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Celonis vs SAP BusinessObjects

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Celonis

Business Intelligence

German process mining platform that analyzes, designs and operates AI-driven business processes

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SAP BusinessObjects logo

SAP BusinessObjects

Business Intelligence

Enterprise business intelligence suite

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Celonis celonis does not publish pricing on their pricing page or website; 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
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Celonis and SAP BusinessObjects differ
AttributeCelonisSAP BusinessObjects
Starting priceOn request$400/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop, Mobile
FoundedUnknown1972

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

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 Celonis

Nothing recorded that SAP BusinessObjects does not also cover.

Only in SAP BusinessObjects

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

What people use each for

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

Celonis

  • Process mining and analyticsnot SAP BusinessObjects

SAP BusinessObjects

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

Where each one falls short

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

Celonis

  • Celonis does not publish pricing on their pricing page or website
  • Company directs customers to contact sales team for pricing information
  • No indication of pricing tiers, starting prices, or quote-based model on public pages
  • Pricing inquiry requires using a contact form or reaching out directly

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

Celonis

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Celonis review.

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 Celonis if

Nothing in the data separates Celonis from SAP BusinessObjects on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Celonis 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 Celonis or SAP BusinessObjects better?
Neither clearly leads. Celonis starts at On request and SAP BusinessObjects at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Celonis or SAP BusinessObjects?
Celonis starts at On request and SAP BusinessObjects at $400/month.
Does Celonis or SAP BusinessObjects run on more platforms?
Celonis runs on Web. SAP BusinessObjects runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
What is Celonis best used for?
Celonis is most often used for process mining and analytics. Of those, process mining and analytics is not what SAP BusinessObjects is typically brought in for.
What can Celonis do that SAP BusinessObjects cannot?
SAP BusinessObjects covers Crystal Reports, Web Intelligence, Lumira, Analysis for Office.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Celonis: How much does Celonis cost?

Celonis does not publish pricing on their website. The company offers process mining and analytics solutions but requires customers to contact their sales team or use the Get in touch form on their pricing page to receive custom pricing quotes.

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Celonis: What is Celonis' pricing model?

Celonis' pricing model and pricing tiers are not publicly disclosed. Customers must request pricing information directly from Celonis through their sales contact channels.

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Celonis: Does Celonis offer a free trial or demo?

Celonis offers resources through Celonis Academy for training and has specialized programs (Academic Alliance, Aspire, Labs), but specific pricing for trials or demos is not disclosed. Contact Celonis directly for information on trial availability and pricing.

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