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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (59.1% of reviews)
Enterprise (43.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.00 1 User Per Month
Starting at $99.00 1 User Per Month
IBM 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 plansIBM SPSS Statistics
Star Rating
(916)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $99.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that IBM SPSS Statistics excels in ease of setup with a score of 7.8, compared to IBM Cognos Analytics at 6.8. Reviewers mention that SPSS's straightforward installation process and user-friendly interface make it accessible for new users, while Cognos can be more complex to configure initially.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Cognos Analytics shines in data visualizations, scoring 8.5 against SPSS's 7.0. Users say that Cognos offers a wide range of customizable dashboards and visual tools, allowing for more dynamic presentations of data, which is particularly beneficial for enterprise-level reporting.
- Users on G2 highlight that IBM SPSS Statistics has a slight edge in analysis capabilities, scoring 8.9 compared to Cognos's 8.8. Reviewers say that SPSS provides robust statistical analysis features, making it a preferred choice for data scientists and statisticians who require advanced analytical tools.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Cognos Analytics is favored for its scripting capabilities, scoring 8.1 versus SPSS's 7.1. Users report that Cognos allows for more flexible and powerful scripting options, enabling users to automate tasks and customize reports effectively.
- G2 users indicate that IBM SPSS Statistics has a better overall quality of support, with a score of 7.6 compared to Cognos's 7.4. Reviewers say that SPSS's customer service is responsive and knowledgeable, which is crucial for users needing assistance with complex statistical queries.
- Users report that IBM Cognos Analytics is a better partner in product direction, scoring 7.7 against SPSS's 6.4. Reviewers mention that Cognos frequently updates its features based on user feedback, ensuring that the product evolves to meet the changing needs of businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
IBM SPSS Statistics
Base Subscription: Monthly auto-renewal - Buy online
Starting at $99.00
1 User Per Month
Experience the ease of statistical analysis with IBM SPSS Statistics. Try it for free and see for yourself why it's the preferred choice for data analysis.
- Desktop edition available on Windows and Mac
- A variety of statistical procedures such as factor analysis, clustering and linear regression
- Advanced data preparation and bootstrapping capabilities
Free Trial
IBM Cognos Analytics
Free Trial is available
IBM SPSS Statistics
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
312
8.5
779
Ease of Use
7.5
335
7.9
783
Ease of Setup
7.1
194
7.9
172
Ease of Admin
7.0
143
7.6
134
Quality of Support
7.5
280
7.6
589
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
139
8.0
128
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
295
6.5
755
Features by Category
Reports
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
Not enough data
Self Service
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
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
7.8
130
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
166
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
118
|
Verified
Not enough data
Building Reports
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
Not enough data
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
8.1
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
Not enough data
Data Preparation
8.3
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data Modeling and Blending
8.4
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.3
36
Not enough data
7.5
37
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
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
Not enough data
Self Service
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
Not enough data
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
7.8
130
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
166
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
118
|
Verified
Not enough data
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Building Reports
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
Not enough data
Reports
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
Not enough data
Self Service
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
Not enough data
Building Reports
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
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
185
Not enough data
8.7
201
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Capabilities
Not enough data
7.8
219
Not enough data
8.4
182
Not enough data
8.1
165
Not enough data
8.2
162
Methodology
Not enough data
9.0
201
Not enough data
9.1
214
Not enough data
8.8
186
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Statistical Tool
8.2
31
7.2
204
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.7
208
Data Analysis
8.7
33
8.9
320
8.8
33
Feature Not Available
Decision Making
8.7
31
7.6
245
8.5
33
7.0
298
8.4
33
7.4
266
8.3
31
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
7.9
17
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Cognos Analytics and IBM SPSS Statistics are categorized as Predictive Analytics
Unique Categories
IBM Cognos Analytics is categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms
IBM SPSS Statistics is categorized as Statistical Analysis
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Cognos Analytics
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IBM SPSS Statistics
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
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Insurance
8.4%
Financial Services
8.1%
Computer Software
6.5%
Banking
5.5%
Other
60.2%
Higher Education
26.6%
Research
16.6%
Market Research
7.5%
Education Management
7.5%
Hospital & Health Care
6.6%
Other
35.2%
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Discussions
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
Classes?
4 Comments
G2
Dear Diego. That is right. SPSS is a complex software. Firstly, I recoomend you think about what do you need to do with it. For example, it is very differnt...Read more
Is there a user guide from IBM for SPSS?
2 Comments
AF
https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/en/SSLVMB_26.0.0/statistics_kc_ddita/spss/product_landing.htmlRead more
Is there possibility that IBM SPSS can be incoperated with other plugins.
2 Comments
GT
I know that SPSS has an R integration which can use several routines from R.Read more
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