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Microsoft MDS vs Oracle Data Relationship Management vs SAP Master Data Governance 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:
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Master Data Management (MDM) Software category, the mindshare of Microsoft MDS is 13.0%, down from 13.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Data Relationship Management is 4.0%, up from 3.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Master Data Governance is 21.6%, down from 23.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Master Data Management (MDM) Software Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SAP Master Data Governance21.6%
Microsoft MDS13.0%
Oracle Data Relationship Management4.0%
Other61.4%
Master Data Management (MDM) Software
 

Featured Reviews

Satyam Saxena - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced data management and cost effective with flexible integration capabilities
If Microsoft MDS were part of Azure, it would be significantly more helpful. Additionally, integrating fuzzy duplication within MDS itself, rather than relying on SSIS, would streamline operations. The current requirement to store data in Azure tables after processing it in MDS, due to its lack of direct Azure integration, is a drawback.
reviewer951816 - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhancing data management with valuable workflow features while seeking improved automation capabilities
We use Oracle Data Relationship Management for enterprise reference data and finance reference data. Additionally, we utilize it for master data management in our industry It has been fine for what we need it for, adapting to changes in regulations and compliance requirements. It supports our…
UdayReddy - PeerSpot reviewer
Detailed technical support and data integration capabilities create seamless user experience
Regarding SAP Master Data Governance, there is significant room for improvement particularly concerning the replication types. For example, when a vendor master is created in Ariba and a request is submitted from the Ariba system, SAP Ariba directs it to MDG. MDG verifies the details entirely through PI/PO or CPI. Once MDG verifies the data, the request is submitted to the S/4HANA system, the target. After a final approval at all levels, the vendor number is generated, and the vendor code gets passed from source to target system. This number is available in both the Ariba integration in the systems and in SAP BPT code, as well as the S/4HANA system.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is easy to install."
"One of the main features I have found useful is the integration with Azure active directory."
"Compared to other databases, it is easier to manage and administer."
"It is very easy to deploy and provision a machine."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft MDS is its compatibility with ETL tools like SSIS, which simplifies operations for end-users."
"What I like about Microsoft, is that it has a huge database with many users."
"It has been a long-standing tool in our organization since it was free."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft MDS is its management."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to use JavaScript in formulas."
"It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"Using DRG within Oracle Data Relationship Management has been beneficial for our organization."
"Useful for building master data."
"The data capturing and data governance features are valuable."
"SAP Master Data Governance is a customizable solution and is flexible."
"We've found the solution to be quite flexible."
"Some of the features that I have found to be beneficial are the search and uploads functions."
"The product is easy to use and is beneficial from a data governance perspective."
"The solution is great at standardizing all of our records."
"SAP is a closed tool. Integrating with it requires a lot of effort and money. It is also very expensive and not flexible."
 

Cons

"From my understanding, MS, as of 2021, will not maintain the product going forward."
"More generic related things can be included in the services."
"The solution could be better integrated into Microsoft's other products."
"The Microsoft license cost could be lower."
"I do not like using Silverlight and Internet Explorer. The new 2019 version gets rid of that, which is one of the reasons why we are looking to switch."
"It would be a better option to have an on-cloud version."
"Microsoft MDS isn't getting strong support because Microsoft is focusing more on cloud solutions."
"The stability could be improved."
"When we moved to the cloud, it was extremely complicated."
"Better external connections and API integrations are needed."
"Improvements are needed in the fees and the licensing part. The tool's price can be made lower."
"The user interface is not user-friendly."
"The technical support should be improved."
"Bill of materials (BOM) creation in manufacturing needs to be enhanced in SAP Master Data Governance."
"The price can be improved."
"The solution lacks some flexibility."
"SAP could do better in attracting talent and simplifying technology adoption."
"The user experience can be improved."
"The documentation provided for the MDG extensions by Utopia could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Product licensing is very complicated. It would be helpful to have an online calculator to estimate the cost of a license."
"The solution does require a license and we have enterprise licenses."
"SAP is more expensive than Microsoft."
"The pricing of this solution is good."
"MDS is a part of the SQL Server enterprise license. I am not aware of any additional costs."
"With Microsoft, we buy everything though an agreement, so we purchase volume licensing every year."
"Microsoft MDS is an expensive solution."
"I would like to see better pricing."
"The price of the solution is very, very high."
"The product is too expensive."
"SAP Master Data Governance is an expensive solution."
"The pricing is a bit too high."
"I rate the tool's pricing a seven out of ten."
"SAP Master Data Governance is a licensed product. While there might be no upfront cost for the MDG component itself, you still need to pay for user authorizations."
"SAP Master Data Governance is an expensive product."
"The solution is costly."
"We have an enterprise license. The whole SAP landscape pricing model is based on the number of users, and the number of transactions. The price could be better, there is always room for improvement in the price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Media Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
23%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Educational Organization
11%
Performing Arts
9%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Computer Software Company
11%
Energy/Utilities Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise15
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise21
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft MDS?
More generic related things can be included in the services.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft MDS?
Microsoft MDS is free. Currently, there is no pricing concern with the tool.
What needs improvement with Microsoft MDS?
Microsoft MDS is outdated and lacks modern capabilities. It is too slow and does not support automated mapping or AI-...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Data Relationship Management?
I am not privy to pricing information, but we have a very good deal with Oracle, having an enterprise license.
What needs improvement with Oracle Data Relationship Management?
There is a scope for improvement in automation and AI capabilities within Oracle Data Relationship Management. Better...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Data Relationship Management?
We use Oracle Data Relationship Management for enterprise reference data and finance reference data. Additionally, we...
What do you like most about SAP Master Data Governance?
We've managed tens of thousands of updates within 30 to 60 minutes, and we can also replicate these changes to all co...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Master Data Governance?
The challenge with SAP MDG is not only the cost but the resources. The skills required are niche in the market, and w...
What needs improvement with SAP Master Data Governance?
I don't see any disadvantages or areas for improvement that I can think of, to be honest. It's sometimes challenging ...
 

Also Known As

Microsoft Master Data Services, Microsoft MDM, Microsoft SQL Server Master Data Services, MS MDS
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SAP MDG
 

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Sample Customers

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