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Sisense pros and cons

Vendor: Sisense
4.4 out of 5
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PROS

Sisense seamlessly connects data from different sources using built-in connectors.
The ElastiCube Manager easily transforms raw data into reusable data.
Users can build solutions independently, reducing dependency on technology staff.
Sisense effectively handles large data sources, outperforming Excel limitations.
Technical support is responsive and helpful, enhancing the user experience.

CONS

Larger datasets might trigger an "Accumulated logs" error when making minor changes.
Initial versions only supported Windows servers, which was inconvenient for some DevOps teams; later releases addressed this issue.
Sharing data queues incurs additional costs, which some users find undesirable.
Setup could be simplified to enhance user experience.
Live data connection speed requires improvement for better performance.
 

Sisense Pros review quotes

Wiboon Thabsuwan - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 17, 2024
Sisense can integrate with multiple sources at one time.
JB
Feb 21, 2025
The Sisense solution was very easy to set up, and its visualizations were effective.
Wiboon Thabsuwan - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 22, 2022
The best part about this solution is how easy it is to mash up the data from many sources. Sisense is fast compared to other solutions.
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CG
Jan 2, 2018
​Allows users to build their own solutions without as much reliance on technology staff.
FernandoMorote - PeerSpot reviewer
May 22, 2022
This solution is easy to learn how to use.
it_user688287 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 20, 2017
The most valuable thing I have found is the ability for Sisense to connect data from totally different sources.
it_user794574 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 27, 2017
Allows us to execute heavy, complex computations on the fly so customers can slice and dice the data based on their business needs.
it_user792291 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 20, 2017
ElastiCube Manager is a very easy to use ETL tool, which includes the ability to easily transform raw data into reusable data.
Sridhar Adduri - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 16, 2023
The solution's technical support team is good.
CS
Sep 11, 2018
I have found the dashboard creating feature helpful.
 

Sisense Cons review quotes

Wiboon Thabsuwan - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 17, 2024
I would say that using Sisense on Linux's platform might not be advantageous for everyone.
JB
Feb 21, 2025
I would like to see an improvement in the live data connection, specifically making the process faster.
Wiboon Thabsuwan - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 22, 2022
I would like Sisense to improve its performance, particularly when we are dealing with large-scale data.
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CG
Jan 2, 2018
I would like to see more development and growth for the support of Knowledge Base and Community forums.
FernandoMorote - PeerSpot reviewer
May 22, 2022
This solution does not have tabs. In order to have tabs, you have to download an add-on to mimic the tabs. They should be integrated to improve the solution.
it_user688287 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 20, 2017
Larger datasets will sometimes give a "Accumulated logs" error when trying to make minor changes. T
it_user794574 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 27, 2017
The initial version we purchased only ran on Windows servers, which was less than ideal for our DevOps team. I believe that has been remedied in the latest release.
it_user792291 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 20, 2017
I would love to have more customization capabilities for building dashboards, especially in creating custom widget sizes.
Sridhar Adduri - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 16, 2023
The solution's setup process could be easier.
CS
Sep 11, 2018
They should improve the filters to create downloaded data by moving them to the top of the dashboard.