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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."
"Planning is the most valuable feature of the product because it's integrated and that means we don't need to rely on an independent planning environment."
"SAP Business Data Cloud has helped improve data accessibility, reporting efficiency, and decision-making."
"Moving my old BW data to SAP Business Data Cloud greatly improves my daily data operations by making them faster and easier."
"It's very user-friendly and intuitive for both the management and technical team - no matter who uses it, it's not too hard to deal with."
"We have seen great ROI with this solution and are able to save time and money due to reduced report preparation time by 50 to 60 percent and faster access to business insights."
"The reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and visualization are the most valuable."
"The product is stable, there are no bugs or glitches, it doesn't crash or freeze, and it's reliable."
"I like the product's capabilities. The clarity and scenarios are the main features that allow us to forecast using machine learning algorithms and make decisions."
 

Cons

"Hightouch can be improved in a number of areas, but one of them is being on the applicability in small users and organizations."
"There is no direct connector from SAP to Redshift, so we are required to use a third-party product that was recommended by SAP."
"I would like to see simpler deployment and out-of-the-box integration with non-SAP systems, as well as enhancements to the self-service analytic features in SAP Business Data Cloud."
"The price, integration, and modeling capabilities could be better."
"Cost is quite high when I look at the market and competitors."
"Custom visuals is another area of improvement. There are also some mobile features that are missing. There are features that aren't available on the mobile."
"All the features are there, maybe except for the one-gauge visualization."
"I am not happy with the predictive analytics features and smart features offered by the product, making them areas where improvements are required."
"Its integration or connectivity with non-SAP systems, big data, and social media, such as YouTube, LinkedIn, et cetera, can be improved. This is where SAP has limited features as compared to other solutions."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"This solution is pricey."
"This solution offers value for money and you get what you pay for."
"The pricing is based on an annual license and is rated a four out of ten."
"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 tool's pricing is medium, and licensing costs are yearly."
"The product is expensive."
"The price is competitive. There is a power user license and normal user license, but the normal user license is reasonable."
"The premium option is very expensive at five thousand dollars. I use the nine hundred and ninety-nine dollar option."
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Top Industries

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

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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