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Quartzy vs SAP Analytics Cloud

Quartzy logo

Quartzy

Inventory

Lab inventory and ordering software funded by the supply marketplace attached to it

From
$50/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: Quartzy the vendor earns margin on supplies bought through its own Shop, so the recommended purchasing path is not necessarily the cheapest one for a university that already holds negotiated supplier contracts.; SAP Analytics Cloud high implementation costs and complexity for large enterprises
  • They diverge on capability: Quartzy covers Inventory tracking, SAP Analytics Cloud covers Advanced analytics.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Quartzy and SAP Analytics Cloud differ
AttributeQuartzySAP Analytics Cloud
Starting price$50/monthOn request
Pricing modelPer month by user tiersubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidCloud
FoundedUnknown1972

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

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 Quartzy

  • Inventory tracking
  • Request and approval
  • Quartzy Shop
  • Order tracking
  • Spend reporting
  • Barcode scanning
  • PunchOut
  • Vendor catalogues

Only in SAP Analytics Cloud

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

What people use each for

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

Quartzy

  • An academic lab of three postdocs replacing a shared freezer spreadsheet that nobody updates after a reagent runs outnot SAP Analytics Cloud
  • A small biotech that wants requests approved by a lab manager before any money is committednot SAP Analytics Cloud
  • A principal investigator tracking consumable spend against separate grant codes for reportingnot SAP Analytics Cloud
  • A growing company standardising ordering across two lab sites so duplicate reagent purchases stopnot SAP Analytics Cloud

SAP Analytics Cloud

  • Demand forecastingnot Quartzy
  • Inventory optimizationnot Quartzy
  • Supply chain analyticsnot Quartzy
  • Predictive planningnot Quartzy

Where each one falls short

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

Quartzy

  • The vendor earns margin on supplies bought through its own Shop, so the recommended purchasing path is not necessarily the cheapest one for a university that already holds negotiated supplier contracts.
  • Seat limits are tight, at three users on Academia and five on Industry, and exceeding them pushes you into a quoted Enterprise contract rather than a predictable per seat increment.
  • It is not a LIMS: there is no sample workflow, instrument integration, electronic lab notebook or 21 CFR Part 11 audit trail, so a lab moving toward regulated work will need a second system.
  • Prices are billed annually, so the USD 250 Industry plan is a USD 3,000 upfront commitment for a five-person team, which is significant for an early-stage company.
  • Supplier catalogue coverage and pricing accuracy vary by region, and labs outside the United States frequently find their usual distributors missing or their contract pricing not reflected.

SAP Analytics Cloud

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Quartzy

$50/month
  • Academia$50/month
    • Billed annually
    • Up to 3 users
    • Inventory tracking and request workflow
  • Industry$250/month
    • Billed annually
    • Up to 5 users
    • Everything in Academia
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Quoted pricing
    • Unlimited users
    • PunchOut integration with institutional procurement

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 Quartzy if

  • You need inventory tracking.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want request and approval.
Quartzy 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 Quartzy or SAP Analytics Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Quartzy starts at $50/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, Quartzy or SAP Analytics Cloud?
Quartzy starts at $50/month and SAP Analytics Cloud at On request.
Does Quartzy or SAP Analytics Cloud run on more platforms?
Quartzy runs on Web, iOS, Android. SAP Analytics Cloud runs on Cloud.
What is Quartzy best used for?
Quartzy is most often used for an academic lab of three postdocs replacing a shared freezer spreadsheet that nobody updates after a reagent runs out, a small biotech that wants requests approved by a lab manager before any money is committed, a principal investigator tracking consumable spend against separate grant codes for reporting, a growing company standardising ordering across two lab sites so duplicate reagent purchases stop. Of those, an academic lab of three postdocs replacing a shared freezer spreadsheet that nobody updates after a reagent runs out and a small biotech that wants requests approved by a lab manager before any money is committed are not what SAP Analytics Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Quartzy do that SAP Analytics Cloud cannot?
Quartzy covers Inventory tracking, Request and approval, Quartzy Shop, Order tracking. SAP Analytics Cloud covers Advanced analytics, Demand planning, Inventory optimization, Predictive modeling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Quartzy: How much does Quartzy cost?

USD 50 per month billed annually for up to three users on Academia, USD 250 per month for up to five users on Industry, and quoted pricing for unlimited users on Enterprise.

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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Quartzy: Do I have to buy supplies through Quartzy?

No, you can record orders placed elsewhere. But the Shop is how Quartzy earns beyond the subscription, and supplier credits are tied to it.

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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Quartzy: Is Quartzy a LIMS?

No. It handles inventory and purchasing. It does not do sample workflow, instrument data or regulated electronic records.

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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Quartzy: What happens when we exceed the user limit?

You move to Enterprise, which is quoted rather than listed, so budget for a step change rather than an extra seat charge.

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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