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Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services vs QlikView comparison

Microsoft and Qlik are both solutions in the Reporting category. Microsoft is ranked #6 with an average rating of 7.6, while Qlik is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.3. Microsoft holds a 3.4% mindshare in RT, compared to Qlik’s 3.4% mindshare. Additionally, 84% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Qlik users who would recommend it.
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92% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

QlikView and Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services are prominent products competing in the business intelligence and data analytics category. QlikView appears to have the upper hand in ease of development and data discovery due to its intuitive interface and self-service capabilities. In contrast, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services is favored for its robust reporting and seamless integration with SQL Server databases.

Features: QlikView excels in rapid in-memory processing, intuitive dynamic dashboards, and rich visualization features, which enhance user experience and data discovery. It also integrates ETL capabilities and supports diverse data sources. Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services offers extensive reporting, management dashboard capabilities, and efficiently integrates with SQL Server databases, enhancing data connectivity and user reporting needs.

Room for Improvement: QlikView could enhance its map capabilities, collaboration tools, and simplify its complex security model. Licensing complexity and performance with large data volumes are also noted concerns. Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services could improve its pricing structure, integrations, and user interface, alongside enhancing its connectivity and drag-and-drop functionality.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: QlikView mainly supports on-premises deployment with some public cloud options. Deployment efficiency varies, but positive experiences are reported when a knowledgeable partner is involved. Customer service receives mixed feedback, although the community is highly valued. Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services supports both on-premises and cloud environments, providing deployment flexibility. It is commended for excellent customer service, backed by strong community support and responsive technical assistance.

Pricing and ROI: QlikView is often seen as expensive, requiring careful licensing management to optimize costs. Its high ROI is recognized when fully utilized, despite initial cost barriers. Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services is regarded as a cost-effective solution, offering reasonable pricing although with variations based on specific licensing models. It generally provides good ROI through efficiency gains.

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Categories and Ranking

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
QlikView
Ranking in Reporting
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
161
Ranking in other categories
Embedded BI (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Reporting category, the mindshare of Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services is 3.4%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of QlikView is 3.4%, up from 3.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

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.
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Arjun Meda - PeerSpot reviewer
Useful for data visualization and business intelligence
Many of the features in Qlik Sense need to be available and reintroduced in QlikView. I believe many of the features have been added to QlikView after the layout containers were introduced. QlikView used to be a way more customizable tool than Qlik Sense is in the present time. Improvements are required in the hide and unhide functionality that falls under the layout container feature that has been used in my company in recent times. Hiding off the apps in the app overview tab based on the access was a really good feature that needs to be introduced back in the product since I see that, at the moment, there are multiple groups on the tool, owing to which multiple changes on the QMC part is required to handle the solution. Only the person with access to the dashboard in QlikView could have a link to the dashboard through QlikView's hub or access points. With Qlik Sense, one can see whatever is available in the stream. If a user wants to control everything in the product, then there is no need to make multiple changes in the QMC at the individual app level. The aforementioned area can be considered to improve Qlik Sense.
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is known for its robust security features."
"The SQL Server Reporting Services makes it very easy to get the data whenever we need it."
"It is scalable."
"We can create quality reports in real time."
"The initial setup is easy."
"We were able to embed the report builder within our internal proprietary systems, improving our reporting capabilities."
"The solution's features are all just wrapped up in one nice easy package. I don't need a lot of toolsets to get everything I need done."
"In Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, the installation and configuration are easy."
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"The integration with Salesforce has helped us gain access to crucial sales data in real-time."
"The in-memory feature gives us better insight. It's also easy to drill down into the information and select information."
"The scalability is there."
"If you correctly use the product for your use cases, it provides value for money."
"QlikView is a scalable solution that multiple users can easily use."
"I had the option to prepare data myself instead of always having to depend on the data team."
"It has user-friendly data visualization features, supporting our decision-making process with its business intelligence capabilities"
"On the positive side, QlikView's scripting is a great asset as it functions as an ETL."
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Cons

