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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (36.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.00 1 User Per Month
$2,800 per year
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 plansInetSoft Style Intelligence
Star Rating
(24)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,800 per year
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- G2 reviewers report that IBM Cognos Analytics excels in providing a robust platform for creating complex reports and dashboards, with users appreciating its ability to pull consistent reports from multiple data sources. One user highlighted how it effectively bridges the gap between data and understanding, making it particularly useful in educational settings.
- Users say that InetSoft Style Intelligence stands out for its ease of use, allowing users to effortlessly drag data elements into dashboards and create interactive visualizations. Reviewers have praised the platform for its comprehensive power, catering to both simple and complex reporting needs while maintaining a small technology footprint.
- According to verified reviews, IBM Cognos Analytics has a higher overall satisfaction score, indicating that users find it to be a more reliable partner in their business intelligence efforts. Many users noted its stability and speed once set up, which contributes to a smoother day-to-day experience.
- Reviewers mention that while InetSoft Style Intelligence offers excellent support, with users praising the responsiveness and expertise of support personnel, IBM Cognos Analytics also receives positive feedback for its support quality, though it falls slightly behind in this area.
- G2 reviewers highlight that IBM Cognos Analytics is particularly favored by enterprise users, making it a strong choice for larger organizations looking for a scalable solution. In contrast, InetSoft Style Intelligence is more commonly reviewed by small businesses, which may limit its appeal for larger enterprises.
- Users report that while both platforms have their strengths, IBM Cognos Analytics faces challenges in user onboarding, with some users mentioning configuration difficulties. In comparison, InetSoft Style Intelligence is noted for its intuitive interface, which may lead to a quicker learning curve for new 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
InetSoft Style Intelligence
Starting At
$2,800
per year
This price covers a five-user pack including a creator/developer license
- Perpetual licenses are also available
Free Trial
IBM Cognos Analytics
Free Trial is available
InetSoft Style Intelligence
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
317
9.1
22
Ease of Use
7.5
340
8.6
22
Ease of Setup
7.2
199
8.0
20
Ease of Admin
7.0
143
8.3
20
Quality of Support
7.5
284
9.3
22
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
139
9.3
20
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
300
8.8
20
Features by Category
Reports
8.1
206
|
Verified
8.1
16
|
Verified
7.6
164
|
Verified
8.1
15
|
Verified
8.1
194
|
Verified
8.2
17
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.5
13
|
Verified
7.9
189
|
Verified
8.8
17
|
Verified
Self Service
8.1
176
|
Verified
8.6
17
|
Verified
8.5
194
|
Verified
8.8
17
|
Verified
8.0
179
|
Verified
8.3
15
|
Verified
7.7
164
|
Verified
8.1
12
7.6
160
|
Verified
7.7
10
|
Verified
7.3
126
|
Verified
6.3
9
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
7.9
132
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
119
|
Verified
Not enough data
Building Reports
8.2
122
|
Verified
8.2
14
|
Verified
8.1
120
|
Verified
8.2
14
|
Verified
7.9
107
|
Verified
8.5
14
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
8.2
10
|
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
8.1
16
|
Verified
7.6
164
|
Verified
8.1
15
|
Verified
8.1
194
|
Verified
8.2
17
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.5
13
|
Verified
7.9
189
|
Verified
8.8
17
|
Verified
Reports
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
Visualization
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 Updates
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Updates
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Reports
8.1
206
|
Verified
8.1
16
|
Verified
7.6
164
|
Verified
8.1
15
|
Verified
8.1
194
|
Verified
8.2
17
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.5
13
|
Verified
7.9
189
|
Verified
8.8
17
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.3
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data Modeling and Blending
8.4
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.3
37
Not enough data
7.5
37
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
Self Service
8.1
176
|
Verified
8.6
17
|
Verified
8.5
194
|
Verified
8.8
17
|
Verified
8.0
179
|
Verified
8.3
15
|
Verified
7.7
164
|
Verified
8.1
12
7.6
160
|
Verified
7.7
10
|
Verified
7.3
126
|
Verified
6.3
9
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
7.9
132
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
119
|
Verified
Not enough data
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
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
|
Verified
8.2
14
|
Verified
8.1
120
|
Verified
8.2
14
|
Verified
7.9
107
|
Verified
8.5
14
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
8.2
10
|
Verified
Reports
8.1
206
|
Verified
8.1
16
|
Verified
7.6
164
|
Verified
8.1
15
|
Verified
8.1
194
|
Verified
8.2
17
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.5
13
|
Verified
7.9
189
|
Verified
8.8
17
|
Verified
Self Service
8.1
176
|
Verified
8.6
17
|
Verified
8.5
194
|
Verified
8.8
17
|
Verified
8.0
179
|
Verified
8.3
15
|
Verified
7.7
164
|
Verified
8.1
12
7.6
160
|
Verified
7.7
10
|
Verified
7.3
126
|
Verified
6.3
9
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.2
122
|
Verified
8.2
14
|
Verified
8.1
120
|
Verified
8.2
14
|
Verified
7.9
107
|
Verified
8.5
14
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
8.2
10
|
Verified
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 InetSoft Style Intelligence are categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence
Unique Categories
IBM Cognos Analytics is categorized as Analytics Platforms and Predictive Analytics
InetSoft Style Intelligence is categorized as Data Visualization
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Cognos Analytics
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
InetSoft Style Intelligence
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%
Computer Software
22.7%
Information Technology and Services
13.6%
Information Services
9.1%
Consulting
4.5%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.5%
Other
45.5%
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
What kinds of databases can InetSoft connect to?
1 Comment
Official Response from InetSoft Style Intelligence
InetSoft can connect to any database that has a JDBC connector (which is just about every relational DB), plus many enterprise applications from SAP to...Read more
Can I join multiple data sources and visualize/analyze those?
1 Comment
Official Response from InetSoft Style Intelligence
Yes, InetSoft's application lets you combine data from almost any source including SQL Server and Excel. In the designer you drag and drop a field to match...Read more
How can we try it out?
1 Comment
Official Response from InetSoft Style Intelligence
InetSoft offers two freely downloadable versions. Style Scope Agile Edition is good for a business power user to try out the interactive dashboard designer....Read more
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