# Cognizant, SHI vs Birlasoft Comparison | | Cognizant | SHI | Birlasoft | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 46 | 119 | 29 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (60.9% of reviews) | Enterprise (52.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (50.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Contact Us | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Cognizant Pros: - Cloud Migration (1 reviews) - Experience (1 reviews) Cons: - Inconvenient Scheduling (1 reviews) - Performance Issues (1 reviews) ### SHI Pros: - Customer Support (16 reviews) - Helpful (15 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (4 reviews) - Staff Turnover (3 reviews) ### Birlasoft **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Cognizant | SHI | Birlasoft | |---|---|---|---| | **Quality of Work** | 8.1 (39 reviews) | 9.6 (108 reviews) | 9.3 (29 reviews) | | **Responsiveness** | 8.3 (39 reviews) | 9.6 (108 reviews) | 9.3 (29 reviews) | | **Expertise of Team** | 8.1 (39 reviews) | 9.5 (109 reviews) | 9.4 (29 reviews) | | **Execution Ability** | 8.1 (39 reviews) | 9.4 (105 reviews) | 9.4 (29 reviews) | | **Communication Skills** | 8.0 (38 reviews) | 9.7 (107 reviews) | 9.2 (29 reviews) | | **Professionalism** | 8.4 (39 reviews) | 9.8 (108 reviews) | 9.7 (29 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (40 reviews) | 9.3 (19 reviews) | 9.4 (29 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Cognizant #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### SHI #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: IT Hardware Price: Contact Us Description: From computing and networking to cables and peripherals, SHI carries a full range of IT products from a vast network of manufacturing partners. Key Features: - Computers & Tablets - Data Storage - Monitors & Projectors [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/shi/pricing) #### Free Trial No ### Birlasoft #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Professional Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cognizant** | N/A | N/A | | **SHI** | N/A | N/A | | **Birlasoft** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | Cognizant | SHI | Birlasoft | |---|---|---|---| | **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | Cognizant | SHI | Birlasoft | |---|---|---|---| | **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Support | Feature | Cognizant | SHI | Birlasoft | |---|---|---|---| | **Go Live Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Training ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Admin Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Other Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cognizant** | N/A | N/A | | **SHI** | N/A | N/A | | **Birlasoft** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | Cognizant | SHI | Birlasoft | |---|---|---|---| | **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | Cognizant | SHI | Birlasoft | |---|---|---|---| | **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Business Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cognizant** | N/A | N/A | | **SHI** | N/A | N/A | | **Birlasoft** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | Cognizant | SHI | Birlasoft | |---|---|---|---| | **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | Cognizant | SHI | Birlasoft | |---|---|---|---| | **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Value-Added Resellers (VARs) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cognizant** | N/A | N/A | | **SHI** | N/A | N/A | | **Birlasoft** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | Cognizant | SHI | Birlasoft | |---|---|---|---| | **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | Cognizant | SHI | Birlasoft | |---|---|---|---| | **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Security and Privacy Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cognizant** | N/A | N/A | | **SHI** | N/A | N/A | | **Birlasoft** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | Cognizant | SHI | Birlasoft | |---|---|---|---| | **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | Cognizant | SHI | Birlasoft | |---|---|---|---| | **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Ecosystem Service Providers | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cognizant** | N/A | N/A | | **SHI** | N/A | N/A | | **Birlasoft** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | Cognizant | SHI | Birlasoft | |---|---|---|---| | **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | Cognizant | SHI | Birlasoft | |---|---|---|---| | **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Support | Feature | Cognizant | SHI | Birlasoft | |---|---|---|---| | **Go Live Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Training ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Admin Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### B2B Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cognizant** | N/A | N/A | | **SHI** | N/A | N/A | | **Birlasoft** | N/A | N/A | #### Team Quality | Feature | Cognizant | SHI | Birlasoft | |---|---|---|---| | **Change Management Skills** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Executive Presence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Vertical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Technology Partnerships** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [ServiceNow Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/servicenow-consulting-services) **Unique to Cognizant (25):** [UKG Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/ukg-consulting-services), [ Braze Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/braze-consulting-services), [DataRobot Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/datarobot-consulting-services), [Oracle Resellers](https://www.g2.com/categories/oracle-resellers), [AWS Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/aws-consulting-services), [Oracle Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/oracle-consulting-services), [SAP Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/sap-consulting-services), [Microsoft Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/microsoft-consulting-services), [Business Process Management (BPM) Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-process-management-bpm-services), [Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Consultancy Services ](https://www.g2.com/categories/robotic-process-automation-rpa-consultancy-services), [UKG Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/ukg-consulting), [Twilio Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/twilio-consulting), [IT Infrastructure Utility Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-infrastructure-utility-services), [Cloud Migration Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-migration-services), [IBM Security VARs ](https://www.g2.com/categories/ibm-security-vars), [IBM Server VARs ](https://www.g2.com/categories/ibm-server-vars), [Ruby on Rails Developers](https://www.g2.com/categories/ruby-on-rails-developers), [iOS Developers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/ios-developers), [Cross-Platform Developers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/cross-platform-developers), [Oracle Database Resellers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/oracle-database-resellers), [IT Infrastructure Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-infrastructure-consulting), [Digital Transformation Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-transformation-consulting), [Business Intelligence (BI) Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-intelligence-bi-consulting), [Snowflake Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/snowflake-consulting-services), [Atlassian Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/atlassian-consulting-services) **Unique to SHI (20):** [Microsoft Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/microsoft-consulting-services), [Microsoft