SAP Analytics Cloud vs Data Studio

SASAP Analytics Cloud9.1Visit Data Studio8.7Visit

Higher score SA SAP Analytics Cloud #4 in Business Intelligence Tools 9.1/10 Pricing on request · 60-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit site

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Data Studio #8 in Business Intelligence Tools 8.7/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Data Studio

• SAP Analytics Cloud fits best

  SAP-centric planning and analytics teams

• Data Studio fits best

  Low-cost Google ecosystem reporting

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Side by side

Feature	SASAP Analytics Cloud 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Data Studio 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.7
Ranking	#4 in Business Intelligence Tools	#8 in Business Intelligence Tools
Best for	SAP-centric planning and analytics teams	Low-cost Google ecosystem reporting
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request · 60-day trial	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	60 days	30 days
Free trial length	60 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Docs, Community	Community, Docs
Integrations	13 integrations	1,400+ integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SAP Analytics Cloud 4/4 · Data Studio 4/4
Row-level security	✓	✓
Scheduled reports	✓	✓
Embedded analytics	✓	✓
Natural-language queries	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment	Hybrid	Cloud
Refresh frequency	Real-time	Hourly
Viewer seats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines dashboards, planning, forecasting, and predictive analytics Connects live and imported data across SAP and third-party sources Includes role- and dimension-based access controls and embedded analytics	Free plan with dashboards, reports, blending, and scheduled delivery Connects to more than 1,400 sources, including Google and database systems Supports embedding, row-level filtering, and natural-language data questions
Cons	Pricing requires contact with sales Cloud deployment only Broader capabilities may exceed the needs of basic BI teams	Cloud-only deployment limits on-premises deployment options Pro pricing is charged per user, per project, per month Advanced organizational ownership and team workspaces require Pro
Our verdict	SAP Analytics Cloud combines business intelligence, enterprise planning, predictive analytics, reporting, and data visualization in a cloud software-as-a-service platform. It is designed for organizations using SAP business applications… Read the review →	Data Studio is a web-based business intelligence and reporting tool for individuals, teams, and organizations. It turns connected business data into interactive dashboards and multi-page reports with charts, filters, images, text,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• SAP Analytics Cloud — where it wins

  • Combines dashboards, planning, forecasting, and predictive analytics
  • Connects live and imported data across SAP and third-party sources
  • Includes role- and dimension-based access controls and embedded analytics

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Cloud deployment only
  • Broader capabilities may exceed the needs of basic BI teams

• Data Studio — where it wins

  • Free plan with dashboards, reports, blending, and scheduled delivery
  • Connects to more than 1,400 sources, including Google and database systems
  • Supports embedding, row-level filtering, and natural-language data questions

  Where it doesn't

  • Cloud-only deployment limits on-premises deployment options
  • Pro pricing is charged per user, per project, per month
  • Advanced organizational ownership and team workspaces require Pro

• SASAP Analytics Cloud9.1/10 · Pricing on request · 60-day trial

  A SAP-focused cloud suite for analytics, planning, forecasting, and embedded reporting.

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• Data Studio8.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A low-cost reporting tool for teams working across Google and connected data sources.

  Visit Data StudioFull verdict →