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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 Free for 30 days
$70.00 1 User Per Month
SAP Analytics Cloud
Star Rating
(860)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 Free for 30 days
Browse all 3 pricing plansTableau
Star Rating
(3,328)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$70.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Tableau excels in data visualizations, scoring 9.4 compared to SAP Analytics Cloud's 8.5. Reviewers mention that Tableau's ability to create interactive and visually appealing dashboards is a standout feature, making it easier to communicate insights effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Tableau's ease of use is rated at 8.3, slightly higher than SAP Analytics Cloud's 8.1. Users say that Tableau's intuitive interface allows for a smoother learning curve, especially for those new to data analytics.
- G2 users highlight Tableau's strong performance in report generation, scoring 9.1 versus SAP Analytics Cloud's 8.4. Reviewers say that Tableau's flexibility in customizing reports is a significant advantage for businesses needing tailored insights.
- Users on G2 report that Tableau's data blending capabilities score 8.5, outperforming SAP Analytics Cloud's 8.1. Reviewers mention that Tableau's ability to combine data from multiple sources seamlessly is crucial for comprehensive analysis.
- Reviewers mention that Tableau's quality of support is rated at 8.3, compared to SAP Analytics Cloud's 8.0. Users say that Tableau's customer service is responsive and helpful, which is vital for organizations that rely on timely assistance.
- Users report that Tableau's product direction is rated at 8.8, higher than SAP Analytics Cloud's 8.2. Reviewers mention that Tableau's commitment to continuous improvement and innovation is a key factor in their decision to choose it over competitors.
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)
Tableau
Creator
$70.00
1 User Per Month
- Includes Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep Builder, and one Creator license on Tableau Cloud (SaaS) or Tableau Server (self-hosted).
Free Trial
SAP Analytics Cloud
No trial information availableTableau
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
545
8.7
2,357
Ease of Use
8.1
564
8.3
2,750
Ease of Setup
7.9
295
8.2
1,417
Ease of Admin
7.8
260
8.2
767
Quality of Support
8.0
488
8.3
2,013
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
255
8.5
745
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
521
8.8
2,335
Features by Category
Reports
8.4
310
|
Verified
8.7
1703
|
Verified
8.0
292
|
Verified
8.2
1571
|
Verified
8.5
321
|
Verified
9.1
1741
|
Verified
8.1
282
|
Verified
8.6
1348
8.3
309
|
Verified
9.1
1722
|
Verified
Self Service
7.9
306
|
Verified
8.5
1661
|
Verified
8.3
312
|
Verified
8.7
1692
|
Verified
8.2
296
|
Verified
8.5
1610
|
Verified
7.9
287
|
Verified
8.2
1410
7.9
264
|
Verified
8.2
1497
|
Verified
7.9
260
|
Verified
7.9
1318
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
8.3
256
|
Verified
7.8
1269
8.5
308
|
Verified
9.1
1697
|
Verified
8.0
232
|
Verified
8.1
1278
Building Reports
7.9
205
|
Verified
8.3
1000
|
Verified
8.1
154
|
Verified
8.2
962
|
Verified
7.9
172
|
Verified
8.3
834
|
Verified
7.9
166
|
Verified
8.1
844
|
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
8.4
310
|
Verified
8.7
1703
|
Verified
8.0
292
|
Verified
8.2
1571
|
Verified
8.5
321
|
Verified
9.1
1741
|
Verified
8.1
282
|
Verified
8.6
1348
8.3
309
|
Verified
9.1
1722
|
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
8.9
30
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
Reports
8.4
310
|
Verified
8.7
1703
|
Verified
8.0
292
|
Verified
8.2
1571
|
Verified
8.5
321
|
Verified
9.1
1741
|
Verified
8.1
282
|
Verified
8.6
1348
8.3
309
|
Verified
9.1
1722
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.2
150
|
Verified
8.6
850
|
Verified
8.2
146
|
Verified
8.4
842
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
8.2
159
|
Verified
8.5
877
|
Verified
8.3
170
|
Verified
8.8
899
|
Verified
8.1
157
|
Verified
8.5
867
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.6
25
7.3
421
7.4
23
7.5
447
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.6
17
7.4
126
7.7
17
7.4
128
7.8
17
7.7
127
7.6
17
7.5
126
7.9
17
7.6
124
7.6
17
7.3
123
7.9
17
7.8
123
Self Service
7.9
306
|
Verified
8.5
1661
|
Verified
8.3
312
|
Verified
8.7
1692
|
Verified
8.2
296
|
Verified
8.5
1610
|
Verified
7.9
287
|
Verified
8.2
1410
7.9
264
|
Verified
8.2
1497
|
Verified
7.9
260
|
Verified
7.9
1318
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
7.4
18
8.2
105
7.6
18
8.3
105
7.5
18
8.1
104
7.2
17
8.3
103
