Compare IBM Cognos Analytics and Metabase 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (50.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.00 1 User Per Month
$0.00
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 $10.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansMetabase
Star Rating
(141)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that IBM Cognos Analytics excels in handling large datasets, with users describing it as a "beast" for processing substantial amounts of data. This makes it particularly suitable for enterprise-level reporting and analytics, where stability and industrial-grade performance are crucial.
- Users say that Metabase stands out for its user-friendly interface, making it accessible for both technical and non-technical users. Reviewers appreciate its intuitive dashboarding features, which allow users to easily generate reports and visualize data without extensive coding knowledge.
- According to verified reviews, IBM Cognos Analytics is praised for its powerful AI-driven insights and robust reporting capabilities. Users highlight its effectiveness in creating detailed dashboards and reports, which are essential for in-depth data analysis in larger organizations.
- Reviewers mention that Metabase's lightweight design contributes to its ease of setup and administration. Users find it straightforward to implement, with many noting that the platform is quick to get up and running, which is a significant advantage for smaller teams or businesses.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while IBM Cognos Analytics offers comprehensive features, some users find it can be overwhelming due to its complexity. This may pose a challenge for teams that require a more streamlined approach to data analytics.
- Users highlight that Metabase's collaborative features enhance teamwork, allowing users to share insights easily. The platform's ability to cater to diverse user skill levels, from those who can code to those who cannot, fosters a collaborative environment for data exploration and decision-making.
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
Metabase
Open Source
$0.00
The user-friendly BI suite in a box.
- Unlimited charts
- Unlimited dashboards
- Connect to 20+ database types
Free Trial
IBM Cognos Analytics
Free Trial is available
Metabase
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
317
8.8
98
Ease of Use
7.5
340
8.4
101
Ease of Setup
7.2
199
9.1
41
Ease of Admin
7.0
143
8.9
25
Quality of Support
7.5
284
7.9
73
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
139
8.9
20
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
300
8.3
88
Features by Category
Reports
8.1
206
|
Verified
8.9
45
7.6
164
|
Verified
8.5
42
8.1
194
|
Verified
8.5
44
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.3
40
7.9
189
|
Verified
9.1
44
Self Service
8.1
176
|
Verified
8.3
41
8.5
194
|
Verified
8.8
41
8.0
179
|
Verified
8.7
42
7.7
164
|
Verified
8.1
41
7.6
160
|
Verified
8.4
39
7.3
126
|
Verified
7.7
35
Advanced Analytics
7.9
132
|
Verified
7.5
40
8.1
167
|
Verified
9.1
44
8.0
119
|
Verified
7.9
40
Building Reports
8.2
122
|
Verified
8.8
13
8.1
120
|
Verified
8.3
13
7.9
107
|
Verified
8.8
14
7.5
91
|
Verified
8.7
9
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
206
|
Verified
8.9
45
7.6
164
|
Verified
8.5
42
8.1
194
|
Verified
8.5
44
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.3
40
7.9
189
|
Verified
9.1
44
Data Preparation
8.3
72
|
Verified
8.3
46
8.4
73
|
Verified
8.3
45
Data Modeling and Blending
8.4
77
|
Verified
8.6
56
8.5
77
|
Verified
8.8
56
8.2
74
|
Verified
8.3
52
Generative AI
7.3
37
6.9
16
7.5
37
7.6
16
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.8
10
6.7
8
8.0
9
7.3
8
8.0
9
7.7
8
8.1
9
7.5
8
8.3
10
7.1
8
8.0
10
7.1
8
8.0
10
7.7
8
Self Service
8.1
176
|
Verified
8.3
41
8.5
194
|
Verified
8.8
41
8.0
179
|
Verified
8.7
42
7.7
164
|
Verified
8.1
41
7.6
160
|
Verified
8.4
39
7.3
126
|
Verified
7.7
35
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.8
7
9.4
9
8.3
7
8.7
9
7.8
6
8.7
9
8.3
7
8.9
9
Advanced Analytics
7.9
132
|
Verified
7.5
40
8.1
167
|
Verified
9.1
44
8.0
119
|
Verified
7.9
40
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.6
7
6.9
13
8.8
7
7.8
9
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
9.0
8
7.4
9
8.9
6
7.3
8
8.8
7
7.5
8
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
9.2
8
7.2
9
8.8
7
7.1
8
8.1
6
7.5
8
7.8
6
7.5
8
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
8.1
6
7.9
8
8.3
6
7.9
8
8.6
6
8.8
8
Building Reports
8.2
122
|
Verified
8.8
13
8.1
120
|
Verified
8.3
13
7.9
107
|
Verified
8.8
14
7.5
91
|
Verified
8.7
9
Reports
8.1
206
|
Verified
8.9
45
7.6
164
|
Verified
8.5
42
8.1
194
|
Verified
8.5
44
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.3
40
7.9
189
|
Verified
9.1
44
Self Service
8.1
176
|
Verified
8.3
41
8.5
194
|
Verified
8.8
41
8.0
179
|
Verified
8.7
42
7.7
164
|
Verified
8.1
41
7.6
160
|
Verified
8.4
39
7.3
126
|
Verified
7.7
35
Building Reports
8.2
122
|
Verified
8.8
13
8.1
120
|
Verified
8.3
13
7.9
107
|
Verified
8.8
14
7.5
91
|
Verified
8.7
9
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 Metabase are categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms
Unique Categories
IBM Cognos Analytics is categorized as Predictive Analytics
Metabase 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.)
Metabase
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
11.1%
Insurance
8.5%
Financial Services
8.3%
Computer Software
6.5%
Banking
5.4%
Other
60.2%
Information Technology and Services
15.6%
Computer Software
12.6%
Financial Services
9.6%
Hospital & Health Care
5.2%
Internet
4.4%
Other
52.6%
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
Is Metabase secure?
1 Comment
IG
Yes. It provides SSO integration, and a capability to invite users via e-mail where only the user gets to set their password and password reset capability....Read more
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