# ReportServer, SAP Crystal Reports vs Laravel Comparison | | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 25 | 210 | 158 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (48.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (37.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (71.7% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | 1999 EUR | $495 user | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### ReportServer **Not enough data** ### SAP Crystal Reports Pros: - Data Visualization (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) Cons: - Compatibility Issues (1 reviews) - Learning Curve (1 reviews) ### Laravel **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.0 (24 reviews) | 8.8 (187 reviews) | 9.3 (121 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 6.9 (24 reviews) | 7.7 (187 reviews) | 8.9 (121 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 7.3 (22 reviews) | 7.6 (102 reviews) | 8.8 (63 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 7.7 (22 reviews) | 8.0 (95 reviews) | 8.8 (47 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (22 reviews) | 7.6 (147 reviews) | 8.6 (107 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 7.8 (85 reviews) | 8.9 (41 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (24 reviews) | 6.8 (185 reviews) | 9.5 (119 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### ReportServer #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: ReportServer Enterprise Edition Price: 1999 EUR Description: / per server Key Features: - All of Community Edition plus - Fully Themeable - Scripting Support [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/reportserver/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### SAP Crystal Reports #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: SAP Crystal Reports 2020 - full product Price: $495 user Description: Full version allows you to create powerful, richly formatted, and dynamic reports from virtually any data source, delivered in dozens of formats, in up to 28 languages Key Features: - Create highly formatted, pixel-perfect reports quickly using an intuitive design interface and efficient workflows - Deliver personalized reports to your business users’ preferred destination in their preferred language and format - Combine and connect directly to a variety of data sources across the organization [Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-crystal-reports/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Laravel #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Business Intelligence | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ReportServer** | N/A | N/A | | **SAP Crystal Reports** | 7.8/10 | 167 | | **Laravel** | N/A | N/A | #### Reports | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Reports Interface** | 7.5 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (150 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Steps to Answer** | 7.3 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Graphs and Charts** | 7.0 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Score Cards** | Not enough data | 7.7 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | 7.3 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (113 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Self Service | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Calculated Fields** | 7.3 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Column Filtering** | 7.8 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Discovery** | 7.4 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Search** | 6.8 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Collaboration / Workflow** | 6.8 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automodeling** | 6.9 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Advanced Analytics | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Predictive Analytics** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Visualization** | 5.8 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Big Data Services** | 6.7 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Building Reports | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Transformation** | 7.2 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Modeling** | 6.0 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **WYSIWYG Report Design** | 6.0 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration APIs** | 6.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sandbox / Test Environments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Data Visualization | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ReportServer** | N/A | N/A | | **SAP Crystal Reports** | 8.0/10 | 168 | | **Laravel** | N/A | N/A | #### Reports | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Reports Interface** | 7.5 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (150 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Steps to Answer** | 7.3 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Graphs and Charts** | 7.0 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Score Cards** | Not enough data | 7.7 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | 7.3 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (113 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Reports | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Reports Interface** | Not enough data | 8.5 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Share Reports** | Not enough data | 8.4 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Steps to Answer** | Not enough data | 8.3 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Visualization | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Graphs and Charts** | Not enough data | 8.6 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Score Cards** | Not enough data | 8.3 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Formats** | Not enough data | 8.1 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Data Updates | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Historical Snapshots** | Not enough data | 7.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Updating** | Not enough data | 7.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Collaboration | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.1 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Co-Editing** | Not enough data | 7.7 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Devices** | Not enough data | 7.4 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Data Updates | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Historical Snapshots** | Not enough data | 8.2 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Updating** | Not enough data | 8.5 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Email Reports** | Not enough data | 8.4 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Analytics Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ReportServer** | 6.9/10 | 21 | | **SAP Crystal Reports** | N/A | N/A | | **Laravel** | N/A | N/A | #### Reports | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Reports Interface** | 7.5 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (150 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Steps to Answer** | 7.3 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Graphs and Charts** | 7.0 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Score Cards** | Not enough data | 7.7 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | 7.3 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (113 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Data Preparation | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Data Modeling and Blending | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Querying** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Blending** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Self