Compare SAP Analytics Cloud and Tableau 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (44.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 Free for 30 days
$70.00 1 User Per Month
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 plansTableau
Star Rating
(2,200)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$70.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Tableau excels in data visualization, particularly with its Graphs and Charts feature, which received a score of 9.2 compared to SAP Analytics Cloud's 8.5. Reviewers mention that Tableau's visualizations are more intuitive and aesthetically pleasing, making it easier to convey insights effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Tableau's Reports Interface is rated at 8.8, while SAP Analytics Cloud's is slightly lower at 8.4. Users say that Tableau provides a more user-friendly experience when generating and sharing reports, which is crucial for collaboration among teams.
- G2 users highlight Tableau's superior Data Preparation capabilities, scoring 8.8 for Connectors, compared to SAP Analytics Cloud's 8.3. Users report that Tableau offers a wider range of data source integrations, making it easier to connect to various databases and applications.
- Users on G2 indicate that SAP Analytics Cloud shines in Financial Planning features, particularly in Budgeting and Forecasting, both scoring 8.6 and 8.7 respectively. Reviewers mention that its extended planning capabilities are beneficial for organizations focused on financial analytics.
- Reviewers mention that Tableau's ease of use is rated at 8.3, slightly higher than SAP Analytics Cloud's 8.1. Users report that Tableau's interface is more straightforward, allowing new users to get up to speed quickly without extensive training.
- Users say that SAP Analytics Cloud offers better integration with other SAP products, which is a significant advantage for organizations already using SAP solutions. Reviewers mention that this seamless integration enhances overall workflow and data consistency across platforms.
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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)
Tableau
Creator
$70.00
1 User Per Month
- Includes Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep Builder, and one Creator license on Tableau Cloud (SaaS) or Tableau Server (self-hosted).
Free Trial
SAP Analytics Cloud
No trial information availableTableau
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
516
8.7
1,758
Ease of Use
8.1
522
8.3
1,772
Ease of Setup
8.0
256
8.3
655
Ease of Admin
7.8
245
8.1
528
Quality of Support
8.0
459
8.4
1,468
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
240
8.6
507
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
495
8.8
1,732
Features by Category
Reports
8.4
285
|
Verified
8.8
1308
|
Verified
8.0
267
|
Verified
8.3
1187
|
Verified
8.5
297
|
Verified
9.2
1350
|
Verified
8.1
259
|
Verified
8.6
976
8.2
285
|
Verified
9.1
1334
|
Verified
Self Service
7.9
282
|
Verified
8.6
1282
|
Verified
8.3
288
|
Verified
8.8
1312
|
Verified
8.2
272
|
Verified
8.5
1232
|
Verified
7.9
263
|
Verified
8.2
1047
7.9
241
|
Verified
8.2
1124
|
Verified
7.9
238
|
Verified
7.9
960
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
8.4
234
|
Verified
7.8
910
8.5
285
|
Verified
9.2
1322
|
Verified
8.0
210
|
Verified
8.2
918
Building Reports
7.9
187
|
Verified
8.4
680
|
Verified
8.1
138
|
Verified
8.2
653
|
Verified
8.0
154
|
Verified
8.4
537
|
Verified
7.9
148
|
Verified
8.2
544
|
Verified
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
8.8
1308
|
Verified
8.0
267
|
Verified
8.3
1187
|
Verified
8.5
297
|
Verified
9.2
1350
|
Verified
8.1
259
|
Verified
8.6
976
8.2
285
|
Verified
9.1
1334
|
Verified
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
8.8
1308
|
Verified
8.0
267
|
Verified
8.3
1187
|
Verified
8.5
297
|
Verified
9.2
1350
|
Verified
8.1
259
|
Verified
8.6
976
8.2
285
|
Verified
9.1
1334
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.3
131
|
Verified
8.7
563
|
Verified
8.2
127
|
Verified
8.6
553
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
8.2
141
|
Verified
8.6
590
|
Verified
8.3
151
|
Verified
8.9
610
|
Verified
8.2
139
|
Verified
8.7
585
|
Verified
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
7.6
168
Feature Not Available
7.8
196
Self Service
7.9
282
|
Verified
8.6
1282
|
Verified
8.3
288
|
Verified
8.8
1312
