TIBCO Spotfire vs ibi WebFOCUS comparison

The compared Information Builders and TIBCO solutions aren't in the same category. Information Builders is ranked #7 in PA , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 0.7% mindshare in the category. TIBCO is ranked #16 in BIT , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Information Builders users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of TIBCO users who would recommend it.

ibi WebFOCUS

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95% willing to recommend

TIBCO Spotfire

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between ibi WebFOCUS and TIBCO Spotfire based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Predictive Analytics solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed TIBCO Spotfire vs. ibi WebFOCUS Report (Updated: March 2020).

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TIBCO Spotfire vs. ibi WebFOCUS

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Categories and Ranking

ibi WebFOCUS

Average Rating

8.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Predictive Analytics (7th), Embedded BI (10th)

TIBCO Spotfire

Average Rating

8.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

BI (Business Intelligence) Tools (16th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Business Intelligence solutions, they serve different purposes. ibi WebFOCUS is designed for Predictive Analytics and holds a mindshare of 0.7%, down 2.6% compared to last year.
TIBCO Spotfire, on the other hand, focuses on BI (Business Intelligence) Tools, holds 1.1% mindshare, down 1.3% since last year.

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Featured Reviews

Twanette Jurd

Technical Director / Solutions Architect at InfoBuild

Feb 5, 2024

Business Intelligence, reporting, data integration, ETL, data migration - everything is handled within one unified platform and highly scalable solution.

WebFOCUS goes beyond just dashboards. It's also used for operational reporting, making it crucial for mission-critical systems. In fact, a core strength is that it's not "just" a BI tool; it can be used to build complete applications. It is the best tool because of its all-in-one nature. Data integration, ETL, data migration, everything is handled within the same platform. Then, on the front end, it offers portals, reporting, distributed analysis, and more. For customers who have data in the right structure and right format, the WebFOCUS Designer tool is very powerful. It allows them to create self-service reporting applications.

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Fuad Mammadli

Deputy Chief Financial Officer at Unibank

Nov 8, 2023

A scalable tool to create dashboards for financial reporting

I use TIBCO Spotfire in my company for finance-related purposes. Basically, we use TIBCO Spotfire to create dashboards for financial reporting, and with the dashboard, we manage data mining and similar kinds of activities in our company The way TIBCO Spotfire is designed, in my opinion, is the…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The solution can read and write 500 different types of outputs."

"The most valuable feature is building ad hoc reports."

"I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten. It's highly scalable and can handle significant data volumes."

"It stands out for its ability to work across different platforms, support mainframe data, offer cloud integration, automate report scheduling, and provide a robust scripting language."

"It allows users to quickly analyze data from a variety of sources and visualize it with powerful, interactive graphs, and charts."

"The ability to create a real-time data mark, using just one piece of software, is the best feature of this product."

"It’s stable and straightforward."

"The product's initial setup phase was simple."

"The two features that I have found most valuable are its ability to customize the dashboards when it comes to the evaluation. The second feature is its ability to handle a large amount of data, which is also something very unique about it."

"The most valuable feature is the map visuals that help us connect to the geo-specialized data which is more advanced than other solutions."

"It's scalable."

"The solution is an affordable one."

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Cons

"The solution can be improved by adding more automated options for reporting."

"When it comes to customer support, we don't always reach the right person. Sometimes, we get junior-level reps who aren't as knowledgeable as we are."

"If there were to be any improvements right now, their documentation needs to get in sync with their product."

"The challenge lies not in what the tool can do but in how you use it and understand the data."

"The initial setup is complicated and needs experience and knowledge."

"The layered features within Spotfire can make it a bit complicated sometimes as compared to Power BI."

"Print capability and trigger-based events."

"One aspect where Spotfire could improve is its global recognition, especially in terms of support."

"The initial setup of TIBCO Spotfire is in the middle range of difficulty. The initial setup of Power BI is easier."

"The initial setup can be difficult."

"The way TIBCO Spotfire is designed, in my opinion, is the reason why it lags a bit, especially compared to other BI tools like Qlik."

"Compared to competitors, the UI is quite dated."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the pricing a five out of ten, with ten being expensive."

"The Tibco sales teams have been very difficult to work with - ignoring requests, misrepresenting level of demand, etc."

"This product carries a monthly licensing charge, with the amount depending on the features that are to be included. This costs also covers the use of technical support."

"The pricing seems competitive and reasonable. The value delivered by the product far exceeds the cost."

"In comparison to other solutions such as IBM Cognos, TIBCO Spotfire is more affordable."

"I would describe TIBCO Spotfire as an averagely-priced product."

"The cost is a few hundred dollars per user per year."

"The price-point for this solution is negotiable depending on usage levels."

"The ROI is nearly impossible to calculate."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

21%

Government

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Energy/Utilities Company

11%

Computer Software Company

11%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Information Builders WebFOCUS?

I would rate the pricing a five out of ten, with ten being expensive.

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What needs improvement with Information Builders WebFOCUS?

Documentation could definitely be improved.

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What is your primary use case for Information Builders WebFOCUS?

I use it for supplying and developing business intelligence (BI) solutions, data management and reporting applications, and for the development of complete web-based applications. It's a versatile ...

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What do you like most about TIBCO Spotfire?

TIBCO Spotfire is easy to use. We initiated Spotfire as POC, with support from a tech team based in South Africa. While they assisted with the setup, we conducted the POC ourselves.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for TIBCO Spotfire?

Spotfire is a bit costly in terms of money, but it is value for money if you are installing it and working with it. Companies need to consider their budget and affordability before opting for Spotf...

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What needs improvement with TIBCO Spotfire?

The hierarchies or the maps to some extent may need some modifications. The layered features within Spotfire can make it a bit complicated sometimes as compared to Power BI.

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Compared 8% of the time

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Also Known As

WebFOCUS

Spotfire

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Overview

WebFOCUS is a strategic enterprise business intelligence (BI) and analytics platform that enables any executive, manager, analyst, employee, partner, or customer to execute smarter business from trusted data. The platform includes cutting-edge capabilities that provide organizations with everything they need to turn data into insight, and insight into impact.

TIBCO Spotfire is a versatile data analytics platform that can handle large datasets and be deployed on-premise or in the cloud. Its dynamic reporting, easy creation of dynamic dashboards, and highly customizable tool make it a valuable asset for process data analysis, industrial performance dashboards, problem root cause analysis, business intelligence, and real-time analytics for IoT devices in the energy sector.

The solution also offers data science functions, map visuals, R and Python integration, and the ability to write HTML and JavaScript text areas. Spotfire has helped organizations deliver projects more efficiently and cost-effectively, allowing for faster data analysis.

Sample Customers

Ace Hardware, AutoZone, Fred Hutch, MasterCard, OFS Brands, PostFinance, Real D, Yellow Pages, ABC Financial, AcuSport, BBVA, Babcock

Allergan, ASSS de Montreal, Avantium, Blue River, Bank of Montreal, Citibank, FrieslandCampina, Hellmann Logistics, Merck, Novartis

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TIBCO Spotfire vs. ibi WebFOCUS

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