QlikView vs SAP Crystal Reports comparison

"It excels in supporting database connections and various database types."

"One of the good thing is that you can integrate different data source technologies. So you can model your environment without having any of our views running."

"It has user-friendly data visualization features, supporting our decision-making process with its business intelligence capabilities"

"The most valuable aspect is its extensive library on Microsoft, providing a robust framework for implementation."

"It is useful to use a tool like this to have a view of data at a point in time. You can extract and create little data sets that you can store, and then over time, you can have a view for tracking changes. Especially when you work with a relational database or a database that's a production database, the data is dynamic, but if you use QlikView, you can take a snapshot of different datasets. In your own time, you can then get insights and report, build, analyze, and draw whatever you need from the data, which is quite useful."

"We use QlikView for its cost-effectiveness and ease of integration with databases."

"The product’s most valuable feature is its ability to view the entire data available for analysis."

"I had the option to prepare data myself instead of always having to depend on the data team."

"We use SAP Crystal Reports for operational reporting."

"SAP Crystal Reports offers a plethora of features, many of which were available much earlier than in the Crystal Reports we previously used. We extensively use its capabilities for generating general reports, working with Kaspersky data, and even incorporating images into our reports. The range of functions available in SAP Crystal Reports is diverse, and we leverage them across various systems for our needs."

"I find Crystal Reports very easy to use, even for a non-technical person."

"It is an user-friendly solution."

"The most valuable feature is that from a user's point of view, it is easy to use and requires just a simple click to generate a report."

"The initial setup of the solution is pretty easy."

"The overall environment is the best. Data management, graphs, and layout – everything is the best, in my opinion."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is a fantastic way of generating reports."

"There is a challenge on the frontend when it comes to browsing data through QlikView, as it isn't entirely compatible with other platforms we use."

"There is no automation or drag and drop functionality."

"The user interface and ease of use takes a bit of a learning curve to pick up."

"Error handling."

"The pricing is high."

"This solution would be improved with the inclusion of a feature that would allow us to add a common library of (our) commands used in load scripts and expressions, so with a keyword, we would get a drop down to select the command we are looking for, as opposed to the generic help."

"Improvement in collaboration, between that and publishing of reports and publishing of models."

"I really wish the application was easier to use in the development phase."

"SAP Crystal Reports has some compatibility issues with third-party products."

"A real improvement would be a simpler system that allows users to play with the visualization without needing specialized skills and code."

"It has significantly enhanced security features, especially when compared to the standard security features of the earlier PeerSpot version I purchased. I've observed improvements in security, and overall, it's quite commendable. Regarding potential enhancements for the next release of this solution, I haven't closely examined SAP Crystal Reports 53. I've only encountered it briefly, perhaps once or twice. However, I anticipate that it likely offers advanced features distinct from its predecessor. I believe there may be notable improvements and additions in the latest version, and I look forward to exploring them further."

"SAP Crystal Reports should provide better support for dynamic connectors."

"If at all possible, a little bit of improvement on the analytical side is needed."

"Maybe some Power BI-related features could be added, like dashboards or direct editing in reports."

"The financing part needs improvement."

"There could be improvements made to the analytics capabilities."

"The setup costs for QlikView are fair as are the yearly maintenance fees. The licensing becomes a bit more expensive and requires some planning for onboarding."

"The pricing is moderate, in the medium price range."

"It is not very expensive. I think it it is on par with other similar products on the market."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one being low price and ten being high price, I rate pricing a four."

"I rate the product's pricing a three out of ten."

"QlikView is a reasonably priced solution."

"It's reasonably priced and falls on the more affordable side."

"It is quite expensive, rating at around nine out of ten on a cost scale."

"The cost of licensing can be a significant factor to consider when upgrading or transitioning to a new version of SAP Crystal Reports. It's important to evaluate the benefits and features offered by the new version against the associated costs to ensure it aligns with your organization's needs and budget."

"I feel that SAP Crystal Reports is a reasonably priced product."

"We pay fifteen hundred dollars as licensing fee."

"This product costs a lot of money."

"SAP Crystal Reports is a very expensive solution."