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Microsoft Data Quality Services vs SAP Data Services 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

Microsoft Data Quality Serv...
Ranking in Data Quality
15th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
4.4
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP Data Services
Ranking in Data Quality
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
Data Integration (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Data Quality category, the mindshare of Microsoft Data Quality Services is 1.7%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Data Services is 4.9%, down from 17.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Quality Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SAP Data Services4.9%
Microsoft Data Quality Services1.7%
Other93.4%
Data Quality
 

Featured Reviews

Satyam Saxena - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Lead at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Automation in data management improves with built-in error rejection but technical support needs enhancement
Multiple areas in Microsoft Data Quality Services could be improved, such as its ability to perform changes automatically, as it currently identifies but does not correct data issues. Regular expression processing is complicated and slow. Technical support from Microsoft is poor, as they do not provide adequate assistance with issues encountered in integration or forming automation. Sometimes solutions to problems take several weeks due to a lack of support, relying instead on personal networks and experience.
reviewer2686500 - PeerSpot reviewer
SAP BI Architect at a government with 10,001+ employees
Integration has become more robust and seamless
SAP Data Services is mainly used for extraction of data, and it works with all databases. The flows and everything are configured effectively. One of the most valuable features is that it is integrated. Compared to the past, it is much more robust and easier to use. The only issue is that documentation is not up to the mark. The data quality management features support our business because we can fetch anything based on the requirements. Before, we used to have a tough time getting data, but now, with HANA and all these tools, it is seamless.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The primary advantage of Microsoft Data Quality Services is its capability to automate certain tasks, which are otherwise achieved through SQL queries."
"This solution is particularly useful for data enrichment."
"It is a powerful product with a broad range of features."
"The most valuable features of SAP Data Services lie in its ability to effectively observe and interpret the information within data related to people or facts, stands out."
"The logic is also simple. It makes it easy to build your extraction."
"The maintenance of data services is the solution's most valuable feature."
"I like how SAP Data Services links reporting and data integration. That's what's most interesting. You also have the opportunity to leverage the power of the Data Services server."
"The user interface is ok."
"Data Services' table comparison mechanism is very powerful. It's pretty hard to find a similar feature in other solutions."
"The most valuable feature of SAP Data Services is the integration with data sources."
 

Cons

"I would rate my experience with the initial setup a six out of ten, with one being very easy and ten being extremely challenging. So, there is room for improvement in the setup process."
"Technical support from Microsoft is poor, as they do not provide adequate assistance with issues encountered in integration or forming automation."
"In the future, Data Services should offer a cloud version."
"It will work fine only in an SAP environment. It could be said that the integration with other vendors could be better."
"With SAP Data Services, the problem arises when I try to connect to Azure Databricks."
"At the integration level, there could be certain set of improvement to connect to various other systems."
"There should be some kind of enhancement that can be done on the admin side of certain sites where we can assign the roles and responsibilities. We should be able to control who is using the tool and how."
"Some of the jobs that are built within Data Services require local files, and during initial deployment, those local files cannot be transported between machines simply because of security issues."
"I want some more business intelligence applications. People need to know more and more about data, including the transformation rules, etc. Informatica is a better product for data cataloging. SAP should update the data catalog."
"The solution should offer more machine learning and automation."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is in the midrange. It's not cheap, but it depends on the licenses you require."
"The pricing is a little high to make the product more competetive in the marketplace."
"The license price is expensive but medium to large-scale companies, should be able to afford it. Other solutions, such as Talend are easier to afford for smaller companies. Depending on the sources of the data where you are receiving your data you could be paying for more than one license."
"There is a one time purchase fee plus annual maintenance."
"It's relatively expensive compared to other vendors, but it is competitive."
"Its pricing is as per the enterprise agreement and not a concern for us."
"The product’s on-premise version is expensive for a medium-sized company."
"The price of SAP Data Services is a little high when compared to other solutions. Due to the pricing and capabilities, many clients are switching to other solutions."
"Speaking about prices, Oracle and SAP are market leaders. So, the prices are more."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Manufacturing Company
14%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise36
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Data Quality Services?
Microsoft Data Quality Services comes as part of SQL Server without additional costs, making it a competitive solution.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Data Quality Services?
Multiple areas in Microsoft Data Quality Services could be improved, such as its ability to perform changes automatically, as it currently identifies but does not correct data issues. Regular expre...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Data Quality Services?
I use Microsoft Data Quality Services ( /products/microsoft-data-quality-services-reviews ) to handle data inconsistencies, such as missing or improperly formatted data. The tool serves purposes li...
How do you evaluate the ratio of price to quality for SAP Data Services?
I believe the license for the product is fair, even though some competitors offer similar services at lower prices. The difference between the Edge edition and the next one up is significant in pr...
Would you recommend SAP Data Services to complete beginners?
I think after some preparation, a beginner will be able to use SAP Data Services, however, if you are completely unprepared, you may have some issues. I think that in particular you will need a mo...
How has SAP Data Services helped your organization?
SAP Data Services has helped our whole staff understand the data across various sources and systems within the company. Not everyone who works at my organization is an IT expert - most just have av...
 

Also Known As

MS Data Quality Services
SAP BusinessObjects Data Services, SAP BusinessObjects Data Integrator, BusinessObjects Data Integrator
 

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Sample Customers

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EMC Corporation, LivePerson, Eldorado, Mozzart, The VELUX Group, AOK Bundesverband, Hilti Group, Nissha Printing Company Ltd., Asian Paints, Aareal Bank Group, Migros Group
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