Microsoft Azure vs SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud comparison

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Microsoft and SAP are both solutions in the Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) category. Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.5, while SAP is ranked #12 with an average rating of 9.3. Microsoft holds a 8.6% mindshare in ISI, compared to SAP’s 1.2% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 89% of SAP users who would recommend it.

Microsoft Azure

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95% willing to recommend

SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud

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89% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 16, 2024

Microsoft Azure and SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud are both leading solutions in the cloud computing market. Azure's strength lies in its versatility and extensive global infrastructure, making it a compelling choice for businesses seeking a flexible cloud environment. Conversely, SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud stands out for its deep integration capabilities specifically tailored for SAP applications, providing an edge for enterprises dependent on the SAP ecosystem.

Features: Microsoft Azure provides comprehensive integration with various programming languages and frameworks, extensive global data centers enhancing customer proximity, and a robust PaaS platform. It also includes reliable distributed caching and scalability, addressing the needs of large organizations and developers. SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud excels in offering a secure, managed environment for SAP workloads with seamless SAP application integration, which is vital for organizations with significant SAP investments.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Azure could enhance its pricing transparency, improve debugging tools and integration capabilities for non-Microsoft platforms. Additionally, security in multitenant settings and complex cost estimates need attention. SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud requires improvement in customization flexibility, cost management, and data center localization. Enhancing update and configuration flexibility would also benefit users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Azure is praised for its deployment ease due to extensive documentation and public cloud reach. However, its customer service quality can vary, although business-tier support is often reliable. SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud focuses on strong SAP-specific deployment support, which is generally effective but potentially expensive, offering integrated deployment dedicated to SAP suite challenges. This suggests a balance between Azure's broader support and SAP's dedicated enterprise support.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Azure offers competitive pricing with flexible pay-as-you-go options, yet costs may rise with increased use and complex pricing models can lead to unexpected expenses. Its ROI is strengthened by eliminating physical infrastructure needs and enabling scalable cost-efficient solutions. SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud provides substantial SAP-integrated value, albeit at higher costs with annual contract structures and additional integration fees, making it favorable for large enterprises.

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Azure

Ranking in Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)

1st

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

324

Ranking in other categories

PaaS Clouds (1st)

SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud

Ranking in Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)

12th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Azure is 8.6%, down from 14.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud is 1.2%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Azure	8.6%
SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud	1.2%
Other	90.2%

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Featured Reviews

reviewer2832981

Cloud Administrator at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Cloud migration has reduced hardware dependency and supports secure global access to apps

The best features Microsoft Azure offers are cloud scalability, virtual machines, storage, networking, security, monitoring, and identity management. Scalability is the most valuable to our organization because Microsoft Azure allows businesses to scale resources up or down based on workload demand. This helps manage traffic spikes without buying permanent hardware. Virtual machines are also valuable as Microsoft Azure provides cloud-based Windows and Linux virtual machines to run applications, servers, and workloads. Identity and Access Management is important, as the integration with Microsoft Entra ID helps manage user authentication, role-based access, and MFA. For example, employees access business apps securely using single sign-on. Backup and disaster recovery are also important because they provide automated backups and failover options to ensure business continuity. Microsoft Azure positively impacts my organization by reducing infrastructure dependency, improving availability, and enabling remote access. Teams can access applications globally without on-premises server dependency, and in terms of cost, it is very low-cost.

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Salman Mukhtar Baig

SAP Technical Manager at VS Furniture Middle East

Cloud access has improved reporting and sales operations across global locations

I cannot say anything about what areas of SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud could be improved or enhanced because so far, we are happy with this implementation. We are not facing any problem, or I cannot say that this can be improved. Although SAP keeps improving themselves day by day, we cannot say that SAP needs to improve anything. One thing which we face, not as a problem, is the pricing. SAP pricing is a bit higher day by day. Before, it was not too much higher, but I don't know why they are increasing their price. They should see this thing, so other customers, such as SMBs customers or small and mid-sized customers, can also avail this thing. Otherwise, we don't have any problem. First, there is the limitation. If you are a SAP user, you don't feel any problem with the limitation because if you know how to use the product, you can easily implement this thing. Otherwise, if you don't know the business process or how to integrate and implement, it could be a problem. We have a limitation, but we developed some add-ons for this. So we fulfilled these requirements.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Databricks is really nice because you have the power to process lots of data and you can create queries and provide big analysis for the business using a robust cluster."

