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Profisee vs SAP Master Data Governance comparison

 

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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

Profisee
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.4
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Master Data Management (MDM) (8th)
SAP Master Data Governance
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
Master Data Management (MDM) Software (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Data Integration and Access solutions, they serve different purposes. Profisee is designed for Cloud Master Data Management (MDM) and holds a mindshare of 7.2%, down 9.0% compared to last year.
SAP Master Data Governance, on the other hand, focuses on Master Data Management (MDM) Software, holds 8.5% mindshare, down 21.1% since last year.
Cloud Master Data Management (MDM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Profisee7.2%
Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC)18.6%
Semarchy xDM15.6%
Other58.6%
Cloud Master Data Management (MDM)
Master Data Management (MDM) Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP Master Data Governance8.5%
Semarchy xDM12.5%
TIBCO EBX9.8%
Other69.2%
Master Data Management (MDM) Software
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2584719 - PeerSpot reviewer
MDM Lead at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Unlocks efficient data mastering with custom interfaces and upcoming integrations
We use Profisee for mastering data between multiple systems like ERP and CRM within our company The product helps us by allowing us to bring data in from any system that we need, master it, and deliver clean records for data and analytics. Profisee's ability to master data using the Goldstein…
reviewer2402049 - PeerSpot reviewer
Governance / Data Governance Initiative Advisory And Strategy Leadership at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Centralized master data has improved quality and now supports consistent global governance
Regarding what SAP can do better in SAP Master Data Governance, they have an entire roadmap of constant improvements since they deployed the product, always adding new business functionality and add-ons. Each company may have different feedback, wishing for certain features. The essence of SAP Master Data Governance is to provide structure, and from my standpoint, it offers a pretty good structure. There will always be areas for improvement; for example, when I deployed it a few years ago, their approach to internal orders for finance was still new, and they were figuring out how it would work based on organizational requirements. The financial data objects are straightforward, but financial statements are a bit more challenging. It is not a one-time deployment; it requires ongoing investment in user and product knowledge, and you need to weigh the pros and cons of any IT solution. I often advise clients to walk before they run because establishing hierarchies requires having a designed structure before implementation, though you can add that later. For additional functions in SAP Master Data Governance, it is interesting because on my project, we are already using AI technology for data cleansing before records are entered into SAP Master Data Governance. It would be beneficial to have the Dun & Bradstreet add-on within SAP Master Data Governance. However, one must remember that for AI to work effectively, it requires good data. Without that, AI does not make a difference. SAP Master Data Governance will always require a human perspective, especially to identify duplicate records. While SAP Master Data Governance provides technical capabilities for identifying potential duplicates based on searches, it requires human oversight due to the complexity of analyzing data fields. I believe integrating AI into the product could work, particularly after a solid data migration, which ensures that the records are reliable before utilizing AI for analytics.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Profisee's customer service is very responsive, and they have a comprehensive training academy, Profisee Academy, that helps guide the implementation process."
"The most valuable features for ensuring data accuracy and quality are mappings and creating business rules."
"The process of categorizing data, creating glossaries, and generating metadata is streamlined and less time-consuming."
"We really like the matching and merging features."
"The product is able to utilize the SQL server toolkit and it has tight integration with the SQL server."
"SAP Master Data Governance integrates well."
"It has helped standardise processes, enforcing strict workflow and audit control, as well as controlling data input, and reducing duplicates."
"Pricing for SAP Master Data Governance in the latest scenario depends on each version, offering a robust and user-friendly application."
"SAP Master Data Governance is a customizable solution and is flexible."
"We've found the solution to be quite flexible."
"SAP Master Data Governance provides significant benefits to the user; it is an expensive product, but if it is designed and deployed well, it expedites an enormous amount of effort and time."
"A good solution for large enterprises."
"The data capturing and data governance features are valuable."
 

Cons

"Profisee could improve in providing clearer data lineage information."
"A more convenient approach would involve integrating all the pre-existing elements into Profisee itself."
"The way training is laid out in their Profisee University, makes it really, really hard to find what you need fast."
"Some security complexities might add time to the setup."
"When we updated to version 7.1, there were some workflow issues."
"The documentation provided for the MDG extensions by Utopia could be improved."
"The technical support should be improved."
"The implementation could be easier."
"The user experience can be improved."
"It is an expensive product, but if it is designed and deployed well, it expedites an enormous amount of effort and time."
"The multidomain MDM feature is based on EIP systems, which may not be a good model for all master data."
"It could benefit from integration of its components through a central console and reduction of ABAP code for custom functions using 4GL."
"The UI could improve by being more neat and clean. Sometimes users find it difficult to use it."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We didn't come across any additional licensing fees."
"The pricing is moderate, falling in the middle range—not excessively low nor overly expensive."
"The cost of the product is not ideal."
"SAP Master Data Governance is a licensed product. While there might be no upfront cost for the MDG component itself, you still need to pay for user authorizations."
"SAP Master Data Governance is an expensive solution."
"The product is too expensive."
"The pricing is a bit too high."
"SAP Master Data Governance is an expensive product."
"The solution is costly."
"I rate the tool's pricing a seven out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Healthcare Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Energy/Utilities Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise21
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Profisee?
The most valuable features for ensuring data accuracy and quality are mappings and creating business rules.
What needs improvement with Profisee?
Profisee is making improvements for the year 2024, including integrating directly with other solutions.
What do you like most about SAP Master Data Governance?
We've managed tens of thousands of updates within 30 to 60 minutes, and we can also replicate these changes to all connected systems.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Master Data Governance?
The challenge with SAP MDG is not only the cost but the resources. The skills required are niche in the market, and while you can purchase the product either one time or on a subscription basis, th...
What needs improvement with SAP Master Data Governance?
Regarding what SAP can do better in SAP Master Data Governance, they have an entire roadmap of constant improvements since they deployed the product, always adding new business functionality and ad...
 

Also Known As

No data available
SAP MDG
 

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Sample Customers

NASDAQ, Rockwell Automation, ITT Industries, EY (Ernst & Young), Domino's, L3 Communications, Anheuser Busch, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Ameriprise Financial, GSO Capital Partners
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