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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (59.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$3.00 1 user per month
Starting at $10.00 1 User Per Month
Amazon QuickSight
Star Rating
(679)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$3.00 1 user per month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansIBM Cognos Analytics
Star Rating
(450)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (59.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Amazon QuickSight excels in ease of use, scoring 8.6 compared to IBM Cognos Analytics' 7.5. Reviewers mention that QuickSight's intuitive interface and straightforward navigation make it accessible for users with varying levels of technical expertise.
- Reviewers mention that Amazon QuickSight offers a more affordable entry-level price at $3.00, while IBM Cognos Analytics starts at $10.00. This lower price point makes QuickSight a more attractive option for small businesses looking to implement analytics solutions without a significant financial commitment.
- G2 users highlight that Amazon QuickSight has a higher overall star rating of 4.3 compared to IBM Cognos Analytics' 4.1. This suggests that QuickSight users are generally more satisfied with their experience, particularly in areas like report generation and dashboard capabilities.
- Users on G2 report that Amazon QuickSight outperforms IBM Cognos Analytics in terms of quality of support, with scores of 8.4 versus 7.4. Reviewers mention that QuickSight's support team is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for businesses relying on timely assistance.
- Reviewers mention that both products score similarly in data analysis capabilities, with both achieving an 8.7. However, users say that IBM Cognos Analytics shines in data querying and filtering, scoring 8.4 and 8.5 respectively, which is beneficial for users needing detailed data insights.
- Users report that Amazon QuickSight provides superior proactive assistance and decision-making features, both scoring 8.8, compared to IBM Cognos Analytics' 7.8. Reviewers mention that QuickSight's AI-driven insights help users make informed decisions quickly, enhancing overall productivity.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon QuickSight
Reader
$3.00
1 user per month
- Readers in QuickSight can explore interactive dashboards, receive email reports, and download data.
IBM Cognos Analytics
Cognos® Analytics On Demand - Standard
Starting at $10.00
1 User Per Month
Upload and model data, combine data sets, create dashboards and stories, and view report outputs.
- https://www.ibm.com/marketplace/purchase/configuration/en/us/checkout?editionID=EID2RPAX
- Dashboards, storytelling and collaboration
- Cognos mobile
Free Trial
Amazon QuickSight
Free Trial is available
IBM Cognos Analytics
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
595
8.2
312
Ease of Use
8.5
605
7.5
335
Ease of Setup
8.4
404
7.1
194
Ease of Admin
8.2
216
7.0
143
Quality of Support
8.4
558
7.5
280
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
209
7.8
139
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
572
7.9
295
Features by Category
Reports
8.2
411
|
Verified
8.1
204
|
Verified
8.0
402
|
Verified
7.6
163
|
Verified
8.3
411
|
Verified
8.1
193
|
Verified
8.2
392
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.4
409
|
Verified
7.9
187
|
Verified
Self Service
8.0
406
|
Verified
8.1
176
|
Verified
8.3
406
|
Verified
8.5
193
|
Verified
8.2
397
|
Verified
8.0
177
|
Verified
8.0
401
|
Verified
7.7
164
|
Verified
8.1
388
|
Verified
7.5
159
|
Verified
7.8
383
|
Verified
7.3
126
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
8.0
382
|
Verified
7.8
130
|
Verified
8.4
404
|
Verified
8.1
166
|
Verified
8.1
380
|
Verified
8.0
118
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.1
351
|
Verified
8.2
122
|
Verified
8.0
349
|
Verified
8.1
120
|
Verified
7.9
337
|
Verified
7.9
106
|
Verified
8.0
333
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
8.2
411
|
Verified
8.1
204
|
Verified
8.0
402
|
Verified
7.6
163
|
Verified
8.3
411
|
Verified
8.1
193
|
Verified
8.2
392
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.4
409
|
Verified
7.9
187
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.0
365
|
Verified
8.3
72
|
Verified
8.2
356
|
Verified
8.3
72
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