"This is a product that is fast-growing and they are gaining popularity."

"The management part of it is good. Its UI is simple to use. The cost management and billing part is also good. These are the top things that I like in Azure."

"Data analytics is one of the efficient features as well."

"To store 5Gb of data, with 5Gb of egress and to issue 10 million transactions against that data would cost: £0.5105 per month."

"Infrastructure as a service is most valuable."

"The pricing is quite good, and it is designed as pay-per-use."

"The platform as a service for MySQL and PostgreSQL have significantly improved our operational efficiency."

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"Now, with the cloud, we can move anywhere in the world and we can easily access it from SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud, and even the client can also see the stock availability which they need to order."

"The solution is online and provides a real-time information feature, which makes a huge difference to the business, especially in reviews and meetings."

"It is a stable and scalable product."

"We have a wide range of use cases for SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud. These include production planning, materials management, sales management, treasury, finance, appliance maintenance, real estate, and warehouse management."

"The stability is good."

"The real-time data processing and the ability to track all leasing processes and contracts are particularly valuable."

"The most valuable feature is virtual modeling, which is beneficial because you don't really save the data multiple times the way we did in the past."

"We are very happy with this solution, and the processes and the way we take advantage and use assistance are good."

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Cons

"At times, the support is terrible."

"Most of the problems that we've had are related to the DNS and the SSL certificate."

"The security feature in the solution is an area that needs to be improved."

"Its subscription price could be cheaper."

"Because it has a lot of features, a person just coming into Microsoft Azure might feel that it is a bit complex."

"The solution should improve the shared cache. For the shared cache, Microsoft uses RADIUS third-party services. We have a lot of trouble with RADIUS and I suppose that is due to the fact that is not owned completely by Microsoft."

"The permissions and controls in the product are not easy to use."

"The level of authorization or authorization cascading can be improved. We have the most powerful admins and then we have sub-admins, but the level of authorization is not that easy to handle or manage."

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"Perhaps minor changes to the enterprise structure could be made, but the rest is fine."

"There are a lot of dependencies on SAP. A customer doesn't have much flexibility to go and update the systems as they wish."

"Customization is an area of concern in SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud, where improvements are required."

"The SAP products are complicated to deploy anywhere."

"The licensing model for SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud has changed, and it is not entirely clear for final customers. Instead of named users, they now have to calculate FUEs."

"The stability of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"It needs improvement in terms of stability and performance."

"Enterprise Cloud's reporting could be more automated to improve content accountability, especially regarding BI reports."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost of Microsoft Azure depends on the services that are used and there can be a discount at a corporate level from Microsoft."

"Customers pay for our software and use our solution as a service through monthly payments. They don't pay the licensing fee directly to Microsoft."

"The price of Microsoft Azure is reasonable."

"The cost could definitely be lower."

"Make use of Azure pricing calculator and you will find out that Azure Is still more reasonable that the competition and do your research, when unclear speak with your MS support."

"There are no licensing fees."

"Be careful with Azure Cool storage accounts; if you are dealing with high object counts, then it can be more economical to use Hot storage because of the high storage access costs associated with Cool."

"The pricing model can be improved because we find that Azure pricing is a bit high."

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"The solution could be less expensive."

"Our pricing is based on a yearly contract."

"The price is expensive compared to the competition."

"It's very, very expensive."

"SAP may not be the most cost-effective option, but it does offer a comprehensive set of tools and features. When you have the right information, structure, and dashboard in place, it can provide excellent value. Additionally, competition with Oracle might be a factor to consider."

"The price is on little bit higher. For SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud, we see roughly five crores per annum."

"The licensing of the solution is on a yearly basis. The normal price of the solution is quite high, but I received a special discount by making a purchase near the end of the year."

"The product itself is relatively expensive."

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Answers from the Community

Harraj Saraon

Financial Guidelines Specialist at Nestle

Sep 21, 2021

SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud (HEC): how to migrate to Microsoft Azure?

Hi, It could be easy as Azure is one of the partners of SAP HEC. Please contact your SAP HEC technical account manager who can guide you on this.

