SAP Analytics Cloud Reviews & Product Details

What I like about SAP Analytics Cloud is that it brings together several capabilities that are traditionally separate into a single platform, such as BI, planning, and predictive analytics. It also supports planning collaboration and workflows, which helps keep the process more connected. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SAP Analytics Cloud tend to fall into a few consistent categories Steep learning curve, Limited flexibility compared to specialized BI tools and Immature or inconsistent features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about SAP Analytics Cloud is that it brings planning and analytics together in one place, so I can move from data to insights and then to forecasts without having to switch between tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I dislike most about SAP Analytics Cloud is that it can feel slow and somewhat complex, especially when working with large datasets or when trying to build more advanced models. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SAP Analytics Cloud stands out for how seamlessly it brings analytics, planning, and predictive capabilities into one unified platform. I love that you can move from exploring data to building visualizations to creating forecasts—all without switching tools. Its intuitive, drag-and-drop interface makes it easy to turn complex data into clear, interactive dashboards, and the real-time connection to SAP and non-SAP data ensures decisions are always based on the latest information. Overall, it transforms analytics into a faster, smarter, and more collaborative experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One challenge with SAP Analytics Cloud is that performance can sometimes slow down when working with large or complex datasets, especially in stories with many visualizations. Some features feel less flexible compared to other BI tools, and certain advanced customizations require workarounds. The learning curve can also be a bit steep for new users, particularly when blending data or working with planning models. While the platform is powerful, these limitations can occasionally make development and optimization more time-consuming than expected. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how easy it is to create reports in SAP Analytics Cloud and its ability to create hierarchies in tables. I also enjoy how the charts provide analysis with artificial intelligence, which helps a lot in understanding them. Additionally, the way it operates seems very intuitive to me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The AI we have right now is very limited and we have to implement it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate the integration and data movements between SAP and SAP Analytics Cloud because it eliminates the need for manual transactions. This automation saves significant time, allowing us to move at the speed of the business. It's a global solution for planning that's crucial for our multinational operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What didn't work well was the latency. We addressed that by buying more capacity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is a powerful, all-in-one analytics and planning platform that combines business intelligence, data visualization, and enterprise planning in a single cloud-based solution. It works especially well for organizations already using SAP systems and looking for tight integration, standardized reporting, and advanced planning capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Steep learning curve for new users

Advanced modeling and customization often require technical expertise

Performance can slow down with large datasets or complex models

Licensing and overall cost may be high for smaller organizations Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SAP Analytics Cloud is that analytics, reporting, and planning are fully integrated into a single solution. This reduced significantly the need to export data into Excel and manipulate it further. This solution was mainly used for financial and performance reporting. The ability of the dashboards to update automatically and be consistent is also great, provided that the data model is properly set up, and the connection to other SAP systems is reliable. In addition, collaboration capabilities, which allow commenting on reports and ensuring numbers are aligned across teams, were also useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The biggest con is that of the learning curve, especially for people who are not familiar with products from SAP. In the first weeks of using the software, navigating and configuring it was complicated. Some features are not easy to find without documentation. Creating data models and using complex dashboards requires some technical knowledge and time. In some cases, performance can be a problem when dealing with large datasets and complex calculations. This causes slower loading times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like SAP Analytics Cloud for its tight integration with the SAP ecosystem, which allows for reporting and planning to be combined in one platform. Its intuitive interface makes it easier to use. It has eliminated excel-based reporting and reduced data silos across departments, providing a single source of truth with real-time insights and self-service dashboards for business users. The integration with SAP S/4HANA and SAP BW as core data sources is valuable, and the initial setup was straightforward, especially in basic system configuration and connections to SAP data sources. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some advanced features feel complex to configure, especially for non-technical users. Performance can sometimes slow down with large datasets or high detail models. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how SAP Analytics Cloud allows you to compare company costs directly and intuitively through the use of charts. I prefer to see data through a chart rather than in tabular form. Additionally, I definitely appreciate the 'Stories' through which we can build useful charts for users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Let's say it's a bit complicated to integrate SAP Analytics Cloud with other systems that are not SAP, for which there is already a native integration. Moreover, it was a bit complicated to initially configure SAP Analytics Cloud, especially without knowing the tool. It took us several months before starting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find SAP Analytics Cloud intuitive and flexible for management reporting. I like that with SAP Analytics Cloud, I can create report dashboards fast, and I also appreciate that it can do planning. The planning feature is impressive because it takes data from actual sales to perform predictive analysis. The different kinds of graphs, like pie charts and trends, show clearly the trends against actuals, which is very useful for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have issues with connection to other systems and performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.