Oracle Essbase Reviews, Competitors and Pricing

reviewer1979718

Software Engineer at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

Nov 10, 2022

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Useful solution for big systems and it can handle a large volume of data

Pros and Cons

"The solution can handle a large volume of data."

"The initial setup could be simplified."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case for the solution is focused on big systems, and we deploy the solution on-premises.

What is most valuable?

The solution can handle a large volume of data.

What needs improvement?

The solution could be cheaper. It is costly, and the initial setup could be simplified.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using the solution for approximately two years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. Approximately 30 users are utilizing the solution in our organization, and we eventually intend to increase the usage.

How are customer service and support?

I rate customer service and support a six out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We previously used MySQL and switched to Oracle Essbase. It is scalable with many features.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is complex.

What about the implementation team?

The solution was implemented in-house.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing could be cheaper.

What other advice do I have?

I rate the solution an eight out of ten. The solution is good, but it could be cheaper. I recommend the solution to other users.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

it_user79425

Consultant at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Feb 6, 2014

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Excellent features for faster calculations and response. Deployment a bit difficult in EPMA.

Valuable Features

Its multi-dimensionality, powerful calculation engine, aggregate storage applications are excellent features for faster calculations and response.

Improvements to My Organization

We are on consulting side but definitely client implemented it for are able to carry out their planning and budgeting exercise in optimize and well structure manner.

Room for Improvement

Variable attributes functionality need to be incorporated in Planning, though its available in Essabse I believe its still not in Planning.

Use of Solution

For the last 8 years we have been implementing Essbase for various clients around globe.

Deployment Issues

Application deployment process is very easy in classic way but yes I personally found it bit difficult in EPMA way.

Stability Issues

No. if your application design is good stability is not an issue in stable version of Hyperion

Scalability Issues

Customer Service and Technical Support

Customer Service: Very good.Technical Support: Very good knowledge base to look for solution or previously fixed issues and timely support by able consultants.

Initial Setup

Yes. Initial setup and configuration is made very straightforward in latest versions compared to earlier.

Other Advice

Essbase is a multidimensional database (MOLAP) is undoubtedly leading in that space. It leverages its powerful computing capability and combined with relational database gives hybrid flavor. Its powerful computing capability and scalability rates overall 4.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.