Service | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Calculated Fields** | 7.3 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Column Filtering** | 7.8 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Discovery** | 7.4 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Search** | 6.8 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Collaboration / Workflow** | 6.8 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automodeling** | 6.9 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **No-code Dashboard Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Report Scheduling and Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Embedded Analytics and White-labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Source Connectivity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Advanced Analytics | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Predictive Analytics** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Visualization** | 5.8 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Big Data Services** | 6.7 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Large data handling and Query Speed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Concurrent User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Modeling and Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Notebook and Script Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Built-in Predictive and Statistical Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Auto-generated Insights and Narratives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Queries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive KPI Monitoring and Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Agents for Analytical Follow-ups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Behavioral Learning for Contextual Query Refinement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Role-based Insight Personalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Conversational and Prompt-based Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Building Reports | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Transformation** | 7.2 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Modeling** | 6.0 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **WYSIWYG Report Design** | 6.0 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration APIs** | 6.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Database DevOps Software | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ReportServer** | N/A | N/A | | **SAP Crystal Reports** | N/A | N/A | | **Laravel** | 9.7/10 | 21 | #### Functionality | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (15 reviews) | | **Change validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (16 reviews) | | **Version control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (16 reviews) | | **Rollbacks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (15 reviews) | | **Post-deployment validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Unique to ReportServer (1):** [Analytics Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/analytics-platforms) **Unique to SAP Crystal Reports (1):** [Data Visualization Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-visualization-tools) **Unique to Laravel (2):** [PHP Web Frameworks](https://www.g2.com/categories/php-web-frameworks), [ Database DevOps Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-devops-software) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | ReportServer | SAP Crystal Reports | Laravel | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 48.0% | 30.3% | 71.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 32.0% | 37.8% | 21.4% | | **Enterprise** | 20.0% | 31.8% | 6.9% | ### By Industry #### ReportServer - **Information Technology and Services:** 20.0% - **Computer Software:** 12.0% - **Telecommunications:** 8.0% - **Higher Education:** 8.0% - **Accounting:** 4.0% - **Banking:** 4.0% - **Civil Engineering:** 4.0% - **Financial Services:** 4.0% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.0% - **Insurance:** 4.0% - **Other:** 28.0% #### SAP Crystal Reports - **Information Technology and Services:** 15.4% - **Computer Software:** 6.5% - **Accounting:** 4.0% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.0% - **Wholesale:** 3.0% - **Construction:** 3.0% - **Education Management:** 3.0% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.5% - **Oil & Energy:** 2.5% - **Government Administration:** 2.5% - **Other:** 53.7% #### Laravel - **Information Technology and Services:** 27.8% - **Computer Software:** 24.3% - **Internet:** 9.0% - **Program Development:** 6.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.2% - **Entertainment:** 2.1% - **Design:** 2.1% - **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 2.1% - **Computer & Network Security:** 2.1% - **E-Learning:** 1.4% - **Other:** 18.8% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to ReportServer - [Pentaho](https://www.g2.com/products/pentaho/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (50 reviews) - [IBM Cognos Analytics](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-cognos-analytics/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (461 reviews) - [Sisense](https://www.g2.com/products/sisense/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1063 reviews) - 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Technically coding..." - Title: [What is SAP Crystal used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sap-crystal-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "It is used for generating analytical reports from various data sources, including SAP and non-SAP sources like SQL Server, MySQL, XML Microsoft Excel, etc." - Title: [Why complex reports takes a bit more time to develop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-complex-reports-takes-a-bit-more-time-to-develop) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "More complex = more time. I have seen ppl trying to user CR to build a BI tool ... charts, graphs and such . CR. CR does support those but there are other..." ### Laravel - Title: [What is laravel and why it is used?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-laravel-and-why-it-is-used) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "Laravel is primarily used for building custom web apps using PHP. It’s a web framework that handles many things that are annoying to build yourself, such as..." - Title: [What is the best way to create amazing web?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37035-what-is-the-best-way-to-create-amazing-web) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** " Start with clear navigation. Use conversational English. Apply SEO best practices in mind. Provide all the relevant information. ..." - Title: [What is the best way to host my Laravel application on live server? And what is the best way to secure it?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36926-what-is-the-best-way-to-host-my-laravel-application-on-live-server-and-what-is-the-best-way-to-secure-it) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You can use Amazon Lightsail. It's the easiest and cheapest cloud web hosting solution by AWS. It has great performance and it is very secure." - Title: [What are pros and cons of using laravel framework?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-pros-and-cons-of-using-laravel-framework) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Pros - fast way to development , large developer community Cons - ORM query sometime takes time" - Title: [What is laravel good for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-laravel-good-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Web Development" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/reportserver-vs-sap-crystal-reports-vs-laravel)