Is SAP AI Launchpad the same as SAP AI Core?

As of 2026-11-07

No. SAP AI Core is the runtime on SAP BTP that executes and serves models. SAP AI Launchpad is a multitenant SaaS console that connects to one or more AI Core instances and manages the same objects through a user interface. Nothing runs in Launchpad itself. If a client asks which to buy, the answer is AI Core first; Launchpad is how people work with it.

Related questions

Do I need AI Launchpad to use the generative AI hub?

No. The hub is a capability of AI Core and AI Launchpad on AI Core's extended plan. Applications call it through the AI API; Launchpad adds the user interface for people.

Can I see Joule's model usage in AI Launchpad?

No. Joule and SAP-delivered AI features run their model calls under SAP's management and do not appear in your tenant.

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Reviewed 2026-11-07.