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IBM Cognos Dashboard vs Splunk Enterprise Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 1, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM Cognos Dashboard
Ranking in Data Visualization
14th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Splunk Enterprise Platform
Ranking in Data Visualization
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
IT Alerting and Incident Management (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Data Visualization category, the mindshare of IBM Cognos Dashboard is 0.9%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Splunk Enterprise Platform is 1.6%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Visualization Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Splunk Enterprise Platform1.6%
IBM Cognos Dashboard0.9%
Other97.5%
Data Visualization
 

Featured Reviews

Unes Ay - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides efficient data modules, but it could be more user-friendly
We use IBM Cognos Dashboard for data manufacturing, reporting, costing, quality check, etc The product helps us update the KPI automatically. We can access reports and analyze if a particular solution fits the requirements. The product's most valuable is the concept of data modules. IBM Cognos…
Mohammed Hassan - PeerSpot reviewer
Real-time data analysis benefits but automation in role creation needs improvement
Splunk Enterprise Platform is a good tool to have, but it is expensive. The features that have proven most effective for real-time data analysis include parts of the platform and its automation capabilities. However, I want them to enhance their automation to cover every aspect, particularly the automation of roles creation.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The main feature that is useful is the on-demand report generation through the dashboard."
"The product helps us update the KPI automatically."
"It is a pretty stable solution."
"The tool's valuable features are that it is easy to use and stable."
"The product's most valuable feature is the ability to explain the values and provide insights into transactions."
"It is a scalable solution."
"The product is very easy to use."
"The most valuable feature of Splunk for data analysis is its ability to search using SPL and SQL."
"Splunk Enterprise Platform is a good tool to have, but it is expensive."
"From a stability perspective, the tool is good."
"The most valuable features of Splunk Enterprise Platform include its performance, ease of implementation, and user interface, which are superior compared to other on-premises products."
"Easy setup and maintenance"
 

Cons

"The price point is one of the major areas to be improved."
"They should include proper documentation to learn more about the product."
"The scalability of the product's on-premises version is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
"Visualization is an area where the product lacks."
"The cost is the most significant area for improvement in Splunk Enterprise Platform, as it is quite expensive, causing many clients to differ due to this reason."
"Integration is an area that can be considered as one of the challenges we face with the solution in our company"
"While Splunk Enterprise Platform is a good product, it is expensive. Additionally, it is complex for inexperienced cybersecurity engineers and requires experienced personnel to handle it effectively."
"Pricing is an area that needs improvement, as it is considered high."
"There is room for improvement in terms of scalability."
"There is room for improvement in introducing more AI capabilities onto Splunk Enterprise Platform."
"The platform is too expensive for small businesses. Splunk should focus more on delivering something for small businesses and entrepreneurs."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is expensive for small businesses compared to other vendors."
"Licensing is based on individual usage, and it is more expensive than other providers."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing around seven or eight out of ten."
"The solution is expensive, so I rate its pricing a four out of ten."
"The product is expensive, and the cost depends on the amount of data ingestion."
"The tool is expensive."
"Splunk Enterprise Platform is an expensive solution."
"I have heard from my managers that Splunk Enterprise Platform is an expensive solution."
"The solution’s pricing is moderate."
"The solution's pricing increases with the amount of data used. This pricing model is acceptable because it aligns with the security features provided. It ensures that the price reflects the level of security and the amount of data we're managing."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
12%
Hospitality Company
12%
Insurance Company
12%
Healthcare Company
12%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise23
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with IBM Cognos Dashboard?
The tool is good enough to serve the purpose of what it is meant in our company. The scalability of the product's on-premises version is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are req...
What is your primary use case for IBM Cognos Dashboard?
In my company, the solution is mainly used for business reporting where the organization or the business team, especially the marketing department, or even data scientists can actually draw reports...
What do you like most about Splunk Enterprise Platform?
The most valuable features of the solution are the load balancing technique, the forwarding technique, and SSL certification.
What needs improvement with Splunk Enterprise Platform?
The cost is the most significant area for improvement in Splunk Enterprise Platform, as it is quite expensive, causing many clients to differ due to this reason. Otherwise, I don't see that Splunk ...
What is your primary use case for Splunk Enterprise Platform?
I have implemented the complete Splunk Enterprise Platform structure in my previous organization, implementing the platform, creating use cases, dashboard queries, creating dashboards, and onboardi...
 

Also Known As

Cognos Dashboard
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Overview

Find out what your peers are saying about IBM Cognos Dashboard vs. Splunk Enterprise Platform and other solutions. Updated: September 2025.
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