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Holistics Data Software vs SAP Business Data Cloud comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 15, 2026

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

Categories and Ranking

Holistics Data Software
Ranking in BI (Business Intelligence) Tools
29th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP Business Data Cloud
Ranking in BI (Business Intelligence) Tools
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
120
Ranking in other categories
Data Integration (11th), Business Performance Management (4th), Cloud Analytics (2nd), Predictive Analytics (2nd), Data Governance (10th), Cloud Data Warehouse (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the BI (Business Intelligence) Tools category, the mindshare of Holistics Data Software is 0.4%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Business Data Cloud is 3.4%, up from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
BI (Business Intelligence) Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP Business Data Cloud3.4%
Holistics Data Software0.4%
Other96.2%
BI (Business Intelligence) Tools
 

Featured Reviews

PN
Project Assistant at Computer Center - HCMC University of Technology
Good analytics, fair pricing, and a variety of features
We just use Holistics Data Software for transforming data and reporting in my company. We use it to create dashboards and sometimes send dashboard captures into our Slack or email Holistics Data Software is easy to use, and the price is suitable for my company. We've been using it for almost a…
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

"Holistics Data Software is easy to use, and the price is suitable for my company."
"We switched to SAP Analytics Cloud primarily for the planning, development, and the user-friendliness."
"The most valuable feature of SAP Business Data Cloud is not really limited to BDC itself, it's the two core applications, which are SAC and Data Sphere, and I think seamless planning is the number one feature that is really advantageous to users and really something that stands out for SAP versus everybody else because no other tool has that feature."
"There is a real-time reporting mechanism in place. SAP Analytics Cloud operates on the SAP S/4HANA database, ensuring real-time reporting is always available. This capability allows the business to monitor cash inflows and outflows at any given moment easily."
"It is scalable."
"SAP Analytics Cloud changed the culture of meetings with data-driven management for our client."
"The capabilities of SAP Analytics Cloud that I consider the most valuable are that all three functionalities are in one tool, and because they are, you don't have to buy another tool to make planning, you don't have to buy another tool to implement prediction."
"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."
"Provides rich features for developing automated reports and dashboards."
 

Cons

"The learning curve was quite hard for us to master all the features at the beginning."
"I think it would be easier if there was another module created to retrieve only data."
"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."
"The user interface of SAP Business Data Cloud could be more intuitive, particularly for non-technical users, and I would appreciate simpler navigation, user configuration, and better troubleshooting tools to improve the overall experience."
"It seems like there's a problem with the tool's licenses. If there are a lot of users, like 200, who only use the solution once a year, paying for a full-year license for each user is expensive. There's no option for users who only use the solution occasionally."
"The analytics app is designed for programmers. You need to know programming languages in order to use the solution effectively, and some users aren't programmers."
"SAP Analytics Cloud requires a lot of coding and I would like the coding to be somewhat minimal."
"Technical support could be more helpful and responsive."
"I'm not satisfied with technical support because they're taking some time. Sometimes I think they could be faster."
 

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 price is competitive. There is a power user license and normal user license, but the normal user license is reasonable."
"The product is expensive."
"It is a bit expensive, but really worth it, especially if you are already using other SAP tools."
"It's not that costly as such for the time being."
"Its pricing is okay as compared to its competitors."
"The product is expensive."
"It Wasn't directly involved in the pricing discussions, but when I joined the organization, they had already purchased the SAP Analytics Cloud solution. The organization faced challenges due to its perceived expense, leading to restrictions on granting access to many users."
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Top Industries

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Media Company
13%
Outsourcing Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business47
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise79
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Holistics Data Software?
The product is easy to set up as a cloud service. We did not need to hire additional staff such as data engineers.
What needs improvement with Holistics Data Software?
The learning curve was quite hard for us to master all the features at the beginning. Now it's fine.
What is your primary use case for Holistics Data Software?
We just use Holistics Data Software for transforming data and reporting in my company. We use it to create dashboards and sometimes send dashboard captures into our Slack or email.
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

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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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