Compare IBM Cognos Analytics and Qlik Sense 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (44.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.00 1 User Per Month
$30 USD/user/month. Billed Annually.
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 plansQlik Sense
Star Rating
(925)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$30 USD/user/month. Billed Annually.
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that IBM Cognos Analytics excels in creating visually engaging dashboards and reports, making it a favorite for users who need to present complex data clearly. One user highlighted its ability to "bridge the gap between data and understanding," which is particularly beneficial in educational settings.
- Users say that Qlik Sense shines in handling complex datasets with its associative engine, which allows for seamless integration of multi-table data. This capability is especially praised in telecom applications, where linking detailed data points is crucial for effective analysis.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Cognos Analytics offers a stable and fast experience once set up, with users appreciating its ability to pull consistent reports from multiple data sources. This reliability is a significant advantage for organizations that require regular reporting.
- According to verified reviews, Qlik Sense is noted for its ease of use and high capacity for data processing, which helps streamline analytical processes. Users have found it particularly effective for transforming and manipulating data, making it a strong choice for teams focused on data-driven decision-making.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while IBM Cognos Analytics has a slightly lower ease of use rating, it still allows novice users to create complex reports and dashboards, showcasing its versatility in catering to different skill levels.
- Users report that Qlik Sense's dashboard capabilities are impressive, with a higher rating for user satisfaction in this area. Reviewers appreciate the intuitive design that enhances data interaction, making it easier to derive insights from visualizations.
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
Qlik Sense
Qlik Sense® Business
$30
USD/user/month. Billed Annually.
SaaS solution to operationalize analytics across groups and teams.
Free Trial
IBM Cognos Analytics
Free Trial is available
Qlik Sense
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
317
8.5
601
Ease of Use
7.5
340
8.4
610
Ease of Setup
7.2
199
8.2
332
Ease of Admin
7.0
143
8.0
332
Quality of Support
7.5
284
8.0
549
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
139
8.5
328
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
300
8.4
581
Features by Category
Reports
8.1
206
|
Verified
8.4
419
|
Verified
7.6
164
|
Verified
8.3
396
|
Verified
8.1
194
|
Verified
8.5
431
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.3
335
|
Verified
7.9
189
|
Verified
8.8
428
|
Verified
Self Service
8.1
176
|
Verified
8.4
358
|
Verified
8.5
194
|
Verified
8.7
413
|
Verified
8.0
179
|
Verified
8.5
402
|
Verified
7.7
164
|
Verified
8.4
396
|
Verified
7.6
160
|
Verified
7.9
344
|
Verified
7.3
126
|
Verified
7.4
305
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
7.9
132
|
Verified
7.4
235
|
Verified
8.1
167
|
Verified
8.7
407
|
Verified
8.0
119
|
Verified
7.9
297
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.2
122
|
Verified
8.7
253
|
Verified
8.1
120
|
Verified
8.8
247
|
Verified
7.9
107
|
Verified
8.1
211
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
8.0
186
|
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
206
|
Verified
8.4
419
|
Verified
7.6
164
|
Verified
8.3
396
|
Verified
8.1
194
|
Verified
8.5
431
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.3
335
|
Verified
7.9
189
|
Verified
8.8
428
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.3
72
|
Verified
8.6
203
|
Verified
8.4
73
|
Verified
8.4
187
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
8.4
77
|
Verified
8.9
226
|
Verified
8.5
77
|
Verified
9.2
229
|
Verified
8.2
74
|
Verified
8.9
224
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.3
37
7.3
28
7.5
37
7.3
29
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.8
10
8.0
5
8.0
9
8.3
5
8.0
9
8.7
5
8.1
9
7.0
5
8.3
10
6.3
5
8.0
10
8.0
5
8.0
10
8.7
5
Self Service
8.1
176
|
Verified
8.4
358
|
Verified
8.5
194
|
Verified
8.7
413
|
Verified
8.0
179
|
Verified
8.5
402
|
Verified
7.7
164
|
Verified
8.4
396
|
Verified
7.6
160
|
Verified
7.9
344
|
Verified
7.3
126
|
Verified
7.4
305
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.8
7
8.0
5
8.3
7
8.7
5
7.8
6
9.0
5
8.3
7
9.7
6
Advanced Analytics
7.9
132
|
Verified
7.4
235
|
Verified
8.1
167
|
Verified
8.7
407
|
Verified
8.0
119
|
Verified
7.9
297
|
Verified
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.6
7
9.4
6
8.8
7
9.7
5
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
9.0
8
9.7
5
8.9
6
8.0
5
8.8
7
8.0
5
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
9.2
8
7.0
5
8.8
7
8.3
5
8.1
6
7.0
5
7.8
6
7.0
5
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
8.1
6
9.3
5
8.3
6
9.3
5
8.6
6
7.0
5
Building Reports
8.2
122
|
Verified
8.7
253
|
Verified
8.1
120
|
Verified
8.8
247
|
Verified
7.9
107
|
Verified
8.1
211
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
8.0
186
|
Verified
Reports
8.1
206
|
Verified
8.4
419
|
Verified
7.6
164
|
Verified
8.3
396
|
Verified
8.1
194
|
Verified
8.5
431
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.3
335
|
Verified
7.9
189
|
Verified
8.8
428
|
Verified
Self Service
8.1
176
|
Verified
8.4
358
|
Verified
8.5
194
|
Verified
8.7
413
|
Verified
8.0
179
|
Verified
8.5
402
|
Verified
7.7
164
|
Verified
8.4
396
|
Verified
7.6
160
|
Verified
7.9
344
|
Verified
7.3
126
|
Verified
7.4
305
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.2
122
|
Verified
8.7
253
|
Verified
8.1
120
|
Verified
8.8
247
|
Verified
7.9
107
|
Verified
8.1
211
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
8.0
186
|
Verified
Cartography
Not enough data
8.8
62
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
9.4
65
Not enough data
9.1
56
Analysis
Not enough data
8.8
56
Not enough data
8.9
56
Not enough data
8.9
56
Not enough data
9.0
58
Reporting
Not enough data
9.3
76
Not enough data
9.0
67
Not enough data
9.0
65
Data Source Access
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Interaction
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Exporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Productivity Bots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
8.2
31
8.8
71
Feature Not Available
8.7
66
Feature Not Available
8.3
68
Data Analysis
8.7
34
9.2
69
8.8
33
9.2
72
Decision Making
8.7
31
8.9
76
8.6
34
9.2
79
8.5
35
8.8
77
8.3
31
9.0
77
Generative AI
8.0
18
8.5
9
8.1
18
8.3
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Cognos Analytics and Qlik Sense are categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence, Analytics Platforms, and Predictive Analytics
Unique Categories
IBM Cognos Analytics 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.)
Qlik Sense
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
10.9%
Computer Software
6.5%
Financial Services
5.8%
Hospital & Health Care
5.7%
Retail
5.2%
Other
65.9%
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
Do you recommend switching to Qliksense?
3 Comments
PM
Qliksense is pretty decent tool when it comes to Data Visualization and its script editor feature gives the developer the liberty on data manipulation.Read more
What is the difference between QlikView and qlik sense?
1 Comment
LR
2 separate but similar tools from the same vendor with the same purpose . Sense is the younger product, has better optics and is the future technology strategy.Read more
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