"They could improve the scalability and stability of SQL Server Reporting Services."
"The product should improve its performance."
"Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services needs to improve performance."
"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."
"We encounter some barriers while trying to build a report."
"We have had issues with the refresh interval since we have too many reports scheduled. Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services is also expensive."
"It is not easy to integrate the product with other tools in the market."
"I would like the solution to add the scheduling feature for reports."
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"I really wish the application was easier to use in the development phase."
"The solution is quite costly."
"This solution would be improved with the inclusion of a feature that would allow us to add a common library of (our) commands used in load scripts and expressions, so with a keyword, we would get a drop down to select the command we are looking for, as opposed to the generic help."
"There is a challenge on the frontend when it comes to browsing data through QlikView, as it isn't entirely compatible with other platforms we use."
"QlikView certainly lacks in its ability to share visualizations or create visualizations easily."
"The solution should be mobile-responsive. It should also include drag-and-drop and slice-and-dice features."
"I would like to see more advanced features from Qlik Sense integrated into QlikView to keep it competitive and up-to-date."
"Improvements are required in the hide and unhide functionality that falls under the layout container feature that has been used in my company in recent times."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is pretty good."
"Value-wise, the solution's pricing is good for the price that we pay."
"The product pricing is reasonable in terms of suitable features for business."
"The solution is free to use for developers."
"The solution is expensive."
"The pricing is high."
"The tool's licensing costs are expensive."
"The solution is cheaper than its alternatives."
"Its licensing costs are moderate, but it can get expensive due to the numerous add-ons available like those for printing."
"The setup costs for QlikView are fair as are the yearly maintenance fees. The licensing becomes a bit more expensive and requires some planning for onboarding."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one being low price and ten being high price, I rate pricing a four."
"It has an annual license. It is expensive as compared to other competitive tools that do more for less. In South African rands, we pay about 100,000 to 200,000 a year."
"QlikView pricing and licensing is on the high side for a small sized company, but it's competitive among its peers."
"I rate the product's pricing a three out of ten."
"The pricing is too high compared to the other solutions on the market."
"It is expensive for small companies."
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Comparison Review

it_user79932 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 4, 2015
Comparison of SAP BO, Tableau, QlikView, Cognos, Microsoft, OBIEE and Pentaho
1. SAP BO/BI Enterprise scalability Security Ease of use Semantic layer 2. Tableau Visualization Data discovery Turnaround time 3. IBM Cognos Enterprise scalability Security In-memory feature 4. MS BI - Flexibility 5. Pentaho - Open source but still enterprise grade 6. QlikView Data…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Government
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
6%
University
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services?
I don't recall the current pricing as it changes frequently.
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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.
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What do you like most about QlikView?
If you correctly use the product for your use cases, it provides value for money.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for QlikView?
Qlik Sense's licensing metrics are flexible. They provide packages based on needs, like named licenses, developer licenses, or shared pool licenses. There is also a core-based license option for or...
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What needs improvement with QlikView?
QlikView lacks self-service capabilities, which means users depend on the IT team to make changes. Qlik Sense offers a more modern approach with self-service features, allowing users to build dashb...
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Compared 15% of the time
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Also Known As

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

At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our mission is grounded in both the world in which we live and the future we strive to create. Today, we live in a mobile-first, cloud-first world, and the transformation we are driving across our businesses is designed to enable Microsoft and our customers to thrive in this world.

We do business in 170 countries and are made up of 114,000 passionate employees dedicated to fulfilling our mission of helping you and your organization achieve more.

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QlikView is a Business Intelligence tool that allows you to keep tabs on all of your business-related information in a clean, clear, and easy to access database that is intuitive to build and simple to navigate. It is ideal for business owners who wish to improve overall output by creating the most productive system possible.

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Sample Customers

CMS Wire, The New York Times
Canon, Gatorade, Amcor, Panasonic, Fila, Cambridge University Hospitals, Global Retail Bank, North Yorkshire Police department, Lanoo Group Publishers, and AonGroep Nederland.
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