OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica) vs SAP HANA comparison

The compared OpenText and SAP solutions aren't in the same category. OpenText is ranked #5 in Data Warehouse , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 5.7% mindshare in the category. SAP is ranked #1 in EDS , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 11.1% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of SAP users who would recommend it.

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

ROI

Sentiment score

6.2

Organizations achieved financial and operational gains with Vertica, reducing costs and processing time while enhancing analytics and performance.

Sentiment score

6.1

SAP HANA offers time and cost savings, with notable ROI and customization benefits, though integration costs challenge some companies.

I saved a lot of money because the storage was on a cheaper alternative and was not directly on OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica), but on S3.

Prassingh Singh

Senior Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees

The time we used to take with our earlier databases has reduced to one-tenth of what was there earlier, which is a positive outcome that can be converted to financial metrics in terms of return on investment.

Vasant Pramod Diwane

Data Engineering Associate Manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

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We do not feel we're getting value for the investment due to the additional resources needed for integration and maintenance.

A K 18

Director of Infrastructure at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees

I have seen a return on investment with SAP HANA as it typically delivers measurable ROI, especially in finance and month-end close processes.

PremKumarR

Finance Analyst at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

SAP HANA is a cost-saving solution that helps save money and serves as a time-saving solution that helps save time.

Joe Lau

Senior Manager at PwC

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

7.1

OpenText Analytics Database's customer service is generally valued for expertise but has occasional response time and escalation issues.

Sentiment score

6.1

SAP HANA offers high-quality 24/7 customer service, but experiences vary, with concerns over slow responses and complex issue handling.

Throughout this process, customer support was outstanding, and we had a person actively supporting us from the OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica) team for our use case.

Prassingh Singh

Senior Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees

Overall, our experience with OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica) customer support has been good and reliable.

Jitendrak Naik

consultant at tcs

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The community support is better than the official SAP support.

Hari Priya

SAP Analytics Lead at Miracle Software Systems, Inc

While issues are resolved eventually, the first level of support is not as good as we would like.

Richard Silhan

Sup-basis consultant at a security firm with 51-200 employees

When we raise a ticket for AWS or Azure issues, we find their support is very proactive, while SAP's support is quite passive.

Dhiraj Jankar

Senior SAP Basis Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.2

OpenText Vertica offers scalable, efficient data handling with robust performance, though pricing and node addition may challenge some users.

Sentiment score

7.8

SAP HANA provides scalable enterprise-level solutions, allowing seamless vertical and horizontal expansion to efficiently handle substantial data volumes.

We have experienced easy horizontal scaling, consistent query performance as data grew, and the ability to handle large analytic workloads.

Jitendrak Naik

consultant at tcs

OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica) has very good scalability.

Vasant Pramod Diwane

Data Engineering Associate Manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica) can scale to a great extent.

Anuj Chourasia

Analytics Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees

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SAP HANA handles large data volumes efficiently, allowing for adding more modules or users without performance issues.

PremKumarR

Finance Analyst at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Our operations have grown from a hundred data operations a day to as many in a couple of seconds.

A K 18

Director of Infrastructure at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees

It depends on what needs to change in the structure, as some entities cannot be changed and require a new implementation, while others can be modified.

Bassem Mohammed

IT Application Manager at TBTD

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

7.2

OpenText Analytics Database offers high stability and performance, with successful migrations and minimal clustering issues ensuring user satisfaction.

Sentiment score

7.8

SAP HANA is praised for its stability, reliability, and efficiency, with improvements seen in version 2.0 and initial configurations.

OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica) is very stable.

Prassingh Singh

Senior Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees

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We recently faced customer data loss during the cluster handover or failover fallback.

Dhiraj Jankar

Senior SAP Basis Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

We have not had any problems in the last seven to eight years.

Richard Silhan

Sup-basis consultant at a security firm with 51-200 employees

Regarding stability, they are using legacy systems and have implemented SAP HANA.

Hari Priya

SAP Analytics Lead at Miracle Software Systems, Inc

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Room For Improvement

OpenText Analytics Database needs improvements in community, cloud features, SQL, integration, cost efficiency, machine learning, and developer tools.

SAP HANA needs improvements in interface, scalability, integration, and cost efficiency, with enhanced support, training, and mobile integration.

Smarter automatic projection management is needed with more intelligence, auto projection creation, automatic optimization, and reduced manual testing with better workload management.

Jitendrak Naik

consultant at tcs

Projections could be made more dynamic, and if they could find a faster way to update, insert, and delete data, that would also be helpful.

Prassingh Singh

Senior Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees

OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica) does not have a cloud-based UI that Snowflake has, which features a very good comprehensive GUI for querying and analyzing data.

Vasant Pramod Diwane

Data Engineering Associate Manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

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The main issue is the ecosystem, which lacks the widespread support that SQL enjoys.

A K 18

Director of Infrastructure at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees

The setup process and deployment process for SAP HANA is complex.

reviewer8857240

Program manger at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

Licensing costs with SAP HANA are very high.

