Compare SAP Analytics Cloud and Tableau 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 Free for 30 days
$75.00 1 User Per Month
SAP 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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Star Rating
(3,533)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$75.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Tableau excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive drag-and-drop interface that allows users to create complex dashboards effortlessly. Users appreciate how it displays data in a consumable way, making filtering and dashboard creation straightforward.
- Users say that SAP Analytics Cloud shines in its ability to combine reporting, analytics, and planning into a single platform. This integration is particularly valued for its convenience, allowing users to transition from data observation to understanding without needing to switch between different tools.
- Reviewers mention that Tableau's implementation process is quick and user-friendly, with an intuitive onboarding wizard that helps new users get started efficiently. This contrasts with some feedback on SAP Analytics Cloud, where users have noted that setup can be more challenging.
- According to verified reviews, Tableau receives higher marks for its overall quality and satisfaction metrics, with users highlighting its extensive features that support data visualization and analysis. In comparison, while SAP Analytics Cloud offers valuable AI features, some users feel it lacks the same depth in data visualization capabilities.
- G2 reviewers highlight Tableau's strong support for data connectivity and integration with other tools, which enhances its versatility. Users have noted that this capability allows them to build complex dashboards tailored to their business needs, a feature that some SAP Analytics Cloud users feel is less robust.
- Users appreciate the collaboration tools within SAP Analytics Cloud, which facilitate teamwork among finance and marketing teams. This feature allows for seamless discussions and updates without the hassle of endless email exchanges, showcasing a strength in collaborative planning that Tableau does not emphasize as much.
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
Tableau Standard
$75.00
1 User Per Month
A comprehensive edition to help you explore and understand your data.
- Each additional license starts as low as $15 / user / month
Free Trial
SAP Analytics Cloud
Free Trial is available
Tableau
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
556
8.7
2,465
Ease of Use
8.1
578
8.3
2,857
Ease of Setup
7.9
308
8.2
1,522
Ease of Admin
7.8
264
8.2
797
Quality of Support
8.0
497
8.3
2,112
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
259
8.5
776
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
532
8.8
2,439
Features by Category
Reports
8.3
315
|
Verified
8.7
1755
|
Verified
8.0
296
|
Verified
8.2
1591
|
Verified
8.5
323
|
Verified
9.1
1800
|
Verified
8.1
284
|
Verified
8.6
1370
8.3
316
|
Verified
9.1
1787
|
Verified
Self Service
7.9
308
|
Verified
8.5
1693
|
Verified
8.3
315
|
Verified
8.7
1713
|
Verified
8.2
300
|
Verified
8.5
1639
|
Verified
7.9
289
|
Verified
8.2
1424
7.9
269
|
Verified
8.2
1517
|
Verified
7.9
262
|
Verified
7.9
1326
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
8.4
260
|
Verified
7.8
1283
8.5
311
|
Verified
9.2
1771
|
Verified
7.9
237
|
Verified
8.1
1302
Building Reports
7.9
206
|
Verified
8.3
1001
|
Verified
8.1
158
|
Verified
8.2
964
|
Verified
7.9
174
|
Verified
8.3
835
|
Verified
7.9
167
|
Verified
8.1
840
|
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
8.3
315
|
Verified
8.7
1755
|
Verified
8.0
296
|
Verified
8.2
1591
|
Verified
8.5
323
|
Verified
9.1
1800
|
Verified
8.1
284
|
Verified
8.6
1370
8.3
316
|
Verified
9.1
1787
|
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
29
Not enough data
9.0
31
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
Reports
8.3
315
|
Verified
8.7
1755
|
Verified
8.0
296
|
Verified
8.2
1591
|
Verified
8.5
323
|
Verified
9.1
1800
|
Verified
8.1
284
|
Verified
8.6
1370
8.3
316
|
Verified
9.1
1787
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.2
152
|
Verified
8.6
873
|
Verified
8.2
147
|
Verified
8.4
850
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
