SAP Business Data Cloud Pricing Overview

What I like best about SAP Datasphere (Business Data Cloud) is how seamlessly it integrates data from SAP and non-SAP sources without needing complex ETL pipelines. For us, the real advantage is being able to connect operational data with analytics in real time. The business glossary and governance features also give confidence that the data people are using is consistent and reliable. It has cut down the time we spend preparing data and let us focus more on analysis and decision-making Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The learning curve can be steep for new users, especially those who don’t already have experience with SAP tools. Some of the advanced features around data modeling and governance require additional training. I’ve also noticed that performance can slow down when working with very large datasets, and the pricing model could be more transparent. That said, once you’re familiar with the platform, it’s powerful and reliable Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate the methods or technologies of SAP Business Data Cloud for sharing data with third-party tools. This functionality is, in my opinion, very well implemented, although I must admit that it is extremely expensive. The solution for data harmonization and data unification while maintaining the semantic context of the data from SAP source systems is also very valuable. The ability to share SAP data with third-party systems like Microsoft also works well, which speaks for integration and flexibility. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't like that there is no free tier version of SAP Business Data Cloud, similar to SAP BTP. This makes the entry barriers for customers very high. The pricing model is extremely non-transparent and not really flexible compared to other solutions. It is unclear, and SAP cannot precisely say which or how many capacity units are needed for different types of problems or scenarios. Additionally, it is very tedious to establish a connection to the source systems, and there is no unified source of information; instead, one has to rely on many different places in the SAP ecosystem, which is very cumbersome if problems arise during setup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.