Hari Priya

SAP Analytics Lead at Miracle Software Systems, Inc

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Setup Cost

OpenText Analytics Database offers flexible pricing, often cost-effective for its advanced features, despite being pricey vs. open-source solutions.

SAP HANA is costly due to licensing, setup, and hardware expenses, affecting affordability for smaller businesses despite robust capabilities.

The pricing for OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica) is somewhat on the higher side for the license.

Prassingh Singh

Senior Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees

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It's a recurring subscription model, which is expensive compared to legacy systems with just a maintenance fee.

A K 18

Director of Infrastructure at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees

SAP is not a cheap company, and its licenses are expensive.

Richard Silhan

Sup-basis consultant at a security firm with 51-200 employees

I would rate the price for SAP HANA as high.

Dhiraj Jankar

Senior SAP Basis Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

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Valuable Features

OpenText Analytics Database excels in fast query responses, scalability, and real-time insights, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.

SAP HANA offers real-time processing, integration, scalability, and user-friendly interface, enhancing speed, reporting, and diverse business adaptability.

I can use it in Eon Mode in which I can store the data in cheaper storage such as Amazon S3 and have different compute nodes.

Prassingh Singh

Senior Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees

Projection and columnar storage are the most valuable features because they dramatically improve query performance and reduce the need for index management.

Jitendrak Naik

consultant at tcs

The best features that OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica) offers are mainly the parallel processing, ETL capabilities, and the multi-cloud features which are very handy to use.

Vasant Pramod Diwane

Data Engineering Associate Manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

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This architecture allows for faster data processing and real-time analytics that were not possible with traditional databases.

A K 18

Director of Infrastructure at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees

The concept enhances speed, allowing the database to serve and move data quickly.

Richard Silhan

Sup-basis consultant at a security firm with 51-200 employees

One of our dashboards using Excelsius was previously developed on normal BW on Oracle data, which took 10 minutes to open. After developing the same calculation views using those tables and replacing them with calculation views in Excelsius, the dashboard opened in seconds.

Hari Priya

SAP Analytics Lead at Miracle Software Systems, Inc

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Categories and Ranking

OpenText Analytics Database...

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Warehouse (5th), Cloud Data Warehouse (11th)

SAP HANA

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Virtualization (2nd), Embedded Database (1st), Relational Databases Tools (3rd), Database Management Systems (DBMS) (5th)

Mindshare comparison

OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica) and SAP HANA aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica) is designed for Data Warehouse and holds a mindshare of 5.7%, down 8.4% compared to last year.
SAP HANA, on the other hand, focuses on Embedded Database, holds 11.1% mindshare, up 9.0% since last year.

Data Warehouse Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica)	5.7%
Snowflake	9.3%
Teradata	8.8%
Other	76.2%

Data Warehouse

Embedded Database Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SAP HANA	11.1%
SQLite	16.6%
Firebird SQL	14.0%
Other	58.3%

Embedded Database

Featured Reviews

Jitendrak Naik

consultant at tcs

Data warehousing has transformed reporting performance and now delivers near real-time insights

OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica) is a very powerful analytic database, but like any platform, there are areas where it can improve to make daily work even smoother. Better cloud-native experience is one area for improvement. OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica) was originally designed as an on-premises analytic database and later moved to cloud. Improvement opportunities include more seamless cloud-native features such as auto-scaling, serverless options, and easier cluster management. Competitors such as Snowflake and BigQuery provide more fully managed experiences. Easier UI is another area for improvement. Most administration is currently done by SQL and command line tools. An improvement opportunity would be a more modern web UI for monitoring, workload management, and troubleshooting. Faster ecosystem and community growth is needed. In short, OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica) could improve in areas such as cloud-native capability, modern UI for administration, stronger real-time streaming integration, and growing its ecosystem and community. These enhancements would make it easier to manage and adopt compared to newer cloud-first analytic platforms. From a day-to-day operational perspective, there are a few areas where OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica) could improve to make our work smoother. Smarter automatic projection management is needed with more intelligence, auto projection creation, automatic optimization, and reduced manual testing with better workload management. Right now, monitoring queries often requires system tables and manual analysis. Troubleshooting slow queries takes time. A modern real-time dashboard showing query bottlenecks and resource users would enable quick detection. The impact could be faster issue resolution and less time spent debugging performance. Storage native interaction with modern data tools is also important. In short, from a day-to-day perspective, improvements in automatic projection optimization, better workload monitoring dashboard, easier schema evolution, and stronger modern tool integration would significantly reduce manual tuning effort and improve developer productivity. While OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica) is very powerful, these enhancements would make it more efficient for the analytics team.

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Hari Priya

SAP Analytics Lead at Miracle Software Systems, Inc

Performs well with high database and reporting performance

We face difficulties replicating the AC DOCA table, which is a huge table, from S/4HANA to SAP HANA BAS, Business Application Studio, or HANA Studio using SLT. For developing Power BI reports using the AC DOCA table, we are replicating full data daily. We want to implement delta load, and while we used OData service for one client, the delta OData service link is not properly updating delta records. Licensing costs with SAP HANA are very high. Due to high pricing, many clients are moving from BW on SAP HANA and S/4HANA to Azure SQL. I have worked with several clients who have moved all data flows to Azure and developed Power BI queries on top of Azure. Many clients are also using Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The certification costs are also very high, more than ₹1,40,000 INR. Previously, it was ₹30,000 to ₹40,000. I want to pursue three certifications but am unable to do so due to the cost.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

18%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Comms Service Provider

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	29
Midsize Enterprise	23
Large Enterprise	43

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	26
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	62

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Vertica?

