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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (40.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.00 1 User Per Month
No pricing available
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 plansMicrosoft Power BI Embedded
Star Rating
(106)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that IBM Cognos Analytics excels in providing a comprehensive reporting experience, with users appreciating its ability to pull consistent reports from multiple data sources. One user highlighted how it transforms complex data into clear visuals, making it a reliable tool for management presentations.
- Users say Microsoft Power BI Embedded stands out for its user-friendly interface, which many find easy to understand and navigate. Reviewers noted that it enhances creativity with its diverse visual options, simplifying complex problems that previously took significant time in Excel.
- According to verified reviews, IBM Cognos Analytics has a strong presence in the enterprise market, with users noting its stability and speed once set up. This makes it a preferred choice for organizations needing robust analytics capabilities, especially in educational settings where engaging presentations are crucial.
- Reviewers mention that Power BI Embedded shines in integration capabilities, particularly with Microsoft tools like Power Automate. Users appreciate how this feature allows for real-time dashboards, which is essential for businesses that rely on up-to-date data for decision-making.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while IBM Cognos Analytics offers powerful reporting tools, some users find the initial setup process to be more complex compared to Power BI Embedded. This can be a consideration for teams looking for a quicker onboarding experience.
- Users express that Microsoft Power BI Embedded generally provides a higher quality of support, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. This can be a significant advantage for smaller companies that may require more assistance during implementation.
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
Microsoft Power BI Embedded
No pricing availableFree Trial
IBM Cognos Analytics
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Power BI Embedded
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.2
317
8.9
83
Ease of Use
7.5
340
8.2
83
Ease of Setup
7.2
199
8.0
30
Ease of Admin
7.0
143
8.1
25
Quality of Support
7.5
284
8.5
75
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
139
8.2
25
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
300
8.5
83
Features by Category
Reports
8.1
206
|
Verified
9.2
65
|
Verified
7.6
164
|
Verified
8.4
60
|
Verified
8.1
194
|
Verified
9.4
62
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.8
58
|
Verified
7.9
189
|
Verified
9.3
62
|
Verified
Self Service
8.1
176
|
Verified
8.9
62
|
Verified
8.5
194
|
Verified
8.7
63
|
Verified
8.0
179
|
Verified
8.7
60
|
Verified
7.7
164
|
Verified
8.4
51
7.6
160
|
Verified
8.4
61
|
Verified
7.3
126
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
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
8.8
44
8.1
120
|
Verified
8.6
47
|
Verified
7.9
107
|
Verified
8.4
41
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
8.5
42
|
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
9.2
65
|
Verified
7.6
164
|
Verified
8.4
60
|
Verified
8.1
194
|
Verified
9.4
62
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.8
58
|
Verified
7.9
189
|
Verified
9.3
62
|
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
8.9
62
|
Verified
8.5
194
|
Verified
8.7
63
|
Verified
8.0
179
|
Verified
8.7
60
|
Verified
7.7
164
|
Verified
8.4
51
7.6
160
|
Verified
8.4
61
|
Verified
7.3
126
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
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
8.8
44
8.1
120
|
Verified
8.6
47
|
Verified
7.9
107
|
Verified
8.4
41
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
8.5
42
|
Verified
Reports
8.1
206
|
Verified
9.2
65
|
Verified
7.6
164
|
Verified
8.4
60
|
Verified
8.1
194
|
Verified
9.4
62
|
Verified
7.7
144
|
Verified
8.8
58
|
Verified
7.9
189
|
Verified
9.3
62
|
Verified
Self Service
8.1
176
|
Verified
8.9
62
|
Verified
8.5
194
|
Verified
8.7
63
|
Verified
8.0
179
|
Verified
8.7
60
|
Verified
7.7
164
|
Verified
8.4
51
7.6
160
|
Verified
8.4
61
|
Verified
7.3
126
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Building Reports
8.2
122
|
Verified
8.8
44
8.1
120
|
Verified
8.6
47
|
Verified
7.9
107
|
Verified
8.4
41
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
8.5
42
|
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 Microsoft Power BI Embedded are categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence
Unique Categories
IBM Cognos Analytics is categorized as Analytics Platforms and Predictive Analytics
Microsoft Power BI Embedded 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.)
Microsoft Power BI Embedded
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
16.5%
Computer Software
5.8%
Education Management
5.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.9%
Banking
3.9%
Other
63.1%
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 the difference between Power BI and Power BI embedded?
1 Comment
AC
Power BI is for folks who want to create and analyze reports directly in the Power BI service. It's user-friendly and great for in-house data visualization....Read more
Microsoft Power BI Embedded has no more discussions with answers
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