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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.1% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$70.00 1 User Per Month
Crystal Ball
Star Rating
(20)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Crystal BallTableau
Star Rating
(3,487)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$70.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Tableau excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Crystal Ball. Users appreciate its intuitive drag-and-drop functionality, which simplifies the creation of dashboards and visualizations, making data analysis both quick and impactful.
- According to verified reviews, Tableau's implementation process is praised for being straightforward and efficient. Users highlight that they faced minimal challenges during setup, allowing them to get started with their data projects swiftly, while Crystal Ball, although easy to integrate with Excel, does not match Tableau's level of user-friendly onboarding.
- Reviewers mention that Tableau's ability to connect with multiple data sources seamlessly enhances its usability for data visualization. Users find it particularly beneficial for tracking key metrics and gaining actionable insights, whereas Crystal Ball, while effective for simulations, may not offer the same breadth of data interaction capabilities.
- Users say that both products provide solid support, but Tableau's extensive user community and resources contribute to a more robust support experience. Crystal Ball's support is noted as adequate, but it lacks the same level of engagement and resources that Tableau users benefit from.
- Reviewers highlight that Tableau's data visualization capabilities are particularly strong, with features that allow for the creation of diverse visual formats like pie charts and heat maps. In contrast, while Crystal Ball offers a simple UI for complex simulations, it does not provide the same level of visual sophistication that Tableau users enjoy.
- According to recent user feedback, both products have their strengths in specific areas, with Tableau leading in overall user satisfaction and feature richness. Crystal Ball, however, is recognized for its ease of use with Excel, making it a good choice for users who prioritize integration with spreadsheet tools over advanced visualization features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Crystal Ball
No pricing availableTableau
Creator
$70.00
1 User Per Month
- Includes Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep Builder, and one Creator license on Tableau Cloud (SaaS) or Tableau Server (self-hosted).
Free Trial
Crystal Ball
No trial information availableTableau
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
15
8.7
2,437
Ease of Use
8.4
15
8.3
2,832
Ease of Setup
8.8
7
8.2
1,497
Ease of Admin
8.6
7
8.2
788
Quality of Support
8.3
13
8.3
2,086
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
7
8.5
767
Product Direction (% positive)
6.1
15
8.8
2,414
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
8.7
1740
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1590
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1784
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1366
Not enough data
9.1
1774
|
Verified
Self Service
Not enough data
8.5
1688
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1716
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1634
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1424
Not enough data
8.2
1516
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1329
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
7.8
1286
Not enough data
9.1
1754
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1299
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.3
1001
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
964
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
832
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
841
|
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
Not enough data
8.7
1740
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1590
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1784
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1366
Not enough data
9.1
1774
|
Verified
Data Preparation
Not enough data
8.6
868
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
854
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
Not enough data
8.5
891
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
915
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
885
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
431
Not enough data
7.5
455
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.4
135
Not enough data
7.5
137
Not enough data
7.8
138
Not enough data
7.5
134
Not enough data
7.7
131
Not enough data
7.4
131
Not enough data
7.8
134
Self Service
Not enough data
8.5
1688
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1716
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1634
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1424
Not enough data
8.2
1516
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1329
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.3
132
Not enough data
8.3
114
Not enough data
8.1
112
Not enough data
8.4
122
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
7.8
1286
Not enough data
9.1
1754
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1299
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.8
133
Not enough data
8.2
112
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.1
111
Not enough data
7.9
109
Not enough data
7.7
112
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.6
109
Not enough data
7.6
107
Not enough data
7.8
110
Not enough data
7.6
109
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.6
109
Not enough data
7.9
114
Not enough data
7.8
109
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.3
1001
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
964
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
832
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
841
|
Verified
Reports
Not enough data
8.7
1740
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1590
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1784
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1366
Not enough data
9.1
1774
|
Verified
Self Service
Not enough data
8.5
1688
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1716
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1634
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1424
Not enough data
8.2
1516
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1329
|
Verified
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.3
1001
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
964
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
832
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
841
|
Verified
Cartography
Not enough data
9.4
26
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.6
28
Not enough data
9.4
27
Analysis
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
9.2
27
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
9.0
27
Reporting
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.1
26
Data Source Access
Not enough data
8.6
234
Not enough data
8.8
235
Not enough data
8.3
234
Data Interaction
Not enough data
8.2
232
Not enough data
8.1
236
Not enough data
8.3
234
Not enough data
8.5
237
Not enough data
8.3
233
Not enough data
8.4
232
Not enough data
8.4
234
Not enough data
8.3
230
Data Exporting
Not enough data
8.5
227
Not enough data
8.4
229
Not enough data
8.4
228
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
223
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
9.3
62
Basics
Not enough data
9.2
62
Content
Not enough data
8.9
59
Data
Not enough data
9.3
61
Interoperability
Not enough data
8.9
59
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
62
Deployment & Integration - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Connectivity & Federation - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Modeling & Metrics - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Intelligence - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI Enablement - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
8.8
7
8.4
252
9.0
7
8.4
254
8.5
11
8.4
245
Data Analysis
8.6
13
9.0
275
8.9
12
8.9
269
Decision Making
8.9
12
8.7
259
8.8
13
9.4
273
9.0
12
9.1
267
8.9
11
8.7
262
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
177
Not enough data
8.0
177
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Crystal Ball and Tableau are categorized as Predictive Analytics
Unique Categories
Crystal Ball has no unique categories
Tableau is categorized as Analytics Platforms, Location Intelligence, Insurance Analytics, Embedded Business Intelligence, Data Preparation, and Semantic Layer Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Crystal Ball
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Tableau
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
Higher Education
23.5%
Information Technology and Services
17.6%
Research
11.8%
Oil & Energy
11.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.9%
Other
29.4%
Information Technology and Services
11.7%
Computer Software
7.2%
Financial Services
7.1%
Hospital & Health Care
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.3%
Other
65.3%
Discussions
Crystal Ball has no discussions with answers
why did saleforce by tableau? IS SFDC reporting going to change now?
2 Comments
TR
Perfect answer by Derrick. I totally agree.Read more
What does Tableau Desktop do?
2 Comments
NA
Tableau Desktop help create interactive Dashboards offline and publish it to the wider audience through Tableau public. Tableau Desktop is one of the version...Read more
Do I need Tableau Desktop if I have Tableau Server?
2 Comments
LT
Anyway, whether you need Tableau Desktop depends on your specific use case and requirements. If you're unsure, you can consider the following
Evaluate...Read more
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