IBM Public Cloud vs SAP Cloud Platform for the Internet of Things comparison

IBM and SAP are both solutions in the IoT Platforms category. IBM is ranked #6 with an average rating of 6.3, while SAP is ranked #16. IBM holds a 2.7% mindshare in IP, compared to SAP’s 1.6% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution.

IBM Public Cloud

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Public Cloud

Ranking in IoT Platforms

6th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

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PaaS Clouds (14th)

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Ranking in IoT Platforms

16th

Average Rating

0.0

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the IoT Platforms category, the mindshare of IBM Public Cloud is 2.7%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Cloud Platform for the Internet of Things is 1.6%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Premnath Jaganathan

Product Manager at Uop Ipl

Affordability and security improve our cloud experience while learning new systems

I'm not working with any AI features in IBM Public Cloud, but they are in the process of building it.I am very satisfied with the security that IBM Public Cloud provides. I would rate IBM Public Cloud eight out of ten, where one is worst and ten is the best.

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

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University

13%

Financial Services Firm

13%

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Questions from the Community

Which is preferable - IBM Public Cloud or Microsoft Azure?

IBM Public Cloud is IBM’s Platform-as-a-Service. It aims to provide organizations with a secure cloud environment to manage data and applications. One of the features we like is the cloud activity ...

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What needs improvement with IBM Cloud?

The front end is not pervasive, so it is very difficult get the status of your current services or account from a mobile device.

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What do you like most about IBM Public Cloud?

The most valuable feature of IBM Public Cloud is the AI integrations.

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Comparisons

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Compared 33% of the time

Amazon AWS vs IBM Public Cloud

Compared 12% of the time

Dell ECS vs IBM Public Cloud

Compared 4% of the time

Google Cloud vs IBM Public Cloud

Compared 3% of the time

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Also Known As

IBM Bluemix

SAP HANA Cloud Platform for the Internet of Things

Overview

IBM Cloud is a full-stack cloud platform that spans public, private and hybrid environments. Build with a robust suite of advanced data and AI tools, and draw on deep industry expertise to help you on your journey to the cloud.

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SAP offers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). This in-memory IoT platform can help you quickly develop, deploy, and manage your own real-time IoT and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. Use the platform to automate processes at the core and connect to almost anything at the edge of your network.

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Sample Customers

Uvionics Tech, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Alpha Modus, Inventive, Web Business Consulting, FindBrok, SilverHook Powerboats, United Way of Allegheny County

Medtronic, Cirque du Soleil, Antarc, B&G Manufacturing, EarlySense, eBay, Ferrero, James Austin Company, Lenovo, Sagem, RAK Ceramics, Vodafone

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