Entrinsik Informer Reviews

Name: Entrinsik Informer
Brand: Entrinsik
Rating: 4.5 (16 reviews)

4.5 out of 5

16 reviews
100% willing to recommend

What is Entrinsik Informer?

Founded in 1984, Entrinsik is an established, global software company based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Entrinsik Informer 5 is a robust, extensible data discovery and analytics platform that simplifies the process of accessing, cleansing, blending, and analyzing on-prem and cloud data. Aggregate disparate data using a single web-based platform to create a cohesive, curated, governed data hub for self-service data analysis. Explore, visualize and analyze relevant data on the fly. Securely publish Reports and collaborate with colleagues. Generate Dashboards that consolidate critical performance metrics.

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Entrinsik Informer is the #34 ranked solution in top Reporting Tools and #47 ranked solution in top Business Intelligence Tools. PeerSpot users give Entrinsik Informer an average rating of 9.0 out of 10. Entrinsik Informer is most commonly compared to Microsoft Power BI: Entrinsik Informer vs Microsoft Power BI.

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it_user187596

Systems Analyst / Data Architect at a university with 51-200 employees

Customer Service: Excellent. Every case I've opened with them, or phone call I have had have been more than helpful. It is clear they care both about my needs as a customer and their product. Technical Support: Excellent. Each question I've asked, intelligent or not, has been met with the same level of professionalism and expertise. I always feel they will come to some resolution if possible and they do.

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it_user194322

Co-Founder at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

The user interface is intuitive and simple. I rarely have to ask for help from IT to use this software. The ability to create custom scripts in Java is wonderful and though I know very little Java I still find this useful to have this flexibility. The forum is helpful, especially for finding Java code that I can use or modify for my needs.

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it_user194250

Business & Applications Analyst with 51-200 employees

Normally programs can take as long as 6 weeks during its review and approval of new release packages to the Colleges. The Informer product allows the easy flow in the approval process especially with the incorporation of the Import and Export Packaging feature. This packaging feature allows for a developer within one environment to share their reports to other developers in a different mapping of files and fields environment. Saving time and possibility of errors during conversion.

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Entrinsik Informer mindshare

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As of August 2025, the mindshare of Entrinsik Informer in the BI (Business Intelligence) Tools category stands at 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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PeerResearch reports based on Entrinsik Informer reviews

Type	Title	Date
Category	BI (Business Intelligence) Tools	Aug 20, 2025	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	Aug 20, 2025	Download
Comparison	Entrinsik Informer vs Microsoft Power BI	Aug 20, 2025	Download
Comparison	Entrinsik Informer vs Tableau Enterprise	Aug 20, 2025	Download
Comparison	Entrinsik Informer vs SAP Analytics Cloud	Aug 20, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
Microsoft Power BI	4.0	20.4%	93%	326 interviews Add to research
Tableau Enterprise	4.2	15.4%	89%	307 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

Entrinsik Informer's most valuable features include runtime computed columns allowing ad hoc data manipulation, customizable reporting for end users, JavaScript-based report creation for financial purposes, scheduling capabilities, ease of use, user-friendly interface, robust security, live Excel reporting, support for multiple databases, intuitive design with scripting capabilities, and linking data items for comprehensive analysis. Users appreciate data retrieval efficiency, end-user customization, versatility, and seamless implementation with databases like UniData and UniVerse.

Room for Improvement

Entrinsik Informer needs improvements in areas such as customization in dashboards, cancellation of reports from browsers, and user-friendliness without requiring Java scripting. Enhancement in security settings and integration with MS Office is desired. Users seek better support through tutorials, report archiving options, enhanced multi-datasource reporting, and consistent features across platforms. There is also a demand for improved geomapping, color selection, user statistics tracking, and handling of computer columns in both reports and logic.

ROI

Entrinsik Informer provides significant time savings, reducing report execution, formatting, and delivery tasks by over 2 FTE annually. Users appreciate its ability for quick report launches, sharing, and scheduling. Many employees have gained access to data for informed decision-making, with faculty expressing excitement about managing new data. Entrinsik Informer is viewed as a cost-effective choice compared to other expensive, cumbersome systems. Its purchase and installation are typically managed by upper management.

Pricing

Entrinsik Informer users describe pricing as competitive, with initial costs significantly lower than many alternatives, such as reporting tools costing $50-60K. Informer for up to 225 UniData users starts at $17,500, including one year of support and training. Annual maintenance is approximately $3,500 to $7,000, considered reasonable for the benefits received. Setup costs are largely attributed to server expenses but are described as minimal by multiple users.

Service and Support

Entrinsik Informer customers frequently praise the excellent customer service and technical support, noting prompt and professional responses. Many describe interactions as very satisfying, with attention to resolving issues effectively. Users highlight helpful resources such as the blog and training services. Some express a need for better forum engagement while others appreciate not frequently needing direct support due to its reliability. A few customers have not interacted with support yet but report positive feedback from colleagues.

Deployment

Many found Entrinsik Informer's initial setup straightforward, facilitated by a detailed implementation plan and support, including on-site assistance for several days. The setup process, guided by an installshield wizard, is easy to follow. Installation was considered straightforward by most, though mapping complex data was described as challenging. Some individuals did not participate directly in setup activities. Documentation provided was found to be clear and user-friendly, enhancing the ease of the setup process.

Scalability

Entrinsik Informer seems to handle scalability effectively, with few users pointing to occasional challenges mainly related to external systems rather than the platform itself. Larger reports might face delays, but it's unclear if this is attributed to Informer. Most users have not experienced significant issues, with some noting a quick resolution of minor scalability adjustments. The general sentiment indicates that scalability is not a prominent concern.

Stability

Entrinsik Informer displays remarkable stability, with most users reporting no significant issues. Instances of instability have diminished in recent versions, historically linked to certain browsers or data connections necessitating server reboots. Many users commend developer responsiveness in addressing occasional stability concerns promptly. Stable operation characterizes 99% of users' experiences, with rare disruptions often attributed to external network problems rather than inherent faults with Entrinsik Informer itself.

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Entrinsik Informer customers

Elon University, North Carolina Community College System, American University, American Museum of Natural History, New York Botanical Gardens, BP North America, Campbell University, Carnegie Museum of Pittsburgh, Linux Foundation, Julliard, Lake County Sheriff's Office, Raleigh Police Department, Loyola University, R & R Insurance, Schoolcraft College, Texas A&M, Two Rivers Insurance Company, University of Alabama, Advanced Medial Transport, Texas Title