8.2
160
|
Verified
8.5
889
|
Verified
8.3
171
|
Verified
8.8
912
|
Verified
8.1
160
|
Verified
8.5
883
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.7
26
7.4
429
7.5
24
7.5
453
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.8
18
7.5
133
7.9
18
7.5
136
8.0
18
7.8
138
7.8
18
7.6
132
8.1
18
7.7
129
7.8
18
7.4
129
8.1
18
7.8
134
Self Service
7.9
308
|
Verified
8.5
1693
|
Verified
8.3
315
|
Verified
8.7
1713
|
Verified
8.2
300
|
Verified
8.5
1639
|
Verified
7.9
289
|
Verified
8.2
1424
7.9
269
|
Verified
8.2
1517
|
Verified
7.9
262
|
Verified
7.9
1326
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
7.6
19
8.4
138
7.7
19
8.3
113
7.6
19
8.1
110
7.5
20
8.5
130
Advanced Analytics
8.4
260
|
Verified
7.8
1283
8.5
311
|
Verified
9.2
1771
|
Verified
7.9
237
|
Verified
8.1
1302
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
6.6
24
7.7
141
7.4
19
8.2
111
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
7.8
18
8.2
112
7.8
18
8.0
107
8.0
19
7.8
110
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
8.1
18
7.6
107
8.4
18
7.7
105
7.9
18
7.8
108
8.3
18
7.6
107
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
8.1
18
7.7
107
7.9
18
7.9
113
8.1
18
7.8
107
Building Reports
7.9
206
|
Verified
8.3
1001
|
Verified
8.1
158
|
Verified
8.2
964
|
Verified
7.9
174
|
Verified
8.3
835
|
Verified
7.9
167
|
Verified
8.1
840
|
Verified
Reports
8.3
315
|
Verified
8.7
1755
|
Verified
8.0
296
|
Verified
8.2
1591
|
Verified
8.5
323
|
Verified
9.1
1800
|
Verified
8.1
284
|
Verified
8.6
1370
8.3
316
|
Verified
9.1
1787
|
Verified
Self Service
7.9
308
|
Verified
8.5
1693
|
Verified
8.3
315
|
Verified
8.7
1713
|
Verified
8.2
300
|
Verified
8.5
1639
|
Verified
7.9
289
|
Verified
8.2
1424
7.9
269
|
Verified
8.2
1517
|
Verified
7.9
262
|
Verified
7.9
1326
|
Verified
Building Reports
7.9
206
|
Verified
8.3
1001
|
Verified
8.1
158
|
Verified
8.2
964
|
Verified
7.9
174
|
Verified
8.3
835
|
Verified
7.9
167
|
Verified
8.1
840
|
Verified
Cartography
Not enough data
9.4
26
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.6
28
Not enough data
9.4
27
Analysis
Not enough data
9.0
28
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
8.7
234
Not enough data
8.8
236
Not enough data
8.3
229
Data Interaction
Not enough data
8.2
227
Not enough data
8.1
231
Not enough data
8.3
229
Not enough data
8.5
233
Not enough data
8.3
230
Not enough data
8.3
227
Not enough data
8.4
229
Not enough data
8.3
227
Data Exporting
Not enough data
8.5
223
Not enough data
8.4
226
Not enough data
8.4
223
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
219
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
9.3
62
Basics
Not enough data
9.2
62
Content
Not enough data
8.9
59
Data
Not enough data
9.3
61
Interoperability
Not enough data
8.9
59
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
62
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
58
|
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
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
Data Connectivity and Prep - Agentic Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Autonomous Insight Generation - Agentic Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interaction and Workflow - Agentic Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Agent Management - Agentic Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
8.0
148
8.4
251
8.2
153
8.4
254
8.0
150
8.4
244
Data Analysis
8.5
166
9.0
275
8.3
163
8.9
268
Decision Making
8.3
162
8.7
259
8.5
161
9.4
272
8.4
164
9.1
267
8.4
120
8.7
263
Generative AI
8.7
9
8.0
177
8.9
9
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 Semantic Layer Tools, Insurance Analytics, Data Preparation, Location Intelligence, Embedded Business Intelligence, and Agentic Analytics
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
6.2%
Financial Services
4.3%
Accounting
4.1%
Hospital & Health Care
3.3%
Other
64.4%
Information Technology and Services
11.6%
Computer Software
7.3%
Financial Services
7.1%
Hospital & Health Care
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.3%
Other
65.1%
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
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
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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