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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (48.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$250.00 Per Month
$0 Free for 30 days
Causal
Star Rating
(256)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$250.00 Per Month
Browse all 2 pricing plansSAP Analytics Cloud
Star Rating
(862)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 Free for 30 days
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SAP Analytics Cloud excels in data import capabilities, scoring 8.8, which allows for seamless integration of various data sources, while Causal, with a score of 8.7, also offers solid data management but may not match the breadth of SAP's options.
- Reviewers mention that Causal shines in its budgeting features, particularly in forecasting, where it scored 9.2, indicating a strong ability to predict financial outcomes, whereas SAP Analytics Cloud scored 8.7 in the same area, suggesting it may not be as robust in this specific functionality.
- G2 users highlight the quality of support for Causal, which received a high score of 9.4, indicating that users feel well-supported, while SAP Analytics Cloud's support scored 8.0, suggesting there may be room for improvement in customer service responsiveness.
- Users on G2 appreciate Causal's ease of use, scoring 8.5, which makes it more accessible for small businesses, while SAP Analytics Cloud, with a score of 8.1, may present a steeper learning curve for new users.
- Reviewers say that SAP Analytics Cloud offers a more comprehensive reporting interface with a score of 8.4, which is beneficial for enterprises needing detailed analytics, while Causal's reporting features, although effective, may not provide the same depth.
- Users report that Causal's collaboration features, particularly in co-editing, scored 8.0, which is beneficial for teams working together, while SAP Analytics Cloud's collaboration tools scored slightly lower at 7.9, indicating a potential area for enhancement.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Causal
Modelling
$250.00
Per Month
Ideal for CEOs, founders, and finance teams at 10 to 25-person companies.
- 2 Members (add additional members for $49/month)
- Unlimited models + 1M Cell Limit
- 1 Standard Data Integration (
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)
Free Trial
Causal
Free Trial is available
SAP Analytics Cloud
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
181
8.1
546
Ease of Use
8.5
181
8.1
566
Ease of Setup
8.4
78
7.9
297
Ease of Admin
8.9
73
7.8
261
Quality of Support
9.3
164
8.0
489
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
70
8.3
256
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
150
8.2
522
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
8.4
311
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
293
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
322
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
283
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
311
|
Verified
Self Service
Not enough data
7.9
307
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
313
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
297
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
288
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
265
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
261
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
258
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
309
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
234
|
Verified
Building Reports
Not enough data
7.9
206
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
156
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
167
|
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
Not enough data
8.4
311
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
293
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
322
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
283
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
311
|
Verified
Reports
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.0
15
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Visualization
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.1
15
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
7.4
14
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
9.0
31
Not enough data
8.7
15
Reports
Not enough data
8.4
311
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
293
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
322
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
283
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
311
|
Verified
Data Preparation
Not enough data
8.2
151
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
147
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
Not enough data
8.2
160
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
171
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
158
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
26
Not enough data
7.5
24
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.8
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
7.8
18
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
7.8
18
Not enough data
8.1
18
Self Service
Not enough data
7.9
307
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
313
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
297
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
288
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
265
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
261
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.7
19
Not enough data
7.6
19
Not enough data
7.3
18
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
258
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
309
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
234
|
Verified
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.3
18
Not enough data
7.4
19
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.8
18
Not enough data
7.8
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
8.3
18
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
8.1
18
Building Reports
Not enough data
7.9
206
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
156
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
167
|
Verified
Budget Creation
8.7
89
Not enough data
8.4
78
Not enough data
8.4
92
Not enough data
8.9
106
Not enough data
9.1
88
Not enough data
9.1
89
Not enough data
Budget Management
8.8
67
Not enough data
8.8
71
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Forecasting
8.8
92
Not enough data
9.0
81
Not enough data
9.2
80
Not enough data
9.2
78
Not enough data
5.0
16
Not enough data
Analytics
8.8
78
Not enough data
9.0
80
Not enough data
9.3
81
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
8.8
73
Not enough data
8.7
58
Not enough data
8.2
56
Not enough data
Reporting Structure
8.3
61
Not enough data
8.3
65
Not enough data
8.2
64
Not enough data
Standard Analytics
8.5
68
Not enough data
8.4
69
Not enough data
8.4
67
Not enough data
8.3
65
Not enough data
Custom Analytics
8.8
81
Not enough data
9.0
70
Not enough data
8.9
75
Not enough data
9.0
77
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Financial Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cash Flow Management
7.8
36
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
8.9
40
Not enough data
Cash Flow Forecasting
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.9
40
Not enough data
8.9
40
Not enough data
4.8
8
Not enough data
Analytics
8.8
38
Not enough data
8.7
42
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
Financial Data Transfer
8.1
33
Not enough data
8.0
31
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.3
38
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cash Flow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Planning
8.7
21
8.3
49
|
Verified
8.8
24
8.6
56
|
Verified
8.5
21
8.2
56
|
Verified
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Insight
8.9
25
8.7
51
|
Verified
9.2
26
8.7
57
|
Verified
9.3
26
8.8
56
|
Verified
Data
8.8
26
8.8
61
|
Verified
8.8
25
8.6
60
|
Verified
8.8
26
8.6
57
|
Verified
8.6
25
8.3
58
|
Verified
Status Communication
8.0
22
8.5
56
|
Verified
8.0
22
8.6
55
|
Verified
8.9
22
8.7
57
|
Verified
8.3
20
8.5
52
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
Not enough data
8.0
148
Not enough data
8.2
153
Not enough data
8.0
150
Data Analysis
Not enough data
8.5
166
Not enough data
8.3
163
Decision Making
Not enough data
8.3
161
Not enough data
8.5
161
Not enough data
8.4
164
Not enough data
8.4
120
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Causal and SAP Analytics Cloud are categorized as FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Unique Categories
SAP Analytics Cloud is categorized as Analytics Platforms, Predictive Analytics, and Data Visualization
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Causal
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SAP Analytics Cloud
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
Computer Software
21.1%
Financial Services
13.9%
Information Technology and Services
10.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Internet
2.8%
Other
47.8%
Information Technology and Services
17.7%
Computer Software
6.1%
Financial Services
4.3%
Accounting
4.2%
Hospital & Health Care
3.3%
Other
64.4%
Discussions
Are they thinking on lines of coming up with domain-centric solutions to reduce time redundancies for Excel users to help them make the switch?
1 Comment
LK
Hi Animesh,
Causal is currently mainly used for operational finance models. However, there are also lots of random other use-cases: ROI sales calculators,...Read more
Causal has no more discussions with answers
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
Can I use SAC for planning with non-SAP data sources like Oracle and others ?
1 Comment
BM
YesRead more
SAC connection to BW Live connection
1 Comment
NM
Since Planning is import data and the data resides in SAC Smart discovery and sear to insights are possible. Read more
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