Qlik Sense vs Microsoft Power BI Desktop Comparison

95% 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

Qlik Sense

Business Intelligence Software

4.2 3,895 user ratings

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81% 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

Microsoft Power BI Desktop

Business Intelligence Software

4.8 25 user ratings

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Zoho Analytics (Zoho Reports)

Business Intelligence Software

4 1,159 user ratings

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Overview

Description	Qlik Sense is a smart analytics tool to generate personalized reports and dashboards instantly. It allows easy navigation through a huge amount of data and collects detailed information. It provides smart visualizations and can be integrated with the QIX engine which makes it more interactive. Also, it has a smart data load feature which enhances the ability to complete common tasks quickly with a click and go approach. It supports customization to meet unique business requirements. Along with this, it supports robust integration that can be used to transform and combine multiple data sources to provide smooth data analysis. Read more	Microsoft Power BI Desktop enables you to develop deep, actionable insights for a broad range of scenarios. Save time and make data prep easier with data modeling tools. Reclaim hours in your day using the self-service Power Query experience familiar to millions of Excel users. Dig deeper into data and find patterns you may have otherwise missed that lead to actionable insights. Use features like quick measures, grouping, forecasting, and clustering. Explore your data, automatically find patterns, understand what your data means, and predict future outcomes to drive business results. Read more	Zoho Analytics (formerly, Zoho Reports) is a self-service business intelligence and analytics platform that helps you easily analyze your business data, and create insightful reports and dashboards for informed decision making. Transform huge amounts of raw data into actionable reports and dashboards. Zoho Analytics has deep expertise in catering to SMBs' BI and analytical requirements and, moreover, delivers them at an attractive price point. Get a powerful BI, reporting and analytics tool in your own brand name embedded within your own product, application, portal, or website. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $20.00.	Free Trial Available Offers Free-forever plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $24.00. Offers Free-forever plan.
SW Score & Breakdown	95% 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 100% Reviews 100% Momentum 67% Popularity 69%	81% 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 80% Reviews 78% Momentum 65% Popularity 64%	93% 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 92% Reviews 97% Momentum 68% Popularity 79%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 2 Highly Rated # 5 Fastest Growing	Not Available	# 3 Highly Rated # 1 Fastest Growing

Features

Total Features	10 Features	5 Features	8 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. + 7 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. + 2 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. + 5 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Not available	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac	Not available	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	Not available	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Available		Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.2/5 3,895 user ratings	4.8/5 25 user ratings	4/5 1,159 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 34.6% Very Good 50.8% Average 11.7% Poor 1.5% Terrible 1.4%	Excellent 88% Very Good 8% Average 4% Poor 0% Terrible 0%	Excellent 32.8% Very Good 46.6% Average 14.7% Poor 4.1% Terrible 1.9%
User Sentiments	Fast Data Processing, Interactive Dashboards, Intuitive User Interface, Extensive Integrations Sluggish Performance with Large Datasets, Limited Customization Options, Complex Scripting Language, Poor Mobile Experience	Not Available	Ease of Use, Extensive Integrations, Customizable Reports, Comprehensive Dashboards Limited Data Visualization Options, Steep Learning Curve, Inadequate Data Transformation Capabilities, Occasional Performance Issues
Review Summary	Overall, users find the product easy to use and visually appealing, praising its intuitive interface and customizable dashboards. They commend its data visualization capabilities, enabling them to create interactive and visually appealing reports. Additionally, users appreciate the drag-and-drop functionality and the wide range of available connectors, making it easy to integrate with other systems. However, some users report performance issues, particularly with large datasets. They also mention the need for improved customer support and documentation, as well as more advanced features for data analysis and machine learning.	Not Available	Zoho Analytics is a business intelligence and analytics platform that's praised for its user-friendly interface, comprehensive data visualization capabilities, and robust reporting functionality. It's often lauded for its affordability, ease of customization, and excellent customer support. However, some users have expressed concerns about its limited data integration options and occasional performance issues. Overall, Zoho Analytics is generally well-received by users who appreciate its user-friendly design, data visualization capabilities, and reporting functionality, but some find its data integration options lacking and performance inconsistent.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $20.00.	Free Trial Available Offers Free-forever plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $24.00. Offers Free-forever plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Qlik Sense $20.00 $20.00 per user / month	Microsoft Power BI Desktop Free	Basic $24.00 $30.00 per month Standard $48.00 $60.00 per month Premium $115.00 $145.00 per month Enterprise $455.00 $575.00 per month Personal (On-premise) Free Professional (On-premise) $30.00 $30.00 per user / month
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