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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (59.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$30 per month
Starting at $10.00 1 User Per Month
BigML
Star Rating
(24)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$30 per month
Browse all 3 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
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that IBM Cognos Analytics has a robust reporting interface with a score of 8.1, but reviewers mention that the steps to answer queries can be cumbersome, scoring only 7.5. In contrast, BigML shines with a higher ease of use rating of 9.0, making it more intuitive for users to navigate and generate insights quickly.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Cognos Analytics has a solid data governance feature with a score of 8.4, but users on G2 highlight that its data ingestion and wrangling capabilities are less user-friendly, scoring only 6.8. BigML, however, excels in this area with a score of 9.2 for ease of setup, making it easier for small businesses to get started.
- G2 users report that IBM Cognos Analytics offers decent data visualizations with a score of 8.0, but users say that the overall data interaction experience is not as seamless as BigML's, which scored 9.0, allowing for more dynamic and engaging data exploration.
- Users on G2 highlight that IBM Cognos Analytics has a lower quality of support rating at 7.4, while BigML's support is rated significantly higher at 9.5, indicating that users feel more supported and valued when using BigML.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Cognos Analytics has a good breadth of partner applications with a score of 7.9, but users report that BigML's integration capabilities are more extensive, particularly with its pre-built algorithms and model training features, which scored 9.0, making it a better choice for those needing advanced analytics.
- Users say that while IBM Cognos Analytics provides a solid platform for enterprise-level analytics, scoring 4.0 in star ratings, BigML stands out with a higher star rating of 4.7, indicating a more favorable overall user experience, especially for small businesses looking for accessible and powerful analytics tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BigML
STANDARD
$30
per month
- UNLIMITED TASKS
- MAX. TASK SIZE: 64 MB
- MAX. PARALLEL TASKS: 2
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
BigML
No trial information availableIBM Cognos Analytics
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
24
8.2
312
Ease of Use
9.0
24
7.5
335
Ease of Setup
9.2
22
7.1
194
Ease of Admin
9.3
22
7.0
143
Quality of Support
9.5
22
7.5
280
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
22
7.8
139
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
24
7.9
295
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
8.1
204
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
163
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
193
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
144
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
187
|
Verified
Self Service
Not enough data
8.1
176
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
193
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
177
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
164
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
159
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
126
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
7.8
130
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
166
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
118
|
Verified
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.2
122
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
120
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
106
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
91
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
Not enough data
8.1
204
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
163
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
193
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
144
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
187
|
Verified
Data Preparation
Not enough data
8.3
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
72
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
Not enough data
8.4
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
73
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
36
Not enough data
7.5
37
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Self Service
Not enough data
8.1
176
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
193
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
177
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
164
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
159
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
126
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
7.8
130
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
166
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
118
|
Verified
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.2
122
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
120
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
106
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
91
|
Verified
Reports
Not enough data
8.1
204
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
163
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
193
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
144
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
187
|
Verified
Self Service
Not enough data
8.1
176
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
193
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
177
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
164
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
159
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
126
|
Verified
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.2
122
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
120
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
106
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
91
|
Verified
Data Science and Machine Learning PlatformsHide 25 FeaturesShow 25 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Model Development
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Model Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Deployment
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
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
Data Ingestion & Preparation - Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Model Construction & Automation - Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Data Analysis
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
8.8
33
Decision Making
Not enough data
8.7
31
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.3
31
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.9
17
Not enough data
8.1
17
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BigML and IBM Cognos Analytics are categorized as Predictive Analytics
Unique Categories
BigML is categorized as Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms and Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms
IBM Cognos Analytics is categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BigML
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
83.3%
Management Consulting
4.2%
International Trade and Development
4.2%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
4.2%
Alternative Dispute Resolution
4.2%
Other
0.0%
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Insurance
8.4%
Financial Services
8.1%
Computer Software
6.5%
Banking
5.5%
Other
60.2%
Discussions
BigML has no discussions with answers
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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