Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services vs RStudio Connect comparison

Microsoft and Posit PBC are both solutions in the Reporting category. Microsoft is ranked #6 with an average rating of 7.6, while Posit PBC is ranked #19 with an average rating of 8.0. Microsoft holds a 3.5% mindshare in RT, compared to Posit PBC’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 84% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of Posit PBC users who would recommend it.

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84% willing to recommend

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66% willing to recommend

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft SQL Server Report...

Ranking in Reporting

6th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

RStudio Connect

Ranking in Reporting

19th

Average Rating

6.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Visualization (17th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Reporting category, the mindshare of Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services is 3.5%, down from 4.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of RStudio Connect is 0.5%, down from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Reporting

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Gnanavel-Chakkarapani

Junior Consultant at CMA CGM

Offers useful templates but needs to improve the connectivity offered

In Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, not much of the interface part is used. With Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, its users face issues with the interface after they use Excel or create Microsoft SSIS Packages. The tool's interface is an area of concern requiring improvement. There needs to be an improvement in the product's connectivity so that the tool can connect easily with other third-party databases. In the dashboard, drag and drop functionality needs to improve, especially when compared to other tools like IBM Cognos Analytics and Qlik Sense. Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services is useful only for standard reports. In IBM Cognos Analytics, query studio can be used by users to drag the data and simply download the reports, so the user doesn't need to have any technical knowledge like developers. Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services is to be improved to offer features like query Studio, which is provided in IBM Cognos Analytics.

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Ganesh Y

Team Lead at a consultancy with 1-10 employees

Offers ease of use, affordability, cloud options, and many open sources,

Our model has used various tools together. It should make sense for them to use these tools in conjunction with RStudio Connect. Currently, they use none or only PSN and a couple of other devices. There should be integration with these tools or the ability to integrate various statistical tools, both open source and proprietary, with RStudio Connect. RStudio Connect should ideally provide an add-on library where modules can be utilized. There's no need to introduce something entirely disconnected but beneficial for statistical modeling. If some popular tools they use, such as Norman or PSF, were bundled and made available as add-ons, it would create a centralized place. This centralized platform would allow individual vendors to ensure compatibility of their products with RStudio Connect and provide them on the marketplace. Customers could then choose these validated additional tools, integrating them seamlessly with RStudio Connect.

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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

"I'm very satisfied with the customer service. And usually, whenever we have any issue or details, we get to the person for the support. I'm really satisfied with the service. Within a few minutes or within a few hours, the support person will be available."

"The stability of SSRS has been reliable, with minimal issues encountered during our usage."

"We can create quality reports in real time."

"The solution is known for its robust security features."

"It is a stable solution."

"The solution's features are all just wrapped up in one nice easy package. I don't need a lot of toolsets to get everything I need done."

"The tool's valuable features are its drill-down feature, graphs, and charts."

"I like Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services' automated reporting feature."

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"RStudio Connect is very powerful statistically and can handle large datasets, even on a free version on a laptop."

Cons

"Sometimes, we need to make sure that the configuration stays consistent across the reporting instances. They all connect to the same database. So, it shares that same backend, but the reporting services itself can also be configured. On the application level, for reporting level. And it is, based on my own experience, it is a manual effort to make sure that the reporting servers are configured the same across the environment."

"It is not easy to integrate the product with other tools in the market."

"We encounter some barriers while trying to build a report."

"There are occasions during maintenance runs when the Check Point monitoring system reports a lot of blocked sessions."

"In this solution, the cost should be reduced for the enterprise edition."

"It doesn't have quite the flexibility of a Tableau or something like that. Many users are more comfortable with Tableau and I'm not quite sure why that is right now, but it seems to be the case."

"They could improve the scalability and stability of SQL Server Reporting Services."

"It would be really nice to have better integration between the solution and Power BI."

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"I rate my experience with RStudio Connect as average because I am not yet comfortable enough to provide a definitive assessment."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is pretty good."

"The solution is expensive."

"The product pricing is reasonable in terms of suitable features for business."

"The solution is free to use for developers."

"The pricing is high."

"The tool's licensing costs are expensive."

"The solution is cheaper than its alternatives."

"Value-wise, the solution's pricing is good for the price that we pay."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Government

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Insurance Company

University

Company Size

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Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services?

I mainly use the solution for the ease of reporting and for executive dashboards.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services?

I don't recall the current pricing as it changes frequently.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services?

They could improve the scalability and stability of SQL Server Reporting Services. I haven't used it recently, so I can't provide detailed suggestions on improvements.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for RStudio Connect?

The product is not very expensive. When the number of licenses grows, the procurement team should come in and negotiate to get a better price and discount. I rate the product’s pricing a three out ...

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What needs improvement with RStudio Connect?

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What is your primary use case for RStudio Connect?

We use the solution for statistical modeling.

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Compared 12% of the time

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Also Known As

SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft SSRS, SSRS, MS SQL Server Reporting Services

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RStudio Connect is a web-based platform that allows organizations to share and manage data science content easily. Its primary use case is to enable data scientists to publish and share their work with stakeholders, including executives, analysts, and other team members.

The solution helps organizations to streamline their data science workflows, reduce the time and effort required to share insights and improve collaboration across teams. With RStudio Connect, organizations can ensure that their data science content is secure, up-to-date, and accessible to the right people at the right time.

Posit PBC

Sample Customers

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