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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 Free for 30 days
No pricing available
SAP 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
Browse all 3 pricing plansSAS Visual Analytics
Star Rating
(208)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SAS Visual AnalyticsSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SAP Analytics Cloud excels in its Data Updates capabilities, particularly with Historical Snapshots and Real-Time Updating, scoring 9.3 and 9.4 respectively, which allows for timely decision-making based on the most current data.
- Reviewers mention that SAS Visual Analytics shines in Data Visualization, achieving a score of 9.0, which is higher than SAP's 8.5, indicating a more robust set of visualization tools that users find more intuitive and visually appealing.
- G2 users highlight that SAP Analytics Cloud offers superior Collaboration features, with scores of 8.6 for Collaboration / Workflow and Version Control, making it easier for teams to work together on reports and dashboards.
- Users on G2 report that SAS Visual Analytics provides a better experience in Data Filtering and Data Discovery, with scores of 8.8 and 8.4 respectively, which enhances user experience when navigating large datasets.
- Reviewers say that SAP Analytics Cloud's Ease of Setup is rated at 8.0, which is higher than SAS's 7.3, indicating that users find it easier to get started with SAP's platform without extensive technical knowledge.
- Users say that SAS Visual Analytics has a more favorable score in Advanced Analytics, particularly in Predictive Analytics with a score of 8.7, suggesting that it offers more powerful tools for forecasting and data-driven insights compared to SAP's 8.4.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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)
SAS Visual Analytics
No pricing availableFree Trial
SAP Analytics Cloud
No trial information availableSAS Visual Analytics
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.1
546
8.7
113
Ease of Use
8.1
566
8.7
138
Ease of Setup
7.9
297
7.5
58
Ease of Admin
7.8
261
7.9
36
Quality of Support
8.0
489
8.7
107
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
256
8.7
40
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
522
8.3
96
Features by Category
Reports
8.4
311
|
Verified
8.6
74
|
Verified
8.0
293
|
Verified
8.6
65
|
Verified
8.5
322
|
Verified
8.8
76
|
Verified
8.1
283
|
Verified
8.5
65
|
Verified
8.3
311
|
Verified
8.7
75
|
Verified
Self Service
7.9
307
|
Verified
8.5
74
|
Verified
8.3
313
|
Verified
8.7
74
|
Verified
8.2
297
|
Verified
8.4
70
|
Verified
7.9
288
|
Verified
8.3
64
|
Verified
7.9
265
|
Verified
8.0
67
|
Verified
7.9
261
|
Verified
7.9
62
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
8.3
258
|
Verified
8.7
64
|
Verified
8.5
309
|
Verified
9.0
73
|
Verified
8.0
234
|
Verified
8.6
63
|
Verified
Building Reports
7.9
206
|
Verified
8.6
35
|
Verified
8.1
156
|
Verified
8.1
33
|
Verified
7.9
173
|
Verified
8.3
25
|
Verified
7.9
167
|
Verified
7.6
23
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
8.4
311
|
Verified
8.6
74
|
Verified
8.0
293
|
Verified
8.6
65
|
Verified
8.5
322
|
Verified
8.8
76
|
Verified
8.1
283
|
Verified
8.5
65
|
Verified
8.3
311
|
Verified
8.7
75
|
Verified
Reports
8.1
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
Visualization
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
Data Updates
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
7.4
14
Not enough data
Data Updates
8.9
28
Not enough data
9.0
31
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
Reports
8.4
311
|
Verified
8.6
74
|
Verified
8.0
293
|
Verified
8.6
65
|
Verified
8.5
322
|
Verified
8.8
76
|
Verified
8.1
283
|
Verified
8.5
65
|
Verified
8.3
311
|
Verified
8.7
75
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.2
151
|
Verified
8.5
53
|
Verified
8.2
147
|
Verified
8.0
52
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
8.2
160
|
Verified
8.5
62
|
Verified
8.3
171
|
Verified
8.8
67
|
Verified
8.1
158
|
Verified
8.4
58
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.7
26
6.4
7
7.5
24
6.4
6
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
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
Not enough data
Self Service
7.9
307
|
Verified
8.5
74
|
Verified
8.3
313
|
Verified
8.7
74
|
Verified
8.2
297
|
Verified
8.4
70
|
Verified
7.9
288
|
Verified
8.3
64
|
Verified
7.9
265
|
Verified
8.0
67
|
Verified
7.9
261
|
Verified
7.9
62
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.7
19
Not enough data
7.6
19
Not enough data
7.3
18
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
8.3
258
|
Verified
8.7
64
|
Verified
8.5
309
|
Verified
9.0
73
|
Verified
8.0
234
|
Verified
8.6
63
|
Verified
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
7.3
18
Not enough data
7.4
19
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
7.8
18
Not enough data
7.8
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
8.1
18
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
8.1
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
Building Reports
7.9
206
|
Verified
8.6
35
|
Verified
8.1
156
|
Verified
8.1
33
|
Verified
7.9
173
|
Verified
8.3
25
|
Verified
7.9
167
|
Verified
7.6
23
Financial Planning
8.3
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Insight
8.7
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Status Communication
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
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
8.0
148
Not enough data
8.2
153
Not enough data
8.0
150
Not enough data
Data Analysis
8.5
166
Not enough data
8.3
163
Not enough data
Decision Making
8.3
161
Not enough data
8.5
161
Not enough data
8.4
164
Not enough data
8.4
120
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SAP Analytics Cloud and SAS Visual Analytics are categorized as Analytics Platforms
Unique Categories
SAP Analytics Cloud is categorized as Predictive Analytics, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), and Data Visualization
SAS Visual Analytics has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SAP Analytics Cloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SAS Visual Analytics
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
17.7%
Computer Software
6.1%
Financial Services
4.3%
Accounting
4.2%
Hospital & Health Care
3.3%
Other
64.4%
Banking
9.6%
Higher Education
9.1%
Hospital & Health Care
8.1%
Insurance
6.6%
Government Administration
6.1%
Other
60.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
What is SAS Visual Text analytics?
3 Comments
BB
Text analytics in sas visual analytics for sentiment analysisRead more
What are the components of Visual Analytics?
2 Comments
RP
Visual Analytics is the foundational offering on the SAS Viya platform and serves as the visualization framework for SAS Viya. SAS Visual Analytics includes...Read more
What can SAS Visual Analytics do?
1 Comment
HB
Be even more accessible to people without a work email.Read more
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