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Quest Data Intelligence vs SAP Master Data Governance comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 16, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.2
erwin Data Intelligence improved productivity, reduced costs, and enhanced efficiency by streamlining data processes and reducing IT dependency.
Sentiment score
5.4
SAP Master Data Governance boosts ROI by reducing data duplications, enhancing service, and achieving $75,000 annual returns.
Compared to competitor products like Collibra, erwin Data Intelligence is more cost-effective, providing a data catalog and data lineage views without the high costs associated with governance software.
Senior Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.8
Erwin Data Intelligence's customer service is praised for expertise and responsiveness, though some users suggest faster response times.
Sentiment score
6.0
SAP Master Data Governance's customer service is helpful but slow and non-specific, with satisfaction varying among users.
Quest technical support is very good, as they provide not only a technical help desk but also a data automation team that creates and customizes smart connectors, offering a wealth of skilled support.
Senior Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
We often have to escalate and call multiple times to get a response to our cases.
Data Unit Manger at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.8
Erwin Data Intelligence is scalable and efficient but faces occasional cloud connectivity issues with large datasets.
Sentiment score
7.1
SAP Master Data Governance scales well for various organizations, though mid-sized businesses face configuration and cost challenges.
Regarding scalability, I would rate erwin Data Intelligence as an eight or nine for its ability to expand.
Senior Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
When we tried to connect erwin Data Intelligence to ERP on Oracle Cloud, specifically Oracle Fusion, we encountered many problems.
Data Unit Manger at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Regarding scalability when a company is growing, you can scale SAP Master Data Governance.
Governance / Data Governance Initiative Advisory And Strategy Leadership at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
erwin Data Intelligence is stable and integrates well, though large enterprises may face metadata challenges and initial setup issues.
Sentiment score
7.7
SAP Master Data Governance is stable, scoring 8-9/10, with manageable challenges improving since launch, aligning with SAP standards.
It is good for small and medium enterprises, but larger enterprises with huge amounts of metadata might face some issues.
Data Unit Manger at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
From my perspective, I would rate the stability of erwin Data Intelligence as an eight or nine out of ten.
Senior Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
It has been sold to hundreds of thousands of clients worldwide since its launch in 2006 or 2007.
Governance / Data Governance Initiative Advisory And Strategy Leadership at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Erwin Data Intelligence needs automation, interface improvements, better data handling, and enhanced integration while reducing dependency on costly services.
SAP Master Data Governance needs improved usability, data integration, AI enhancements, and support for seamless cross-platform collaboration.
If you need to connect to Postgres or MongoDB, you need to request an ad hoc scanner for that specific purpose, and this ad hoc solution works only once and is not automated or scheduled.
Data Unit Manger at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The dashboard in erwin Data Intelligence is customizable, and you can easily create different views.
Senior Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Without that, AI does not make a difference. SAP Master Data Governance will always require a human perspective, especially to identify duplicate records.
Governance / Data Governance Initiative Advisory And Strategy Leadership at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Regarding SAP Master Data Governance, there is significant room for improvement particularly concerning the replication types.
Lead at LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech
 

Setup Cost

Enterprise users encounter varied pricing with erwin Data Intelligence, often finding it reasonable and competitive for large organizations.
SAP Master Data Governance is often seen as costly, but justified by its value; cloud solutions offer cost-efficiency.
 

Valuable Features

Erwin Data Intelligence unifies data sources, enhances governance, automates processes, and improves collaboration and decision-making through smart integration tools.
SAP Master Data Governance offers user-friendly features and robust integration for efficient data management, consolidation, and governance.
This feature is probably the most valuable because it allows for automated reverse engineering of lineage.
Senior Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
The mind maps clarify for the business the related business terms and the relation between the business terms and other technical terms and technical data products, and they are very effective.
Data Unit Manger at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
It is important that when you begin this journey of deploying the product, that you do not approach it from a technical standpoint but involve business design from the very beginning.
Governance / Data Governance Initiative Advisory And Strategy Leadership at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Quest Data Intelligence
Ranking in Data Governance
18th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
Metadata Management (7th), AI Governance (3rd)
SAP Master Data Governance
Ranking in Data Governance
17th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
Master Data Management (MDM) Software (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Data Governance category, the mindshare of Quest Data Intelligence is 2.4%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Master Data Governance is 1.7%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Governance Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP Master Data Governance1.7%
erwin Data Intelligence2.4%
Other95.9%
Data Governance
 

