SAP Master Data Governance vs Talend Open Studio for MDM comparison

SAP and Talend are both solutions in the Master Data Management (MDM) Software category. SAP is ranked #1 with an average rating of 7.6, while Talend is ranked #9. SAP holds a 21.6% mindshare in MDM, compared to Talend’s 5.6% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of SAP users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Talend users who would recommend it.

SAP Master Data Governance

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

SAP Master Data Governance and Talend Open Studio for MDM compete in enterprise data management. SAP has an edge with integration into enterprise systems, while Talend stands out with its open-source flexibility for cost-effective customization.

Features: SAP Master Data Governance provides robust data governance frameworks with integration into SAP ecosystems and comprehensive governance tools. Talend Open Studio for MDM offers flexibility and customization options, leveraging its open-source nature for tailored solutions and adaptable management capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SAP Master Data Governance is noted for its structured deployment within SAP environments and dedicated customer support. Talend Open Studio for MDM allows flexible deployment due to its open-source model, though it may need more technical resources for setup. Customized support from SAP is appealing for enterprises within the SAP network.

Pricing and ROI: SAP Master Data Governance often entails high initial setup costs due to proprietary technology but offers better ROI through system integrations. Talend Open Studio for MDM provides a lower-cost setup with its open-source model, offering favorable ROI for businesses using internal resources for deployment and maintenance. The choice depends on immediate compatibility versus long-term adaptability and customization.

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Categories and Ranking

SAP Master Data Governance

Ranking in Master Data Management (MDM) Software

1st

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Talend Open Studio for MDM

Ranking in Master Data Management (MDM) Software

9th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Master Data Management (MDM) Software category, the mindshare of SAP Master Data Governance is 21.6%, down from 23.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Talend Open Studio for MDM is 5.6%, down from 8.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Master Data Management (MDM) Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SAP Master Data Governance	21.6%
Talend Open Studio for MDM	5.6%
Other	72.8%

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UdayReddy

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.

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Mubahir Rashid

Data Analytics Consultant at Aletha Corp

Good data fabric and a straightforward setup with the ability to extend

I really like the data fabric. In my data fabric, we have a component related to cloud computing that is quite useful. The data fabric has improved over the previous version. The user interface is fine. There are good integrations possible with the product. The initial setup is very straightforward. It is a scalable product.

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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 ability to identify and manage duplicate data is valuable. The solution automatically checks for duplication possibilities based on criteria like name matching."

"The data capturing and data governance features are valuable."

"Useful for building master data."

"It is a stable solution...The initial setup of SAP Master Data Governance is very easy."

"We've managed tens of thousands of updates within 30 to 60 minutes, and we can also replicate these changes to all connected systems."

"Validates all aspects from security to authorization and authentication."

"The most valuable thing is what it does: data management."

"We've found the solution to be quite flexible."

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"The biggest advantage of Talend is that they have an active community. If we face any issue, we can get input in a short duration of time."

"The most valuable features are the stewardship and the data prep."

"I really like the data fabric."

Cons

"It does not ensure data matches after system upgrades."

"There is no clarity and direction on how to manage bills of materials (BOMs) or routing in MDG."

"The user experience can be improved."

"The price can be improved."

"Bill of materials (BOM) creation in manufacturing needs to be enhanced in SAP Master Data Governance."

"The documentation provided for the MDG extensions by Utopia could be improved."

"In general, I want artificial intelligence added to SAP Master Data Governance since I feel it is one of the areas where the solution has certain shortcomings."

"The multidomain MDM feature is based on EIP systems, which may not be a good model for all master data."

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"I do not have notes for improvement."

"Creating a model and deploying it is a little bit tricky in Talend, compared to other tools."

"It can definitely be improved on the UI side. They can provide a better UI as compared to what is currently available. I'm trying to set up the UI to capture some information, and when I try to use the native feature of Talend, I'm finding it difficult. It could be improved a bit. Only when it comes to MDM, it is not user-friendly, but when it comes to data integration of Big Data, it's extremely user-friendly."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cloud solution is subscription-based, it is paid monthly or quarterly. If the solution is on-premises, it is a one-time fee. As far as I am aware there are no additional costs."

"I rate the tool's pricing a seven out of ten."

"SAP Master Data Governance is a licensed product. While there might be no upfront cost for the MDG component itself, you still need to pay for user authorizations."

"The licensing cost is reasonable."

"The cost of the product is not ideal."

"The solution is costly."

"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 product is too expensive."

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"The licensing fees vary depending on the products that you purchase."

"It has one single license, and everything is included in it."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

13%

Computer Software Company

10%

Energy/Utilities Company

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	21

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Questions from the Community

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.

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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...

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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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Overview

Your company wants accurate, complete, and trusted data to master your digital business processes and business models. The SAP® Master Data Governance application provides ready-to-run, domain-specific master data governance, enabling you to decentrally own and consolidate and to centrally create, change, and distribute master data across your enterprise system landscape. Tight integration with other SAP solutions supports the reuse of data models, business logic, and validation frameworks with open integration to third-party products and services to support your entire technology stack. It supports cleansing, standardization, duplicate detection, and best-record calculation. It then lets you synchronize clean and standardized data across cloud and on-premise applications.

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With Talend Open Studio for MDM, you can download a fully-functional MDM solution today and use it for free, for as long as you want. Available under a GPL open source license, Talend Open Studio for MDM delivers the key data integration, data quality, and data governance functionality that you need to get started with MDM in your company.

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Sample Customers

Convergent IS, CHIO Aachen, Dell, Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), City of Boston, Mozzart, Mitsui Knowledge Industry (MKI), AOK Bundesverband, eBay

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