Compare Looker and SAP Analytics Cloud 
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Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (47.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Looker
Star Rating
(1,615)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about LookerSAP Analytics Cloud
Star Rating
(887)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.6% 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.
- G2 reviewers report that Looker excels in user-friendliness, allowing non-technical users to easily create charts and dashboards. Users appreciate its ability to ensure data accuracy by only displaying relevant information, which enhances the overall experience of data exploration.
- Users say that SAP Analytics Cloud stands out for its comprehensive integration of reporting, analytics, and planning into a single platform. This feature is particularly valued for its convenience, enabling users to transition seamlessly from data observation to actionable insights without switching between different tools.
- Reviewers mention that Looker's semantic modeling layer through LookML provides excellent governance, allowing for centralized metric definitions. This capability significantly reduces errors and saves development time, making it a strong choice for organizations focused on data consistency.
- According to verified reviews, SAP Analytics Cloud is praised for its wide range of data connectivity options, which facilitate seamless integration with the SAP Business suite. Users find this particularly beneficial for leveraging AI features and predictive analytics, enhancing their data-driven decision-making processes.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Looker has a quicker implementation process, with many users noting the intuitive onboarding experience. This aspect is crucial for teams looking to get up and running with analytics tools without extensive delays.
- Users report that SAP Analytics Cloud's collaboration tools are a significant advantage, allowing teams to work together effectively within a single platform. This feature fosters communication and reduces the need for lengthy email exchanges, which is especially beneficial for cross-departmental projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Looker
No pricing availableSAP 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
Looker
Free Trial is available
SAP Analytics Cloud
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
1,104
8.1
556
Ease of Use
8.3
1,109
8.1
578
Ease of Setup
8.2
587
7.9
308
Ease of Admin
8.3
432
7.8
264
Quality of Support
8.6
942
8.0
497
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
410
8.3
259
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
1,036
8.2
532
Features by Category
Reports
8.6
665
|
Verified
8.3
315
|
Verified
8.2
617
|
Verified
8.0
296
|
Verified
8.2
661
|
Verified
8.5
323
|
Verified
8.3
529
|
Verified
8.1
284
|
Verified
8.7
665
|
Verified
8.3
316
|
Verified
Self Service
8.4
623
|
Verified
7.9
308
|
Verified
8.6
639
|
Verified
8.3
315
|
Verified
8.4
612
|
Verified
8.2
300
|
Verified
8.1
616
|
Verified
7.9
289
|
Verified
8.3
590
|
Verified
7.9
269
|
Verified
7.7
501
|
Verified
7.9
262
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
7.6
430
|
Verified
8.4
260
|
Verified
8.4
632
|
Verified
8.5
311
|
Verified
8.0
514
|
Verified
7.9
237
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.3
385
|
Verified
7.9
206
|
Verified
8.4
398
|
Verified
8.1
158
|
Verified
8.1
356
|
Verified
7.9
174
|
Verified
8.1
329
|
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
8.6
665
|
Verified
8.3
315
|
Verified
8.2
617
|
Verified
8.0
296
|
Verified
8.2
661
|
Verified
8.5
323
|
Verified
8.3
529
|
Verified
8.1
284
|
Verified
8.7
665
|
Verified
8.3
316
|
Verified
Reports
8.5
111
8.1
15
8.5
108
8.4
15
8.0
103
8.0
15
Generative AI
7.0
101
8.2
13
7.1
101
8.5
13
Visualization
8.5
115
8.9
15
8.4
111
8.5
14
8.7
114
8.8
15
8.3
110
8.7
15
Data Updates
8.1
108
8.3
15
8.3
106
8.1
15
Collaboration
8.4
108
8.7
14
8.0
107
8.5
14
8.0
103
7.4
14
Data Updates
7.9
138
8.9
29
8.0
141
9.0
31
8.5
144
8.7
15
Reports
8.6
665
|
Verified
8.3
315
|
Verified
8.2
617
|
Verified
8.0
296
|
Verified
8.2
661
|
Verified
8.5
323
|
Verified
8.3
529
|
Verified
8.1
284
|
Verified
8.7
665
|
Verified
8.3
316
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.3
286
|
Verified
8.2
152
|
Verified
8.3
264
|
Verified
8.2
147
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
8.5
312
|
Verified
8.2
160
|
Verified
8.7
330
|
Verified
8.3
171
|
Verified
8.3
312
|
Verified
8.1
160
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.1
89
7.7
26
7.1
87
7.5
24
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.3
41
7.8
18
7.4
40
7.9
18
7.4
40
8.0
18
7.1
40
7.8
18
7.4
41
8.1
18
7.5
40
7.8
18
7.7
39
8.1
18
Self Service
8.4
623
|
Verified
7.9
308
|
Verified
8.6
639
|
Verified
8.3
315
|
Verified
8.4
612
|
Verified
8.2
300
|
Verified
8.1
616
|
Verified
7.9
289
|
Verified
8.3
590
|
Verified
7.9
269
|
Verified
7.7
501
|
Verified
7.9
262
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.1
39
7.6
19
8.2
37
7.7
19
7.7
35
7.6
19
8.3
43
7.5
20
Advanced Analytics
7.6
430
|
Verified
8.4
260
|
Verified
8.4
632
|
Verified
8.5
311
|
Verified
8.0
514
|
Verified
7.9
237
|
Verified
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
