IBM Cognos Analytics vs IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog Comparison

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IBM Cognos Analytics

Business Intelligence Software

3.9 1,405 user ratings

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80% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog

Business Intelligence Software

4.3 21 user ratings

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ManageEngine Analytics Plus

Business Intelligence Software

4.5 22 user ratings

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Overview

Description

Cognos Analytics is an AI-powered business intelligence platform that supports the entire analytics cycle of the user from discovery to operationalization. The software enables users to analyze, visualize, and share actionable insights about their data with anyone in the organization. Users can visualize their business performance by creating beautiful dashboards and reports with the help of AI recommendations provided by the software. One can get the patterns hidden in their data as the AI interprets the data and presents actionable insights in plain language. Cognos Analytics allows users to share dashboards and reports with anyone in the organization. Users can create beautiful, compelling, and interactive dashboards through the software. The AI-assisted data preparation enables users to clean and combine their data sources quickly. The software helps users to protect their data with strong governance rules that lets the user control the access to various sensitive informations. It also allows its users to overlay their data on the physical world with geospatial capabilities. Read more

IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog can be used to activate AI relevant business-ready data combined with intelligent cataloguing and interactive policy management. Companies can utilise the particular to generate a common foundation of business governance glossary, besides customising individual needs to facilitate better understanding. They also get to deliver both trusted and quality data based on ML and automation alike. Further, role-based access control, active policy monitoring techniques and sensitive data masking protocols help users protect data and promote compliance accordingly. Intelligent recommendations offered by IBM Watson and other related platforms facilitates the advanced discovery of important assets as per need. Also, self-service insights available over dedicated dashboards, help users to consume and transform data accordingly, besides sharing the particulars with peers or third party analytical tools for accurate analysis. Other essential facilities loaded within are global search, automated governance, end-to-end cataloguing, operationalised quality and accelerated collaboration. Read more

Make your data more useful than ever before with advanced analytics and feature-rich dashboards from ManageEngine Analytics Plus. You can connect to any data source and upload files, spreadsheets, URL feeds and a lot more with absolute ease. Build complex reports on its easy-to-use interface and represent your data on a variety of charts, widgets and tabular views. You can also combine multiple reports and view it on a single dashboard and use its powerful formula engine to derive metrics from complex data and reports. Integrate with ManageEngine’s ITSM, support and IT support suite and get a better insight into your helpdesk and customer support operations. Read more

Pricing Options

Free Trial Available
Starts at $15.0. Offers Custom plan.

Free Trial Not Available
Starts at $300.0. Offers Free-forever plan.

Free Trial Available
Starts at $2395.0. Offers Free-forever plan.

SW Score & Breakdown

91% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

96%
Reviews

81%
Momentum

63%
Popularity

66%

80% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

79%
Reviews

72%
Momentum

64%
Popularity

63%

85% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

91%
Reviews

68%
Momentum

60%
Popularity

65%

Features

Total Features	9 Features	4 Features	7 Features
Common Features for All	Ad hoc Analysis A statistical model, analytical report or any other type of data summary particularly designed to answer a single, specific business question. Ad hoc Query Helps in answering a query as and when it arises Ad hoc Reports Creates impromptu reports as and when the occasion requires Benchmarking Setting up standards and targets for your team and team members, so that they are performing at their best Dashboard A digital insight of reports and other workings on a single screen Data Analysis Helps in analyzing stored raw data and converting them into useful reports Key Performance Indicators Evaluating and measuring the performance of the business which will help you make informed decisions and correcting past mistakes Profitability Analysis Forecasting the profitability of any particular proposal or optimizing the profitability of an existing project Strategic Planning Defining future strategy or direction based on well-detailed reports and forecasts. Trend Indicators Helps you in understanding the present situation and where your business is heading so that you can make decisions accordingly. + 6 More - Show Less	Ad hoc Analysis A statistical model, analytical report or any other type of data summary particularly designed to answer a single, specific business question. Ad hoc Query Helps in answering a query as and when it arises Ad hoc Reports Creates impromptu reports as and when the occasion requires Benchmarking Setting up standards and targets for your team and team members, so that they are performing at their best Dashboard A digital insight of reports and other workings on a single screen Data Analysis Helps in analyzing stored raw data and converting them into useful reports Key Performance Indicators Evaluating and measuring the performance of the business which will help you make informed decisions and correcting past mistakes Profitability Analysis Forecasting the profitability of any particular proposal or optimizing the profitability of an existing project Strategic Planning Defining future strategy or direction based on well-detailed reports and forecasts. Trend Indicators Helps you in understanding the present situation and where your business is heading so that you can make decisions accordingly. + 1 More - Show Less	Ad hoc Analysis A statistical model, analytical report or any other type of data summary particularly designed to answer a single, specific business question. Ad hoc Query Helps in answering a query as and when it arises Ad hoc Reports Creates impromptu reports as and when the occasion requires Benchmarking Setting up standards and targets for your team and team members, so that they are performing at their best Dashboard A digital insight of reports and other workings on a single screen Data Analysis Helps in analyzing stored raw data and converting them into useful reports Key Performance Indicators Evaluating and measuring the performance of the business which will help you make informed decisions and correcting past mistakes Profitability Analysis Forecasting the profitability of any particular proposal or optimizing the profitability of an existing project Strategic Planning Defining future strategy or direction based on well-detailed reports and forecasts. Trend Indicators Helps you in understanding the present situation and where your business is heading so that you can make decisions accordingly. + 4 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Online	24/7 (Live rep) Online	24/7 (Live rep) Online

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	3.9/5 1,405 user ratings	4.3/5 21 user ratings	4.5/5 22 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 26.5% Very Good 49.5% Average 15.6% Poor 5% Terrible 3.4%	Excellent 57.1% Very Good 23.8% Average 14.3% Poor 4.8% Terrible 0%	Excellent 54.5% Very Good 40.9% Average 4.5% Poor 0% Terrible 0%
User Sentiments	User-friendly Interface, Powerful Reporting Capabilities, Extensive Data Visualization Options, Effective Data Management High Cost, Steep Learning Curve, Performance Issues with Large Datasets, Limited Third-party Integrations	Not Available	Not Available
Review Summary	Overall, IBM Cognos Analytics receives positive feedback from users who appreciate its user-friendly interface, comprehensive data visualization capabilities, and robust analytical tools. The platform is praised for its ability to handle large datasets efficiently and generate meaningful insights. However, some users mention occasional performance issues and limited customization options as areas for improvement. Additionally, the pricing structure is considered a drawback by some users who find it relatively expensive compared to alternatives.	Not Available	Not Available
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $15.0. Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $300.0. Offers Free-forever plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $2395.0. Offers Free-forever plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Standard (Cloud) $15.00 $15.00 per user / month Plus (Cloud) $35.00 $35.00 per user / month Premium (Cloud) $70.00 $70.00 per user / month Enterprise Custom	Lite Free Standard $300.00 $300.00 per instance Professional $7,000.00 $7,000.00 per instance	Personal edition Free Professional edition Perpetual $5,995.00 $5,995.00 One time payment Professional edition Annual Subscription $2,395.00 $2,395.00 per year
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