Shlomi Lavi /
Feb 01, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Yellowfin BI or SAP BusinessObjects BI?
SAP BusinessObjects BI is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Yellowfin BI, and Yellowfin BI is rated higher (79/100) than SAP BusinessObjects BI (75/100). Yellowfin BI offers users more features (11) than SAP BusinessObjects BI (9). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Yellowfin BI!
Looking for the right Business Intelligence solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
Yellowfin Vs. SAP
Yellowfin: At Yellowfin, we are passionate about making Business Intelligence easy. And by easy, we mean easy for everyone. Yellowfin has been developed to satisfy a range of BI needs, from small businesses, to massive enterprise deployments and software vendors.
Yellowfin is not the result of some academic pursuit; BI professionals designed it. The cataly...
SAP: SAP ® AG is German software corporation that makes enterprise software to manage business operations and customer relations. SAP ® is the market leader in enterprise application software. The company's best-known software products are its enterprise resource planning application (SAP ® ERP), its enterpr...
Who is more expensive? Yellowfin BI or SAP BusinessObjects BI?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Business Intelligence software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Yellowfin BI and SAP BusinessObjects BI.
Yellowfin BI price starts at $30 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Yellowfin Business Intelligence is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Business Intelligence software. SAP BusinessObjects BI price starts at $14,000 per year , When comparing SAP BusinessObjects BI to its competitors, the software is rated 8 - higher than the average Business Intelligence software cost.
Bottom line: SAP BusinessObjects BI is more expensive than Yellowfin BI.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Yellowfin BI Vs. SAP BusinessObjects BI based on some of the most important and required Business Intelligence features.
Yellowfin BI: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Ad-Hoc Analysis, Ad-Hoc Reporting, Customizable Dashboard, Customizable Features, Dashboarding, Forecasting & Budgeting, Issue Indicators, Performance Measurements.
SAP BusinessObjects BI: Ad-Hoc Analysis, Ad-Hoc Reporting, Dashboarding, Graphic Benchmark, Issue Indicators.
Target customer size
Yellowfin was designed to meet the needs of companies of all sizes. SAP BusinessObjects BI is ideal for small to large enterprises in which access to information is crucial for business operation.