SAP Analytics Cloud offers several visualisation approaches — Stories, Analytic Applications, Canvas and Responsive Pages. Here's how to choose the right one for your needs.
SAP Analytics Cloud offers multiple data-visualisation approaches, each serving distinct purposes in the modern data-driven landscape.
Stories and Analytic Applications
SAC Stories function as interactive dashboards, letting business users create visually engaging data narratives without advanced technical expertise — drag-and-drop interfaces with dynamic charts and widgets, ideal for stakeholders seeking quick insight. Analytic Applications are more sophisticated, offering greater flexibility and advanced functionality so developers can craft custom solutions with intricate calculations and custom widgets, following user-centric design-thinking principles.
Canvas and Responsive Page
Canvas provides creative freedom — like an artist's easel where visualisations can be placed and arranged freely — to craft captivating, tailored dashboards. Responsive Page uses grid-based layouts where widgets snap into place for a consistent design across screen sizes, adapting seamlessly across desktops, tablets and smartphones.
Selection guidance
Choose Stories for quick, accessible insight; Analytic Applications for complex, tailored solutions; Canvas for creative storytelling; and Responsive Page for device-adaptable designs that optimise engagement across platforms.
