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SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio vs Splunk Enterprise Platform comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

SAP BusinessObjects Design ...
Ranking in Data Visualization
22nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Splunk Enterprise Platform
Ranking in Data Visualization
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
IT Alerting and Incident Management (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Data Visualization category, the mindshare of SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio is 0.7%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Splunk Enterprise Platform is 1.6%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Visualization Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Splunk Enterprise Platform1.6%
SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio0.7%
Other97.7%
Data Visualization
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2329704 - PeerSpot reviewer
Comprehensive product with valuable dashboard and reporting features
SAP BusinessObjects offers a comprehensive solution with all BI functionalities. It includes valuable features like a dashboard, reporting, visualization, etc The platform's pricing needs improvement. It is very expensive. They should work on this particular area. We have been using SAP…
UzairKhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Delivers financial benefits and operational efficiency with impactful data analytics capabilities
My advice for those looking to implement Splunk Enterprise Platform is to know the product well and have hands-on workshops or create a lab to gain complete knowledge before proceeding. Regarding maintenance, it does not require much as it is on-premises. Overall, I would rate Splunk Enterprise Platform an eight.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It includes valuable features like a dashboard, reporting, visualization, etc."
"The product helps monitor and visualize data. It allows you to handle various tasks. You can store, visualize, and analyze data with the Splunk Enterprise Platform. It offers features like virtual folders and heavy folders for filtering data. Additionally, you can create dashboards to showcase data to different teams and stakeholders. The tool also enables the creation of analytics and alerts and sends reports, making it a valuable tool for our system."
"Splunk Enterprise Platform can be used for security, IT monitoring, and observability."
"Overall, I rate Splunk Enterprise Platform ten out of ten."
"Splunk Enterprise Platform saves approximately 20 to 30 percent of my time without having to perform different actions separately."
"The best thing about Splunk is you can collect all the data you want, and you can play with the data and do what you want."
"It can handle large datasets, swiftly consolidating outputs from every server and device across the network."
"I found the incident notification to be very helpful."
"The most valuable feature I've found in the Splunk Enterprise Platform is its log readability and filtering capabilities. The filters on the left side are particularly useful, allowing me to quickly narrow down the data to what's relevant for any application or server service. The interesting fields feature helps me get the values I need most of the time."
 

Cons

"The platform's pricing needs improvement."
"Splunk could improve by enhancing its graphical view functionality. Compared to other BI tools, Splunk's graphic features are limited; customers desire detailed, rich visual effects, like world maps showing threat attacks as animations."
"The Splunk Enterprise Platform has room for improvement, particularly in automating the permissions process during app promotions. Currently, permissions are manually set when different teams request an application move to production, which is time-consuming. Automating this process would streamline operations by automatically assigning the appropriate permissions and roles to specific services or teams, reducing the need to review each request ticket manually."
"There is room for improvement in terms of scalability."
"Areas for improvement include enhancing dashboards, reports, alerts, and the monitoring console."
"There is room for improvement in introducing more AI capabilities onto Splunk Enterprise Platform."
"Splunk is not an out-of-the-box solution like Micro Focus or Zabbix. You have to create your request to collect the data and add crucial components to the software."
"While Splunk Enterprise Platform is a good product, it is expensive. Additionally, it is complex for inexperienced cybersecurity engineers and requires experienced personnel to handle it effectively."
"Integration is an area that can be considered as one of the challenges we face with the solution in our company"
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The platform's pricing needs to be revised."
"There are yearly payments to be made towards the licensing costs attached to the solution."
"Product pricing is typically annual, and discounts are often available for longer-term commitments."
"The product is expensive, and the cost depends on the amount of data ingestion."
"I have heard from my managers that Splunk Enterprise Platform is an expensive solution."
"If you exceed your licensed limit, the product will issue a warning, typically a five-license warning. Additionally, they send daily email notifications informing you about the breach. This prompts you to consider options such as minimizing logs or acquiring additional licensing to address the issue."
"The solution's pricing increases with the amount of data used. This pricing model is acceptable because it aligns with the security features provided. It ensures that the price reflects the level of security and the amount of data we're managing."
"The solution’s pricing is moderate."
"The tool is expensive."
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Top Industries

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Hospitality Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Healthcare Company
11%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise22
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio?
It includes valuable features like a dashboard, reporting, visualization, etc.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio?
The platform's pricing needs to be revised, and thus, one of its disadvantages.
What needs improvement with SAP BusinessObjects Design Studio?
The platform's pricing needs improvement. It is very expensive. They should work on this particular area.
What do you like most about Splunk Enterprise Platform?
The most valuable features of the solution are the load balancing technique, the forwarding technique, and SSL certification.
What needs improvement with Splunk Enterprise Platform?
For future updates of Splunk Enterprise Platform, I would like to see integration by GUI. The integration should be improved with the UI.
What is your primary use case for Splunk Enterprise Platform?
The use cases for Splunk Enterprise Platform ( /products/splunk-enterprise-platform-reviews ) vary depending on the specific scenario. Splunk Enterprise Platform ( /products/splunk-enterprise-platf...
 

Also Known As

SAP Design Studio, BusinessObjects Design Studio
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Sample Customers

Wipro, Tetra Pak, MIGROS
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