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Microsoft MDS vs Profisee vs SAP Master Data Governance comparison

 

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

Mindshare comparison

Master Data Management (MDM) Software Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft MDS12.9%
SAP Master Data Governance20.4%
TIBCO EBX12.4%
Other54.300000000000004%
Master Data Management (MDM) Software
Cloud Master Data Management (MDM) Solutions Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Profisee8.1%
Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC)24.7%
Reltio Cloud16.9%
Other50.300000000000004%
Cloud Master Data Management (MDM) Solutions
Master Data Management (MDM) Software Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SAP Master Data Governance20.4%
Microsoft MDS12.9%
TIBCO EBX12.4%
Other54.300000000000004%
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.
reviewer2584719 - PeerSpot reviewer
Unlocks efficient data mastering with custom interfaces and upcoming integrations
We use Profisee for mastering data between multiple systems like ERP and CRM within our company The product helps us by allowing us to bring data in from any system that we need, master it, and deliver clean records for data and analytics. Profisee's ability to master data using the Goldstein…
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

"Technical support is very good."
"Compared to other databases, it is easier to manage and administer."
"The solution is easy to install."
"It has been a long-standing tool in our organization since it was free."
"The ease of use is valuable."
"What I like about Microsoft, is that it has a huge database with many users."
"The best thing about it is that it comes with the Microsoft package."
"More generic related things can be included in the services."
"We really like the matching and merging features."
"The process of categorizing data, creating glossaries, and generating metadata is streamlined and less time-consuming."
"The most valuable features for ensuring data accuracy and quality are mappings and creating business rules."
"The product is able to utilize the SQL server toolkit and it has tight integration with the SQL server."
"Profisee's customer service is very responsive, and they have a comprehensive training academy, Profisee Academy, that helps guide the implementation process."
"Some of the features that I have found to be beneficial are the search and uploads functions."
"The most valuable thing is what it does: data management."
"I am satisfied with the solution's customer service."
"Useful for building master data."
"User-friendly and provides customized reports and personalized data."
"We've managed tens of thousands of updates within 30 to 60 minutes, and we can also replicate these changes to all connected systems."
"It is a stable solution."
"The scalability is very good."
 

Cons

"In the next version, I would like to see integration with Azure."
"If Microsoft MDS were part of Azure, it would be significantly more helpful."
"The solution could be better integrated into Microsoft's other products."
"The Microsoft license cost could be lower."
"Microsoft MDS' language should be simple so everyone can use it easily."
"The only drawback is that it does not have the matching, merging, and all true MDM components. For these, you have to use another competent called Data Quality Services (DQS). You need to plug it in and use it along with MDS for true MDM. Both of these are integrated together, but you have to do them separately, whereas, in Profisee, there are a couple of screens where you can configure the matching process, create matching rules, and other things, and everything is in one product, which is not the case with MDS. In order to implement a true MDM, you need MDS, DQS, and SSIS. You have to use MDS to store your golden records, DQS to configure and standardize all your rules and matching percentages, and SSIS to load the data to DQS and MDS. At the same time, you also need Melissa Data to clean up your addresses to validate and standardize the addresses. That's the main component of true MDM. It would be good if they can create a true matching component inside MDS and merge MDS and DQS."
"More generic related things can be included in the services."
"There are occasions when the solution maintains SD and we get duplications of MDS."
"A more convenient approach would involve integrating all the pre-existing elements into Profisee itself."
"The way training is laid out in their Profisee University, makes it really, really hard to find what you need fast."
"Some security complexities might add time to the setup."
"When we updated to version 7.1, there were some workflow issues."
"Profisee could improve in providing clearer data lineage information."
"In general, I want artificial intelligence added to SAP Master Data Governance since I feel it is one of the areas where the solution has certain shortcomings."
"The price can be improved."
"There is no clarity and direction on how to manage bills of materials (BOMs) or routing in MDG."
"The profiling feature, especially for materials, needs improvement. We faced challenges maintaining specific details for a single material from multiple vendors."
"The technical support should be improved."
"The documentation provided for the MDG extensions by Utopia could be improved."
"The user experience can be improved."
"Bill of materials (BOM) creation in manufacturing needs to be enhanced in SAP Master Data Governance."
 

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."
"With Microsoft, we buy everything though an agreement, so we purchase volume licensing every year."
"The pricing of this solution is good."
"Microsoft MDS is an expensive solution."
"MDS is a part of the SQL Server enterprise license. I am not aware of any additional costs."
"I would like to see better pricing."
"The solution does require a license and we have enterprise licenses."
"SAP is more expensive than Microsoft."
"The pricing is moderate, falling in the middle range—not excessively low nor overly expensive."
"We didn't come across any additional licensing fees."
"The solution is costly."
"SAP Master Data Governance is an expensive solution."
"SAP Master Data Governance is an expensive product."
"The product is too expensive."
"The cost of the product is not ideal."
"I rate the tool's pricing a seven out of ten."
"The licensing cost is reasonable."
"The cloud solution is subscription-based, it is paid monthly or quarterly. If the solution is on-premises, it is a one-time fee. As far as I am aware there are no additional costs."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Media Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Healthcare Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
14%
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 Business9
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 was pretty affordable. We implemented the solution without a problem.
What needs improvement with Microsoft MDS?
I cannot really give specifics about disadvantages. From what we have seen, speaking to customers, Microsoft MDS was ...
What do you like most about Profisee?
The most valuable features for ensuring data accuracy and quality are mappings and creating business rules.
What needs improvement with Profisee?
Profisee is making improvements for the year 2024, including integrating directly with other solutions.
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

ETA a.s., Apeejay Surrendra Group, Blue Star Infotech, Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation, The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, New Belgium Brewing
NASDAQ, Rockwell Automation, ITT Industries, EY (Ernst & Young), Domino's, L3 Communications, Anheuser Busch, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Ameriprise Financial, GSO Capital Partners
Convergent IS, CHIO Aachen, Dell, Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), City of Boston, Mozzart, Mitsui Knowledge Industry (MKI), AOK Bundesverband, eBay
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