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Compare IBM Cognos Analytics and Infor Birst 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (40.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.00 1 User Per Month
No pricing available
IBM Cognos Analytics
Star Rating
(453)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansInfor Birst
Star Rating
(100)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- G2 reviewers report that IBM Cognos Analytics excels in providing a stable and fast experience once set up, making it a reliable choice for users who need to pull consistent reports from multiple data sources. Users appreciate its ability to turn complex data into clear visuals, which is particularly beneficial for management presentations.
- Users say that Infor Birst stands out for its user-friendly data modeling capabilities, allowing for easy configuration of data sources. Reviewers highlight the straightforward nature of the tool, making it accessible for those who may not be as technically inclined.
- According to verified reviews, IBM Cognos Analytics is favored for its robust dashboard tools that help users create visually engaging reports. This feature is particularly noted in educational settings, where users can effectively demonstrate data insights to students.
- Reviewers mention that Infor Birst offers impressive dashboard capabilities and a seamless integration with CRMs, which enhances its usability for businesses looking for straightforward business intelligence solutions without the complexity often found in other tools.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while IBM Cognos Analytics is powerful, some users find it challenging to navigate initially, especially when creating complex reports. However, once users become familiar with the interface, they appreciate the depth of functionality it offers.
- Users report that Infor Birst's emphasis on custom measures and attributes creation is a significant advantage, as it allows for tailored reporting that meets specific business needs, making it a strong contender for mid-market companies looking for flexibility.
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
Infor Birst
No pricing availableFree Trial
IBM Cognos Analytics
Free Trial is available
Infor Birst
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
314
8.1
69
Ease of Use
7.5
337
7.8
69
Ease of Setup
7.1
196
7.7
49
Ease of Admin
7.0
143
7.7
48
Quality of Support
7.5
282
7.9
65
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
139
8.3
47
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
297
8.6
65
Features by Category
Reports
8.1
204
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Verified
8.3
49
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Verified
7.6
163
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Verified
8.3
47
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Verified
8.1
194
|
Verified
8.4
50
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.0
42
|
Verified
7.9
188
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Verified
8.5
51
|
Verified
Self Service
8.1
176
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Verified
8.3
48
|
Verified
8.5
194
|
Verified
8.1
49
|
Verified
8.0
178
|
Verified
7.9
44
|
Verified
7.7
164
|
Verified
7.8
47
|
Verified
7.5
159
|
Verified
7.7
42
|
Verified
7.3
126
|
Verified
7.5
40
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
7.9
132
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
167
|
Verified
8.3
47
|
Verified
8.0
118
|
Verified
7.8
37
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.2
122
|
Verified
8.0
39
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Verified
8.1
120
|
Verified
8.0
40
|
Verified
7.9
106
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Verified
8.0
31
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
8.0
33
|
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
|
Verified
8.3
49
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Verified
7.6
163
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Verified
8.3
47
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Verified
8.1
194
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Verified
8.4
50
|
Verified
7.7
144
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Verified
8.0
42
|
Verified
7.9
188
|
Verified
8.5
51
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.3
72
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Verified
8.0
25
|
Verified
8.3
72
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Verified
8.3
21
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
8.4
77
|
Verified
8.6
23
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Verified
8.5
77
|
Verified
8.3
25
|
Verified
8.2
73
|
Verified
8.3
24
|
Verified
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
8.3
48
|
Verified
8.5
194
|
Verified
8.1
49
|
Verified
8.0
178
|
Verified
7.9
44
|
Verified
7.7
164
|
Verified
7.8
47
|
Verified
7.5
159
|
Verified
7.7
42
|
Verified
7.3
126
|
Verified
7.5
40
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
7.9
132
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
167
|
Verified
8.3
47
|
Verified
8.0
118
|
Verified
7.8
37
|
Verified
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
8.8
7
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
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Verified
8.0
39
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Verified
8.1
120
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Verified
8.0
40
|
Verified
7.9
106
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Verified
8.0
31
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
8.0
33
|
Verified
Reports
8.1
204
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Verified
8.3
49
|
Verified
7.6
163
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Verified
8.3
47
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Verified
8.1
194
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Verified
8.4
50
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Verified
7.7
144
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Verified
8.0
42
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Verified
7.9
188
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Verified
8.5
51
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Verified
Self Service
8.1
176
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Verified
8.3
48
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Verified
8.5
194
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Verified
8.1
49
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Verified
8.0
178
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Verified
7.9
44
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Verified
7.7
164
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Verified
7.8
47
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Verified
7.5
159
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Verified
7.7
42
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Verified
7.3
126
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Verified
7.5
40
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Verified
Building Reports
8.2
122
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Verified
8.0
39
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Verified
8.1
120
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Verified
8.0
40
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Verified
7.9
106
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Verified
8.0
31
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Verified
7.5
91
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Verified
8.0
33
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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 Infor Birst are categorized as Analytics Platforms
Unique Categories
IBM Cognos Analytics is categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence and Predictive Analytics
Infor Birst 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.)
Infor Birst
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
11.2%
Insurance
8.3%
Financial Services
8.3%
Computer Software
6.5%
Banking
5.5%
Other
60.2%
Information Technology and Services
11.9%
Computer Software
8.3%
Retail
6.0%
Telecommunications
4.8%
Human Resources
4.8%
Other
64.3%
Alternatives
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
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