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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (59.1% of reviews)
Enterprise (51.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial
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 plansSpotfire Analytics
Star Rating
(363)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that IBM Cognos Analytics excels in Data Governance with a score of 8.4, which reviewers mention provides robust control over data access and compliance, while Spotfire's score of 7.7 indicates it may not offer the same level of governance features.
- Reviewers mention that Spotfire shines in Data Visualization, achieving a score of 8.9 compared to IBM Cognos Analytics' 8.0. Users on G2 appreciate Spotfire's intuitive visualizations that enhance data storytelling.
- G2 users report that IBM Cognos Analytics has a more challenging Ease of Setup with a score of 6.8, while Spotfire's score of 7.7 suggests a smoother onboarding experience, making it easier for teams to get started quickly.
- Users say that Spotfire's Graphs and Charts feature is highly rated at 8.8, with reviewers mentioning its flexibility and variety, whereas IBM Cognos Analytics scores 8.0, indicating it may not be as versatile in this area.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Cognos Analytics has a strong Quality of Support with a score of 7.4, but Spotfire edges ahead with 7.8, suggesting that users find Spotfire's support more responsive and helpful.
- Users on G2 report that Spotfire's Real-Time Updating feature is less effective, scoring only 6.7, while IBM Cognos Analytics does not have a score listed, indicating potential limitations in real-time data processing for Spotfire users.
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
Spotfire Analytics
Spotfire Free Trial
Free Trial
Try Spotfire for yourself and visualize your data unlike ever before.
Spotfire is the most complete visual data science solution in the market. Take advantage of this data visualization free trial offer today, and see how easy it is to discover new insights from your data.
- https://buy.spotfire.com/try/
Free Trial
IBM Cognos Analytics
Free Trial is available
Spotfire Analytics
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
312
8.6
284
Ease of Use
7.5
335
8.1
285
Ease of Setup
7.1
194
7.7
138
Ease of Admin
7.0
143
7.8
112
Quality of Support
7.5
280
7.8
249
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
139
8.4
111
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
295
7.9
281
Features by Category
Reports
8.1
204
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Verified
8.3
192
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Verified
7.6
163
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Verified
7.9
184
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Verified
8.1
193
|
Verified
8.8
209
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.1
170
|
Verified
7.9
187
|
Verified
8.7
199
|
Verified
Self Service
8.1
176
|
Verified
8.5
198
|
Verified
8.5
193
|
Verified
8.6
204
|
Verified
8.0
177
|
Verified
8.3
186
|
Verified
7.7
164
|
Verified
7.8
179
|
Verified
7.5
159
|
Verified
7.8
168
|
Verified
7.3
126
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Verified
7.4
140
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
7.8
130
|
Verified
8.0
156
|
Verified
8.1
166
|
Verified
8.9
203
|
Verified
8.0
118
|
Verified
8.1
156
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.2
122
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Verified
8.5
113
|
Verified
8.1
120
|
Verified
8.2
105
|
Verified
7.9
106
|
Verified
8.0
84
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
8.0
85
|
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
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Verified
8.3
192
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Verified
7.6
163
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Verified
7.9
184
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Verified
8.1
193
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Verified
8.8
209
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.1
170
|
Verified
7.9
187
|
Verified
8.7
199
|
Verified
Reports
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Visualization
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.1
6
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Reports
8.1
204
|
Verified
8.3
192
|
Verified
7.6
163
|
Verified
7.9
184
|
Verified
8.1
193
|
Verified
8.8
209
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.1
170
|
Verified
7.9
187
|
Verified
8.7
199
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.3
72
|
Verified
8.4
71
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Verified
8.3
72
|
Verified
7.8
65
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
8.4
77
|
Verified
8.5
77
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Verified
8.5
77
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Verified
8.4
81
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Verified
8.2
73
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Verified
8.4
75
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.3
36
7.4
31
7.5
37
7.1
32
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
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Verified
8.5
198
|
Verified
8.5
193
|
Verified
8.6
204
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Verified
8.0
177
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Verified
8.3
186
|
Verified
7.7
164
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Verified
7.8
179
|
Verified
7.5
159
|
Verified
7.8
168
|
Verified
7.3
126
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Verified
7.4
140
|
Verified
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
8.0
156
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Verified
8.1
166
|
Verified
8.9
203
|
Verified
8.0
118
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Verified
8.1
156
|
Verified
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
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Verified
8.5
113
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Verified
8.1
120
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Verified
8.2
105
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Verified
7.9
106
|
Verified
8.0
84
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
8.0
85
|
Verified
Reports
8.1
204
|
Verified
8.3
192
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Verified
7.6
163
|
Verified
7.9
184
|
Verified
8.1
193
|
Verified
8.8
209
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.1
170
|
Verified
7.9
187
|
Verified
8.7
199
|
Verified
Self Service
8.1
176
|
Verified
8.5
198
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Verified
8.5
193
|
Verified
8.6
204
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Verified
8.0
177
|
Verified
8.3
186
|
Verified
7.7
164
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Verified
7.8
179
|
Verified
7.5
159
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Verified
7.8
168
|
Verified
7.3
126
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Verified
7.4
140
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.2
122
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Verified
8.5
113
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Verified
8.1
120
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Verified
8.2
105
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Verified
7.9
106
|
Verified
8.0
84
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
8.0
85
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Federation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Transformation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Capabilities
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Methodology
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Science and Machine Learning PlatformsHide 25 FeaturesShow 25 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Model Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Model Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
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
Integration - Machine Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning - Machine Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
8.2
31
6.9
6
Feature Not Available
8.6
7
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data Analysis
8.7
33
8.9
9
8.8
33
8.9
9
Decision Making
8.7
31
8.3
8
8.5
33
9.0
8
8.4
33
9.5
10
8.3
31
7.9
8
Generative AI
7.9
17
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Cognos Analytics and Spotfire Analytics are categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence, Analytics Platforms, and Predictive Analytics
Unique Categories
IBM Cognos Analytics has no unique categories
Spotfire Analytics is categorized as Stream Analytics, Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms, Data Visualization, Data Virtualization, Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, and AWS Marketplace
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Cognos Analytics
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Spotfire Analytics
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%
Oil & Energy
21.3%
Information Technology and Services
10.1%
Pharmaceuticals
5.2%
Education Management
4.6%
Financial Services
4.3%
Other
54.6%
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
What is most like Tibco Spotfire?
1 Comment
SA
TIBCO Spotfire provides excellent visualization and reporting capability as a BI tool. It enables connections to various data sources and advanced...Read more
What's New In Tibco Spotfire?
1 Comment
Official Response from Spotfire Analytics
If you want to see the latest in Spotfire, you can check out our "What's New" page on the Spotfire community:...Read more
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