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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (59.1% of reviews)
Enterprise (48.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.00 1 User Per Month
$0 Free for 30 days
IBM Cognos Analytics
Star Rating
(450)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (59.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSAP Analytics Cloud
Star Rating
(861)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 Free for 30 days
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that IBM Cognos Analytics excels in Data Modeling and Governance with a score of 8.6, highlighting its robust capabilities for managing data integrity and compliance. In contrast, SAP Analytics Cloud scores 7.6, with reviewers mentioning that its governance features are less comprehensive.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Cognos Analytics offers superior Notebook and Script Integration with a score of 8.9, allowing for seamless integration of scripts and notebooks into analytics workflows. Users on G2 note that SAP Analytics Cloud, scoring 7.6, lacks this level of integration, making it less flexible for advanced users.
- Users say that IBM Cognos Analytics shines in Auto-generated Insights and Narratives with a score of 8.9, providing users with valuable automated insights. In comparison, SAP Analytics Cloud scores 7.9, with reviewers indicating that its insights are not as detailed or actionable.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Cognos Analytics has a strong performance in Large Data Handling and Query Speed with a score of 8.3, making it suitable for enterprises with extensive datasets. Users report that SAP Analytics Cloud, scoring 7.2, struggles with performance when handling large volumes of data.
- Users on G2 highlight that IBM Cognos Analytics provides a better experience in Concurrent User Support with a score of 8.6, allowing multiple users to work simultaneously without performance degradation. In contrast, SAP Analytics Cloud scores 7.2, with reviewers noting issues when multiple users access the platform at once.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Cognos Analytics excels in Proactive KPI Monitoring and Alerts with a score of 8.1, enabling users to stay informed about key performance indicators effectively. Users report that SAP Analytics Cloud, scoring 7.7, offers less robust alerting features, which can lead to missed insights.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Cognos Analytics
Cognos® Analytics On Demand - Standard
Starting at $10.00
1 User Per Month
Upload and model data, combine data sets, create dashboards and stories, and view report outputs.
- https://www.ibm.com/marketplace/purchase/configuration/en/us/checkout?editionID=EID2RPAX
- Dashboards, storytelling and collaboration
- Cognos mobile
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
IBM Cognos Analytics
Free Trial is available
SAP Analytics Cloud
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.2
312
8.1
546
Ease of Use
7.5
335
8.1
565
Ease of Setup
7.1
194
7.9
296
Ease of Admin
7.0
143
7.8
261
Quality of Support
7.5
280
8.0
489
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
139
8.3
256
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
295
8.2
522
Features by Category
Reports
8.1
204
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Verified
8.4
311
|
Verified
7.6
163
|
Verified
8.0
293
|
Verified
8.1
193
|
Verified
8.5
322
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.1
283
|
Verified
7.9
187
|
Verified
8.3
310
|
Verified
Self Service
8.1
176
|
Verified
7.9
307
|
Verified
8.5
193
|
Verified
8.3
313
|
Verified
8.0
177
|
Verified
8.2
297
|
Verified
7.7
164
|
Verified
7.9
288
|
Verified
7.5
159
|
Verified
7.9
265
|
Verified
7.3
126
|
Verified
7.9
261
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
7.8
130
|
Verified
8.3
257
|
Verified
8.1
166
|
Verified
8.5
309
|
Verified
8.0
118
|
Verified
8.0
233
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.2
122
|
Verified
7.9
206
|
Verified
8.1
120
|
Verified
8.1
155
|
Verified
7.9
106
|
Verified
7.9
173
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
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
8.1
204
|
Verified
8.4
311
|
Verified
7.6
163
|
Verified
8.0
293
|
Verified
8.1
193
|
Verified
8.5
322
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.1
283
|
Verified
7.9
187
|
Verified
8.3
310
|
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
8.9
30
Not enough data
8.7
15
Reports
8.1
204
|
Verified
8.4
311
|
Verified
7.6
163
|
Verified
8.0
293
|
Verified
8.1
193
|
Verified
8.5
322
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.1
283
|
Verified
7.9
187
|
Verified
8.3
310
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.3
