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Tableau

A data-driven solution to every problem

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What is Tableau and how does it work? Tableau is an integrated business intelligence and visual analytics solution that helps users analyse the key business data and find solutions to different problems. The platform can be used to obtain data from multiple sources, such as spreadsheets, databases, SQL and cloud apps, to generate meaningful insights. It helps users generate interactive maps and find necessary solutions to all their problems – whether they are analysts, students, teachers, executives or business owners. From connection to collaboration, the platform provides a secure, powerful and flexible end-to-end analytical approach, finding out AI-driven effective solutions. Tableau is capable to scale companies engaged in different industries, including manufacturing, communication, healthcare, education, technology and real estate. It is referred to as the world’s deepest and broadest analytics platform, compatible with Salesforce CRM. Other than English its is available in different global languages like Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese and more.

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Business Intelligence Features

Trend IndicatorsHelps you in understanding the present situation and where your business is heading so that you can make decisions accordingly.
Strategic PlanningStrategic planning is the process of documenting and determining a business's trajectory by evaluating both where it is and where it wants to go. A strategic plan is a place where you can write out your mission, vision, and values, as well as your long-term objectives and action plans for achieving them. Because it advises you and your workers on how to respond to opportunities and difficulties, a well-written strategic plan can play a critical role in the growth and success of your business.
Profitability AnalysisForecasting the profitability of any particular proposal or optimizing the profitability of an existing project
Key Performance IndicatorsKey performance indicators (KPIs) refer to a set of quantifiable measurements used to gauge a company's overall long-term performance. KPIs specifically help determine a company's strategic, financial, and operational achievements, especially compared to those of other businesses within the same sector.
Data AnalysisHelps in analyzing stored raw data and converting them into useful reports
DashboardA dashboard is a data visualization tool that tracks, analyzes, and displays key performance indicators (KPI), metrics, and critical data points to track the progress of specific OKRs.
BenchmarkingSetting up standards and targets for your team and team members, so that they are performing at their best
Ad hoc ReportsCreates impromptu reports as and when the occasion requires
Ad hoc QueryHelps in answering a query as and when it arises
Ad hoc AnalysisA statistical model, analytical report or any other type of data summary particularly designed to answer a single, specific business question.

Tableau Technical details

Support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	Customer Type	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
API		Location / Phone Number	Seattle, Washington / +1 206-633-3400
Deployment	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac	Official Website	https://www.tableau.com/
Deployment		Category	Business Intelligence Software

Tableau Pricing

Pricing ModelFree Trial , One-time license , Subscription , Quotation Based

Tableau Creator (For Individuals)

$70 /User/Month

billed Yearly

Discover insights faster by combining a powerful suite of products for visual data prep, best-in-class analytics, and secure collaboration to support your end-to-end analytical workflow.

Features

Web and mobile
Embedded content
Interact with visualizations and dashboards
Create and share custom views
Download visualizations as images (.pdf, .png)
Download summary data
Download full data
See data quality warnings1
Consume predictive models from Einstein Discovery5
Comment on a dashboard or visualization
Create a subscription for yourself
Receive data-driven alerts
Create subscriptions for others
Create data-driven alerts
Edit existing workbooks and visualizations
Create and publish new workbook from existing published data source
Explore an existing published data source with Ask Data
Create and publish new workbook with a new data source
Create and publish new data sources
Create new workbooks based on pre-built Dashboard Starters2
Create new data flows (.tfl)
Edit and modify a data flow (.tfl)
Export data (.tde, .hyper or .csv)
Publish and run flows1
Schedule flows1
Monitor flow performance and health1
Manage users and permissions
Manage content and certify data sources
Server administration3
View lineage and impact1
Set data quality warnings1
Advanced Server Deployment Monitoring4
Programmatic Content Migration4

Add-Ons

Tableau Data Management : $5.50 per User per Month billed Yearly
Einstein Discovery in Tableau : $25 per User per Month billed Yearly
Resource Blocks : $250 per User per Month billed Yearly
- Minimum 1 Resource Block required (1 Resource Block can run 1 concurrent Prep flow at a time)

Note :

1 = Available with Tableau Data Management
2 = Only available on Tableau Online
3 = Only available on Tableau Server
4 = Available with Server Management
5 = Available with Einstein Discovery in Tableau

Tableau Explorer (On-Premise or Public Cloud)

$35 /User/Month

billed Yearly

Explore trusted data and answer your own questions faster with full self-service analytics.

