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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
32
Ranking in other categories
Master Data Management (MDM) Software (2nd), Data Governance (17th)
 

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 6.8%, down 9.1% compared to last year.
SAP Master Data Governance, on the other hand, focuses on Master Data Management (MDM) Software, holds 7.9% mindshare, down 21.0% since last year.
Cloud Master Data Management (MDM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Profisee6.8%
Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC)18.6%
Semarchy xDM14.3%
Other60.3%
Cloud Master Data Management (MDM)
Master Data Management (MDM) Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP Master Data Governance7.9%
Semarchy xDM11.5%
TIBCO EBX9.5%
Other71.1%
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 is an all-in-one tool; all you need to do is plug in your data points from various data sources and you are good to go."
"The product is able to utilize the SQL server toolkit and it has tight integration with the SQL server."
"We really like the matching and merging features."
"The client is doing really well; in fact, they've been published in several IT magazines for their efforts, and also for their data cleansing efforts and their data stewardship."
"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."
"If a company is already using SAP, then there is no doubt that it is a good choice."
"SAP Master Data Governance integrates well."
"This product is helpful for streamlining the master data management process, improving the quality of the master data."
"This is a high-quality solution and provides for proper governance, is user-friendly, and enables us to get a lot of customized reports and personalized data so there is no need to have different applications to check data quality."
"The most valuable thing is what it does: data management."
"Some of the features that I have found to be beneficial are the search and uploads functions."
"Useful for building master data."
"SAP Master Data Governance is a customizable solution and is flexible."
 

Cons

"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."
"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."
"When we updated to version 7.1, there were some workflow issues."
"The multidomain MDM feature is based on EIP systems, which may not be a good model for all master data."
"In general, I want artificial intelligence added to SAP Master Data Governance since I feel it is one of the areas where the solution has certain shortcomings."
"Strong solid base in the SAP ERP, but it needs to improve its maturity in certain elements (data model coverage, performance, usability, and search)."
"SAP should come up with specialized services as per their customer's requirements."
"There is no clarity and direction on how to manage bills of materials (BOMs) or routing in MDG."
"The price can be improved."
"SAP could do better in attracting talent and simplifying technology adoption."
"RiverFront is a more modern and cost-effective solution compared to MDG. It is flexible and designed to handle big data, which MDG does not support well."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is moderate, falling in the middle range—not excessively low nor overly expensive."
"We didn't come across any additional licensing fees."
"The pricing is a bit too high."
"The cloud solution is subscription-based, it is paid monthly or quarterly. If the solution is on-premises, it is a one-time fee. As far as I am aware there are no additional costs."
"We have an enterprise license. The whole SAP landscape pricing model is based on the number of users, and the number of transactions. The price could be better, there is always room for improvement in the price."
"The solution is costly."
"The licensing cost is reasonable."
"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."
"The cost of the product is not ideal."
"The product is too expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Healthcare Company
10%
Computer Software Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Healthcare Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise23
 

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 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...
What is your primary use case for SAP Master Data Governance?
I am currently working with data governance and then advisory and expert for SAP Master Data Governance.
 

Also Known As

No data available
SAP MDG, SAP Data Governance
 

Overview

 

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
Convergent IS, CHIO Aachen, Dell, Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), City of Boston, Mozzart, Mitsui Knowledge Industry (MKI), AOK Bundesverband, eBay
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