SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards vs Sigma comparison

SAP and Sigma Computing are both solutions in the Data Visualization category. SAP is ranked #18 with an average rating of 8.0, while Sigma Computing is ranked #14 with an average rating of 7.0. SAP holds a 1.0% mindshare in DV, compared to Sigma Computing’s 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of SAP users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Sigma Computing users who would recommend it.

SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards

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100% willing to recommend

Sigma

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100% willing to recommend

SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards and Sigma based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards

Ranking in Data Visualization

18th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Sigma

Ranking in Data Visualization

14th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

8.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

BI (Business Intelligence) Tools (18th)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Data Visualization category, the mindshare of SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards is 1.0%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sigma is 2.1%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Arijit_Sarkar

Data Analytics Lead at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees

An easy scalable, highly stable and user-friendly tool useful for operational reporting

It is an on-premises solution, so you just need to install it and continuously keep clicking on the next option until the installation is done, making it not so tough. Things work out pretty well as long as the various connections needed for the installation are managed properly. The solution is deployed on-premises. For deployment, it takes two to three hours maximum for any kind of new upgrade version. Two or three engineers are required for the employment process because sometimes you need to take the backup, for which you might have to involve the infra team. In terms of application, we are the only ones who can handle the deployments.

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Russell Rothstein

Founder and CEO at PeerSpot

Modern dashboards and reports enhance decision-making and presentations

I would love to be able to create my own reports in Sigma, as I can do in Salesforce. Either we are not using it properly, or the software is too complicated. It would be great if there was a way for me to create reports without relying on a data analyst. I'm interested in the upcoming AI co-pilot to enable natural language generation of visualizations and reports. Also, the marketing materials did not match what I feel we've received. Regarding pricing, Sigma's pricing doesn't allow more people to have the ability to create their own reports. We have very few admin or report creator licenses, while everyone else is on a view-only mode.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of the solution are its stability and user-friendliness, making it easy to manage."

"I find the collaborative features, such as commenting, to be very valuable."

"The most valuable feature of Sigma is the detailed reports."

"Sigma serves as the visualization and reporting front end."

"Sigma is a great software for non-technical business users. If someone's familiar with pivot tables or Excel or Google Sheets, they should be able to pick up Sigma pretty quickly. There is a very low bar for onboarding."

"The most valuable aspect for me is having real-time data."

"The most valuable feature of Sigma is the detailed reports."

"The tool's interface is easy to use. The functions listed as a part of the menu items are easy to use."

Cons

"The product lacks the ability to manage universal connectivity, so it needs to be made better for users."

"The only minor area for improvement lies in handling highly complex visualizations."

"I would like to see better visualization options. That would allow me to build out more visually pleasing dashboarding in Sigma."

"The product's roadmap regarding introducing new features in the solution or new versions of the tool can be made better in the future."

"Either we are not using it properly, or the software is too complicated. It would be great if there was a way for me to create reports without relying on a data analyst."

"Sigma could have better reports."

"Sigma lacks a versioning feature to track changes. There is a need for better structuring, like a folder system, to organize diagrams efficiently."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product's pricing falls on the spectrum's cheaper side, excluding its licensing cost. The product's pricing is good compared to other tools in the market. My company makes payments towards the licensing costs of the product on a yearly basis."

"The retail price is set at one thousand dollars per creator per year."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards?

The most valuable features of the solution are its stability and user-friendliness, making it easy to manage.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards?

The product's pricing falls on the spectrum's cheaper side, excluding its licensing cost. The product's pricing is good compared to other tools in the market. My company makes payments towards the ...

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What needs improvement with SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards?

The product lacks the ability to manage universal connectivity, so it needs to be made better for users. I know that everything that is coming nowadays is based on SAP Fiori. Many haven't been expo...

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What do you like most about Sigma?

The tool's interface is easy to use. The functions listed as a part of the menu items are easy to use.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sigma?

The pricing of Sigma is a concern, as it restricts our ability to provide more users with report-creating capabilities due to the high cost of admin or report creator licenses. Most users have view...

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What needs improvement with Sigma?

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Also Known As

Xcelsius, SAP Dashboards, BusinessObjects Dashboards

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Overview

Give your people an easier way to explore insights and test-out future scenarios – with SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards. This dashboard software offers users personalized drag-and-drop functionality and interactive gauges, charts, and widgets – for instant access to clear and understandable metrics.

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Sigma is the next-generation of analytics for cloud data warehouses with a familiar spreadsheet-like interface that gives business experts the power to ask any question of their data no matter the query.

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