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Druid vs SAP HANA comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 25, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Druid
Ranking in Embedded Database
6th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP HANA
Ranking in Embedded Database
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
93
Ranking in other categories
Data Virtualization (2nd), Relational Databases Tools (3rd), Database Management Systems (DBMS) (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Embedded Database category, the mindshare of Druid is 3.3%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP HANA is 13.0%, up from 9.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Embedded Database Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP HANA13.0%
Druid3.3%
Other83.7%
Embedded Database
 

Featured Reviews

Kemal Duman - PeerSpot reviewer
Team Lead, Data Engineering at Nesine.com
Efficiently display real-time data with optimal time series analytics
The primary use case of Druid in our organization is to display data to business units and build real-time dashboards. We are utilizing Druid on a Kubernetes cluster to showcase time-based analytics and run real-time analytics using Key Vault. It is valued for its ability to efficiently show…
Bassem Mohammed - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Application Manager at TBTD
Integrated business processes have improved real-time analytics and financial performance
Whether I or my customers utilize SAP HANA's real-time analytics depends on the data needed to be displayed, and then choosing how to transfer the data to the analytic object, data source, or database to be displayed in the reports. It may be near real-time, real-time, or running batch every day. There are tools for integration between third-party systems, such as OData or APIs from SAP to get in or push data to other systems. Support for both structured and unstructured data helps organizations unify data sources depending on the needed data to be displayed. There are many ways to store it for report displays, but structured data will be better than unstructured data.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Druid facilitates displaying real-time or near real-time data and time-based analytics to business units."
"SAP HANA's most valuable features are monitoring, reporting, and price and stock control."
"The product handles high volumes very well and provides good integration, and HANA has great databases so we are able to have a lot of custom-built features, making it the best solution for us given our high file volumes."
"The feature I found most valuable in SAP HANA is modeling, and I also like that the solution has good integration and you can integrate it with any system, even third-party systems."
"The performance is very, very good; it's one of the best aspects of the solution, and we find SAP to be very fast, much faster than Oracle."
"Previously we were using MySQL, but due to the fast performance of SAP HANA, we switched approximately three years ago."
"We've had good experiences with technical support."
"We are using the solution for the DW system. The primary function of the solution is for the database in memory."
"The product's initial setup phase was really easy."
 

Cons

"We face challenges with Druid in merging two or more data sources."
"SAP HANA's long run time to extract data could be improved upon."
"Needs graphical programming without coding."
"The pricing on this product could be reduced, and the installation process could be more straightforward."
"They can improve their technology for the CRM subsystem. There are other products that are better and more effective for the CRM subsystem. Its price could be better. It is expensive."
"The documentation can be improved in the future."
"The setup process and deployment process for SAP HANA is complex."
"I'd just like to see some more improvements done on the training, both on the functional training and technical training sides as a part of the complete solution."
"There could be better management for faster updates, last year there were some changes in India to the e-invoicing feature."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The price of SAP HANA is very expensive and it is paid annually."
"People who are technical will accept the cost, but financially they will assess whether this solution will bring them revenue or not. People often ask, how will I profit when the cost is so high?"
"While the cost of the license may seem high, it is important to note that the benefits of the solution far outweighs the cost."
"The cost of SAP HANA is high, and I would rate the price at eight out of ten."
"The price of this product is good."
"It is expensive, which isn't a problem for us because SAP HANA is processing the data so fast."
"SAP HANA is very expensive here in China. My company bought the SAP ERP suite, which includes SAP HANA. For others who use SAP HANA as an analytical database, CPU numbers will affect the pricing, so as a solution, it's costly."
"We are spending about 20,000 to 30,000 euros on the solution."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Outsourcing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise64
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Druid?
Druid is free for us as we use the open-source version.
What needs improvement with Druid?
We face challenges with Druid in merging two or more data sources. Merging or joining should be done in a more practical manner, facilitating easier combination of both real-time and batch data sou...
What is your primary use case for Druid?
The primary use case of Druid in our organization is to display data to business units and build real-time dashboards. We are utilizing Druid on a Kubernetes cluster to showcase time-based analytic...
What are the biggest benefits of using SAP HANA?
Based on my work with SAP HANA, the biggest benefit that it can bring to your business is total data management. This product is by SAP - a company that serves almost all needs a client may have co...
Is SAP HANA’s customer and technical support reliable?
We have been using SAP HANA for a fairly short period of time and have only taken advantage of their customer support. So far, we have not had issues that required specialized help from technical s...
Is SAP HANA difficult to set up and start using?
SAP HANA is fairly easy to set up, however, I do not think a complete beginner can do it. You certainly need some preparation - either you need to have experience with similar solutions, or with ot...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

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SAP High-Performance Analytic Appliance, HANA
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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Unilever, NHS 24, adidas Group, CHIO Aachen, Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited
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