72
|
Verified
8.2
151
|
Verified
8.3
72
|
Verified
8.2
147
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
8.4
77
|
Verified
8.2
160
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Verified
8.5
77
|
Verified
8.3
171
|
Verified
8.2
73
|
Verified
8.1
158
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.3
36
7.7
26
7.5
37
7.5
24
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.8
9
7.8
18
8.0
9
7.9
18
8.0
9
8.0
18
8.1
9
7.8
18
8.1
9
8.1
18
8.0
9
7.8
18
7.8
9
8.1
18
Self Service
8.1
176
|
Verified
7.9
307
|
Verified
8.5
193
|
Verified
8.3
313
|
Verified
8.0
177
|
Verified
8.2
297
|
Verified
7.7
164
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Verified
7.9
288
|
Verified
7.5
159
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Verified
7.9
265
|
Verified
7.3
126
|
Verified
7.9
261
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.6
6
7.5
19
8.1
6
7.7
19
7.8
6
7.6
19
8.1
6
7.3
18
Advanced Analytics
7.8
130
|
Verified
8.3
257
|
Verified
8.1
166
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Verified
8.5
309
|
Verified
8.0
118
|
Verified
8.0
233
|
Verified
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.3
6
7.3
18
8.6
6
7.4
19
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
8.6
6
7.8
18
8.9
6
7.8
18
8.6
6
7.9
18
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
8.9
6
8.1
18
8.6
6
8.4
18
8.1
6
7.9
18
7.8
6
8.3
18
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
8.1
6
8.1
18
8.3
6
7.9
18
8.6
6
8.1
18
Building Reports
8.2
122
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Verified
7.9
206
|
Verified
8.1
120
|
Verified
8.1
155
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Verified
7.9
106
|
Verified
7.9
173
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
7.9
167
|
Verified
Reports
8.1
204
|
Verified
8.4
311
|
Verified
7.6
163
|
Verified
8.0
293
|
Verified
8.1
193
|
Verified
8.5
322
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.1
283
|
Verified
7.9
187
|
Verified
8.3
310
|
Verified
Self Service
8.1
176
|
Verified
7.9
307
|
Verified
8.5
193
|
Verified
8.3
313
|
Verified
8.0
177
|
Verified
8.2
297
|
Verified
7.7
164
|
Verified
7.9
288
|
Verified
7.5
159
|
Verified
7.9
265
|
Verified
7.3
126
|
Verified
7.9
261
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.2
122
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Verified
7.9
206
|
Verified
8.1
120
|
Verified
8.1
155
|
Verified
7.9
106
|
Verified
7.9
173
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
7.9
167
|
Verified
Financial Planning
Not enough data
8.3
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
8.7
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
56
|
Verified
Data
Not enough data
8.8
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
58
|
Verified
Status Communication
Not enough data
8.5
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
52
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
8.2
31
8.0
148
Feature Not Available
8.2
153
Feature Not Available
8.0
150
Data Analysis
8.7
33
8.5
166
8.8
33
8.3
163
Decision Making
8.7
31
8.3
161
8.5
33
8.5
161
8.4
33
8.4
164
8.3
31
8.4
119
Generative AI
7.9
17
8.7
9
8.1
17
8.9
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Cognos Analytics and SAP Analytics Cloud are categorized as Analytics Platforms and Predictive Analytics
Unique Categories
IBM Cognos Analytics is categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence
SAP Analytics Cloud is categorized as FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) and Data Visualization
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Cognos Analytics
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
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Insurance
8.4%
Financial Services
8.1%
Computer Software
6.5%
Banking
5.5%
Other
60.2%
Information Technology and Services
17.6%
Computer Software
6.1%
Financial Services
4.3%
Accounting
4.2%
Hospital & Health Care
3.3%
Other
64.5%
Discussions
Where can I find more answers on my questions?
2 Comments
MD
We're IBM Gold partners with a ton of experience implementing Cognos, and have lots of good free technical information on our blog at...Read more
I heard Cognos Analytics 11.11 was out - where can I find more information?
2 Comments
MD
As of October 2019, the latest version is 11.1.4. We just did a livestream earlier this week to review the latest updates. You can check that out here:...Read more
Have you used DMR ? Have you found it better than a relational or a powercube?
1 Comment
CM
Yes, I have used DMR. However, the performance here is not so great compared to a PowerCube. However, you don't have to worry about building cubes. I...Read more
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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