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Longview Analytics vs Plotly Dash Enterprise comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

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

Categories and Ranking

Longview Analytics
Ranking in Reporting
29th
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Business Performance Management (21st), Financial Close Software (16th)
Plotly Dash Enterprise
Ranking in Reporting
19th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
4.7
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Reporting category, the mindshare of Longview Analytics is 1.4%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Plotly Dash Enterprise is 1.6%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Reporting Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Plotly Dash Enterprise1.6%
Longview Analytics1.4%
Other97.0%
Reporting
 

Featured Reviews

it_user221853 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technology Lead Onsite at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
The database setup is a pain initially, but once it's done everything works fine.
The ability to report multi-dimensionally and the scalability This tool is mainly used for forecasting, and it will, for sure, help all the organizations that need data/reports on expenses and headcount forecasting. This could be made more developer friendly, and could include the ability to…
RG
Azure Data Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Interactive data apps have transformed static reports and now empower real-time business decisions
There are definitely a few areas where Plotly Dash Enterprise could improve to become even more effective. Currently, most dashboards need to be built from scratch, so having more ready-made templates, such as those for sales, finance, or monitoring dashboards, would significantly speed up development. A more guided user interface and low-code features would help with onboarding for beginners and non-technical users, making the platform more accessible. While the visualization capabilities are flexible, some advanced charts require extra customization, so more out-of-the-box visual components similar to those found in Power BI or Tableau would be beneficial. Additionally, performance optimization tools for large-scale apps need to be improved, as performance tuning requires manual intervention. Enhancements in version control could make deeper interactions with CI/CD pipelines and tracking smoother for enterprise workflows. Lastly, production pricing flexibility is essential, as current pricing models seem more geared towards large organizations, which may limit accessibility for smaller teams and startups.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This tool is mainly used for forecasting, and it will, for sure, help all the organizations that need data/reports on expenses and headcount forecasting."
"This product offers a wide range of corporate performance management tools for powerful financial consolidation, planning and reporting."
"Khalix is a simple tool that builds on existing data sources to develop solutions in forecasting, planning and consolidation needs."
"Well certainly this product has helped many finance users in the organization as this product enables them to see the numbers for any cost center and business unit and also get a consolidated view of group level numbers."
"Plotly Dash Enterprise positively impacts our organization as we have started projects completely with Plotly Dash Enterprise, implemented for the last four years, focusing on real-time data where we check the real-time data every ten seconds."
"It is a scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine to ten out of ten."
"Plotly Dash Enterprise has positively impacted my work by making my analysis easier."
"Plotly Dash Enterprise has positively impacted my organization by giving us valuable inputs through the interactive visuals, which we can use to make concrete decisions that help us improve our top line or bottom line."
"When reviewing and interpreting data, I typically examine it in a tabular form to understand its structure. However, when explaining or presenting the findings to others, I often use visualization tools such as Plotly. These tools allow me to create visual representations of datasets."
"The level of interactivity that the product provides is valuable to me."
"Overall, it is not just a visualization tool for me; it is a platform that delivers end-to-end data solutions for business growth."
"The best features Plotly Dash Enterprise offers are the fact that it is built on Python and the fact that we can customize many things."
 

Cons

"If you compare it with Oracle then Longview isn't that user friendly."
"Web based reporting can have better user interface and functions."
"The original cost is set to use enterprise wide but the users growth is too slow to justify the cost. That's one of the reasons we stopped using this tool."
"The initial set up was complex and painful, both with respect to database setup and the execution script."
"I believe that the prices of the tool's paid services could be on the premium side, so the pricing model can be considered for improvement."
"The main improvement I can think of is that while creating charts, it gives you a certain format of how it could look."
"To improve Plotly Dash Enterprise, I suggest that cross-filtering capabilities need significant improvement along with file uploads and downloading data as a CSV or in any other requested format, as we seek more features aligned with user requests."
"As a student, I haven't seen a return on investment or any metrics or examples such as saving time or resources."
"Plotly Dash Enterprise is pretty good, but it could benefit from more marketing so that more people are aware of it."
"The solution cannot be deployed on the website and shared with others through its own platform."
"The tool needs to improve its pie charts. Regarding Plotly, I find the online documentation somewhat challenging to navigate, especially when dealing with many parameters. Searching through thousands of parameters can be a tedious and less straightforward process. While the documentation is available online and serves its purpose, I often encounter difficulties in finding the information."
"Lastly, production pricing flexibility is essential, as current pricing models seem more geared towards large organizations, which may limit accessibility for smaller teams and startups."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

Information not available
"I only use the free tier of the product."
"It is an open-source tool. My company hasn't explored Plotly's premium services yet, but I believe the prices could be on the premium side."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Construction Company
11%
Retailer
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
 

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What needs improvement with Plotly?
The main improvement I can think of is that while creating charts, it gives you a certain format of how it could look. If you want to create something extra and go more vivid and creative with how ...
What is your primary use case for Plotly?
We use Plotly Dash Enterprise mainly for creating dashboards using Python. With Plotly's support of Python, it helps us to develop interactive dashboards according to the customer use case and the ...
What advice do you have for others considering Plotly?
It's a great tool to incorporate in your organization to develop dashboards that help your analytics team derive better decisions and generate more business profits. It gives you much more control ...
 

Also Known As

arcplan, Longview Close, Longview CPM, Longview Tax
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Sample Customers

ADAC, Acuity Brands, Akzo Nobel, Allegheny Energy, Allianz, AluNorf, Amcor, BASF, Banco Central de Chile, Baerlocher, Bauhaus, Bayer, BMW Financial Services, BNI, Bosch, Bristol-Myers Squibb, B/S/H/, Charmer Sunbelt, China Cargo Airlines, City of Edmonton, Commerzbank, Dachser, Daimler, Darling Ingredients, Deichmann, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Telekom, DFS, EnBW, Faber Castell, FPT, Fraport, Fritz Egger, Guohua Wind Power, Griesson - de Beukelaer, GS Retail, GT Solar, Hailo, Haniel, HCA, H.C. Starck, H-E-B, Hella, Henkel, Hermes Fulfilment, Hitachi, HORIBA, Hunan Tobacco, Hyundai, Iberia, Intersport, Kaiser + Kraft, KDVZ Frechen, Knorr-Bremse, Lanxess, Leifheit, LG Electronics, Liberty Mutual, Lowe´s, Lufthansa, Lupin, Martin Marietta, Media-Saturn, MetLife, Merck, Migros, NKD, Nobilia, Nokia, Novartis, OBI, Oman Oilfields, Ottobock, Petco, Philip Morris, PSCU, Reitan, Robert Bosch, Roche, RWE, Samsung Electronics, Scripps Health, Siemens, Sinopec Shandong, SMS Group, Sodexo, Southwest Airlines, Stadtwerke Bremen, Swiss Post, Takeda, Telefonica, ThyssenKrupp, TNT Express, TrustX, Turner Broadcasting, T¾V Rheinland, UBS, Veolia Water, Vigor, Vodafone, Voestalpine, Wacker, Waste Management, Wegmans, Wirtgen, World Economic Forum, Yunnan Tobacco, ZFV
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