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SAP HANA vs kdb+ comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 25, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

kdb+
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
37th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP HANA
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
93
Ranking in other categories
Data Virtualization (2nd), Embedded Database (1st), Database Management Systems (DBMS) (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of kdb+ is 0.9%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP HANA is 6.0%, down from 10.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Relational Databases Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP HANA6.0%
kdb+0.9%
Other93.1%
Relational Databases Tools
 

Featured Reviews

Nitin Garg - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President - Financial Services at Evalueserve
An easy-to-deploy solution that can be used for data ingestion and usage
I work for a fintech company where we create several strategies generally built on finance data, which are like one-time series data. We deal with huge bulk data on a daily basis, and we use kdb+ for data ingestion and usage The most valuable feature of kdb+ is the speed at which it returns the…
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SAP Analytics Lead at Miracle Software Systems, Inc
Performs well with high database and reporting performance
We face difficulties replicating the AC DOCA table, which is a huge table, from S/4HANA to SAP HANA BAS, Business Application Studio, or HANA Studio using SLT. For developing Power BI reports using the AC DOCA table, we are replicating full data daily. We want to implement delta load, and while we used OData service for one client, the delta OData service link is not properly updating delta records. Licensing costs with SAP HANA are very high. Due to high pricing, many clients are moving from BW on SAP HANA and S/4HANA to Azure SQL. I have worked with several clients who have moved all data flows to Azure and developed Power BI queries on top of Azure. Many clients are also using Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The certification costs are also very high, more than ₹1,40,000 INR. Previously, it was ₹30,000 to ₹40,000. I want to pursue three certifications but am unable to do so due to the cost.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution returns data quickly, and data retrieval is fast in kdb+."
"The latest version is very good, it's excellent."
"The benefits include high database loading performance, superior reporting performance, and ease of use."
"The most valuable SAP HANA features are that, compared to Oracle, there is less administrative work and less complex work to handle, making it very straightforward."
"The solution's in-memory computing and the efficient response time are very good features."
"The user interface is very good. You can do any kind of reporting analytics from the platform."
"It's very convenient and very innovative."
"Anyone currently using SAP will be transitioning to HANA."
"The functionality is of the solution is very good."
 

Cons

"The solution should have a more user-friendly user interface."
"The initial setup of SAP HANA is complex. We did the implementation of one site, and a global deployment will take another three to four years."
"SAP HANA is not perfect and they could improve by having more options and more integration."
"FI, or the financial module of SAP, has room for improvement. It has to have some better localization for the Middle East, especially in regards to taxes and the letter of credit cycle. I would like to see better localization from the HCM."
"The high price of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"One notable issue is the difficulty in finding consultants with experience in the SuccessFactors product, a human resource management tool part of SAP's cloud-based solutions. For example, learning the Oracle database is straightforward. You can easily go to the Oracle website, download the database, install it on your laptop, and access technical resources and books."
"The pricing could be better. Finding the solution or adding some additional features that are customized for what we need is difficult."
"SAP HANA is not strong like Oracle when it comes to finance. They are only strong with the logistic business project."
"The performance and integration with other products are areas in need of improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The price of the solution could be reduced, it is expensive."
"The price of licensing is dependent on the size of the project, however, we have found that there is scope to negotiate the cost. If the solution is implemented on-premises there may be some extra costs for hosting etc."
"While the cost of the license may seem high, it is important to note that the benefits of the solution far outweighs the cost."
"Price-wise, the product falls on the higher side of the spectrum. There is no need to pay for maintenance and support additionally. Support is available for bug fixes in the product."
"We are spending about 20,000 to 30,000 euros on the solution."
"It is expensive, which isn't a problem for us because SAP HANA is processing the data so fast."
"We pay $200 on a monthly basis."
"Its licensing is expensive for SMEs and large enterprises alike."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
43%
Computer Software Company
6%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Construction Company
5%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise64
 

Questions from the Community

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What are the biggest benefits of using SAP HANA?
Based on my work with SAP HANA, the biggest benefit that it can bring to your business is total data management. This product is by SAP - a company that serves almost all needs a client may have co...
Is SAP HANA’s customer and technical support reliable?
We have been using SAP HANA for a fairly short period of time and have only taken advantage of their customer support. So far, we have not had issues that required specialized help from technical s...
Is SAP HANA difficult to set up and start using?
SAP HANA is fairly easy to set up, however, I do not think a complete beginner can do it. You certainly need some preparation - either you need to have experience with similar solutions, or with ot...
 

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Also Known As

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SAP High-Performance Analytic Appliance, HANA
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

UniCredit, AIRBUS
Unilever, NHS 24, adidas Group, CHIO Aachen, Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited
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