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# BIRT Reviews
**Vendor:** Eclipse Foundation  
**Category:** [Data Visualization Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-visualization-tools)  
**Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 31
## About BIRT
An open source technology platform used to create data visualizations and reports that can be embedded into rich client and web applications.





## BIRT Discussions
  - [Is BIRT dead?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-birt-dead)
  - [What is BIRT explain advantages of BIRT?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-birt-explain-advantages-of-birt)
  - [What is BIRT used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-birt-used-for)
  - [What are the new feature you are trying to build for next releases.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32344-what-are-the-new-feature-you-are-trying-to-build-for-next-releases) - 1 upvote
  - [How to debug errors in a simpler way? Is there a tool for that?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33050-how-to-debug-errors-in-a-simpler-way-is-there-a-tool-for-that)

- [View BIRT pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/birt/reviews?page=3&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-05+13%3A29%3A55+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=1687379e-a868-4457-b950-d20edc2c5565&secure%5Btoken%5D=f91a134bbc2a935baefb7a766923e6a0d51e6d02637baa4c15b598f3e47de935&format=llm_user)

## BIRT Features
**Reports**
- Reports Interface
- Steps to Answer
- Graphs and Charts
- Score Cards
- Dashboards
- Customizable Reports
- Marketing Reports
- Sales Reports
- Activity Dashboard
- Interactive Reports
- Customizable Reports
- Customizable Reports

**Reports**
- Reports Interface
- Share Reports
- Steps to Answer

**Generative AI**
- AI Text Generation
- AI Text Summarization
- Generative AI

**Visualization**
- Graphs and Charts
- Score Cards
- Dashboards
- Formats
- Mobile Dashboards
- Public Dashboards
- Private Dashboards

**Data Updates**
- Historical Snapshots
- Real-Time Updating

**Collaboration**
- Sharing
- Co-Editing
- Devices

**Self Service **
- Calculated Fields
- Data Column Filtering
- Data Discovery
- Search
- Collaboration / Workflow
- Automodeling
- Natural Language Search
- Visual Discovery
- Data Blending
- Data Blending

**Advanced Analytics**
- Predictive Analytics
- Data Visualization
- Big Data Services
- Real-Time Analytics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Real-Time Analytics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Visual Analytics

**Building Reports**
- Data Transformation
- Data Modeling
- WYSIWYG Report Design
- Integration APIs
- Real-Time Data
- Real-Time Data
- Third-Party Integrations

**Platform**
- Mobile User Support
- Customization 
- User, Role, and Access Management
- Internationalization
- Sandbox / Test Environments
- Performance and Reliability
- Breadth of Partner Applications
- Mobile Access
- Metadata Management

**Data Updates**
- Historical Snapshots
- Real-Time Updating
- Email Reports
- Customizable Reports
- Predictive Analytics
- Data Management

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- Customizable Branding
- Natural Language Processing
- Data Extraction
- AI Copilot
- Ad hoc Reporting
- Real-Time Reporting
- Publishing/Sharing
- Collaboration Tools
- Strategic Planning
- Self Service Data Preparation
- Trend Analysis
- Text Analysis
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Data Synchronization
- Widgets
- Benchmarking
- Performance Metrics
- Data Mapping
- Generative AI
- Trend/Problem Indicators
- Customizable Templates
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Data Import/Export
- Profitability Analysis
- OLAP
- Alerts/Notifications
- Search/Filter
- Drag & Drop
- Data Connectors
- Multiple Data Sources
- Key Performance Indicators
- Dashboard Creation
- Role-Based Permissions
- Data Mining
- Forecasting
- Ad hoc Query

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- KPI Monitoring
- Secure Data Storage
- Multiple Data Sources
- Data Visualization
- Single Sign On
- Natural Language Search
- Search/Filter
- Alerts/Notifications
- AI Copilot
- Real-Time Notifications
- Collaboration Tools
- Widgets
- Performance Metrics
- Ad hoc Reporting
- Activity Tracking
- Reporting/Analytics
- Customizable Branding
- Data Aggregation
- Dashboard Creation
- Data Connectors
- Customizable Templates
- Data Synchronization
- API
- Forecasting
- Interactive Elements
- Single Page View
- Data Import/Export
- Drag & Drop
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Trend Analysis
- Workflow Management
- Third-Party Integrations
- Functions/Calculations
- Historical Reporting
- Data Capture and Transfer
- Visual Discovery
- Real-Time Updates
- Real-Time Reporting
- Data Mapping
- Relational Display
- Visual Analytics
- OLAP
- Ad hoc Query
- Reporting & Statistics

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