|
Verified
8.2
272
|
Verified
8.5
1232
|
Verified
7.9
263
|
Verified
8.2
1047
7.9
241
|
Verified
8.2
1124
|
Verified
7.9
238
|
Verified
7.9
960
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
8.4
234
|
Verified
7.8
910
8.5
285
|
Verified
9.2
1322
|
Verified
8.0
210
|
Verified
8.2
918
Building Reports
7.9
187
|
Verified
8.4
680
|
Verified
8.1
138
|
Verified
8.2
653
|
Verified
8.0
154
|
Verified
8.4
537
|
Verified
7.9
148
|
Verified
8.2
544
|
Verified
Reports
8.4
285
|
Verified
8.8
1308
|
Verified
8.0
267
|
Verified
8.3
1187
|
Verified
8.5
297
|
Verified
9.2
1350
|
Verified
8.1
259
|
Verified
8.6
976
8.2
285
|
Verified
9.1
1334
|
Verified
Self Service
7.9
282
|
Verified
8.6
1282
|
Verified
8.3
288
|
Verified
8.8
1312
|
Verified
8.2
272
|
Verified
8.5
1232
|
Verified
7.9
263
|
Verified
8.2
1047
7.9
241
|
Verified
8.2
1124
|
Verified
7.9
238
|
Verified
7.9
960
|
Verified
Building Reports
7.9
187
|
Verified
8.4
680
|
Verified
8.1
138
|
Verified
8.2
653
|
Verified
8.0
154
|
Verified
8.4
537
|
Verified
7.9
148
|
Verified
8.2
544
|
Verified
Cartography
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.5
19
Not enough data
9.6
19
Analysis
Not enough data
9.3
19
Not enough data
9.5
19
Not enough data
9.4
19
Not enough data
9.4
19
Reporting
Not enough data
9.5
19
Not enough data
9.3
18
Not enough data
9.5
18
Data Source Access
Not enough data
8.7
116
Not enough data
8.8
116
Not enough data
8.3
116
Data Interaction
Not enough data
8.3
117
Not enough data
8.2
118
Not enough data
8.3
116
Not enough data
8.5
118
Not enough data
8.4
116
Not enough data
8.4
116
Not enough data
8.5
117
Not enough data
8.4
116
Data Exporting
Not enough data
8.7
115
Not enough data
8.6
114
Not enough data
8.5
116
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
114
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
9.6
45
Basics
Not enough data
9.3
45
Content
Not enough data
9.2
42
Data
Not enough data
9.5
44
Interoperability
Not enough data
9.0
42
Performance
Not enough data
9.7
45
Financial Planning
8.4
45
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
Financial Insight
8.6
46
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
53
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data
8.8
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
54
|
Verified
Not enough data
Status Communication
8.6
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
7.9
139
8.5
155
8.2
144
8.4
157
8.0
141
8.5
149
Data Analysis
8.5
157
9.1
173
8.3
153
9.0
170
Decision Making
8.2
152
8.7
164
8.4
152
9.5
172
8.4
155
9.2
171
8.3
110
8.8
167
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
8.2
88
Feature Not Available
8.2
88
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SAP Analytics Cloud and Tableau are categorized as Analytics Platforms and Predictive Analytics
Unique Categories
SAP Analytics Cloud is categorized as Corporate Performance Management (CPM) and Data Visualization
Tableau is categorized as Insurance Analytics, Location Intelligence, Embedded Business Intelligence, and Data Preparation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SAP Analytics Cloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Tableau
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
11.1%
Computer Software
6.8%
Financial Services
5.7%
Marketing and Advertising
5.1%
Higher Education
4.9%
Other
66.4%
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...
Tableau
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jeff B.
Verified User in Retail
Tableau enables users the ability build data visualizations in the matter of minutes without requiring technical report development knowledge. In my opinion, the top 5 best qualities: 1. Drag and drop functionality is easy for any user to...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Kimiko T.
Verified User in Real Estate
Needs an updated UI and better data connection process
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...
Jeff B.
Verified User in Retail
Tableau enables users the ability build data visualizations in the matter of minutes without requiring technical report development knowledge. In my opinion, the top 5 best qualities: 1. Drag and drop functionality is easy for any user to...
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...
Kimiko T.
Verified User in Real Estate
Needs an updated UI and better data connection process
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