Advanced Analytics
8.3
256
|
Verified
7.8
1269
8.5
308
|
Verified
9.1
1697
|
Verified
8.0
232
|
Verified
8.1
1278
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
7.2
17
7.9
105
7.2
18
8.1
104
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
7.6
17
8.1
104
7.6
17
7.9
102
7.7
17
7.7
103
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
7.9
17
7.6
101
8.3
17
7.6
100
7.7
17
7.7
100
8.2
17
7.6
101
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
7.9
17
7.7
102
7.7
17
7.8
103
8.0
17
7.9
103
Building Reports
7.9
205
|
Verified
8.3
1000
|
Verified
8.1
154
|
Verified
8.2
962
|
Verified
7.9
172
|
Verified
8.3
834
|
Verified
7.9
166
|
Verified
8.1
844
|
Verified
Reports
8.4
310
|
Verified
8.7
1703
|
Verified
8.0
292
|
Verified
8.2
1571
|
Verified
8.5
321
|
Verified
9.1
1741
|
Verified
8.1
282
|
Verified
8.6
1348
8.3
309
|
Verified
9.1
1722
|
Verified
Self Service
7.9
306
|
Verified
8.5
1661
|
Verified
8.3
312
|
Verified
8.7
1692
|
Verified
8.2
296
|
Verified
8.5
1610
|
Verified
7.9
287
|
Verified
8.2
1410
7.9
264
|
Verified
8.2
1497
|
Verified
7.9
260
|
Verified
7.9
1318
|
Verified
Building Reports
7.9
205
|
Verified
8.3
1000
|
Verified
8.1
154
|
Verified
8.2
962
|
Verified
7.9
172
|
Verified
8.3
834
|
Verified
7.9
166
|
Verified
8.1
844
|
Verified
Cartography
Not enough data
9.4
26
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.6
27
Not enough data
9.4
27
Analysis
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.2
27
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
9.0
27
Reporting
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.1
26
Data Source Access
Not enough data
8.6
231
Not enough data
8.7
230
Not enough data
8.2
230
Data Interaction
Not enough data
8.2
230
Not enough data
8.1
232
Not enough data
8.2
230
Not enough data
8.5
232
Not enough data
8.3
229
Not enough data
8.4
228
Not enough data
8.4
230
Not enough data
8.3
226
Data Exporting
Not enough data
8.5
225
Not enough data
8.4
225
Not enough data
8.4
225
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
221
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
9.3
61
Basics
Not enough data
9.2
61
Content
Not enough data
8.9
58
Data
Not enough data
9.3
60
Interoperability
Not enough data
8.9
58
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
61
Financial Planning
8.3
48
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
55
|
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
8.6
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data
8.8
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
Status Communication
8.5
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
54
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment & Integration - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Connectivity & Federation - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Modeling & Metrics - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Intelligence - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI Enablement - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
8.0
147
8.4
250
8.1
152
8.4
252
8.0
149
8.4
243
Data Analysis
8.5
165
9.0
271
8.3
162
8.9
266
Decision Making
8.2
160
8.7
258
8.5
160
9.4
269
8.4
163
9.1
265
8.3
118
8.7
261
Generative AI
8.5
8
8.0
176
8.8
8
8.0
176
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SAP Analytics Cloud and Tableau are categorized as Analytics Platforms and Predictive Analytics
Unique Categories
SAP Analytics Cloud is categorized as FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) and Data Visualization
Tableau is categorized as Location Intelligence, Insurance Analytics, Embedded Business Intelligence, Data Preparation, and Semantic Layer Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SAP Analytics Cloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Tableau
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%
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Financial Services
7.1%
Computer Software
7.1%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.4%
Other
65.4%
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
why did saleforce by tableau? IS SFDC reporting going to change now?
2 Comments
TR
Perfect answer by Derrick. I totally agree.Read more
What does Tableau Desktop do?
2 Comments
NA
Tableau Desktop help create interactive Dashboards offline and publish it to the wider audience through Tableau public. Tableau Desktop is one of the version...Read more
Do I need Tableau Desktop if I have Tableau Server?
2 Comments
LT
Anyway, whether you need Tableau Desktop depends on your specific use case and requirements. If you're unsure, you can consider the following
Evaluate...Read more
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