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SAP HANA Cloud

bySAP
in
4.4
Market Presence: Cloud Database Management Systems (Transitioning to Cloud Operational Database Management Systems), Data Virtualization (Retired)

Overview

Product Information on SAP HANA Cloud

Updated 13th October 2025

What is SAP HANA Cloud?

SAP HANA Cloud is a software platform designed to provide in-memory database management and advanced analytics capabilities in the cloud. The software enables real-time data processing and storage, allowing organizations to manage both transactional and analytical workloads on a single system. It supports integration with various data sources, facilitates data virtualization, and offers multi-model data processing for structured and unstructured data. SAP HANA Cloud is used to address business challenges such as data fragmentation, slow analytics, and complex data landscapes by centralizing data access and delivering performance for mission-critical applications. The software includes features for security, scalability, and data governance to help organizations meet compliance and operational requirements.

SAP HANA Cloud Pricing

SAP HANA Cloud software follows a consumption-based pricing model in which users pay for resources such as storage, compute capacity, and data transfers based on actual usage. The software allows customers to select configuration options and adjust resources as needed, with fees calculated according to the selected instance size and usage metrics. The pricing structure supports both subscription and pay-as-you-go options depending on customer requirements.

Overall experience with SAP HANA Cloud

It Associate
50M - 250M USD, Manufacturing
FAVORABLE

“Evaluating SAP HANA Performance and Analytical Capabilities in Data-Heavy Environments”

5.0
Mar 31, 2026
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Chemist
500M - 1B USD, Manufacturing
CRITICAL

“SAP Offers Comprehensive Features But Learning Curve Can Pose Significant Challenges”

3.0
Mar 3, 2026
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 13th August 2025

SAP was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Walldorf, Germany. The company employs over 105,000 people globally and develops software solutions for enterprise resource planning (ERP) and related business functions. SAP’s early products, SAP R/2 and SAP R/3, were widely adopted for managing core business processes. Its current ERP platform, SAP S/4HANA, uses in-memory computing to support data-intensive operations and integrates capabilities such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. SAP offers a portfolio of software applications that support various business functions across industries. These applications are designed to operate on a unified digital platform. As of 2025, SAP reports over 230 million cloud users and provides more than 100 solutions. The company’s offerings are used by organizations to manage finance, human resources, procurement, supply chain, and other operational areas.

Company Details

Updated 13th August 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1972
Head office location
Walldorf, Germany
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.sap.com

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Peer Discussions

SAP HANA Cloud Reviews and Ratings

4.4

(432 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
36%
4 Star
55%
3 Star
7%
2 Star
2%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • Chemist
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    SAP Offers Comprehensive Features But Learning Curve Can Pose Significant Challenges

    3.0
    Mar 3, 2026
    SAP does everything you'd want it to do, but it can be very difficult to learn the ins and outs. It's easy enough once you have proper training, but it's not the most intuitive system, in my opinion. That said, I do like the breadth it covers.
  • Chemist
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    SAP Offers Comprehensive Features But Learning Curve Can Pose Significant Challenges

    3.0
    Mar 3, 2026
    SAP does everything you'd want it to do, but it can be very difficult to learn the ins and outs. It's easy enough once you have proper training, but it's not the most intuitive system, in my opinion. That said, I do like the breadth it covers.
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SAP HANA Cloud Likes & Dislikes

Like

Wide range of customization and integration support with other DB/products

Like

Wide range of customization and integration support with other DB/products

Like

Wide range of customization and integration support with other DB/products

Dislike

I don't like how inconsistent everything is. Some commands need certain information filled in and it's not always clear. I found it very difficult to use when just starting out, but with proper training, it got better.

Dislike

I don't like how inconsistent everything is. Some commands need certain information filled in and it's not always clear. I found it very difficult to use when just starting out, but with proper training, it got better.

Dislike

I don't like how inconsistent everything is. Some commands need certain information filled in and it's not always clear. I found it very difficult to use when just starting out, but with proper training, it got better.