8.2
374
|
Verified
8.4
77
|
Verified
8.3
376
|
Verified
8.5
77
|
Verified
8.1
367
|
Verified
8.2
73
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.9
219
7.3
36
8.0
221
7.5
37
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.6
58
7.8
9
7.4
59
8.0
9
7.7
57
8.0
9
7.5
56
8.1
9
7.7
57
8.1
9
7.5
55
8.0
9
7.8
57
7.8
9
Self Service
8.0
406
|
Verified
8.1
176
|
Verified
8.3
406
|
Verified
8.5
193
|
Verified
8.2
397
|
Verified
8.0
177
|
Verified
8.0
401
|
Verified
7.7
164
|
Verified
8.1
388
|
Verified
7.5
159
|
Verified
7.8
383
|
Verified
7.3
126
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.0
52
8.6
6
7.9
52
8.1
6
7.8
51
7.8
6
8.1
52
8.1
6
Advanced Analytics
8.0
382
|
Verified
7.8
130
|
Verified
8.4
404
|
Verified
8.1
166
|
Verified
8.1
380
|
Verified
8.0
118
|
Verified
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.1
51
8.3
6
8.1
51
8.6
6
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
8.1
50
8.6
6
8.0
51
8.9
6
8.1
49
8.6
6
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
7.8
50
8.9
6
7.8
50
8.6
6
8.1
50
8.1
6
7.8
47
7.8
6
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
7.6
49
8.1
6
7.9
51
8.3
6
7.6
49
8.6
6
Building Reports
8.1
351
|
Verified
8.2
122
|
Verified
8.0
349
|
Verified
8.1
120
|
Verified
7.9
337
|
Verified
7.9
106
|
Verified
8.0
333
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
Reports
8.2
411
|
Verified
8.1
204
|
Verified
8.0
402
|
Verified
7.6
163
|
Verified
8.3
411
|
Verified
8.1
193
|
Verified
8.2
392
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.4
409
|
Verified
7.9
187
|
Verified
Self Service
8.0
406
|
Verified
8.1
176
|
Verified
8.3
406
|
Verified
8.5
193
|
Verified
8.2
397
|
Verified
8.0
177
|
Verified
8.0
401
|
Verified
7.7
164
|
Verified
8.1
388
|
Verified
7.5
159
|
Verified
7.8
383
|
Verified
7.3
126
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.1
351
|
Verified
8.2
122
|
Verified
8.0
349
|
Verified
8.1
120
|
Verified
7.9
337
|
Verified
7.9
106
|
Verified
8.0
333
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
Statistical Tool
7.8
125
8.2
31
8.1
125
Feature Not Available
8.1
125
Feature Not Available
Data Analysis
8.6
126
8.7
33
8.5
125
8.8
33
Decision Making
8.4
126
8.7
31
8.3
128
8.5
33
8.6
126
8.4
33
8.3
123
8.3
31
Generative AI
8.2
92
7.9
17
8.2
91
8.1
17
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon QuickSight and IBM Cognos Analytics are categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence, Analytics Platforms, and Predictive Analytics
Unique Categories
Amazon QuickSight has no unique categories
IBM Cognos Analytics has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon QuickSight
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IBM Cognos Analytics
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
17.2%
Information Technology and Services
14.7%
Financial Services
7.8%
Consulting
4.3%
Computer & Network Security
4.0%
Other
51.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Insurance
8.4%
Financial Services
8.1%
Computer Software
6.5%
Banking
5.5%
Other
60.2%
Discussions
How does AWS QuickSight work?
2 Comments
MS
It is similar to any other Business intelligence tool, initially we need to have some training on the outer layout and some EXD function for advanced...Read more
What is Amazon QuickSight?
2 Comments
MS
If you're looking for a powerful, cloud-based business intelligence service, Amazon QuickSight deserves serious consideration. With this innovative tool, you...Read more
Is AWS QuickSight free?
2 Comments
MS
No it's not free you need to pay the subscription fee if you are purchasing for any organization or behalf of organization. Read more
Where can I find more answers on my questions?
2 Comments
MD
We're IBM Gold partners with a ton of experience implementing Cognos, and have lots of good free technical information on our blog at...Read more
I heard Cognos Analytics 11.11 was out - where can I find more information?
2 Comments
MD
As of October 2019, the latest version is 11.1.4. We just did a livestream earlier this week to review the latest updates. You can check that out here:...Read more
Have you used DMR ? Have you found it better than a relational or a powercube?
1 Comment
CM
Yes, I have used DMR. However, the performance here is not so great compared to a PowerCube. However, you don't have to worry about building cubes. I...Read more
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