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DataRobot vs SAP Analytics Cloud comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
9.0
DataRobot enhanced prediction accuracy, reduced analysis time, simplified processes, and improved efficiency, leading to better decisions and cost savings.
Sentiment score
6.6
SAP Analytics Cloud boosts ROI by streamlining data automation and reporting, accelerating decision-making and improving business processes efficiently.
On average, we're saving about 10 to 15 hours per project.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.5
DataRobot excels in customer service and scalability, but could improve response speed and documentation for large datasets.
Sentiment score
6.1
SAP Analytics Cloud support is generally responsive, but users desire quicker responses, more expertise, and improved training resources.
They answer all my questions and share guidance on using DataRobot scripts if certain functionalities are not available in the UI.
Staff Specialist Data Scientist at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
Being cloud-hosted enables automatic resource scaling, which supports collaboration across teams.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
The technical support is a very well-organized service, with a lot of tools for me as a consultant and for the end user on how to contact SAP support and get issues solved.
Competence Leader - BI at Sabris CZ s.r.o.
We are satisfied with the technical support from SAP because when we reached out, we were able to get very good support from SAP colleagues.
Project Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
I am satisfied with SAP's technical support team; they provide very good support.
BI Lead Consultant at Intercom Enterprises
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
4.6
DataRobot is scalable, integrates easily, automates processes, supports multiple models, and handles large data volumes efficiently.
Sentiment score
7.3
SAP Analytics Cloud is scalable and versatile, supporting large user bases while integrating well with other SAP products.
SAP Analytics Cloud can be used by a small company, and it can be used by a large corporate.
Competence Leader - BI at Sabris CZ s.r.o.
I would rate its scalability up to nine on a scale of one to ten.
Project Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
DataRobot is praised for stability and reliability, with enhancements improving user satisfaction across diverse analytics scenarios.
Sentiment score
7.4
SAP Analytics Cloud is stable and reliable, though minor connectivity and performance issues occur with large datasets and variable updates.
You have a chance to test it on your test tenant in small increments, so it should not break your productive reports and productive environment.
Competence Leader - BI at Sabris CZ s.r.o.
 

Room For Improvement

DataRobot faces customization, integration, and performance challenges; improved AI support, transparency, and community engagement are needed.
SAP Analytics Cloud users seek improved integration, compatibility, visualization, programming support, pricing, analytics, documentation, technical support, and interface design.
DataRobot is a UI-based tool, which means it cannot provide all the features I might manually implement through notebooks or Python.
Staff Specialist Data Scientist at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
There is a lack of transparency in the models; sometimes it feels like a black box.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
On the other hand, it is perfectly fitting to the SAP environment, with seamless integration to all SAP modules, not only ERP but also SuccessFactors and other tools from the SAP family.
Competence Leader - BI at Sabris CZ s.r.o.
Documentation-wise, we see some gaps when trying to connect different solutions.
Project Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
 

Setup Cost

<p>DataRobot provides scalable, cost-effective AI solutions with flexible pricing tailored to enterprise needs and usage volume.</p>
SAP Analytics Cloud is pricey but valuable for SAP integration, requiring careful cost analysis and license management.
The setup cost was minimal because it's cloud-hosted, eliminating the need for heavy on-premises infrastructure, allowing us to start using it immediately after purchase.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Valuable Features

DataRobot automates feature engineering and model testing, enhancing productivity and decision-making with user-friendly, scalable integration.
SAP Analytics Cloud is valued for its predictive analytics, integration, user interface, AI features, and cost-effective comprehensive functionalities.
By automating highly technical aspects like model comparison, DataRobot enhances productivity and reduces project timelines from three months to less than one month.
Staff Specialist Data Scientist at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
DataRobot has positively impacted our organization in many ways. First, it has improved efficiency; tasks such as model testing, feature engineering, and predictions that used to take us days or weeks can now be accomplished in hours.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
For SuccessFactors and S/4HANA Cloud, there are pre-built reports available which are commonly used by customers.
Project Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
The capabilities of SAP Analytics Cloud that I consider the most valuable are that all three functionalities are in one tool.
Competence Leader - BI at Sabris CZ s.r.o.
 

