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Boomi vs SAP BusinessObjects

Boomi logo

Boomi

Automation Integration

The world's leading cloud integration platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SAP BusinessObjects logo

SAP BusinessObjects

Business Intelligence

Enterprise business intelligence suite

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Boomi has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Boomi most pricing requires contacting sales; no transparent plan costs published; SAP BusinessObjects sAP BusinessObjects Private Cloud Edition is listed on UK G-Cloud 14 as a Cloud software service by SAP (UK) Limited titled 'SAP Business Objects Private Cloud Edition', alongside a reseller listing from NTT DATA Business Solutions; the G-Cloud search results describe it as subscription-based but show no per-user or per-month figure in the listing summary
  • They diverge on capability: Boomi covers Cloud integration, SAP BusinessObjects covers Crystal Reports.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Boomi and SAP BusinessObjects actually diverge.

Attributes where Boomi and SAP BusinessObjects differ
AttributeBoomiSAP BusinessObjects
Starting priceFree$400/month
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, On-premiseWeb, Desktop, Mobile
CategoryAutomation IntegrationBusiness Intelligence
Founded20001972

Identical on both: 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 Boomi

  • Cloud integration
  • API management
  • Master data management
  • Trading partner network
  • Process automation
  • Real-time sync
  • Monitoring
  • Analytics

Only in SAP BusinessObjects

  • Crystal Reports
  • Web Intelligence
  • Lumira
  • Analysis for Office
  • Live Office
  • SAP HANA
  • SAP ERP
  • Oracle

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Boomi

  • Integrating cloud and on-premises applicationsnot SAP BusinessObjects
  • API management and publishingnot SAP BusinessObjects
  • Master data management across systemsnot SAP BusinessObjects
  • EDI and B2B data exchangenot SAP BusinessObjects
  • Workflow automation between business systemsnot SAP BusinessObjects

SAP BusinessObjects

  • Enterprise reportingnot Boomi
  • Executive dashboardsnot Boomi
  • Regulatory compliancenot Boomi
  • Strategic planningnot Boomi
  • Operational analyticsnot Boomi

Where each one falls short

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

Boomi

  • Most pricing requires contacting sales; no transparent plan costs published
  • Free trial is 30 days but requires sign-up
  • Base plan limited to one environment and two users

SAP BusinessObjects

  • SAP BusinessObjects Private Cloud Edition is listed on UK G-Cloud 14 as a Cloud software service by SAP (UK) Limited titled 'SAP Business Objects Private Cloud Edition', alongside a reseller listing from NTT DATA Business Solutions; the G-Cloud search results describe it as subscription-based but show no per-user or per-month figure in the listing summary

Pricing, plan by plan

Boomi

Free
  • Base$99/month
    • Pay-as-you-go
    • One environment
    • Two users
  • Professional$undefined/mo
    • Two environments
    • Unlimited users
  • Enterprise$undefined/mo
    • Unlimited environments

SAP BusinessObjects

$400/month
  • Standard$400/month
    • Core BI Tools
    • Web Intelligence
    • Crystal Reports
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Full Suite
    • Advanced Features
    • Premium Support

Which should you pick?

Choose Boomi if

  • You need cloud integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, On-premise.
  • You also want api management.
Boomi review

Choose SAP BusinessObjects if

  • You need crystal reports.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want web intelligence.
SAP BusinessObjects review

Questions people ask

Is Boomi or SAP BusinessObjects better?
Neither clearly leads. Boomi starts at Free and SAP BusinessObjects at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Boomi or SAP BusinessObjects?
Boomi has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Boomi and $400/month for SAP BusinessObjects.
Does Boomi or SAP BusinessObjects run on more platforms?
Boomi runs on Web, On-premise. SAP BusinessObjects runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use Boomi for free?
Yes. Boomi has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SAP BusinessObjects starts at $400/month.
What is Boomi best used for?
Boomi is most often used for integrating cloud and on-premises applications, api management and publishing, master data management across systems, edi and b2b data exchange. Of those, integrating cloud and on-premises applications and api management and publishing are not what SAP BusinessObjects is typically brought in for.
What can Boomi do that SAP BusinessObjects cannot?
Boomi covers Cloud integration, API management, Master data management, Trading partner network. SAP BusinessObjects covers Crystal Reports, Web Intelligence, Lumira, Analysis for Office. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Boomi: What is Boomi's minimum monthly cost for pay-as-you-go pricing?

Boomi's base plan starts at $99 per month for pay-as-you-go usage with no contract required, including one environment and two users.

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Boomi: Does Boomi offer a free trial?

Boomi provides a 30-day free trial with full platform access, including core integration features and data mapping capabilities.

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Boomi: Which plans require contacting sales for pricing?

Professional, Professional Plus, Enterprise, and Enterprise Plus plans for Integration, API Management, and Data Hub require contacting Boomi sales for custom pricing.

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