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Hightouch vs SAP Business Data Cloud comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 15, 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

Hightouch
Ranking in Data Integration
53rd
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.1
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Customer Data Platforms (CDP) (4th), AI Customer Experience Personalization (28th)
SAP Business Data Cloud
Ranking in Data Integration
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
121
Ranking in other categories
BI (Business Intelligence) Tools (3rd), Business Performance Management (2nd), Cloud Analytics (2nd), Predictive Analytics (2nd), Data Governance (4th), Cloud Data Warehouse (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Data Integration category, the mindshare of Hightouch is 0.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Business Data Cloud is 1.1%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Integration Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP Business Data Cloud1.1%
Hightouch0.4%
Other98.5%
Data Integration
 

Featured Reviews

Henry Ngeno - PeerSpot reviewer
Operations Manager at G4S
Customer data has improved our real-time campaigns but onboarding and setup still need support
Hightouch can be improved in a number of areas, but one of them is being on the applicability in small users and organizations. Small organizations that do not have that secure data infrastructure or that expanded customer data may find it complex to acquire the platform and use it. Therefore, they may resort to using other manual methods, and this may bring a disadvantage in their customer data handling processes. Still further, there is the learning curve being encountered by users who are not that tech-savvy. New people or employees who are fresh from other fields cannot be thrown directly into using and handling customer data. They need time and that training or that initial period of orientation to be pretty intense for them to grasp what is required of them and what to expect and not to expect from the platform. Regarding any technical limitations I've noticed, I can add the requirement to have a robust data warehouse system. Hightouch cannot be used with big or opaque data warehousing systems that are not accurate. So its success also depends on the infrastructure that you have put in terms of data storage and handling. That also calls for an upgrade in that department and increases the price of acquiring the platform.
Pavlina Pankova - PeerSpot reviewer
Competence Leader - BI at Sabris CZ s.r.o.
Brings reporting, planning, and prediction together in one seamless workflow
I think the areas of SAP Analytics Cloud that could be improved or enhanced are mentioned by users or companies, and they would definitely mention the price in terms of planning licensing. From a consulting point of view, I don't see any major weaknesses. It is reasonably well-developed, and the perfect strength is that innovations are coming on a quarterly basis. It is slightly behind other tools in terms of the number of graphical outputs. Some tools have it faster, but every increment of innovations contains new features. On the other hand, it is perfectly fitting to the SAP environment, with seamless integration to all SAP modules, not only ERP but also SuccessFactors and other tools from the SAP family, for example, integrated business planning for the production planning. This is really a highlight compared to other tools.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We have had a positive impact from Hightouch, and one area where we had that impact is on the handling of customer data."
"If your data is stored in the SAP environment, it is still the best tool in the market."
"SAP Analytics Cloud allows you to quickly perform various tasks in terms of virtualization. CyberArk itself requires some enhancements to better connect with other technologies. While it's easy to connect with SAP, using analytics tools may sometimes necessitate sourcing information from different platforms. You might need data from SAP or other technologies/platforms to access specific information not available within SAP. SAP is effective for managing storage and enhancing virtualization capabilities."
"SAP Analytics Cloud is superior to other tools in terms of planning and forecasting."
"The most valuable feature of SAP Analytics Cloud is its integration with SAP."
"The most useful feature of SAP Analytics Cloud is planning because it helps users with making predictions and forecasts. Clients can forecast, make data allocations, and other actions. The solution is useful for planning."
"The best features SAP Business Data Cloud offers that stand out most include having all the data in one place, which is a significant advantage."
"SAP Analytics Cloud provides benefits such as time savings and cost-effectiveness because anyone using a planning tool traditionally relies on Excel sheets to build planning."
"SAP Business Data Cloud has helped improve data accessibility, reporting efficiency, and decision-making."
 

Cons

"Hightouch can be improved in a number of areas, but one of them is being on the applicability in small users and organizations."
"I would not say SAP Business Data Cloud is stable at this point because we receive new updates and fixes from SAP every week."
"Statistical analysis should be a bit more profound than it is."
"Some of the standard visualizations, such as a speedometer or a goal chart, are not there and should be added."
"My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing of SAP Business Data Cloud is that it is very high compared to implementation costs."
"The security, authorization, and live connection to the back-office system features can be improved."
"The security, authorization, and live connection to the back-office system features can be improved. A business analyst colleague who creates complex financial management reports has mentioned that he wants to see more fact and visualization features. It would be helpful to have more visualization features to be able to prepare more stories or reports for executives. For example, Tableau has some visualization features that are not present in this solution."
"I think it would be easier if there was another module created to retrieve only data."
"SAP has always had one problem with its products, they make them very closed systems that are difficult to integrate."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing is based on an annual license and is rated a four out of ten."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"I don't have the exact price for SAP Analytics Cloud, but it could be improved and made cheaper, especially when compared to Power BI."
"Its licensing is on a monthly basis."
"It is not the most expensive one. You have to do the cost-of-ownership analysis and take a lot of things into consideration to come up with the conclusion that it is cheaper or not, but its price is reasonable. It provides value for money."
"The price is competitive. There is a power user license and normal user license, but the normal user license is reasonable."
"Its price is slightly on the higher side."
"It is a bit expensive, but really worth it, especially if you are already using other SAP tools."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Media Company
14%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business48
Midsize Enterprise21
Large Enterprise79
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Hightouch?
Hightouch can be improved in a number of areas, but one of them is being on the applicability in small users and organizations. Small organizations that do not have that secure data infrastructure ...
What is your primary use case for Hightouch?
Hightouch is our preferred platform for processing customer data that is stored in other data warehouse platforms that help with cloud storage of data. It helps us process that data, customer data ...
What advice do you have for others considering Hightouch?
Instead of handling or having customer data handled manually, it is better to have a secure platform that will give that customer data profile, profiling and analysis in a manner that is secure and...
Which would you choose - Tableau or SAP Analytics Cloud?
Tableau is easy to set up and maintain. In about a day it is possible for the entire platform to be deployed for use. This relatively short amount of time can make all the difference for companies ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Analytics Cloud?
I normally do not deal with the commercials, so I am not aware of the pricing part of it.
What needs improvement with SAP Analytics Cloud?
I think the areas of SAP Analytics Cloud that could be improved or enhanced are mentioned by users or companies, and they would definitely mention the price in terms of planning licensing. From a c...
 

Also Known As

No data available
SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Digital Boardroom, SAP Analytics Hub
 

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Sample Customers

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Ericsson, Vodafone, Google, Team Liquid, Ryder Cup, Accenture
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