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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$70.00 1 User Per Month
IBM Watson Studio
Star Rating
(164)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about IBM Watson StudioTableau
Star Rating
(3,382)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$70.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Tableau excels in data visualization, particularly with its "Graphs and Charts" feature, which received a high score of 9.2. Reviewers mention that the intuitive drag-and-drop interface makes it easy to create visually appealing dashboards.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Watson Studio shines in data source access, with a score of 9.3 for "Ease of Data Connectivity." Users appreciate the platform's ability to connect seamlessly to a wide range of data sources, enhancing their data analysis capabilities.
- G2 users highlight Tableau's strong performance in "Dashboards," scoring 9.1, which allows for effective data storytelling. Users say that the dashboard customization options are robust, enabling them to tailor their visualizations to specific audience needs.
- Users on G2 report that IBM Watson Studio's "Model Training" feature is particularly effective, scoring 9.0. Reviewers mention that the platform provides a comprehensive environment for developing and training machine learning models, which is a significant advantage for data scientists.
- Reviewers say that Tableau's "Cartography" features, including "Map Design" and "Vector Mapping," both scored 9.5, making it a preferred choice for users needing advanced geographical data representation. Users appreciate the detailed mapping capabilities that enhance their analytical insights.
- Users report that IBM Watson Studio's "Data Quality and Cleansing" feature, scoring 9.2, is a standout. Reviewers mention that the platform provides effective tools for ensuring data integrity, which is crucial for accurate analysis and reporting.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Watson Studio
No pricing availableTableau
Creator
$70.00
1 User Per Month
- Includes Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep Builder, and one Creator license on Tableau Cloud (SaaS) or Tableau Server (self-hosted).
Free Trial
IBM Watson Studio
No trial information availableTableau
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
121
8.7
2,381
Ease of Use
8.0
122
8.3
2,774
Ease of Setup
7.6
100
8.2
1,439
Ease of Admin
7.8
95
8.2
776
Quality of Support
8.2
113
8.3
2,034
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
94
8.5
754
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
115
8.8
2,359
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
8.7
1717
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1582
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1758
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1358
Not enough data
9.1
1741
|
Verified
Self Service
Not enough data
8.5
1674
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1705
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1621
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1419
Not enough data
8.2
1507
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1324
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
7.8
1280
Not enough data
9.1
1711
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1288
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.3
1003
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
965
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
834
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
844
|
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
Not enough data
8.7
1717
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1582
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1758
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1358
Not enough data
9.1
1741
|
Verified
Data Preparation
Not enough data
8.6
860
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
849
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
Not enough data
8.5
886
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
909
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
876
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
426
Not enough data
7.5
453
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.4
131
Not enough data
7.5
134
Not enough data
7.8
133
Not enough data
7.6
131
Not enough data
7.7
129
Not enough data
7.4
128
Not enough data
7.8
128
Self Service
Not enough data
8.5
1674
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1705
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1621
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1419
Not enough data
8.2
1507
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1324
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.3
113
Not enough data
8.3
110
Not enough data
8.1
109
Not enough data
8.4
110
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
7.8
1280
Not enough data
9.1
1711
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1288
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.0
113
Not enough data
8.2
109
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.1
109
Not enough data
8.0
107
Not enough data
7.8
108
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.6
106
Not enough data
7.7
105
Not enough data
7.8
105
Not enough data
7.7
106
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.8
108
Not enough data
7.9
109
Not enough data
7.9
107
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.3
1003
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
965
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
834
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
844
|
Verified
Reports
Not enough data
8.7
1717
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1582
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1758
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1358
Not enough data
9.1
1741
|
Verified
Self Service
Not enough data
8.5
1674
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1705
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1621
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1419
Not enough data
8.2
1507
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1324
|
Verified
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.3
1003
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
965
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
834
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
844
|
Verified
Cartography
Not enough data
9.4
26
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.6
27
Not enough data
9.4
27
Analysis
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.2
27
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
9.0
27
Reporting
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.1
26
Data Source Access
9.0
13
8.6
234
9.3
12
8.8
233
9.2
14
8.3
234
Data Interaction
9.0
14
8.2
234
9.2
12
8.2
236
9.4
12
8.3
234
9.1
13
8.5
236
9.2
12
8.3
234
9.2
13
8.4
231
9.1
13
8.4
233
9.6
12
8.3
229
Data Exporting
9.4
12
8.5
228
9.2
12
8.4
228
9.2
12
8.4
230
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
224
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
9.3
62
Basics
Not enough data
9.2
62
Content
Not enough data
8.9
59
Data
Not enough data
9.3
61
Interoperability
Not enough data
8.9
59
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
62
Deployment
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Deployment
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Management
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Operations
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Management
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
System
9.0
12
Not enough data
Model Development
8.5
33
Not enough data
8.8
34
Not enough data
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.3
36
Not enough data
Model Development
9.4
13
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.5
34
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
Deployment
8.5
32
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
8.6
30
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
Setup
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
Data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Analysis
9.7
6
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Customization
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment & Integration - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Connectivity & Federation - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Modeling & Metrics - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Intelligence - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI Enablement - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
8.0
14
8.4
251
8.4
15
8.4
254
8.1
15
8.4
244
Data Analysis
8.7
15
9.0
273
9.0
14
8.9
268
Decision Making
8.6
14
8.7
259
8.6
15
9.4
271
8.3
13
9.1
266
8.7
14
8.7
262
Generative AI
9.3
5
8.0
177
8.3
5
8.0
177
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Watson Studio and Tableau are categorized as Predictive Analytics and Data Preparation
Unique Categories
IBM Watson Studio is categorized as Text Analysis, Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms, and MLOps Platforms
Tableau is categorized as Analytics Platforms, Location Intelligence, Insurance Analytics, Embedded Business Intelligence, and Semantic Layer Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Watson Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Tableau
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
15.8%
Computer Software
13.3%
Telecommunications
8.2%
Banking
7.6%
Education Management
5.7%
Other
49.4%
Information Technology and Services
11.7%
Financial Services
7.1%
Computer Software
7.1%
Hospital & Health Care
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.4%
Other
65.3%
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