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ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus vs Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 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

ManageEngine Exchange Repor...
Ranking in Reporting
17th
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft SQL Server Report...
Ranking in Reporting
6th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Reporting category, the mindshare of ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus is 0.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services is 3.4%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

reviewer2017023 - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficiently keeps track of how many mailboxes are created, how many are deleted, and things like that
We can keep track of how many mailboxes are created, how many are deleted, and things like that. It's a necessity for auditing to use a tool to monitor email tracking. So, it helps a lot with compliance. We can use the dashboard to see which Exchange servers are currently having issues, their health, and other details. The GUI is very good.
Gnanavel-Chakkarapani - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers useful templates but needs to improve the connectivity offered
In Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, not much of the interface part is used. With Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, its users face issues with the interface after they use Excel or create Microsoft SSIS Packages. The tool's interface is an area of concern requiring improvement. There needs to be an improvement in the product's connectivity so that the tool can connect easily with other third-party databases. In the dashboard, drag and drop functionality needs to improve, especially when compared to other tools like IBM Cognos Analytics and Qlik Sense. Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services is useful only for standard reports. In IBM Cognos Analytics, query studio can be used by users to drag the data and simply download the reports, so the user doesn't need to have any technical knowledge like developers. Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services is to be improved to offer features like query Studio, which is provided in IBM Cognos Analytics.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We can use the dashboard to see which Exchange servers are currently having issues, their health, and other details. The GUI is very good."
"The email traffic analysis feature is very useful."
"With SQL Server Reporting Services, I can create reports and printable reports, known as paginated reports."
"Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services has been functional whenever I needed to use it."
"The tool's valuable features are its drill-down feature, graphs, and charts."
"We get good support from Microsoft."
"We were able to embed the report builder within our internal proprietary systems, improving our reporting capabilities."
"The initial setup is easy."
"The solution is known for its robust security features."
"In Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, the installation and configuration are easy."
 

Cons

"I am primarily interested in reporting and automation improvements."
"There is room for improvement in the reporting, maybe having more customizable reports would be good."
"It would be really nice to have better integration between the solution and Power BI."
"I would like the solution to add the scheduling feature for reports."
"There is room for improvement in the pricing model."
"The complex tuning for report performance is complicated. There is a lack of native support for source code control. We often need to use separate tools like VS Code or other software to manage version control and changes in the database. It would be beneficial if source code management were integrated directly into SSRS, thus eliminating the need to rely on external tools. While CLI-based operations are exemplary, the trend is towards GUI for a better user experience. Integrating both visualization and source code management within SSRS would simplify the process for users."
"It is not easy to integrate the product with other tools in the market."
"The setup is difficult because you have to install different servers."
"In this solution, the cost should be reduced for the enterprise edition."
"There are occasions during maintenance runs when the Check Point monitoring system reports a lot of blocked sessions."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing of Exchange Reporter Plus is very reasonable."
"I would rate the pricing a four out of ten, where one is low price and ten is high price. It is affordable."
"The solution is free to use for developers."
"The solution is cheaper than its alternatives."
"The product pricing is reasonable in terms of suitable features for business."
"Value-wise, the solution's pricing is good for the price that we pay."
"The price is pretty good."
"The solution is expensive."
"The tool's licensing costs are expensive."
"The pricing is high."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
14%
Government
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus?
We can use the dashboard to see which Exchange servers are currently having issues, their health, and other details. The GUI is very good.
What needs improvement with ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus?
There is room for improvement in the reporting, maybe having more customizable reports would be good. ManageEngine ERP could do custom reporting.
What do you like most about Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services?
I mainly use the solution for the ease of reporting and for executive dashboards.
What needs improvement with Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services?
They could improve the scalability and stability of SQL Server Reporting Services. I haven't used it recently, so I can't provide detailed suggestions on improvements.
 

Also Known As

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SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft SSRS, SSRS, MS SQL Server Reporting Services
 

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Sample Customers

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