Resellers](https://www.g2.com/categories/microsoft-resellers), [Managed IT Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-it-services), [Data Center Infrastructure Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-center-infrastructure), [AWS Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/aws-consulting-services), [Google Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/google-consulting-services), [IT Infrastructure Utility Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-infrastructure-utility-services), [Data Governance Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-governance-services), [Cloud Migration Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-migration-services), [ITSM Tool Implementation, Consulting, and Managed Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/itsm-tool-implementation-consulting-and-managed-services), [Amazon Web Services Channel Partners ](https://www.g2.com/categories/amazon-web-services-channel-partners), [Vulnerability Assessment Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-assessment-services), [Network Security Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-security-services), [Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs)](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-security-services-mssp), [Endpoint Security Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-security-services), [Email Security Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-security-services), [Data Security Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-security-services), [Application Security Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/application-security-services), [Datadog Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/datadog-consulting-services), [IT Compliance Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-compliance-services) **Unique to Birlasoft (6):** [Oracle Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/oracle-consulting-services), [Salesforce Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/salesforce-consulting-services), [IBM Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/ibm-consulting-services), [Snowflake Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/snowflake-consulting-services), [SAP Resellers](https://www.g2.com/categories/sap-resellers), [Infor Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/infor-consulting-services) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Cognizant | SHI | Birlasoft | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 15.2% | 0% | 12.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 23.9% | 47.6% | 37.5% | | **Enterprise** | 60.9% | 52.4% | 50.0% | ### By Industry #### Cognizant - **Information Technology and Services:** 23.9% - **Computer & Network Security:** 6.5% - **Financial Services:** 6.5% - **Banking:** 4.3% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 4.3% - **Computer Software:** 4.3% - **Information Services:** 4.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.3% - **Accounting:** 2.2% - **Alternative Medicine:** 2.2% - **Other:** 37.0% #### SHI - **Manufacturing:** 11.4% - **Construction:** 7.9% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.9% - **Education Management:** 5.3% - **Telecommunications:** 5.3% - **Higher Education:** 4.4% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.4% - **Insurance:** 4.4% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 3.5% - **Banking:** 3.5% - **Other:** 42.1% #### Birlasoft - **Information Technology and Services:** 44.8% - **Financial Services:** 13.8% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 6.9% - **Computer & Network Security:** 6.9% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 3.4% - **Management Consulting:** 3.4% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 3.4% - **Information Services:** 3.4% - **Food & Beverages:** 3.4% - **Consumer Goods:** 3.4% - **Other:** 6.9% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Cognizant - [Accenture](https://www.g2.com/products/accenture/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (107 reviews) - [Capgemini Services](https://www.g2.com/products/capgemini-services/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (26 reviews) - [Western Computer](https://www.g2.com/products/western-computer/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (202 reviews) - [Coastal](https://www.g2.com/products/coastal/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (183 reviews) - [Deloitte Consulting](https://www.g2.com/products/deloitte-consulting/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (66 reviews) - [Skaled](https://www.g2.com/products/skaled/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (134 reviews) - [Alta Vista Technology](https://www.g2.com/products/alta-vista-technology/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (130 reviews) - [Tata Consultancy Services](https://www.g2.com/products/tata-consultancy-services/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (36 reviews) - [Lean Layer](https://www.g2.com/products/lean-layer/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (110 reviews) - [Infosys](https://www.g2.com/products/infosys/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (14 reviews) ### Alternatives to SHI - [SmartBug Media](https://www.g2.com/products/smartbug/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (212 reviews) - [Western Computer](https://www.g2.com/products/western-computer/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (202 reviews) - [Coastal](https://www.g2.com/products/coastal/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (183 reviews) - [Accenture](https://www.g2.com/products/accenture/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (107 reviews) - [Growth Molecules, Customer Success](https://www.g2.com/products/growth-molecules-customer-success/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (134 reviews) - [Alta Vista Technology](https://www.g2.com/products/alta-vista-technology/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (130 reviews) - [Insight Assurance](https://www.g2.com/products/insight-assurance/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (130 reviews) - [Johanson Group](https://www.g2.com/products/johanson-group/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (104 reviews) - [New Breed](https://www.g2.com/products/new-breed/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (97 reviews) - [CDW Hardware](https://www.g2.com/products/cdw-hardware/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (27 reviews) ### Alternatives to Birlasoft - [Capgemini Services](https://www.g2.com/products/capgemini-services/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (26 reviews) - [Accenture](https://www.g2.com/products/accenture/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (107 reviews) - [Wipro](https://www.g2.com/products/wipro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (41 reviews) - [Salesforce Customer Success](https://www.g2.com/products/salesforce-customer-success/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (386 reviews) - [SmartBug Media](https://www.g2.com/products/smartbug/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (212 reviews) - [Tata Consultancy Services](https://www.g2.com/products/tata-consultancy-services/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (36 reviews) - [Coastal](https://www.g2.com/products/coastal/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (183 reviews) - [Wipro Salesforce Practice](https://www.g2.com/products/wipro-salesforce-practice/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (24 reviews) - [Skydog Ops](https://www.g2.com/products/skydog-ops/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (137 reviews) - [KPMG](https://www.g2.com/products/kpmg/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (22 reviews) --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cognizant-vs-shi-vs-birlasoft)