Primentra vs SAP Master Data Governance

Founding rate. Runs on your existing SQL Server. No SAP license required.

Requires existing SAP investment plus implementation by certified SAP consultants.

Should I use SAP MDG if I am migrating from Microsoft MDS?

Almost certainly not. Microsoft MDS runs on SQL Server. SAP MDG runs on SAP BTP or on-premise SAP. They serve different ecosystems. Unless your organization is already committed to SAP and your goal is to bring MDS-style governance into the SAP landscape, SAP MDG is not a natural migration target. Primentra is the closer replacement — same SQL Server foundation, built-in MDS migration wizard.

What does SAP MDG do that Primentra does not?

SAP MDG provides native governance for master data within the SAP ecosystem — materials, vendors, customers, financial objects. It integrates deeply with SAP workflows, approvals, and change documents. Primentra does not integrate with SAP. For non-SAP environments, SAP MDG offers nothing you need.

How much does SAP MDG cost compared to Primentra?

SAP MDG uses SAP licensing, typically running €80,000–300,000+/year — and that assumes you already have the underlying SAP platform licensed. Primentra is €7,500/year flat with unlimited users and no additional platform dependency. If you are not already a SAP customer, the comparison is not even close.

Can SAP MDG work outside of SAP environments?

No. SAP MDG is designed for SAP shops. It runs on SAP BTP or on-premise SAP systems and is tightly integrated with the SAP data model. Using it without SAP is not a supported or practical configuration.

What is the best MDS alternative for a non-SAP organization?

Primentra is the closest replacement for Microsoft MDS in non-SAP environments. It runs on the same SQL Server infrastructure, includes a built-in migration wizard, and covers the reference data management use cases most MDS teams relied on — at €7,500/year with unlimited users.