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SAP BusinessObjects vs Tray.io

SAP BusinessObjects logo

SAP BusinessObjects

Business Intelligence

Enterprise business intelligence suite

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tray.io logo

Tray.io

Automation Integration

The intelligent integration platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tray.io has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; Tray.io now rebranded Tray.ai; pricing page names three tiers, Pro (3 workspaces, 7 day insights), Team (20 workspaces, 30 day insights) and Enterprise (unlimited workspaces, 180 day insights, SSO, HIPAA), but publishes no figures and requires a demo or sales call for a quote
  • They diverge on capability: SAP BusinessObjects covers Crystal Reports, Tray.io covers Low-code workflow builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SAP BusinessObjects and Tray.io actually diverge.

Attributes where SAP BusinessObjects and Tray.io differ
AttributeSAP BusinessObjectsTray.io
Starting price$400/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWeb, Api
CategoryBusiness IntelligenceAutomation Integration
Founded19722015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 SAP BusinessObjects

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

Only in Tray.io

  • Low-code workflow builder
  • API integrations
  • Webhooks
  • Conditional logic
  • Error handling
  • Rate limiting
  • Data transformation
  • Authentication

What people use each for

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

SAP BusinessObjects

  • Enterprise reportingnot Tray.io
  • Executive dashboardsnot Tray.io
  • Regulatory compliancenot Tray.io
  • Strategic planningnot Tray.io
  • Operational analyticsnot Tray.io

Tray.io

  • Workflow Automationnot SAP BusinessObjects
  • Data Integrationnot SAP BusinessObjects
  • Process Automationnot SAP BusinessObjects
  • App Integrationnot SAP BusinessObjects
  • API Connectivitynot SAP BusinessObjects

Where each one falls short

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

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

Tray.io

  • Now rebranded Tray.ai; pricing page names three tiers, Pro (3 workspaces, 7 day insights), Team (20 workspaces, 30 day insights) and Enterprise (unlimited workspaces, 180 day insights, SSO, HIPAA), but publishes no figures and requires a demo or sales call for a quote

Pricing, plan by plan

SAP BusinessObjects

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

Tray.io

Free
  • Starter$50/month
    • 20 workflows
    • 50 integrations
    • Community support
  • Professional$150/month
    • Unlimited workflows
    • 500+ integrations
    • Email support
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Custom workflows
    • Dedicated support
    • Advanced security

Which should you pick?

Choose SAP BusinessObjects if

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

Choose Tray.io if

  • You need low-code workflow builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want api integrations.
Tray.io review

Questions people ask

Is SAP BusinessObjects or Tray.io better?
Neither clearly leads. SAP BusinessObjects starts at $400/month and Tray.io at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SAP BusinessObjects or Tray.io?
Tray.io has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $400/month for SAP BusinessObjects and Free for Tray.io.
Does SAP BusinessObjects or Tray.io run on more platforms?
SAP BusinessObjects runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Tray.io runs on Web, Api.
Can I use Tray.io for free?
Yes. Tray.io has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SAP BusinessObjects starts at $400/month.
What is SAP BusinessObjects best used for?
SAP BusinessObjects is most often used for enterprise reporting, executive dashboards, regulatory compliance, strategic planning. Of those, enterprise reporting and executive dashboards are not what Tray.io is typically brought in for.
What can SAP BusinessObjects do that Tray.io cannot?
SAP BusinessObjects covers Crystal Reports, Web Intelligence, Lumira, Analysis for Office. Tray.io covers Low-code workflow builder, API integrations, Webhooks, Conditional logic.
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