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SAP Data Services vs ibi Open Data Hub for Mainframe comparison

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Categories and Ranking

ibi Open Data Hub for Mainf...
Ranking in Data Integration
65th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP Data Services
Ranking in Data Integration
17th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
Data Quality (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Data Integration category, the mindshare of ibi Open Data Hub for Mainframe is 0.6%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Data Services is 1.6%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Integration Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP Data Services1.6%
ibi Open Data Hub for Mainframe0.6%
Other97.8%
Data Integration
 

Featured Reviews

it_user3876 - PeerSpot reviewer
Database Manager at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Provides High Reliability and Data Security
• Data in the datahub refreshes nightly. As the data only refreshes once every day, it is necessary to have to wait for any changes to thesource systems to become available.The daily refresh can be extremely useful for reconciling data. • DataHub only displays details of current members of the Organization. So it has much limited data available for generation of dynamic reports. • DataHub is volatile. The records are completely re-loaded each day. It puts burden on the system. • There are very few summary tables available due to storage of data in a detailed format. • The detailed information is not stored in the DataHub. It is stored in the relevant source system. Only commonly required data is stored within the DataHub.
reviewer2686500 - PeerSpot reviewer
SAP BI Architect at a government with 10,001+ employees
Integration has become more robust and seamless
SAP Data Services is mainly used for extraction of data, and it works with all databases. The flows and everything are configured effectively. One of the most valuable features is that it is integrated. Compared to the past, it is much more robust and easier to use. The only issue is that documentation is not up to the mark. The data quality management features support our business because we can fetch anything based on the requirements. Before, we used to have a tough time getting data, but now, with HANA and all these tools, it is seamless.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"All staff members and users can request an account which can be accessed from all PCs on the company’s network."
"We have integration with 30 different systems now, business users' manual data-entry load has decreased, and data between different systems are consistent in almost-real time."
"Data Services' best features are its robustness and plug-and-play integration with other SAP applications."
"The most valuable feature of SAP Data Services is the integration with data sources."
"We now have a single ETL tool for all data integration."
"One of the most valuable features is that it is integrated."
"Once you have training on the solution, it is very important to explore the full potential of the product rather than jumping right into development."
"SAP Data Services provides a best-in-class return on investment, as SAP's vision and forecast are absolutely amazing."
"Having different ways of extracting data has been very useful; we can extract data at a table level, extract data at the ETL level, and we can extract data at an ODP level."
 

Cons

"DataHub is volatile; the records are completely re-loaded each day, which puts a burden on the system."
"The support is poor because of the time and the knowledge of the support team."
"The solution could improve the overall features. There is a lot that can be done in the solution, therefor there are areas where it can improve. Additionally, there is a need to make it easier for one to create connections to other non-SAP systems. The flexibility to connect to other non-SAP systems is needed."
"There needs to be multi-language support, however, my understanding is they are working on multi-language now."
"The initial setup is complex. It takes time to get used to."
"It's an ETL that is very good with relational databases but not as good with files and semi-structured files."
"The description of error messages isn't extensive, although they point to the problem. With other solutions, like Talend, I was able to use the debugger to get directly to the problem, but with SAP Data Services the debugger is not working. I'm not sure if it's a problem with the version specifically, but I'm using it in an enterprise environment and I can't do an upgrade."
"It has inadequate data analysis and data profiling, which has increased testing and user acceptance duration."
"There are a lot of version improvements in the years and makes it hard to sync up with older versions of the same tool."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing is a little high to make the product more competetive in the marketplace."
"I rate the product price as one or two on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
"Speaking about prices, Oracle and SAP are market leaders. So, the prices are more."
"Pricing is good, there is no problem."
"The price of SAP Data Services is a little high when compared to other solutions. Due to the pricing and capabilities, many clients are switching to other solutions."
"The price is very reasonable."
"Its pricing is as per the enterprise agreement and not a concern for us."
"The product’s on-premise version is expensive for a medium-sized company."
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Top Industries

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Construction Company
21%
Performing Arts
12%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Healthcare Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Retailer
7%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise36
 

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How do you evaluate the ratio of price to quality for SAP Data Services?
I believe the license for the product is fair, even though some competitors offer similar services at lower prices. The difference between the Edge edition and the next one up is significant in pr...
Would you recommend SAP Data Services to complete beginners?
I think after some preparation, a beginner will be able to use SAP Data Services, however, if you are completely unprepared, you may have some issues. I think that in particular you will need a mo...
How has SAP Data Services helped your organization?
SAP Data Services has helped our whole staff understand the data across various sources and systems within the company. Not everyone who works at my organization is an IT expert - most just have av...
 

Also Known As

iWay Data Hub, Data Hub, Information Builders Data Hub
SAP BusinessObjects Data Services, SAP BusinessObjects Data Integrator, BusinessObjects Data Integrator
 

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