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Informatica vs SAP BusinessObjects

Informatica logo

Informatica

Automation Integration

The enterprise data management leader

From
$3000/month
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: Informatica no dollar figure is published for any service, and every route ends at a quote request; 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: Informatica covers Data 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 Informatica and SAP BusinessObjects actually diverge.

Attributes where Informatica and SAP BusinessObjects differ
AttributeInformaticaSAP BusinessObjects
Starting price$3000/month$400/month
PlatformsWeb, On-premiseWeb, Desktop, Mobile
CategoryAutomation IntegrationBusiness Intelligence
Founded19931972

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Informatica

  • Data integration
  • Master data management
  • Data quality
  • Data governance
  • Real-time sync
  • Monitoring
  • Analytics
  • 1000+ connectors

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.

Informatica

  • Enterprise data integration and ETL across cloud and on premise systemsnot SAP BusinessObjects
  • Master data management and data quality at organisation scalenot SAP BusinessObjects

SAP BusinessObjects

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

Where each one falls short

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

Informatica

  • No dollar figure is published for any service, and every route ends at a quote request
  • Consumption is measured in Informatica Processing Units, calculated per scaler across agent usage, ingestion volume and other inputs, so the unit itself is composite and hard to forecast
  • Master data management is billed separately on a per domain records basis
  • The pricing page presents ROI statistics rather than rates

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

Informatica

$3000/month
  • Starter$3000/month
    • Basic data integration
  • Professional$8000/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$20000/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated support

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 Informatica if

  • You need data integration.
  • You work on Web, On-premise.
  • You also want master data management.
Informatica 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 Informatica or SAP BusinessObjects better?
Neither clearly leads. Informatica starts at $3000/month and SAP BusinessObjects at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Informatica or SAP BusinessObjects?
Informatica starts at $3000/month and SAP BusinessObjects at $400/month.
Does Informatica or SAP BusinessObjects run on more platforms?
Informatica runs on Web, On-premise. SAP BusinessObjects runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
What is Informatica best used for?
Informatica is most often used for enterprise data integration and etl across cloud and on premise systems, master data management and data quality at organisation scale. Of those, enterprise data integration and etl across cloud and on premise systems and master data management and data quality at organisation scale are not what SAP BusinessObjects is typically brought in for.
What can Informatica do that SAP BusinessObjects cannot?
Informatica covers Data integration, Master data management, Data quality, Data governance. SAP BusinessObjects covers Crystal Reports, Web Intelligence, Lumira, Analysis for Office. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Informatica: How much does Informatica cost?

Informatica uses consumption-based, volume-based pricing through Informatica Processing Units (IPUs). Customers pay for what they use with automatic scaling capability. Specific pricing is not published; customers must request a personalized demo or contact sales for quotes.

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Informatica: How is Informatica pricing calculated?

IPU consumption is calculated per scaler based on usage including Secure Agent, CDI-e, and Data Mass Ingestion volume. The platform includes a built-in dashboard that automatically tracks usage and provides real-time visibility with consumption threshold alerts.

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Informatica: Can I scale Informatica services without long-term commitment?

Yes, Informatica allows customers to swap services as needed and access new eligible services automatically upon release, paying only for required services at any given time. Specific pricing for different configurations requires contacting sales.

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