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Compare Bold BI and Qlik Sense 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (44.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$30 USD/user/month. Billed Annually.
Bold BI
Star Rating
(91)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansQlik Sense
Star Rating
(921)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$30 USD/user/month. Billed Annually.
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Qlik Sense excels in handling complex datasets, particularly with its associative engine, which allows users to link multi-table data seamlessly. This capability is especially beneficial for organizations needing to manage intricate data relationships, as highlighted by users who appreciate its effectiveness in telecom and activation dashboards.
- Users say Bold BI stands out for its intuitive dashboard designer, making it accessible for both technical and non-technical users. Reviewers have praised its flexibility and ease of implementation, noting that it allows for the creation of professional visualizations without a steep learning curve.
- According to verified reviews, Qlik Sense has a slight edge in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score. Users appreciate its robust data processing capabilities, which streamline workflows and enhance analytical insights across multiple data sources.
- Reviewers mention that Bold BI offers a free entry-level pricing model, making it an attractive option for small businesses looking for cost-effective analytics solutions. This affordability, combined with its lightweight design, appeals to users who prioritize budget-friendly tools without sacrificing functionality.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Qlik Sense has a strong reputation for data governance and visualization, some users find it challenging to set up compared to Bold BI, which boasts a more straightforward implementation process. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for teams looking to get started quickly.
- Users report that Bold BI's quality of support is notably high, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. In contrast, while Qlik Sense also provides solid support, some users feel that Bold BI's commitment to customer service gives it an edge in user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bold BI
Community License
Free
Bold BI offers a free Community License designed for individual developers and small teams, providing full access to core features without cost for as long as the Individuals or Companies meet the eligibility requirements.
- Unlimited clusters for one application
- Unlimited dashboards
Qlik Sense
Qlik Sense® Business
$30
USD/user/month. Billed Annually.
SaaS solution to operationalize analytics across groups and teams.
Free Trial
Bold BI
Free Trial is available
Qlik Sense
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
77
8.5
599
Ease of Use
8.6
80
8.4
608
Ease of Setup
8.5
67
8.2
330
Ease of Admin
8.7
56
7.9
330
Quality of Support
9.0
74
8.0
547
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
57
8.5
326
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
77
8.3
579
Features by Category
Reports
8.4
55
|
Verified
8.4
418
|
Verified
7.9
54
|
Verified
8.3
395
|
Verified
8.5
56
|
Verified
8.5
430
|
Verified
8.2
53
|
Verified
8.3
334
|
Verified
8.8
57
|
Verified
8.8
427
|
Verified
Self Service
8.3
55
|
Verified
8.4
357
|
Verified
8.3
57
|
Verified
8.7
413
|
Verified
8.2
52
|
Verified
8.5
402
|
Verified
8.8
29
8.4
396
|
Verified
7.8
47
|
Verified
7.9
344
|
Verified
7.7
24
7.4
305
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
7.4
40
7.4
234
|
Verified
8.6
53
|
Verified
8.7
406
|
Verified
8.3
43
|
Verified
7.9
296
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.0
20
8.7
252
|
Verified
7.5
20
8.8
246
|
Verified
8.4
39
|
Verified
8.1
211
|
Verified
8.4
34
|
Verified
8.0
184
|
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
8.4
55
|
Verified
8.4
418
|
Verified
7.9
54
|
Verified
8.3
395
|
Verified
8.5
56
|
Verified
8.5
430
|
Verified
8.2
53
|
Verified
8.3
334
|
Verified
8.8
57
|
Verified
8.8
427
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.7
29
|
Verified
8.6
202
|
Verified
8.5
26
|
Verified
8.4
187
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
8.3
30
|
Verified
8.9
225
|
Verified
8.2
30
|
Verified
9.2
228
|
Verified
8.1
29
|
Verified
8.9
222
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.8
19
7.5
27
6.7
19
7.6
28
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.6
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Self Service
8.3
55
|
Verified
8.4
357
|
Verified
8.3
57
|
Verified
8.7
413
|
Verified
8.2
52
|
Verified
8.5
402
|
Verified
8.8
29
8.4
396
|
Verified
7.8
47
|
Verified
7.9
344
|
Verified
7.7
24
7.4
305
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
7.4
40
7.4
234
|
Verified
8.6
53
|
Verified
8.7
406
|
Verified
8.3
43
|
Verified
7.9
296
|
Verified
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
8.3
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Building Reports
8.0
20
8.7
252
|
Verified
7.5
20
8.8
246
|
Verified
8.4
39
|
Verified
8.1
211
|
Verified
8.4
34
|
Verified
8.0
184
|
Verified
Reports
8.4
55
|
Verified
8.4
418
|
Verified
7.9
54
|
Verified
8.3
395
|
Verified
8.5
56
|
Verified
8.5
430
|
Verified
8.2
53
|
Verified
8.3
334
|
Verified
8.8
57
|
Verified
8.8
427
|
Verified
Self Service
8.3
55
|
Verified
8.4
357
|
Verified
8.3
57
|
Verified
8.7
413
|
Verified
8.2
52
|
Verified
8.5
402
|
Verified
8.8
29
8.4
396
|
Verified
7.8
47
|
Verified
7.9
344
|
Verified
7.7
24
7.4
305
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.0
20
8.7
252
|
Verified
7.5
20
8.8
246
|
Verified
8.4
39
|
Verified
8.1
211
|
Verified
8.4
34
|
Verified
8.0
184
|
Verified
Cartography
Not enough data
8.8
62
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
9.4
65
Not enough data
9.1
56
Analysis
Not enough data
8.8
56
Not enough data
8.9
56
Not enough data
8.9
56
Not enough data
9.0
58
Reporting
Not enough data
9.3
76
Not enough data
9.0
67
Not enough data
9.0
65
Data Source Access
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Interaction
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Exporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Productivity Bots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
Not enough data
8.8
71
Not enough data
8.7
66
Not enough data
8.3
68
Data Analysis
Not enough data
9.2
69
Not enough data
9.2
72
Decision Making
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
9.2
79
Not enough data
8.8
77
Not enough data
9.0
77
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bold BI and Qlik Sense are categorized as Analytics Platforms and Embedded Business Intelligence
Unique Categories
Bold BI has no unique categories
Qlik Sense is categorized as Location Intelligence, Productivity Bots, Predictive Analytics, and Data Preparation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bold BI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Qlik Sense
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
22.1%
Information Technology and Services
17.4%
Financial Services
9.3%
Telecommunications
3.5%
Retail
3.5%
Other
44.2%
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Computer Software
6.5%
Financial Services
5.9%
Hospital & Health Care
5.7%
Retail
5.2%
Other
65.8%
Discussions
Bold BI has no discussions with answers
Do you recommend switching to Qliksense?
3 Comments
PM
Qliksense is pretty decent tool when it comes to Data Visualization and its script editor feature gives the developer the liberty on data manipulation.Read more
Why there is no enough documentation for implementing connectors to other data sources?
1 Comment
A
Hello, please leverage Qlik Community on product-related questions. https://community.qlik.com/t5/Support-Knowledge-Base/tkb-p/qlik-support-knowledge-base....Read more
Comparing the on-premises and SaaS solutions of Qlik Sense, which one would your recommend?
1 Comment
AP
Hi Joseph,
I am a Qlik Partner Ambassador with a vested interest in the success of Qlik solutions.
It is firstly great to see the debate move on from...Read more
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