Featured Reviews

Jog Raj - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Automated lineage and business glossaries have improved data understanding and collaboration
I am open to answering a few questions about erwin Data Intelligence and sharing my opinion about the product. Regarding the analytic part of the product, I find it very interesting that erwin Data Intelligence has its own inbuilt reporting toolset, with a new version coming out in January that will be AI-powered. This means you will be able to write analytical reports and questions based on the metadata and data lineage, making it more powerful than the current version, as AI will assist in creating those reports and performing analysis on the metadata. I find that the time taken to realize value from erwin Data Intelligence can be quite long. Creating a data catalog and developing data lineage takes significant time, and I expect that AI will help accelerate the process of creating data products by streamlining the steps involved. I can recommend erwin Data Intelligence to other users. I would rate this review as an eight out of ten overall.
reviewer2402049 - PeerSpot reviewer
Governance / Data Governance Initiative Advisory And Strategy Leadership at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Centralized master data has improved quality and now supports consistent global governance
Regarding what SAP can do better in SAP Master Data Governance, they have an entire roadmap of constant improvements since they deployed the product, always adding new business functionality and add-ons. Each company may have different feedback, wishing for certain features. The essence of SAP Master Data Governance is to provide structure, and from my standpoint, it offers a pretty good structure. There will always be areas for improvement; for example, when I deployed it a few years ago, their approach to internal orders for finance was still new, and they were figuring out how it would work based on organizational requirements. The financial data objects are straightforward, but financial statements are a bit more challenging. It is not a one-time deployment; it requires ongoing investment in user and product knowledge, and you need to weigh the pros and cons of any IT solution. I often advise clients to walk before they run because establishing hierarchies requires having a designed structure before implementation, though you can add that later. For additional functions in SAP Master Data Governance, it is interesting because on my project, we are already using AI technology for data cleansing before records are entered into SAP Master Data Governance. It would be beneficial to have the Dun & Bradstreet add-on within SAP Master Data Governance. However, one must remember that for AI to work effectively, it requires good data. Without that, AI does not make a difference. SAP Master Data Governance will always require a human perspective, especially to identify duplicate records. While SAP Master Data Governance provides technical capabilities for identifying potential duplicates based on searches, it requires human oversight due to the complexity of analyzing data fields. I believe integrating AI into the product could work, particularly after a solid data migration, which ensures that the records are reliable before utilizing AI for analytics.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise16
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise24
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with erwin Data Intelligence by Quest?
In my opinion, the analytics part of erwin Data Intelligence is not satisfactory. The name 'Intelligence' is not related specifically to analytics; it is focused on data governance with no advanced...
What is your primary use case for erwin Data Intelligence by Quest?
My main use case for erwin Data Intelligence is applying it and the DQ Labs in a financial institution.
What advice do you have for others considering erwin Data Intelligence by Quest?
The integration of business glossaries has significantly helped improve collaboration in our organization. We define the business glossaries first during meetings with the business, and then we bul...
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?
Regarding what SAP can do better in SAP Master Data Governance, they have an entire roadmap of constant improvements since they deployed the product, always adding new business functionality and ad...
What is your primary use case for SAP Master Data Governance?
I am currently working with data governance and then advisory and expert for SAP Master Data Governance.
 

Also Known As

erwin DG, erwin Data Governance, erwin Data Catalog
SAP MDG, SAP Data Governance
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Oracle, Infosys, GSK, Toyota Motor Sales, HSBC
Convergent IS, CHIO Aachen, Dell, Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), City of Boston, Mozzart, Mitsui Knowledge Industry (MKI), AOK Bundesverband, eBay
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