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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.1% of reviews)
Enterprise (48.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0 Free for 30 days
Pentaho
Star Rating
(50)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PentahoSAP 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
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Pentaho Business Analytics excels in data preparation with a strong score of 8.3 for its connectors, while SAP Analytics Cloud shines in data visualization, receiving an impressive score of 8.5 for its graphs and charts.
- Reviewers mention that SAP Analytics Cloud offers a more user-friendly experience, reflected in its higher ease of use score of 8.1 compared to Pentaho's 7.7, making it a preferred choice for those new to analytics software.
- G2 users highlight that Pentaho's historical snapshots feature scores exceptionally well at 9.3, providing robust data updates, whereas SAP Analytics Cloud's real-time updating feature is rated even higher at 9.4, making it ideal for users needing the latest data insights.
- Users on G2 indicate that SAP Analytics Cloud's collaboration features, such as co-editing and sharing, are superior, with a score of 7.9, compared to Pentaho's lower score of 7.5, which may hinder teamwork in data analysis projects.
- Reviewers say that Pentaho Business Analytics has a strong focus on financial insights, particularly in budgeting and forecasting, both scoring 8.6 and 8.7 respectively, which appeals to users in finance-heavy industries.
- Users report that while Pentaho offers solid data modeling capabilities, scoring 6.7, SAP Analytics Cloud significantly outperforms with a score of 8.1, making it a better option for users needing advanced data modeling features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Pentaho
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
Pentaho
No trial information availableSAP Analytics Cloud
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
47
8.1
546
Ease of Use
7.7
47
8.1
566
Ease of Setup
6.6
18
7.9
297
Ease of Admin
6.6
18
7.8
261
Quality of Support
7.8
42
8.0
489
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
6.9
16
8.3
256
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
46
8.2
522
Features by Category
Reports
7.7
36
|
Verified
8.4
311
|
Verified
7.9
33
|
Verified
8.0
293
|
Verified
7.4
33
|
Verified
8.5
322
|
Verified
7.3
28
|
Verified
8.1
283
|
Verified
7.8
33
|
Verified
8.3
311
|
Verified
Self Service
7.6
35
|
Verified
7.9
307
|
Verified
7.7
36
|
Verified
8.3
313
|
Verified
7.7
35
|
Verified
8.2
297
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
288
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
265
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
261
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
7.8
24
|
Verified
8.3
258
|
Verified
7.4
30
|
Verified
8.5
309
|
Verified
8.3
25
|
Verified
8.0
234
|
Verified
Building Reports
Feature Not Available
7.9
206
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
156
|
Verified
6.9
9
|
Verified
7.9
173
|
Verified
5.2
7
|
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
7.7
36
|
Verified
8.4
311
|
Verified
7.9
33
|
Verified
8.0
293
|
Verified
7.4
33
|
Verified
8.5
322
|
Verified
7.3
28
|
Verified
8.1
283
|
Verified
7.8
33
|
Verified
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
7.7
36
|
Verified
8.4
311
|
Verified
7.9
33
|
Verified
8.0
293
|
Verified
7.4
33
|
Verified
8.5
322
|
Verified
7.3
28
|
Verified
8.1
283
|
Verified
7.8
33
|
Verified
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
7.6
35
|
Verified
7.9
307
|
Verified
7.7
36
|
Verified
8.3
313
|
Verified
7.7
35
|
Verified
8.2
297
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
288
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
265
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
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
7.8
24
|
Verified
8.3
258
|
Verified
7.4
30
|
Verified
8.5
309
|
Verified
8.3
25
|
Verified
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
Feature Not Available
7.9
206
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
156
|
Verified
6.9
9
|
Verified
7.9
173
|
Verified
5.2
7
|
Verified
7.9
167
|
Verified
Reports
7.7
36
|
Verified
8.4
311
|
Verified
7.9
33
|
Verified
8.0
293
|
Verified
7.4
33
|
Verified
8.5
322
|
Verified
7.3
28
|
Verified
8.1
283
|
Verified
7.8
33
|
Verified
8.3
311
|
Verified
Self Service
7.6
35
|
Verified
7.9
307
|
Verified
7.7
36
|
Verified
8.3
313
|
Verified
7.7
35
|
Verified
8.2
297
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
288
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
265
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
261
|
Verified
Building Reports
Feature Not Available
7.9
206
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
156
|
Verified
6.9
9
|
Verified
7.9
173
|
Verified
5.2
7
|
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
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
Pentaho and SAP Analytics Cloud are categorized as Analytics Platforms
Unique Categories
Pentaho is categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence
SAP Analytics Cloud is categorized as Predictive Analytics, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), and Data Visualization
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Pentaho
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
22.9%
Internet
12.5%
Higher Education
8.3%
Retail
6.3%
Computer Software
6.3%
Other
43.8%
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%
Alternatives
Discussions
Pentaho has no 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
What is the best way to visualise data in SAP Analytics Cloud?
1 Comment
C
İf you want to get data outside from SAP world you should use SAP BODS. Connect SAP and SAP BODS to SAP BW (DWH system). Than SAC can get data from SAP...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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