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SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 4 - Reviews of SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Growth Analytics & Market Insights Specialist  
Consumer Goods  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Secure and comprehensive, but needs improvements in UI and functionality"

March 22, 2022

3.0

I have been using SAP BI for almost 2 years now and I am satisfied with how it houses a massive amount of data with security guaranteed. However, it can improve a lot more in terms of scalability, system, and processing.

Pros

What I like most about SAP BI is that it is able to store a massive amount of data, allows use of several measures/facts and market breaks, and is very secure as I know our data is always safe and protected.

Cons

What I like least, however, would be that system processing is quite slow (takes a lot of time loading data), user interface is not too friendly/appealing/easy to navigate, and the tool is quite rigid in that it does not allow for much customization

Review Source

Carlos Andrés A.  
Asistente de Producción  
Logistics and Supply Chain  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Optimización de datos"

January 13, 2024

5.0

Pros

La compilación de datos y demostración de resultados de forma que todos lo pueden entender

Cons

Qué hay muchos módulos con palabras complejas

Review Source

PS

Pawan S.  
Sr. Report Development Specialist  
Biotechnology  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Good tool for developing reports, but not quite nimble enough"

February 11, 2021

4.0

Pros

The overall architecture of BO XI (with UDT v14.2.7.3130) is intuitive to understand. Most of my experience, however, has been using it with derived tables for more flexibility in the clinical trial space. This is one of the features that I like because it allows me to not only deliver custom reports but also standardized reports that integrate data from different sources.

Cons

I think that BO's lack of OLAP functionality could use some beefing up. In my company, it's usually BO, Spotfire or Tableau that are used for reporting. If BO had OLAP capabilities, processes within the company that rely heavily on other tools may also change to account for that.

Review Source

fR

francesco R.  
Impiegato  
Publishing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Professionale"

January 22, 2023

5.0

Complessivamente ottimo e affidabile

Pros

Non ti abbandona mai, completo e affidabile

Cons

Inizialmente poco intuitivo ma si fa subito perdonare

Alternatives considered

[Microsoft SharePoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/1167/SharePoint/)

Reason for choosing SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence

costi inferiori

Switched from

[Adobe Commerce](https://www.capterra.com/p/227129/Magento-Commerce/)

costi

Review Source

BF

Beatriz F.  
Analista de Controladoria pl  
Food & Beverages  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Sap review"

January 5, 2023

5.0

Good

Pros

Practicality in generating reports and the possibility of using larg volumes of data

Cons

Sometimes it takes a long time to generate the bases

Review Source

SH

Syed H.  
5G Consultant  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent KPI reporting Tool"

August 4, 2022

4.0

Pros

excellent user friendly tool with easy to use features

Cons

installation is bit of an issue for this tool

Review Source

AB

Alberto B.  
Direttore  
Publishing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Professionalità ai massimi livelli"

April 21, 2023

5.0

Un software rivolto principalmente alle piccole e medie imprese realizzato in maniera impeccabile con un occhio volto alla sicurezza dei dati. Ottima la capacità di trasformare i dati in valori utili al business

Pros

Un software che si presenta con una interfaccia utente semplice ed intuitiva che consente la condivisione controllata dei dati con conseguenti report immediati ed interattivi

Cons

Tutto è ottimamente realizzato nei minimi dettagli

Review Source

Vielka A.  
Asistente de Ingeniería  
Pharmaceuticals  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Reseña de un departamento de Ingeniería"

August 28, 2022

5.0

Pros

Me gusta que todas las transacciones (o la mayoría) están conectadas y crean un flujo de procesos muy armonioso.

Cons

La realización de tareas tiene tanto detalles pequeños que se pueden pasar por alto y que son muy importantes

Review Source

AS

Ajit S.  
Senior Executive  
Utilities  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A comprehensive tool for data analytics by SAP"

February 8, 2022

4.0

Pros

Option to customize reports, Easy to integrate with existing SAP framework

Cons

Complex UI and slow processing (specially when data points are high)

Review Source

AM

Attila M.  
Senior Controller  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best reporting platform for non-power users"

July 17, 2023

5.0

Pros

BusinessObjects offered a wide range of reporting and analytics tools. Non-technical users could simply design a report, schedule it for timely refresh and get it delivered to the end-users in a fully automated way. SQL scripts also available to identify data sources, table connections etc...

Cons

It takes time to fully discover and understand all the functionalities, but it will pay out on the long run. Data load takes longs when working with large databases.

Review Source

RK

Ravi K.  
Finance Expert  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "SAP Business Intelligence - great tool for high end analysis"

February 11, 2023

5.0

Pros

Cloud benefits, Personalized, Self-Service, Great analysis

Cons

Should work on expanding more features and allow more flexibility.

Review Source

Moustafa Medhat A.  
Student  
Medical Devices  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "My Review of SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence"

June 19, 2022

3.0

My overall experience with SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence is good but needs some improvements.

Pros

I like the drag and drop option at SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence which allows me to move windows and dashboards anywhere. Also, it allows me to fully control the graphs from assigning labels and legends to controlling the layout and format.

Cons

There are a few documentation and tutorial online about SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence which makes it hard to learn. There is no web-based version of SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence. Also, it is too expensive to buy the software.