Categories and Ranking

DataRobot
Ranking in Predictive Analytics
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
AI Development Platforms (15th), AIOps (15th), AI Observability (66th), AI Finance & Accounting (4th)
SAP Analytics Cloud
Ranking in Predictive Analytics
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
72
Ranking in other categories
BI (Business Intelligence) Tools (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Predictive Analytics category, the mindshare of DataRobot is 6.7%, down from 7.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Analytics Cloud is 7.7%, down from 15.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Predictive Analytics Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SAP Analytics Cloud7.7%
DataRobot6.7%
Other85.6%
Predictive Analytics
 

Featured Reviews

Naqash Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
Automation has improved efficiency and decision-making while big data handling and transparency still need work
Aside from the many advantages of DataRobot, I believe there are areas that could be improved based on my experience. There is a lack of transparency in the models; sometimes it feels like a black box. For example, when I uploaded a large data set of about two gigabytes for processing, the time taken was slower than expected. Additionally, the handling of bigger data sets could be better, as it performs extremely well with smaller datasets but can lag with larger ones. The integration with some other tools used in our organization can also be challenging, and more flexibility for custom pre-processing and advanced model tuning would be beneficial. In terms of support and documentation, I believe improvements are needed. For instance, the response time from DataRobot could be quicker, which would be appreciated when we need assistance. The documentation is generally sufficient, but it can be lengthy and could use more real-world examples and step-by-step tutorials for better clarity. Lastly, creating a client community where users can share experiences and solutions might enhance the overall value and learning curve.
Pavlina Pankova - PeerSpot reviewer
Competence Leader - BI at Sabris CZ s.r.o.
Brings reporting, planning, and prediction together in one seamless workflow
I think the areas of SAP Analytics Cloud that could be improved or enhanced are mentioned by users or companies, and they would definitely mention the price in terms of planning licensing. From a consulting point of view, I don't see any major weaknesses. It is reasonably well-developed, and the perfect strength is that innovations are coming on a quarterly basis. It is slightly behind other tools in terms of the number of graphical outputs. Some tools have it faster, but every increment of innovations contains new features. On the other hand, it is perfectly fitting to the SAP environment, with seamless integration to all SAP modules, not only ERP but also SuccessFactors and other tools from the SAP family, for example, integrated business planning for the production planning. This is really a highlight compared to other tools.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Retailer
8%
Manufacturing Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Retailer
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business24
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise39
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for DataRobot?
While pricing falls more under my IT colleagues, from my perspective, the overall experience feels justified. The premium pricing is reasonable for the value provided, and I'd say it's worth the in...
What needs improvement with DataRobot?
Aside from the many advantages of DataRobot, I believe there are areas that could be improved based on my experience. There is a lack of transparency in the models; sometimes it feels like a black ...
What is your primary use case for DataRobot?
My main use case for DataRobot is to perform predictive analysis and automation of machine learning workflows. I use it to quickly build, test, and deploy models without extensive coding. One of th...
Which would you choose - Tableau or SAP Analytics Cloud?
Tableau is easy to set up and maintain. In about a day it is possible for the entire platform to be deployed for use. This relatively short amount of time can make all the difference for companies ...
What do you like most about SAP Analytics Cloud?
In the data warehouse, you're free to make changes. You can make everything text, meaning it's always a string. Even numbers appear as text, giving you the flexibility to work with all columns.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Analytics Cloud?
I normally do not deal with the commercials, so I am not aware of the pricing part of it.
 

Also Known As

No data available
SAP BusinessObjects Cloud
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Harmoney, Zidisha, ONE Marketing, DonorBureau, Trupanion, Avant
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