Compare IBM Cognos Analytics and Klipfolio 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $44.90 1 User Per Month
$90.00 Per Month
IBM Cognos Analytics
Star Rating
(460)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $44.90 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansKlipfolio
Star Rating
(256)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$90.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that IBM Cognos Analytics excels in its ability to create complex reports and dashboards, making it a valuable tool for users who need to pull consistent reports from multiple data sources. Users appreciate how it transforms complex data into clear visuals, which is particularly beneficial in educational settings.
- Users say that Klipfolio stands out for its ease of use and quick setup, with many finding it intuitive to pick up. Reviewers highlight its seamless integration with various data sources and the frequent use of its dashboards, indicating that it effectively meets the daily needs of small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, IBM Cognos Analytics has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its robust capabilities in data governance and reporting. Users note that once set up, the platform is stable and fast, which is crucial for organizations that rely on timely data insights.
- Reviewers mention that Klipfolio offers exceptional support, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. This aspect is particularly appealing for users who may need assistance during setup or when troubleshooting issues.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while IBM Cognos Analytics is favored by enterprise users, it may present a steeper learning curve for novice users compared to Klipfolio, which is designed to be user-friendly and accessible for small businesses.
- Users report that Klipfolio's customizable dashboards and prebuilt templates make it a flexible choice for small businesses looking to create visually appealing reports quickly. This flexibility is a significant advantage for teams that need to adapt their reporting tools to various business needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Cognos Analytics
Cognos® Analytics On Demand - Premium
Starting at $44.90
1 User Per Month
A fully managed solution for up to 200 users
• AI Agents, reporting, data discovery and dashboarding
• Upgrades, infrastructure and scaling
• Mix and match licenses based on user requirements in one tenant
• No minimum quantity, pay as you grow
- https://www.ibm.com/marketplace/purchase/configuration/en/us/checkout?editionID=EID2RPAX
- All Standard features +
- Create, run and schedule reports
Klipfolio
Base
$90.00
Per Month
- 3 Dashboards
- Unlimited Users
- 4hr Data Refresh Rate
Free Trial
IBM Cognos Analytics
Free Trial is available
Klipfolio
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
317
8.8
200
Ease of Use
7.5
340
8.1
200
Ease of Setup
7.2
198
8.0
128
Ease of Admin
7.0
143
8.5
126
Quality of Support
7.5
284
9.4
188
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
139
9.3
125
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
300
9.0
192
Features by Category
Reports
8.1
205
|
Verified
8.8
126
|
Verified
7.6
163
|
Verified
8.4
115
|
Verified
8.1
194
|
Verified
9.0
145
|
Verified
7.6
143
|
Verified
8.7
103
|
Verified
7.9
188
|
Verified
9.2
150
|
Verified
Self Service
8.1
175
|
Verified
8.5
129
|
Verified
8.5
193
|
Verified
8.4
132
|
Verified
8.0
178
|
Verified
8.0
108
|
Verified
7.7
163
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.6
159
|
Verified
8.2
108
|
Verified
7.3
125
|
Verified
8.0
81
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
7.8
131
|
Verified
7.3
5
8.0
167
|
Verified
8.8
138
|
Verified
8.0
119
7.1
20
Building Reports
8.2
122
|
Verified
8.5
90
|
Verified
8.2
121
|
Verified
8.1
79
|
Verified
7.9
107
|
Verified
7.9
75
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
8.8
84
|
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
205
|
Verified
8.8
126
|
Verified
7.6
163
|
Verified
8.4
115
|
Verified
8.1
194
|
Verified
9.0
145
|
Verified
7.6
143
|
Verified
8.7
103
|
Verified
7.9
188
|
Verified
9.2
150
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.2
71
|
Verified
8.4
33
|
Verified
8.3
72
|
Verified
7.7
11
Data Modeling and Blending
8.4
76
|
Verified
7.8
30
|
Verified
8.5
76
|
Verified
8.4
35
|
Verified
8.2
73
|
Verified
8.6
29
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.3
36
Not enough data
7.5
36
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.8
9
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
Self Service
8.1
175
|
Verified
8.5
129
|
Verified
8.5
193
|
Verified
8.4
132
|
Verified
8.0
178
|
Verified
8.0
108
|
Verified
7.7
163
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.6
159
|
Verified
8.2
108
|
Verified
7.3
125
|
Verified
8.0
81
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
7.8
131
|
Verified
7.3
5
8.0
167
|
Verified
8.8
138
|
Verified
8.0
119
7.1
20
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Building Reports
8.2
122
|
Verified
8.5
90
|
Verified
8.2
121
|
Verified
8.1
79
|
Verified
7.9
107
|
Verified
7.9
75
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
8.8
84
|
Verified
Reports
8.1
205
|
Verified
8.8
126
|
Verified
7.6
163
|
Verified
8.4
115
|
Verified
8.1
194
|
Verified
9.0
145
|
Verified
7.6
143
|
Verified
8.7
103
|
Verified
7.9
188
|
Verified
9.2
150
|
Verified
Self Service
8.1
175
|
Verified
8.5
129
|
Verified
8.5
193
|
Verified
8.4
132
|
Verified
8.0
178
|
Verified
8.0
108
|
Verified
7.7
163
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.6
159
|
Verified
8.2
108
|
Verified
7.3
125
|
Verified
8.0
81
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.2
122
|
Verified
8.5
90
|
Verified
8.2
121
|
Verified
8.1
79
|
Verified
7.9
107
|
Verified
7.9
75
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
8.8
84
|
Verified
Statistical Tool
8.2
31
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
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 Klipfolio are categorized as Analytics Platforms
Unique Categories
IBM Cognos Analytics is categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence and Predictive Analytics
Klipfolio 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.)
Klipfolio
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
10.9%
Insurance
8.5%
Financial Services
8.3%
Computer Software
6.5%
Banking
5.4%
Other
60.5%
Marketing and Advertising
18.0%
Computer Software
14.2%
Information Technology and Services
10.5%
Internet
4.6%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Other
49.0%
Discussions
I heard Cognos Analytics 11.11 was out - where can I find more information?
2 Comments
Official Response from IBM Cognos Analytics
https://www.ibm.com/communities/analytics/cognos-analytics-blog/cognos-analytics-release-r11-11-0-11-is-here/Read more
Where can I find more answers on my questions?
2 Comments
Official Response from IBM Cognos Analytics
Check out this blog
https://www.ibm.com/communities/analytics/cognos-analytics/blog/Read more
What is IBM Cognos Analytics with Watson used for?
1 Comment
SS
You can leverage IBM Cognos Analytics with Watson for many of the reasons:
Business Intelligence & Reporting: It helps organizations turn raw data into...Read more
Is there a mobile device view for Klipfolio?
2 Comments
MB
Hi Mark,
Thank you for your interest in Klipfolio! We do have a mobile app on both iOS and Android where you can easily log in and view your dashboards....Read more
My data sources fail to refresh when the number of rows is large, how do I prevent this from happening if the data is already aggregated to the maximum extent that I need for my use case?
1 Comment
MB
Hi Sarthak,
I would recommend reaching out to support@kliopfolio.com where we can jump in and take a closer look at your data sources and see how we might...Read more
Klipfolio has no more discussions with answers
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