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Evgeny Belenky

Director of Community at PeerSpot (formerly IT Central Station)

Aug 3, 2021

Hi @Abdul-Rasool, @RamakrishnanRamanathaiah and @Ramakrishna Potluri. It seems you should be able to provide some assistance to @Harraj Saraon with this question.

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Michael-Bell

Vice President of Sales at Coforge

Aug 5, 2021

@Harraj Saraon, did you get your answer?

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	141
Midsize Enterprise	54
Large Enterprise	153

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	17

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What needs improvement with SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud?

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What is your primary use case for SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud?

The usual use cases for SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud that I work with include many tools. At the time of the integration, SAP made it very easy for the integration. The key point is that now we have a...

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What advice do you have for others considering SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud?

I do not currently use the real-time data processing feature of SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud. Because we recently implemented this, now we are seeing what more we can implement, because I know this is...

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Also Known As

Windows Azure, Azure, MS Azure

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Overview

Microsoft Azure is a versatile cloud platform known for its scalability, flexibility, and ease of use, offering comprehensive solutions like virtual machines, identity management, and data storage with robust security measures and global data centers.

Azure provides a straightforward setup with dynamic scaling and seamless integration with existing tools. Its robust security, compliance with privacy laws, and global data center presence make it a trusted choice for enterprises. With features supporting DevOps, IoT, AI/ML, and hybrid cloud environments, Azure facilitates efficient cloud migration and modernization, enhancing operational efficiency.

What are some of the key features of Microsoft Azure?

Scalability: Adjust resources automatically to meet demand.
Flexibility: Support for hybrid cloud setup and smooth integration with existing tools.
Virtual Machines: Extensive support for VMs to run various workloads.
Active Directory: Robust identity and access management services.
Data Storage: Diverse storage options for different data management needs.
Security Measures: Comprehensive security protocols and compliance support.

What benefits and ROI should users consider when evaluating Microsoft Azure?

Cost Efficiency: Managed services that reduce operational costs.
Reliability: High availability with global data center coverage.
Ease of Migration: Facilitates transition from on-premises solutions to the cloud.
Operational Efficiency: User-friendly interface and extensive training resources.

Organizations primarily use Azure for infrastructure services, application hosting, and data management across industries such as finance, healthcare, and retail. Resellers deploy cloud services for clients in private, public, and hybrid clouds, supporting enterprise applications and digital transformation projects.

Microsoft

SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud offers robust integration and real-time data processing for digital transformation, supporting diverse industries through flexible, efficient, and scalable cloud solutions tailored to enhance performance and decision-making.

SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud is designed for businesses aiming to migrate their SAP ERP systems to the cloud, facilitating digital transformation across sectors such as manufacturing and sales. With seamless integration, real-time data processing, and minimal downtime, it supports improved IT infrastructure management and strategic decision-making. Known for its superior performance in C-level reporting and finance solutions, its in-memory capabilities allow rapid access to precise reports. Global accessibility enhances efficiency, offering users flexible, personalized services and effective data integration in a cost-efficient infrastructure.

What are the key features of SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud?

Robust BTP Modules: Supports digital transformation with seamless integration.
In-Memory Capabilities: Enables rapid, accurate data access and processing.
Quarterly Upgrades: Ensures the platform remains state-of-the-art with automated updates.
Virtual Modeling: Facilitates intuitive finance solutions and strategic planning.
Monitoring Services: Provides enhanced operational insights for IT management.

What benefits should users expect in reviews?

Cost-Efficient Management: Reduces costs with streamlined resource utilization.
Enhanced Performance: Elevates data-driven decision-making with real-time analysis.
Global Accessibility: Improves efficiency with easy access to cloud-hosted operations.
Flexible Infrastructure: Adapts to diverse industry needs with personalized services.
Seamless Data Integration: Simplifies processes through effective data handling.

In industries like manufacturing, sales, and logistics, SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud is implemented for cloud-hosted operations that streamline order-to-cash processes and enhance real-time data analysis. Companies benefit from reduced costs and efficient server management while facilitating enterprise resource planning. The solution's proficiency in improving IT infrastructure accessibility and strategic data handling makes it a preferred choice for businesses aiming for digital transformation.

SAP

Sample Customers

BMW, Toyota, easyJet, NBC Sports, HarperCollins, Aviva, TalkTalk Business, Avanade, and Telenor.

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