CloverETL vs SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio comparison

Javlin and SAP are both solutions in the Data Visualization category. Javlin is ranked #40, while SAP is ranked #22 with an average rating of 8.0. Javlin holds a 0.3% mindshare in DV, compared to SAP’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Javlin users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of SAP users who would recommend it.

CloverETL

Read 2 CloverETL reviews

430 Views
82 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

SAP BusinessObjects Design ...

Read 1 SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio review

205 Views
191 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

CloverETL

SAP BusinessObjects Design ...

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report

Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between CloverETL and SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out what your peers are saying about Salesforce, Splunk, Qlik and others in Data Visualization.

To learn more, read our detailed Data Visualization Report (Updated: June 2025).

Buyer's Guide

Data Visualization

June 2025

Download the complete report

Helped 862,543 peers since 2012

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

CloverETL

Ranking in Data Visualization

40th

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Integration (60th)

SAP BusinessObjects Design ...

Ranking in Data Visualization

22nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Data Visualization category, the mindshare of CloverETL is 0.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio is 0.6%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Visualization

Featured Reviews

it_user856614

Lead Programmer at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

Very easy to schedule jobs and monitor them, however we run out heap space even with a high allocation

Flexibility: We can bring in data from multiple sources, e.g., databases, text files, JSON, email, XML, etc. This has been very helpful Connectivity to various data sources: The ability to extract data from different data sources gives greater flexibility. Server features for scheduler: It is…

Read full review

reviewer2329704

Head of Data at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees

Comprehensive product with valuable dashboard and reporting features

SAP BusinessObjects offers a comprehensive solution with all BI functionalities. It includes valuable features like a dashboard, reporting, visualization, etc The platform's pricing needs improvement. It is very expensive. They should work on this particular area. We have been using SAP…

Read full review

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Server features for scheduler: It is very easy to schedule jobs and monitor them. The interface is easy to use."

"No dependence on native language and ease of use."

"Connectivity to various data sources: The ability to extract data from different data sources gives greater flexibility."

"Key features include wealth of pre-defined components; all components are customizable; descriptive logging, especially for error messages."

"It includes valuable features like a dashboard, reporting, visualization, etc."

Cons

"Needs: easier automated failure recovery; more, and more intuitive auto-generated/filled-in code for components; easier/more automated sync between CloverETL Designer and CloverETL Server."

"Resource management: We typically run out of heap space, and even the allocation of high heap space does not seem to be enough."

"Its documentation could be improved."

"The platform's pricing needs improvement."

Pricing and Cost Advice

Information not available

"The platform's pricing needs to be revised."

See which vendors are best for you

Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Data Visualization solutions are best for your needs.

See recommendations

862,543 professionals have used our research since 2012.

Questions from the Community

Ask a question

Earn 20 points

What do you like most about SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio?

It includes valuable features like a dashboard, reporting, visualization, etc.

See all answers

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio?

The platform's pricing needs to be revised, and thus, one of its disadvantages.

See all answers

What needs improvement with SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio?

The platform's pricing needs improvement. It is very expensive. They should work on this particular area.

See all answers

Comparisons

SAS Visual Analytics vs CloverETL

Compared 52% of the time

Pentaho Data Integration and Analytics vs CloverETL

Compared 48% of the time

More CloverETL Competitors

Oracle Analytics Cloud vs SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio

Compared 54% of the time

Pyramid Analytics vs SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio

Compared 46% of the time

More SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio Competitors

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide

Data Integration

July 2025

Download CloverETL product report

Buyer's Guide

Data Visualization

June 2025

SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio report

Download SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio product report

Also Known As

No data available

SAP Design Studio, BusinessObjects Design Studio

Overview

CloverETL is a rapid, end-to-end data integration solution. Businesses choose CloverETL for its usability and intuitive controls, along with its lightweight footprint, flexibility, and processing speed. Achieving true, rapid data integration means much more than just raw data processing power. Rapid refers to an end-to-end process that begins the moment a data-related problem is recognized to the point when the data is in the right place and form to be analyzed and monetized.

Javlin

Create interactive, mobile-ready data visualizations for your business dashboards and BI apps – using SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio. Enhance app and dashboard design, put actionable information at decision makers’ fingertips – and get the maximum value from your data with a direct connection to SAP Business Warehouse and SAP HANA.

SAP

Sample Customers

IBM, Oracle, MuleSoft, GoodData, Thomson Reuters, salesforce.com, Comcast, Active Network, SHOP.CA

Wipro, Tetra Pak, MIGROS

Find out what your peers are saying about Salesforce, Splunk, Qlik and others in Data Visualization. Updated: June 2025.

DOWNLOAD NOW

862,543 professionals have used our research since 2012.

See our list of best Data Visualization vendors.

We monitor all Data Visualization reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.