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Riversand MDMCenter vs SAP Master Data Governance comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Riversand MDMCenter
Ranking in Master Data Management (MDM) Software
12th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP Master Data Governance
Ranking in Master Data Management (MDM) Software
1st
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Master Data Management (MDM) Software category, the mindshare of Riversand MDMCenter is 2.4%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Master Data Governance is 11.1%, down from 20.5% 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 Governance11.1%
Riversand MDMCenter2.4%
Other86.5%
Master Data Management (MDM) Software
 

Featured Reviews

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Senior Solution Architect at Intraedge
A user-friendly data management software with a valuable matching feature
Integration could be better. Riversand is majorly focusing on only the MDM hub part. They don't have their own integration platform. We have to rely on a third-party integration partner. They say this is the format, and it's the client's responsibility to bring the data into their required format. They have to have an integration partner and develop their integration capabilities. It's not so flexible to read any data format or system, for example, SAP. They don't have a connector.
UdayReddy - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead at LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech
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

"I like their matching feature, and the survivorship rules are very strong. I also like their out-of-box reports, data quality dashboards, and more. Those are also very handy and helpful. Internally, I like the kind of configurations that we can create, validations, and enhancements. Those configurations are pretty straightforward and useful. It's a user-friendly tool that is very cool."
"Has a good user interface and the ability to update large sets of products quickly."
"It's a stable solution. I have no complaints."
"Pricing for SAP Master Data Governance in the latest scenario depends on each version, offering a robust and user-friendly application."
"We've managed tens of thousands of updates within 30 to 60 minutes, and we can also replicate these changes to all connected systems."
"I like how the solution integrates with other SAP tools and third-party solutions."
"The scalability is very good."
"The solution is great at standardizing all of our records."
"It is a stable solution...The initial setup of SAP Master Data Governance is very easy."
"A good solution for large enterprises."
"I am satisfied with the solution's customer service."
 

Cons

"The solution does not have a good match and search capability."
"Integration could be better. Riversand is majorly focusing on only the MDM hub part. They don't have their own integration platform. We have to rely on a third-party integration partner. They say this is the format, and it's the client's responsibility to bring the data into their required format. They have to have an integration partner and develop their integration capabilities. It's not so flexible to read any data format or system, for example, SAP. They don't have a connector."
"The ability to create bespoke workflows could be improved."
"The documentation provided for the MDG extensions by Utopia could be improved."
"The price can be improved."
"There were challenges with handling multiple values within a single input field at the screen level."
"Bill of materials (BOM) creation in manufacturing needs to be enhanced in SAP Master Data Governance."
"The implementation could be easier."
"It could be more user-friendly."
"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."
"Lacks some features that are available in other solutions."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Riversand MDMCenter isn't expensive. I believe their price is in the mid-range."
"SAP Master Data Governance is an expensive solution."
"The solution is costly."
"I rate the tool's pricing a seven out of ten."
"The cost of the product is not ideal."
"The product is too expensive."
"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."
"The licensing cost is reasonable."
"SAP Master Data Governance is an expensive product."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
13%
Energy/Utilities Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Retailer
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise21
 

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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?
I don't see any disadvantages or areas for improvement that I can think of, to be honest. It's sometimes challenging when you have to develop custom fields, but then usually it works, even when dep...
 

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