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Compare IBM Cognos Analytics and Jaspersoft 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (49.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.00 1 User Per Month
No pricing available
IBM Cognos Analytics
Star Rating
(454)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansJaspersoft
Star Rating
(207)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Jaspersoft excels in ease of installation and configuration, with users highlighting the straightforward setup process and comprehensive documentation. This has made it easier for teams to get started quickly, which is a significant advantage for organizations needing rapid deployment.
- Users say that IBM Cognos Analytics provides a powerful way to visualize complex data, with features that allow for the creation of engaging dashboards and reports. Reviewers appreciate how it helps bridge the gap between data and understanding, making it particularly useful in educational settings.
- According to verified reviews, Jaspersoft is praised for its flexibility and cost-effectiveness, especially for businesses that require embedded reporting solutions. Users find it strikes a practical balance, making it a solid choice for organizations looking to avoid heavy BI overhead.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Cognos Analytics is stable and fast once set up, with the ability to pull consistent reports from multiple data sources. This reliability is a key factor for users who depend on accurate and timely data for decision-making.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Jaspersoft offers advanced scheduling and distribution capabilities, which are essential for organizations needing secure report delivery. This feature ensures compliance with organizational policies, making it a trusted choice for enterprise-grade reporting.
- Users report that while both products have similar star ratings, Jaspersoft tends to receive higher marks for quality of support and ease of administration. Reviewers appreciate the quick resolution of issues and the helpfulness of support staff, which enhances the overall user experience.
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
Jaspersoft
No pricing availableFree Trial
IBM Cognos Analytics
Free Trial is available
Jaspersoft
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
315
8.3
183
Ease of Use
7.5
338
8.0
185
Ease of Setup
7.1
197
7.5
151
Ease of Admin
7.0
143
8.1
118
Quality of Support
7.5
283
8.1
178
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
139
8.5
113
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
298
8.0
184
Features by Category
Reports
8.1
204
|
Verified
8.1
168
|
Verified
7.6
163
|
Verified
7.7
150
|
Verified
8.1
194
|
Verified
7.8
154
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
7.7
127
|
Verified
7.9
188
|
Verified
7.6
149
|
Verified
Self Service
8.1
176
|
Verified
8.1
150
|
Verified
8.5
194
|
Verified
8.3
152
|
Verified
8.0
178
|
Verified
7.8
141
|
Verified
7.7
164
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.5
159
|
Verified
7.5
137
|
Verified
7.3
126
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Advanced Analytics
7.9
132
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
119
|
Verified
Not enough data
Building Reports
8.2
122
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
120
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
106
|
Verified
7.9
107
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
7.8
104
|
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
8.1
204
|
Verified
8.1
168
|
Verified
7.6
163
|
Verified
7.7
150
|
Verified
8.1
194
|
Verified
7.8
154
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
7.7
127
|
Verified
7.9
188
|
Verified
7.6
149
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.3
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data Modeling and Blending
8.4
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.3
37
Not enough data
7.5
37
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
Self Service
8.1
176
|
Verified
8.1
150
|
Verified
8.5
194
|
Verified
8.3
152
|
Verified
8.0
178
|
Verified
7.8
141
|
Verified
7.7
164
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.5
159
|
Verified
7.5
137
|
Verified
7.3
126
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
7.9
132
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
119
|
Verified
Not enough data
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
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
Feature Not Available
8.1
120
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
106
|
Verified
7.9
107
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
7.8
104
|
Verified
Reports
8.1
204
|
Verified
8.1
168
|
Verified
7.6
163
|
Verified
7.7
150
|
Verified
8.1
194
|
Verified
7.8
154
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
7.7
127
|
Verified
7.9
188
|
Verified
7.6
149
|
Verified
Self Service
8.1
176
|
Verified
8.1
150
|
Verified
8.5
194
|
Verified
8.3
152
|
Verified
8.0
178
|
Verified
7.8
141
|
Verified
7.7
164
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.5
159
|
Verified
7.5
137
|
Verified
7.3
126
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Building Reports
8.2
122
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
120
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
106
|
Verified
7.9
107
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
7.8
104
|
Verified
Statistical Tool
8.2
31
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data Analysis
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.8
33
Not enough data
Decision Making
8.7
31
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.3
31
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.0
18
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Cognos Analytics and Jaspersoft are categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence
Unique Categories
IBM Cognos Analytics is categorized as Analytics Platforms and Predictive Analytics
Jaspersoft has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Cognos Analytics
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Jaspersoft
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
11.2%
Insurance
8.6%
Financial Services
8.3%
Computer Software
6.5%
Banking
5.5%
Other
60.0%
Information Technology and Services
19.0%
Computer Software
11.8%
Legal Services
9.7%
Hospital & Health Care
8.2%
Financial Services
5.6%
Other
45.6%
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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
What is jaspersoft used for?
1 Comment
AP
It is used for data analysis and business intelligenceRead more
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