Features

Web and mobile
Embedded content
Interact with visualizations and dashboards
Create and share custom views
Download visualizations as images (.pdf, .png)
Download summary data
Download full data
See data quality warnings1
Consume predictive models from Einstein Discovery5
Comment on a dashboard or visualization
Create a subscription for yourself
Receive data-driven alerts
Create subscriptions for others
Create data-driven alerts
Edit existing workbooks and visualizations
Create and publish new workbook from existing published data source
Explore an existing published data source with Ask Data
Schedule flows1
Manage users and permissions
Manage content and certify data sources
View lineage and impact1
Set data quality warnings1
Includes features of Add-Ons

Tableau Viewer (On-Premise or Public Cloud)

$12 /User/Month

billed Yearly

View and interact with dashboards and visualizations in a secure, easy-to-use platform.

Features

Web and mobile
Embedded content
Interact with visualizations and dashboards
Create and share custom views
Download visualizations as images (.pdf, .png)
Download summary data
See data quality warnings1
Consume predictive models from Einstein Discovery5
Comment on a dashboard or visualization
Create a subscription for yourself
Receive data-driven alerts
View lineage and impact1
Includes features of Add-Ons

Tableau Creator (Fully Hosted)

$70 /User/Month

billed Yearly

Discover insights with a powerful suite of products that support your end-to-end analytics workflow.

Features

Web and mobile
Embedded content
Interact with visualizations and dashboards
Create and share custom views
Download visualizations as images (.pdf, .png)
Download summary data
Download full data
See data quality warnings1
Consume predictive models from Einstein Discovery5
Comment on a dashboard or visualization
Create a subscription for yourself
Receive data-driven alerts
Create subscriptions for others
Create data-driven alerts
Edit existing workbooks and visualizations
Create and publish new workbook from existing published data source
Explore an existing published data source with Ask Data
Create and publish new workbook with a new data source
Create and publish new data sources
Create new workbooks based on pre-built Dashboard Starters2
Create new data flows (.tfl)
Edit and modify a data flow (.tfl)
Export data (.tde, .hyper or .csv)
Publish and run flows1
Schedule flows1
Monitor flow performance and health1
Manage users and permissions
Manage content and certify data sources
Server administration3
View lineage and impact1
Set data quality warnings1
Advanced Server Deployment Monitoring4
Programmatic Content Migration4

Add-Ons

Tableau Data Management : $5.50 per User per Month billed Yearly
Einstein Discovery in Tableau : $25 per User per Month billed Yearly
Resource Blocks : $250 per User per Month billed Yearly
- Minimum 1 Resource Block required (1 Resource Block can run 1 concurrent Prep flow at a time.)

Note :

1 = Available with Tableau Data Management
2 = Only available on Tableau Online
3 = Only available on Tableau Server
4 = Available with Server Management
5 = Available with Einstein Discovery in Tableau

Tableau Explorer (Fully Hosted)

$42 /User/Month

billed Yearly

Explore trusted data and answer your own questions faster with full self-service analytics.

Features

Web and mobile
Embedded content
Interact with visualizations and dashboards
Create and share custom views
Download visualizations as images (.pdf, .png)
Download summary data
Download full data
See data quality warnings1
Consume predictive models from Einstein Discovery5
Comment on a dashboard or visualization
Create a subscription for yourself
Receive data-driven alerts
Create subscriptions for others
Create data-driven alerts
Edit existing workbooks and visualizations
Create and publish new workbook from existing published data source
Explore an existing published data source with Ask Data
Schedule flows1
Manage users and permissions
Manage content and certify data sources
View lineage and impact1
Set data quality warnings1
Includes features of Add-Ons

Tableau Viewer (Fully Hosted)

$15 /User/Month

billed Yearly

View and interact with dashboards and visualizations in a secure, easy-to-use platform.

Features

Web and mobile
Embedded content
Interact with visualizations and dashboards
Create and share custom views
Download visualizations as images (.pdf, .png)
Download summary data
See data quality warnings1
Consume predictive models from Einstein Discovery5
Comment on a dashboard or visualization
Create a subscription for yourself
Receive data-driven alerts
View lineage and impact1
Includes features of Add-Ons

Embedded Analytics

Custom

Features

Powerful analytics
APIs to integrate
Customized experience for your customers
Single Sign-on authentication
Increase revenue

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Tableau Reviews

OVERALL RATING 4.4 Based on 2,753 Rating(s)

Rating Distribution

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Very Good 31.2 %
Average 4.4 %
Poor 0.5 %
Terrible 0.5 %

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Q. What is Tableau used for?

Tableau is Business Intelligence Software. Tableau offers the following functionalities:

Trend Indicators
Strategic Planning
Profitability Analysis
Key Performance Indicators
Data Analysis
Dashboard
Benchmarking
Ad hoc Reports
Ad hoc Query
Ad hoc Analysis

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