7.7
45
6.6
24
8.0
36
7.4
19
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
8.2
41
7.8
18
7.2
35
7.8
18
7.4
36
8.0
19
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
7.2
35
8.1
18
7.5
36
8.4
18
7.7
35
7.9
18
7.4
35
8.3
18
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
7.6
35
8.1
18
7.3
36
7.9
18
7.6
35
8.1
18
Building Reports
8.3
385
|
Verified
7.9
206
|
Verified
8.4
398
|
Verified
8.1
158
|
Verified
8.1
356
|
Verified
7.9
174
|
Verified
8.1
329
|
Verified
7.9
167
|
Verified
Reports
8.6
665
|
Verified
8.3
315
|
Verified
8.2
617
|
Verified
8.0
296
|
Verified
8.2
661
|
Verified
8.5
323
|
Verified
8.3
529
|
Verified
8.1
284
|
Verified
8.7
665
|
Verified
8.3
316
|
Verified
Self Service
8.4
623
|
Verified
7.9
308
|
Verified
8.6
639
|
Verified
8.3
315
|
Verified
8.4
612
|
Verified
8.2
300
|
Verified
8.1
616
|
Verified
7.9
289
|
Verified
8.3
590
|
Verified
7.9
269
|
Verified
7.7
501
|
Verified
7.9
262
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.3
385
|
Verified
7.9
206
|
Verified
8.4
398
|
Verified
8.1
158
|
Verified
8.1
356
|
Verified
7.9
174
|
Verified
8.1
329
|
Verified
7.9
167
|
Verified
Metrics
8.8
240
Not enough data
8.7
240
Not enough data
8.4
226
Not enough data
8.4
228
Not enough data
8.4
217
Not enough data
8.3
227
Not enough data
8.4
221
Not enough data
8.5
232
Not enough data
8.3
224
Not enough data
Reporting
8.4
243
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
244
Not enough data
8.5
247
Not enough data
8.1
201
Not enough data
8.4
207
Not enough data
9.0
256
Not enough data
Other
8.7
228
Not enough data
8.6
211
Not enough data
8.4
203
Not enough data
8.7
217
Not enough data
8.7
209
Not enough data
8.2
181
Not enough data
8.3
193
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Analytics
7.6
16
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
7.9
17
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
219
Not enough data
8.4
196
Not enough data
8.5
248
Not enough data
8.6
242
Not enough data
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
58
|
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 - Sales Analytics
7.2
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
7.6
13
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
Data Sourcing
8.8
206
Not enough data
8.8
222
Not enough data
8.6
190
Not enough data
8.8
227
Not enough data
8.7
210
Not enough data
Predictive Analytics
8.3
154
Not enough data
8.2
150
Not enough data
8.2
148
Not enough data
8.1
165
Not enough data
Sales Management
8.4
162
Not enough data
8.2
141
Not enough data
8.6
171
Not enough data
8.7
169
Not enough data
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
162
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
Marketing Operations
8.6
222
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
241
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
228
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
245
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
130
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Campaign Activity
8.6
231
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
261
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
213
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
214
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
200
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
120
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Analytics
6.8
14
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
7.4
15
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Looker and SAP Analytics Cloud are categorized as Analytics Platforms and Data Visualization
Unique Categories
Looker is categorized as Sales Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Embedded Business Intelligence, and Digital Analytics
SAP Analytics Cloud is categorized as Predictive Analytics and FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Looker
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
11.6%
Information Technology and Services
11.2%
Marketing and Advertising
8.2%
Financial Services
7.6%
Internet
6.1%
Other
55.4%
Information Technology and Services
17.7%
Computer Software
6.2%
Financial Services
4.3%
Accounting
4.1%
Hospital & Health Care
3.3%
Other
64.4%
Discussions
Is looker an ETL tool?
3 Comments
AP
No, Looker is not an ETL tool. It is a Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Analytics platform that helps users visualize, explore and analyze data.Read more
Best way to start on visualizations?
2 Comments
AG
Looker has a built-in set of visualizations that you can automatically apply to any dataset that they work with. Once you setup your initial connection to a...Read more
Which databases does Looker work with?
1 Comment
Official Response from Looker
Looker works with any SQL readable data store, including Hadoop. Looker sits in-database allowing you to access all of your row level data and leverage the...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
What is SAP Analytics Cloud used for?
2 Comments
AG
SAP Using for Business Intelligence (BI), Data Visualization, Planning and Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Data Connectivity, Data Integration and more...Read more
Can I use SAC for planning with non-SAP data sources like Oracle and others ?
1 Comment
BM
YesRead more
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