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Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services vs Yellowfin comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft SQL Server Report...
Ranking in Reporting
4th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Yellowfin
Ranking in Reporting
28th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
BI (Business Intelligence) Tools (44th), Data Visualization (26th), Embedded BI (14th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Reporting category, the mindshare of Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services is 3.4%, down from 4.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Yellowfin is 0.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

MartinSimons - PeerSpot reviewer
Ensures database access and monitoring have been manageable, but batch load analysis needs better support
There are occasions during maintenance runs when the Check Point monitoring system reports a lot of blocked sessions. This is typically due to system processes or maintenance processes that temporarily block themselves. Additionally, a tool within the studio for performing SQL analysis does not provide useful information for batch load processes, often advising not to use an index, which is expected with batch loads.
AC
It is a central source of up-to-date data and information, but needs more charting capabilities
Management information Reporting Statistics Data analysis It reduces sending copies of different report/spreadsheet versions over email, which makes it difficult to access the right report. It is also able to create information dashboards for various users' throughout.  All management…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We can create quality reports in real time."
"The initial setup is easy."
"It is scalable."
"With SQL Server Reporting Services, I can create reports and printable reports, known as paginated reports."
"I like Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services' automated reporting feature."
"The tool's valuable features are its drill-down feature, graphs, and charts."
"The stability of SSRS has been reliable, with minimal issues encountered during our usage."
"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."
"It is able to create information dashboards for various users' throughout."
"It reduces time to reproduce reports, provides easy access to organisational data, and has the ability to generate a wide range of reports and analysis."
"It is a central source of up-to-date data and information."
 

Cons

"I haven't contacted Microsoft technical support because of this tool, but for some other things I have, and I found them quite lacking."
"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."
"The solution's interface is old."
"The product could be improved by reducing the time it takes to build and deploy reports."
"The product should improve its performance."
"There is room for improvement in the pricing model."
"It would be really nice to have better integration between the solution and Power BI."
"In this solution, the cost should be reduced for the enterprise edition."
"It needs more presentation/charting capabilities and integration with GIS."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 expensive."
"The tool's licensing costs are expensive."
"The solution is cheaper than its alternatives."
"The pricing is high."
"The price is pretty good."
"The solution is free to use for developers."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Government
11%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
16%
Computer Software Company
10%
Healthcare Company
10%
Government
9%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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.
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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Also Known As

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

CMS Wire, The New York Times
NCS, Universitat Konstanz, AT&T, PG&E, SingTel, InternetStores
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