3
131
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
127
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data Modeling and Blending
8.2
141
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
151
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
139
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Self Service
7.9
282
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
288
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
272
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
263
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
241
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
238
|
Verified
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
8.4
234
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
285
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
210
|
Verified
Not enough data
Building Reports
7.9
187
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
138
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
154
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
148
|
Verified
Not enough data
Budget Creation
Not enough data
9.0
32
Not enough data
9.2
32
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
9.3
30
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
9.1
30
Budget Management
Not enough data
9.4
31
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
8.8
32
Forecasting
Not enough data
9.3
33
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
9.1
28
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
8.9
28
Reconciliation
Not enough data
9.5
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
23
|
Verified
Reporting
Not enough data
9.1
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
23
|
Verified
Closing Process
Not enough data
8.8
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
22
|
Verified
Financial Planning
8.4
45
|
Verified
8.2
19
|
Verified
8.6
52
|
Verified
8.3
21
|
Verified
8.2
52
|
Verified
8.2
20
|
Verified
Financial Insight
8.6
46
|
Verified
8.8
26
|
Verified
8.7
53
|
Verified
9.0
26
|
Verified
8.7
51
|
Verified
9.0
26
|
Verified
Data
8.8
56
|
Verified
8.3
14
8.6
55
|
Verified
8.8
28
|
Verified
8.6
52
|
Verified
8.3
15
8.3
54
|
Verified
8.6
26
|
Verified
Status Communication
8.6
51
|
Verified
8.2
24
|
Verified
8.6
50
|
Verified
8.7
25
|
Verified
8.8
52
|
Verified
8.3
23
|
Verified
8.5
47
|
Verified
8.0
23
|
Verified
Statistical Tool
7.9
139
Not enough data
8.2
144
Not enough data
8.0
141
Not enough data
Data Analysis
8.5
157
Not enough data
8.3
153
Not enough data
Decision Making
8.2
152
Not enough data
8.4
152
Not enough data
8.4
155
Not enough data
8.3
110
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) are categorized as Corporate Performance Management (CPM)
Unique Categories
SAP Analytics Cloud is categorized as Analytics Platforms, Predictive Analytics, and Data Visualization
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) is categorized as Budgeting and Forecasting and Financial Close
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SAP Analytics Cloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
17.9%
Computer Software
6.2%
Financial Services
4.6%
Accounting
4.2%
Higher Education
3.4%
Other
63.8%
Information Technology and Services
11.9%
Computer Software
7.1%
Pharmaceuticals
6.0%
Accounting
6.0%
Oil & Energy
3.6%
Other
65.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
SAP Analytics Cloud
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Gagandeep S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
1. Easy to use interface of SAP Lumira is a big plus. 2. Tools to alter data are appropriately positioned in toolbar. 3. Overview of data in PREPARE tab gives very good overview of the data. 4.Easy to create detailed overview and slides for...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Celil .
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
If you compare it with other competitors; * Graphics are not soft, pretty, nice. User interface still (unfortunately) for engineers not marketing, sales, executive people. (Tableau, Qlik Sense and Power BI do it best) * Dashboard Design Screen still has...
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
SAP BPP stands out as the most efficient planning and consolidation product available, with excellent time savings and reduced errors when planning business processes. Its system provides a system for incorporating assignments and manual processes that...
Most Helpful Critical Review
CA Venkatesh G.
Verified User in Food Production
Response time and Reports designed in manner.
Gagandeep S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
1. Easy to use interface of SAP Lumira is a big plus. 2. Tools to alter data are appropriately positioned in toolbar. 3. Overview of data in PREPARE tab gives very good overview of the data. 4.Easy to create detailed overview and slides for...
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
SAP BPP stands out as the most efficient planning and consolidation product available, with excellent time savings and reduced errors when planning business processes. Its system provides a system for incorporating assignments and manual processes that...
Celil .
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
If you compare it with other competitors; * Graphics are not soft, pretty, nice. User interface still (unfortunately) for engineers not marketing, sales, executive people. (Tableau, Qlik Sense and Power BI do it best) * Dashboard Design Screen still has...
CA Venkatesh G.
Verified User in Food Production
Response time and Reports designed in manner.
Alternatives
Discussions
What is the use of SAP Analytics Cloud?
2 comments
GP
It is useful for business intelligence to better understand business and improve planning.Read more
What is the best way to visualise data in SAP Analytics Cloud?
1 comment
C
İf you want to get data outside from SAP world you should use SAP BODS. Connect SAP and SAP BODS to SAP BW (DWH system). Than SAC can get data from SAP...Read more
Can I use SAC for planning with non-SAP data sources like Oracle and others ?
1 comment
BM
YesRead more
How should I implement it on a larger scale?
1 comment
AK
On a larger scale, the On prem solution would be more advisableRead more
1. How to handle cross company elimination for TDS within group companies. 2. Asset sold at profit within group. How to eliminate such profit.
1 comment
AK
forecasting & predictive analysis will definetly help companies to eliminate such profits
Read more
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