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FileCloud vs SAP BusinessObjects GRC 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

FileCloud
Ranking in GRC
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
Content Collaboration Platforms (9th)
SAP BusinessObjects GRC
Ranking in GRC
14th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
4.2
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Continuous Controls Monitoring (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the GRC category, the mindshare of FileCloud is 0.8%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP BusinessObjects GRC is 1.4%, down from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
GRC Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
FileCloud0.8%
SAP BusinessObjects GRC1.4%
Other97.8%
GRC
 

Featured Reviews

AG
Software Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Secure file sharing has reduced licensing costs but still needs a more intuitive interface
One improvement FileCloud could benefit from is modernizing the UI and user experience. While it is highly functional, its interface feels enterprise-focused. A sleek, minimal design that is more intuitive would reduce the learning curve for complex employees and streamline the settings and menus to make the administrator's life easier. Additionally, I would appreciate having native real-time collaboration. Although integrations with Microsoft Office or other software as a service offerings exist, they are not as seamless as a native experience. If FileCloud built its own native collaborative editor or made an agreement with Microsoft, it would eliminate the slight lag that users feel when opening documents. I also think it could improve by reducing the complexity of the initial setup in an on-premise environment.
Vishal Guthula - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr Advanced Analytics Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Experienced security and easy understanding with advanced customization enhances efficiency
Regarding automation, they could enhance features for checking real-time data when someone attempts to access data without proper permissions. Currently, we do not receive immediate alerts; we only discover issues after something goes wrong. Having prevention alerts immediately when someone triggers unauthorized actions would allow us to address these situations proactively.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"My main use case for FileCloud is that I love it because it's a very secure content collaboration platform that provides compliance, data governance, data leak protection, data retention, and digital rights management capability."
"Since using FileCloud, I have reduced the cost in our organization by at least 70% in our storage area, which shows a 70% cost optimization."
"I decided to switch from OneDrive to FileCloud because FileCloud offers advantages over all the cloud products I have used, as it is more cost-effective, fast, and reliable, with unparalleled security compared to other alternatives, and it is very easy to use, allowing us to access our server and retrieve our files with ease."
"FileCloud has given great benefits in terms of fostering a collaborative environment and sharing data while maintaining the integrity and security of the data."
"FileCloud is a solid, enterprise-grade solution for secure file sharing and collaboration, giving you the control of on-premises with the flexibility of cloud, which is a significant advantage."
"Since using FileCloud, we have saved approximately 40% of the time it previously took to access data because we can retrieve information at any time with an internet connection."
"FileCloud has been a very positive experience overall."
"Overall, FileCloud is a strong fit for what we need; it gives us better control, better user experience, and much stronger governance than the legacy approach we are replacing."
"The best features are the scalability and flexibility to implement applications on top of the BW."
"The stability of SAP BusinessObjects GRC is acceptable."
"The customization options in the dashboards inside SAP BusinessObjects GRC are highly valuable, and the real-time monitoring feature performs effectively, allowing teams to maintain data security by restricting domain visibility."
"It improved the organization's reporting culture, giving us insights into health, management, and operational results."
"The tool helps create reports for projects, including the creation of any ad-hoc reports"
"We have enterprise clients for the product."
"It is wonderful from the control perspective. The GRC tools help you in knowing what are the risk controls, how to mitigate risks, and how to ensure that there are no conflicts between the roles. From the user perspective, you get to know what are the permission risks and access risks. You get a lot of useful information."
"Initial setup was straightforward. It took maybe one week."
 

Cons

"I think FileCloud could be improved because we are using different types of databases and need database separation for different types of database providers such as MongoDB, MariaDB, and MySQL."
"The price can be a little higher for smaller organizations, but for medium to large enterprises, the price is very cost-effective and affordable."
"The biggest area for improvement in FileCloud is the admin experience around troubleshooting and observability."
"When I mention the UI interface and organizing files, I find that it is not that great."
"I think the user interface could be more modern and intuitive, especially for non-technical users."
"The user interface could be more modern and intuitive, as other alternative options have a better-looking UI."
"I rate FileCloud a 7 out of 10 because, as a small marketing team needing to do simple tasks such as syncing Photoshop files or collaborating on a Word document, it feels excessive."
"The requirement to uninstall and reinstall after every other update is time-consuming and should be addressed."
"BusinessObjects is very dated. It is not that user-friendly."
"The learning curve is high."
"Technical support could be better and faster."
"Currently, we do not receive immediate alerts; we only discover issues after something goes wrong."
"I think the old system is better than the new one. From an improvement perspective, the tool needs to ensure that the new technologies it offers are better than the old ones."
"We cannot actively log in to the system. It should also improve support."
"BusinessObjects is very dated. It is not that user-friendly. It should be made more user-friendly. In addition, if they could make predictive analytics an embedded part of it where people get to know what is there to offer, it would be great."
"An additional feature I would like to see is the option to add wait time and integrate sources in wait time."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The license is costly."
"The product's licensing costs involve a one-time purchase. The tool also allows others to make annual payments towards the licensing charges of the product."
"There is a yearly licensing cost. I would rate their pricing 4 out of 5."
"SAP BusinessObjects GRC is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
18%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Construction Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Construction Company
14%
Healthcare Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise10
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business1
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FileCloud?
As a large-scale organization, the pricing was fine, and the licensing process was smooth. We connected with the sales team, and they were very diligent and helpful, guiding us throughout the proce...
What needs improvement with FileCloud?
The biggest area for improvement in FileCloud is the admin experience around troubleshooting and observability. Core functionality is strong, but when something breaks, especially in sync edge case...
What is your primary use case for FileCloud?
Our main use case for FileCloud is secure internal and external file sharing for distributed teams, especially for large files and client-facing collaboration. We need something that lets employees...
What needs improvement with SAP BusinessObjects GRC?
Regarding automation, they could enhance features for checking real-time data when someone attempts to access data without proper permissions. Currently, we do not receive immediate alerts; we only...
What is your primary use case for SAP BusinessObjects GRC?
I work with SAP, and currently I am working with other domains such as Power BI, Microsoft, and in the AI sector. When working with Microsoft, I utilize solutions such as Intune, Configuration Mana...
What advice do you have for others considering SAP BusinessObjects GRC?
The overall rating for SAP BusinessObjects GRC is 8.5 out of 10. I would rate GRC solutions at eight. Nothing is perfect; if someone attempts to hack, they can create issues. The method and process...
 

Also Known As

FileCloud Server
BusinessObjects GRC
 

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Sample Customers

NASA, US Army ERDC, DR Horton, Deloitte, Toyota, City of San Diego
INEOS Melamines GmbH, Banco Galicia
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