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Amazon QuickSight vs SAP Analytics Cloud

Amazon QuickSight logo

Amazon QuickSight

Business Intelligence

Scalable, serverless BI by AWS

From
$3/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SAP Analytics Cloud logo

SAP Analytics Cloud

Inventory

Enterprise inventory analytics and planning

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Amazon QuickSight reader and Reader Pro roles charged separately at $3 and $20/month; SAP Analytics Cloud high implementation costs and complexity for large enterprises
  • They diverge on capability: Amazon QuickSight covers SPICE In-memory Engine, SAP Analytics Cloud covers Advanced analytics.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amazon QuickSight and SAP Analytics Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Amazon QuickSight and SAP Analytics Cloud differ
AttributeAmazon QuickSightSAP Analytics Cloud
Starting price$3/monthOn request
Pricing modelper-usersubscription
PlatformsAWSCloud
CategoryBusiness IntelligenceInventory
Founded20061972

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Amazon QuickSight

  • SPICE In-memory Engine
  • ML Insights
  • Natural Language Queries
  • Embedded Analytics
  • Pay-per-session
  • Redshift
  • S3
  • Athena

Only in SAP Analytics Cloud

  • Advanced analytics
  • Demand planning
  • Inventory optimization
  • Predictive modeling
  • Supply chain visibility
  • Real-time reporting
  • Machine learning capabilities
  • SAP ecosystem

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Amazon QuickSight

  • Business intelligencenot SAP Analytics Cloud
  • Dashboard creationnot SAP Analytics Cloud
  • Data visualizationnot SAP Analytics Cloud

SAP Analytics Cloud

  • Demand forecastingnot Amazon QuickSight
  • Inventory optimizationnot Amazon QuickSight
  • Supply chain analyticsnot Amazon QuickSight
  • Predictive planningnot Amazon QuickSight

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Amazon QuickSight

  • Reader and Reader Pro roles charged separately at $3 and $20/month
  • Author and Author Pro roles charged at $24 and $40/month
  • $250/month infrastructure fee required if Pro users or Q&A enabled
  • SPICE storage charged at $0.38/GB monthly (10 GB included)
  • Pixel-perfect reports start at $500/month for 500 monthly units
  • Alerts charged at $0.05-$0.50 per 1,000 metrics evaluated

SAP Analytics Cloud

  • High implementation costs and complexity for large enterprises
  • Requires significant data governance and planning infrastructure

Pricing, plan by plan

Amazon QuickSight

$3/month
  • Reader$3/month
    • Dashboard viewing only
  • Reader Pro$20/month
    • Enhanced reader capabilities
  • Author$24/month
    • Dashboard creation and editing
  • Author Pro$40/month
    • Advanced authoring features

SAP Analytics Cloud

On request
  • Standard$5000/month
    • Core analytics
    • 20 users
    • Standard support
  • Premium$10000/month
    • Advanced planning
    • 30 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$20000/month
    • Full suite
    • Unlimited users
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Amazon QuickSight if

  • You need spice in-memory engine.
  • You work on AWS.
  • You also want ml insights.
Amazon QuickSight review

Choose SAP Analytics Cloud if

  • You need advanced analytics.
  • You work on Cloud.
  • You also want demand planning.
SAP Analytics Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is Amazon QuickSight or SAP Analytics Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Amazon QuickSight starts at $3/month and SAP Analytics Cloud at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amazon QuickSight or SAP Analytics Cloud?
Amazon QuickSight starts at $3/month and SAP Analytics Cloud at On request.
Does Amazon QuickSight or SAP Analytics Cloud run on more platforms?
Amazon QuickSight runs on AWS. SAP Analytics Cloud runs on Cloud.
What is Amazon QuickSight best used for?
Amazon QuickSight is most often used for business intelligence, dashboard creation, data visualization. Of those, business intelligence and dashboard creation are not what SAP Analytics Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Amazon QuickSight do that SAP Analytics Cloud cannot?
Amazon QuickSight covers SPICE In-memory Engine, ML Insights, Natural Language Queries, Embedded Analytics. SAP Analytics Cloud covers Advanced analytics, Demand planning, Inventory optimization, Predictive modeling. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Amazon QuickSight: What does Amazon QuickSight cost per user?

QuickSight pricing varies by user role. Readers start at $3/month, Reader Pro at $20/month, Authors at $24/month, and Author Pro at $40/month. All prices are per user per month.

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SAP Analytics Cloud: What are the main modules in SAP Analytics Cloud?

SAP Analytics Cloud combines business intelligence (BI), enterprise planning, and predictive analytics in one solution for unified financial, supply chain, and operational planning.

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Amazon QuickSight: Does QuickSight charge an infrastructure fee?

Yes, QuickSight charges an infrastructure fee of $250/month per account if the account has at least one Pro user, has Q&A enabled via topics, or has dashboard Q&A enabled.

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SAP Analytics Cloud: Does SAP Analytics Cloud support AI and machine learning?

Yes, SAP Analytics Cloud includes Joule, an AI assistant that helps automate forecasts at any planning level, uncover insights, and develop business plans.

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Amazon QuickSight: What are QuickSight's session capacity pricing options?

Session capacity pricing starts at $250/month for 500 sessions. Annual plans range from $20,000/year for 50,000 sessions to $258,000/year for 1,600,000 sessions, with volume discounts reducing unit costs from $0.50 to $0.16 per additional session.

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SAP Analytics Cloud: What data sources can I connect to SAP Analytics Cloud?

SAP Analytics Cloud supports native Snowflake connectivity, Azure SQL, and integration with SAP Datasphere for unified data management across multiple sources.

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Amazon QuickSight: How much does additional SPICE storage cost?

Additional SPICE storage beyond the included 10 GB costs $0.38 per GB per month. Authors receive 10 GB included, but Readers do not.

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SAP Analytics Cloud: What planning features does SAP Analytics Cloud offer?

SAP Analytics Cloud provides enterprise planning capabilities including budgeting, forecasting, and supply chain planning with real-time data and collaborative workflows.

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