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Google Cloud vs SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 16, 2024

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

Google Cloud
Ranking in Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
79
Ranking in other categories
PaaS Clouds (4th)
SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud
Ranking in Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)
12th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) category, the mindshare of Google Cloud is 4.0%, down from 8.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud is 1.3%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Google Cloud4.0%
SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud1.3%
Other94.7%
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)
 

Featured Reviews

Saurav Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
Technology Manager at Publicis Sapient
Integration with Kubernetes and flexibility improve our application deployment process
The logging could be improved; there's currently no intuitive way to filter logs on the Google console, especially for individuals who are not familiar with query languages. Our non-technical users find it difficult to access logs. Additionally, the user interface could be more user-friendly and intuitive compared to our previous experience with AWS.
Salman Mukhtar Baig - PeerSpot reviewer
SAP Technical Manager at VS Furniture Middle East
Cloud access has improved reporting and sales operations across global locations
I cannot say anything about what areas of SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud could be improved or enhanced because so far, we are happy with this implementation. We are not facing any problem, or I cannot say that this can be improved. Although SAP keeps improving themselves day by day, we cannot say that SAP needs to improve anything. One thing which we face, not as a problem, is the pricing. SAP pricing is a bit higher day by day. Before, it was not too much higher, but I don't know why they are increasing their price. They should see this thing, so other customers, such as SMBs customers or small and mid-sized customers, can also avail this thing. Otherwise, we don't have any problem. First, there is the limitation. If you are a SAP user, you don't feel any problem with the limitation because if you know how to use the product, you can easily implement this thing. Otherwise, if you don't know the business process or how to integrate and implement, it could be a problem. We have a limitation, but we developed some add-ons for this. So we fulfilled these requirements.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is simple to use on the web, and makes things easy for a software developer."
"Good storage and ease of access."
"Google Meet is simple to use regarding configuration and recording sessions."
"The most valuable feature of Google Cloud is its security."
"Google Cloud's most valuable features are its performance and ease of access."
"Simple to use on the web, and makes things easy for a software developer."
"It's easy to work with."
"We're using this solution to host all of our applications."
"The solution's initial setup process is straightforward."
"This solution is as good as any other S/4HANA SAP solution. The continuous support we get is very valuable."
"While on-prem takes a long time, this solution is ten times faster."
"It is a stable and scalable product."
"If a customer is looking for the latest innovations or products from SAP this solution is perfect for them."
"The interface is easy to manage."
"The stability is good."
"Traditionally, SAP worked with Oracle databases, but SAP is getting rid of the other databases and promoting its own. SAP will stop support for other databases around 2026, so everyone is moving to SAP S/4HANA for the performance and because it's the preferred database for SAP. S/4HANA has new features from the front-end or application feature perspective. The idea is to move toward future-ready technology."
 

Cons

"Google Cloud could improve by having better integration with other platforms."
"Workload management could be better. Their pricing could also be more flexible."
"They could always offer even more storage at the base level."
"Their tech support is not so great. It takes more than 48 hours to get a response from the Google team."
"Lower pricing would make Google Cloud better."
"If there were more documentation and training, it would be very helpful in explaining the underlying processes."
"From my point of view, the security features could be improved."
"The product could be improved by expanding the initial storage space available."
"Customers need to be better educated about using the solution's cloud for digital transformation."
"There are a lot of dependencies on SAP. A customer doesn't have much flexibility to go and update the systems as they wish."
"One thing which we face, not as a problem, is the pricing. SAP pricing is a bit higher day by day."
"One thing which we face, not as a problem, is the pricing. SAP pricing is a bit higher day by day."
"They should probably offer more cloud services. Most of the cloud infrastructure providers we have make everything pretty transparent, you know what you're getting, you have all these metrics and measurements and everything in the dashboard."
"The cost could be improved. I think it's higher than the competition."
"SAP support isn't on par with products like Microsoft Azure or AWS. It's nowhere close to the competitors."
"It needs improvement in terms of stability and performance."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The service is cheap and I give it a seven out of ten for the cost."
"This solution is worth the money we are paying. I would rate the pricing a three out of five."
"Pricing for Google Cloud could be improved. It would be better if it were lower."
"It's not really an expensive solution, but it would be better if there were more flexibility in the pricing model."
"The price of Google Cloud is affordable compared to others services. I pay monthly for the service."
"Compared to Azure Cloud, Google Cloud is more expensive but it is okay."
"For the license, we didn't have to pay for any additional fees."
"Its cost depends on specific use cases."
"If you choose the minimum, it will probably cost around $1,000 USD per month if you take a contract for a year or two."
"I rate the product's price a five out of ten."
"The solution's cost is reasonable."
"The price is expensive compared to the competition."
"The licensing of the solution is on a yearly basis. The normal price of the solution is quite high, but I received a special discount by making a purchase near the end of the year."
"The price is high compared to other databases, which is why HANA is still not widely used. Some enterprises prefer Sybase, Oracle, or other traditional databases because HANA is a little pricey. Cost is one factor SAP needs to work on to make it more competitive with other databases. Otherwise, they'll never be able to develop a mass customer base."
"SAP may not be the most cost-effective option, but it does offer a comprehensive set of tools and features. When you have the right information, structure, and dashboard in place, it can provide excellent value. Additionally, competition with Oracle might be a factor to consider."
"The solution could be less expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
9%
University
7%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Construction Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business42
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise32
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise16
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Google Cloud?
Better discounting and discount offers, especially for long-running servers, would be a very good option. A localized cloud in the MENA region would also be very important for us because we are ope...
What is your primary use case for Google Cloud?
We are using Google Cloud Kubernetes service. We are using Cloud Build. We are using the PostgreSQL managed service. We are hosting our software platform on Google Cloud. We are using Kubernetes to...
What advice do you have for others considering Google Cloud?
I'm not working with Honeycomb. Google Cloud is a cloud provider and it's still a strong option to choose. However, I would personally prefer AWS. My overall rating for Google Cloud is seven out of...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud?
SAP HANA Cloud can be quite costly compared to other solutions. The high licensing costs make it an expensive option, particularly for smaller customers. However, they offer solutions for mid-sized...
What needs improvement with SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud?
I cannot say anything about what areas of SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud could be improved or enhanced because so far, we are happy with this implementation. We are not facing any problem, or I cannot s...
What is your primary use case for SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud?
The usual use cases for SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud that I work with include many tools. At the time of the integration, SAP made it very easy for the integration. The key point is that now we have a...
 

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