Review Source

EH

Eliud H.  
Jefe de estacionamiento  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Comentarios"

January 21, 2023

5.0

en general muy amigable en su manejo de datos y procesos

Pros

El nivel de almacenamiento de datos es muy alto y muy util

Cons

El tiempo que tarde en cargar cierta información

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Business analyst  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Old but easy to use and teach"

May 2, 2019

3.0

Pros

Nice ui interface, you dont need to know sql, used in many industries so many developers know it

Cons

Many icons and menus make it hard to initially know what to use, some in nuances and bugs

Review Source

MK

Mohammad K.  
SAP Manager  
Chemicals  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "SAP BOBJ BI"

December 14, 2016

5.0

One of the best tools from SAP BusinessObjects BI is a suite of front-end applications that allow business users to view, sort and analyze business intelligence data for all integration and reporting management within the diversified organizations. Best features include Dashboards -- Allows us to create interactive dashboards that contain charts and graphs for visualizing data and reports. Web Intelligence -- Provides a self-service environment for creating ad-hoc queries and analysis of data both online and offline. Integration with an outlook for easy extraction and transformation of reports into excel. Good usage fro Business Explorer (BEx) Suite (BEx Analyzer, BEx Web reporting). Highly formatted layout (print focused) Parameterized / dynamic layout Self Service / Freeform Layout Hierarchical awareness Dashboarding & visualization Interoperability.

Pros

Fast, robust and compatible with third party integrations. Scheduling Event: This event is used to run reports or any BI objects sequentially one after the other.

Cons

Development seems bit deep dig process which takes a long time for customizations

Review Source

MM

Mario M.  
Gestor transportes  
Food & Beverages  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Sap usuario"

February 2, 2023

5.0

Agradado

Pros

Gosto da facilidade com que conseguimos atingir um resumo de dados

Cons

Demora um pouco na criação dos Dashboard quando tem muita informacao

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Telesales Executive  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "used across multiple businesses "

August 3, 2018

5.0

this is a tool most comapnys i have worked at use

Pros

versatile and specific to your needs so very flexable

Cons

very costly and looks dated at times some a bit complacated but due to needs

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Analyst  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Very useful"

September 8, 2019

5.0

Pros

The software is easy to learn and use, variety of transactions and their many different options

Cons

That at least twice a month the system have issues (slow system)

Review Source

Sarath R.  
Automation Test Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "“Good front end reporting software tool”"

December 6, 2018

4.0

Pros

It is very easy to use and understand the customers .it is mostly connected RDBS Databases. It is a platform independent and robust tool

Cons

Before using this software at least need knowledge of data base, SQL query languages and basic fundamentals. It will take lot of time when software version and patch takes

Review Source

WG

William G.  
FP&A Analyst  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Global reports standardization"

August 19, 2020

5.0

A good tool, but with a medium learning curve for new users

Pros

Possibility to apply to different regions of company operations in the world, make it standard. Crosschecks rules to ensure consistent reports

Cons

No low code It demands techinal team queue to update business needs.

Reason for choosing SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence

Integration and compatibility wih other curent company softwares

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Sales Effectiveness Business Analyst  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Used SAP to produce business reports for financial and agricultural business customers"

February 20, 2018

4.0

The ability to produce needed report for management and divisional groups.

Pros

The ease of use with universes to hold all of the needed data for reporting purposes. The ability to combine many reports from different universes into one report for easy running and maintenance.

Cons

The inability to have more than two cross tab columns on one report. The only workaround I could find was concatenating multiple fields so that all information would show up. The timeout of your user id as you work.

Review Source

RC

Rita C.  
Sap analyst  
Management Consulting  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Poco intuitivo "

March 10, 2023

3.0

Pros

Molto utile per il reporting e analisi dati

Cons

Poco intuitivo, di difficile utilizzo e comprensione. Per utilizzare le varie funzionalità è necessario conoscere le transazioni ed avere un minimo di esperienza nel settore. Tutte le guide o i tutorial sono principalmente in lingua inglese e poco chiare

Review Source

aG

alla G.  
Finance Director  
Banking  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent software for data analysis"

May 26, 2020

4.0

Overall, really great product used by many international banks.

Pros

This software is excellent to use for data analytics, to create graphs, tables, and overall financial reporting.

Cons

The software is locking a really good support team to address user's issues. The 24 hours support is necessary

Switched from

[SAP S/4HANA Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/152293/SAP-S-4HANA/)

This software is more efficient

Review Source

Ramesh S.  
software engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Good application "

December 28, 2018

5.0

Pros

This is good time management tool with simple user interface

Cons

User interface can be modified for more simplicity.

Review Source

PS

Paul S.  
Service Provider Manager  
Management Consulting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great tool for big data analysis, visualization, and automation. "

June 7, 2017

5.0

It frees up time

Pros

Every day I learn something new about the software and I'm always blown away but the capabilities. I dont know that I can pick out one thing I like most although a big one is how it allows me to take reports that to refresh previously would take quite a fair length of time but now that I have built the same reports in Business Objects I have automated most, if not all, of them. And many are even emailed to me at a time which I've scheduled so now that the reports are built, all I do is nothing. Just wait for them to be sent to my email inbox.

Cons

I wish there was an easy way to have my scheduled reports send to SharePoint (if there is a way please let me know);

Review Source

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