Yellowfin BI has been a reliable and powerful analytics engine for us over the past seven years. Its greatest strengths are its flexibility, strong report-building capabilities, and ability to handle complex data models smoothly. We especially value how easily it integrates with our product stack, enabling us to deliver intuitive, customizable dashboards to 200+ law firms with consistency and speed. While the UI could be more modern and a few workflows feel slightly dated, the platform’s performance, stability, and depth of features far outweigh these limitations. Overall, Yellowfin has been a solid and scalable BI partner in our growth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While Yellowfin BI is powerful and reliable, there are a few areas that could improve. The user interface feels slightly outdated compared to newer BI tools, and certain configurations or customizations can be more time-consuming than necessary. Some advanced features require a deeper technical understanding, which may not be ideal for non-technical users. Additionally, occasional performance slowdowns occur with very large datasets. However, these limitations are manageable, and the overall functionality still delivers strong value. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate Yellowfin BI's easy representation of data into charts and tables, which significantly streamlines the process of creating business analytical reports and dashboards. I find the multitenancy feature very valuable, as it allows us to host multiple clients on a single instance, enhancing efficiency and consolidating management. The Broadcasting feature is incredibly helpful because it enables us to provide timely reports to clients according to their scheduled times, ensuring that everyone stays informed and aligned. Additionally, I love the White Labeling feature, which offers us the flexibility to customize the application to meet our specific company requirements. The initial setup process was very easy for me, supported by excellent customer support that made the experience smooth and without difficulties. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I feel that the charts and layout in Yellowfin BI could be significantly improved. There is a need for the inclusion of new charts and additional functionalities to enhance the representation of data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that Yellowfin BI is user-friendly, making it easy for me to build and update reports without needing training. The ability to create dashboards helps me understand the data and make informed decisions. I appreciate how easily it transformed my raw data into clear reports, aiding in decision-making. The setup process was super easy, and compared to Tableau, Yellowfin is easier to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Advanced features are hard to find. Performance can slow down with large reports. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I appreciate most about Yellowfin BI is that it serves as a comprehensive end-to-end analytics platform, offering much more than just traditional dashboards. It brings together data visualization, automated insights, and storytelling within a single environment. Features such as Yellowfin Signals and Assisted Insights are particularly valuable, as they automatically identify trends and anomalies in the data. Additionally, the Stories and Present modules allow users to communicate insights effectively through engaging narratives. I also value the platform’s robust collaboration tools, versatile deployment options, and strong governance controls, all of which make it straightforward for both technical and business users to securely and efficiently explore, share, and act on data-driven insights. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I dislike about Yellowfin BI is that while it offers powerful features for storytelling and automated insights, its user interface can feel less modern and intuitive compared to newer BI tools like Power BI or Tableau. The initial setup and configuration can also be somewhat complex, especially when integrating with large data sources or setting up role-based security. Additionally, customization and performance tuning for highly interactive dashboards can require more effort, and community support and learning resources are not as extensive as some leading competitors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ease-of-use when creating reports. Also the Natural language questions is very helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Creating calculations in the Yellowfin interface. This is very limited and the interface is not user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a Data Analyst, Yellowfin has become an essential part of my daily work. From granting access and setting up client organizations to creating views, dashboards, and scheduled reports, it's a great tool that helps me keep things running smoothly. Yellowfin is user friendly, easy to learn especially if one had used different analytic tools and keeps everything efficient and client-ready. Truly a reliable and one of the best analytics tools I've used. Wante to learn more about it? Here is a plug for you : https://wiki.yellowfinbi.com/display/yfcurrent/Yellowfin+Wiki+Home Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

- Switching between client organizations requires logging out and logging back in, which can be time-consuming for administrators managing multiple clients.

- The inability to copy and paste content between tabs limits efficiency when working across different views or reports.

- There’s no bulk upload feature for granting user access, which would be helpful for onboarding multiple users quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate how Yellowfin BI makes it extremely easy to set up, which is beneficial for quickly getting started without any technical hurdles. The ease of use was a standout feature when considering competitors like Tableau and Looker. Additionally, the platform's storytelling capabilities are remarkable, allowing me to break down complex datasets into compelling stories and spark insightful discussions with derived insights. The Guided NLQ and 'Tell Me About My Data' features are incredibly useful, providing enhanced functionality and ease in data exploration. I also value the ability to drill down into specific reports, which aids in detailed data analysis. This combination of features and capabilities makes me confident in recommending Yellowfin BI, rating it a 10 on a scale of likelihood to recommend. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes, the NLQ feature doesn't translate to Guided NLQ correctly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate the layout of the home page and browse screen in Yellowfin BI, where all folders are displayed, along with details and content of the reports. This design helps me find things easily and quickly, enhancing my efficiency when working with the software. The ability to create insights for clients is another aspect I find valuable, as it supports my role effectively. The initial setup of Yellowfin BI was fairly easy, which was a pleasant experience and facilitated a smoother transition to using the tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find the load time of reports in Yellowfin BI to be problematic. It affects the efficiency when accessing and working with reports, leading to delays. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

You can really see how Yellowfin has created for and updated throughout the years to make analytics and data transformation easily digestible and attractive. This helps alleviate the pressure create an original layout with advanced functionalities for users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The original set up of an instance of Yellowfin seems to be the most complicated part especially because there are so many options, the documentation and information available could be more centralized bend straightforward when it comes to integration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The options to create different elements of visualisation in a single tool (different graphs, tables, filters, stories) and make it look pretty (unlike few other platforms), making data storytelling look better.

The support team was very helpful to ensure the team was comfortable with the BI platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It can be bit complex than other BI tools available to begin with as it involves a step-by-step process of connecting the data, creating views, then reports for each element and then eventually putting it all together in a dashboard template that works. For a non-technical person, the process can be bit daunting without support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.