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Compare SAP BW/4HANA and Snowflake 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (78.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (45.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$2 Compute/Hour
SAP BW/4HANA
Star Rating
(19)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (78.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SAP BW/4HANASnowflake
Star Rating
(672)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2 Compute/Hour
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Snowflake excels in user satisfaction, with many praising its ability to make advanced data warehousing simple, fast, and scalable without the need for heavy infrastructure work. This ease of use is a significant advantage for teams looking to streamline their data processes.
- Users say that Snowflake's intuitive interface and framework make it easy to implement SQL queries, with one reviewer highlighting how the layout enhances usability. In contrast, SAP BW/4HANA, while powerful, has received feedback indicating that it may not be as user-friendly, with some users facing challenges in navigating its features.
- Reviewers mention that Snowflake's implementation process is quick and straightforward, which is a crucial factor for businesses needing to get up and running fast. On the other hand, SAP BW/4HANA has a more complex setup, which may require additional time and resources to fully leverage its capabilities.
- According to verified reviews, Snowflake's quality of support is highly rated, with users appreciating the responsive assistance they receive. In comparison, SAP BW/4HANA's support has been noted as less satisfactory, with some users expressing a desire for improved responsiveness and guidance.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Snowflake's architecture is particularly well-suited for cloud data, making it a strong choice for organizations looking to optimize their data strategies. Meanwhile, SAP BW/4HANA is recognized for its seamless integration with SAP data, but users have pointed out that it may not be as flexible when incorporating non-SAP data sources.
- Users report that Snowflake consistently meets their requirements, scoring higher in this area compared to SAP BW/4HANA. This is reflected in feedback where users express satisfaction with Snowflake's ability to handle various data tasks efficiently, while some SAP BW/4HANA users have noted that it can struggle to align with specific workflow needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SAP BW/4HANA
No pricing availableSnowflake
Standard
$2
Compute/Hour
Compute usage is billed on a per-second basis, with a minimum of 60 seconds. You can secure price discounts with pre-purchased Snowflake capacity options.
- Complete SQL Data Warehouse
- Secure Data Sharing across regions / clouds
- Premier Support 24 x 365
Free Trial
SAP BW/4HANA
No trial information availableSnowflake
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
11
9.1
509
Ease of Use
7.9
11
9.0
545
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.9
330
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.6
207
Quality of Support
7.7
11
8.7
466
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.0
208
Product Direction (% positive)
6.5
10
9.2
479
Features by Category
Deployment
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Deployment
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Management
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Operations
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Management
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.0
10
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
System
Not enough data
9.2
28
Model Development
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.7
27
Model Development
Not enough data
8.7
27
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.4
27
Not enough data
8.4
26
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.5
24
Deployment
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.3
28
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.4
25
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.5
25
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.2
12
Data Management
Not enough data
9.0
183
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
170
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
176
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
172
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
150
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
154
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.2
142
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
160
|
Verified
Deployment
Not enough data
7.8
140
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
177
|
Verified
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
182
|
Verified
Security
Not enough data
8.9
168
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
177
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
79
Not enough data
8.1
80
Management
Not enough data
8.9
83
Not enough data
9.2
83
Not enough data
9.5
89
Not enough data
9.0
86
Not enough data
9.1
88
Maintenance
Not enough data
9.3
86
Not enough data
9.0
84
Not enough data
9.3
86
Security
Not enough data
9.2
85
Not enough data
9.2
88
Storage
Not enough data
9.2
44
Not enough data
9.2
44
Availability
Not enough data
9.1
39
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
9.2
41
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
44
Security
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
9.2
45
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
9.2
38
Support
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
9.1
35
Centralized computation
Not enough data
9.3
25
Localized computation
Not enough data
9.0
24
Database
Not enough data
8.9
98
Not enough data
9.3
101
Not enough data
9.3
95
Integrations
Not enough data
8.6
76
Not enough data
8.7
81
Platform
Not enough data
9.1
91
Not enough data
9.0
97
Not enough data
8.7
81
Processing
Not enough data
9.3
96
Not enough data
9.1
94
Data Transformation
Not enough data
9.2
87
Not enough data
9.4
86
Connectivity
Not enough data
8.5
78
Not enough data
8.7
79
Not enough data
9.1
80
Not enough data
9.1
81
Operations
Not enough data
8.6
83
Not enough data
9.2
79
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
8.7
77
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SAP BW/4HANA and Snowflake are categorized as Data Warehouse
Unique Categories
SAP BW/4HANA has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SAP BW/4HANA
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Snowflake
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
14.3%
Computer Software
14.3%
Telecommunications
7.1%
Oil & Energy
7.1%
Medical Devices
7.1%
Other
50.0%
Information Technology and Services
14.5%
Computer Software
12.9%
Financial Services
10.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Hospital & Health Care
3.7%
Other
53.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
SAP BW/4HANA has no discussions with answers
What's the best way to manage change data capture in Snowflake?
4 Comments
VT
Please go through this link: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/streams
You might get a pertinent response from it.
Please click on this link...Read more
which is best snowflake or My sql
2 Comments
LH
Depends on your needs. MySQL is open source/free. It or Postgres (another open source db) is good for pretty much any normal need. You can install on...Read more
Snowflake - how to connect to Snowflake using NodeJS
2 Comments
DW
Does this help? https://www.ameexusa.com/blogs/connecting-node-js-snowflakeRead more
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