Vertica is easy to use and provides really high performance, stability, and scalability.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Vertica?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is limited because the organization handled the licensing and pricing as well as the cost setup.

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What needs improvement with Vertica?

OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica) is already doing great. There could be a community which could have been much more advanced and more people can be engaged so that any kind of questions, queri...

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What are the biggest benefits of using SAP HANA?

Based on my work with SAP HANA, the biggest benefit that it can bring to your business is total data management. This product is by SAP - a company that serves almost all needs a client may have co...

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Is SAP HANA’s customer and technical support reliable?

We have been using SAP HANA for a fairly short period of time and have only taken advantage of their customer support. So far, we have not had issues that required specialized help from technical s...

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Is SAP HANA difficult to set up and start using?

SAP HANA is fairly easy to set up, however, I do not think a complete beginner can do it. You certainly need some preparation - either you need to have experience with similar solutions, or with ot...

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Comparisons

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

Oracle Exadata vs OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica)

Compared 5% of the time

SAP IQ vs OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica)

Compared 4% of the time

Databricks vs OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica)

Compared 4% of the time

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Oracle Database vs SAP HANA

Compared 29% of the time

SQL Server vs SAP HANA

Compared 10% of the time

MySQL vs SAP HANA

Compared 7% of the time

IBM Db2 Database vs SAP HANA

Compared 6% of the time

DuckDB vs SAP HANA

Compared 4% of the time

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Also Known As

Micro Focus Vertica, HPE Vertica, HPE Vertica on Demand

SAP High-Performance Analytic Appliance, HANA

Overview

OpenText Analytics Database Vertica is known for its fast data loading and efficient query processing, providing scalability and user-friendliness with a low cost per TB. It supports large data volumes with OLAP, clustering, and parallel ingestion capabilities.

OpenText Analytics Database Vertica is designed to handle substantial data volumes with a focus on speed and efficient storage through its columnar architecture. It offers advanced performance features like workload isolation and compression, ensuring flexibility and high availability. The database is optimized for scalable data management, supporting data scientists and analysts with real-time reporting and analytics. Its architecture is built to facilitate hybrid deployments on-premises or within cloud environments, integrating seamlessly with business intelligence tools like Tableau. However, challenges such as improved transactional capabilities, optimized delete processes, and better real-time loading need addressing.

What features define OpenText Analytics Database Vertica?

Fast Data Loading: Quickly ingests large data volumes.
Columnar Storage: Optimizes storage efficiency and speed.
OLAP Support: Provides robust analytics capabilities.
Advanced Compression: Enhances storage efficiency and performance.
Parallel Data Ingestion: Enables faster data processing.
Fault Tolerance: Ensures high availability and reliability.

What benefits should users expect?

Cost Efficiency: Low cost per TB is advantageous.
Scalability: Accommodates growing data needs seamlessly.
Integration Flexibility: Works well with BI tools like Tableau.
Real-Time Reporting: Delivers immediate insights for decision-making.

OpenText Analytics Database Vertica's implementation spans industries such as finance, healthcare, and telecommunications. It serves as a central data warehouse offering scalable management, high-speed processing, and geospatial functions. Companies benefit from its capacity to integrate machine learning and operational reporting, enhancing analytical capabilities.

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SAP HANA is a high-speed in-memory data platform providing real-time analytics and quick data retrieval while supporting enterprise scalability and integration.

Designed for efficient data processing, SAP HANA offers robust security, ease of use, and advanced analytics through an architecture that ensures flexibility and stability. This allows seamless integration with third-party systems, significantly improving data management and decision-making capabilities. Enterprises benefit from data modeling, compression, comprehensive dashboards, and real-time insights. However, users have noted high costs, speed, and scalability issues, as well as complexity in interface and customizations. There's also a need for better integration with third-party tools, clearer documentation, and enhanced connectivity with Java and other platforms.

What are the key features of SAP HANA?

In-memory Processing: Delivers rapid data retrieval and analytics.
Data Modeling and Compression: Enhances storage efficiency and speed.
Advanced Analytics: Offers comprehensive insights for strategic decisions.
Seamless Integration: Integrates with third-party systems effectively.
Real-time Insights: Supports real-time analytics across data sets.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating SAP HANA?

Improved Decision-making: Informs strategic business choices with advanced analytics.
Operational Efficiency: Enhances productivity by streamlining data management.
Scalability: Supports growth and evolving data needs effectively.
Security: Protects data integrity with robust mechanisms.

SAP HANA is deployed for enterprise resource planning across industries, notably in finance, HR, and sales. It supports real-time analytics, business intelligence, and integrates with SAP ERP and S/4HANA, offering tailored solutions for sectors like supply chain management, CRM, procurement, and financial analysis.

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