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Pimcore 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:
 

Categories and Ranking

Pimcore
Ranking in Master Data Management (MDM) Software
11th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Digital Asset Management (12th), Cloud Master Data Management (MDM) Solutions (13th), Customer Data Platforms (CDP) (7th)
SAP Master Data Governance
Ranking in Master Data Management (MDM) Software
1st
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Master Data Management (MDM) Software category, the mindshare of Pimcore is 3.0%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Master Data Governance is 23.0%, down from 24.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Master Data Management (MDM) Software
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2296077 - PeerSpot reviewer
The solution is easy to use, but the UI and UX must be improved
We implemented a project in the last eight months. We use the product for data transformation and e-commerce The solution is easy to use. The UI and UX must be improved. Automated data handling must be improved. I have been using the solution for six years. I am using the latest version of the…
Vishal Khare - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides efficient technical support services, but it could be more affordable
We use the platform for centralizing and streamlining the management of an organization's master data With MDG, we have established an efficient process for easily managing country-specific data. At an enterprise level, it has proven valuable in imposing control over master data changes across…

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 use."
"SAP Master Data Governance integrates well."
"A good solution for large enterprises."
"The ability to identify and manage duplicate data is valuable. The solution automatically checks for duplication possibilities based on criteria like name matching."
"We've found the solution to be quite flexible."
"User-friendly and provides customized reports and personalized data."
"Validates all aspects from security to authorization and authentication."
"The data capturing and data governance features are valuable."
"Useful for building master data."
 

Cons

"The UI and UX must be improved."
"RiverFront is a more modern and cost-effective solution compared to MDG. It is flexible and designed to handle big data, which MDG does not support well."
"The user experience can be improved."
"Lacks some features that are available in other solutions."
"The solution lacks some flexibility."
"Bill of materials (BOM) creation in manufacturing needs to be enhanced in SAP Master Data Governance."
"The UI could improve by being more neat and clean. Sometimes users find it difficult to use it."
"SAP could do better in attracting talent and simplifying technology adoption."
"There were challenges with handling multiple values within a single input field at the screen level."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The cost of the product is not ideal."
"SAP Master Data Governance is an expensive product."
"The solution is costly."
"The licensing cost is reasonable."
"The pricing is a bit too high."
"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."
"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."
"I rate the tool's pricing a seven out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
31%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Healthcare Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Energy/Utilities Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pimcore?
I rate the product’s pricing a six out of ten compared to other solutions.
What needs improvement with Pimcore?
The UI and UX must be improved. Automated data handling must be improved.
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 connected systems.
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 while you can purchase the product either one time or on a subscription basis, th...
What needs improvement with SAP Master Data Governance?
SAP could do better in attracting talent and simplifying technology adoption. There's a need for SAP to develop an overall technology stack and bring resources up to speed with new technologies lik...
 

Also Known As

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SAP MDG
 

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Sample Customers

Deutsche Bahn AG, Burger King, Intersport, Bösch, BuildDirect, Gogo, Ikea, GANT, Peugeot Motorcycles, Heidelberg, NextJet, Antonio Viani Importe GmbH, Deutsche Bahn AG, T-Mobile
Convergent IS, CHIO Aachen, Dell, Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), City of Boston, Mozzart, Mitsui Knowledge Industry (MKI), AOK Bundesverband, eBay
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