SAP Crystal Reports vs XLCubed comparison

SAP and Fluence Technologies are both solutions in the Reporting category. SAP is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.4, while Fluence Technologies is ranked #29. SAP holds a 2.8% mindshare in RT, compared to Fluence Technologies’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of SAP users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 50% of Fluence Technologies users who would recommend it.

SAP Crystal Reports

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96% willing to recommend

XLCubed

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50% willing to recommend

SAP Crystal Reports

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

SAP Crystal Reports and XLCubed provide solutions in data analysis and reporting. SAP Crystal Reports seems to have an edge in terms of pricing and support, while XLCubed offers superior features for advanced capabilities.

Features: SAP Crystal Reports offers detailed and structured reporting, comprehensive data presentation, and extensive formatting, optimized for SAP environments. XLCubed provides flexibility with strong data visualization, enhancing Excel functionalities, and multi-dimensional analysis for dynamic insights.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SAP Crystal Reports delivers structured deployment processes with a supportive framework for enterprise integration. XLCubed ensures quick deployment, integrating efficiently with Microsoft tools, catering to businesses using Office platforms. Both offer various support options.

Pricing and ROI: SAP Crystal Reports features a straightforward pricing model focused on long-term benefits with competitive rates. XLCubed may involve higher initial costs but offers considerable ROI potential for advanced analytics. The advanced features of XLCubed often justify its price for high-level analytics seekers.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

SAP Crystal Reports

Ranking in Reporting

8th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

XLCubed

Ranking in Reporting

29th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Reporting category, the mindshare of SAP Crystal Reports is 2.8%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of XLCubed is 0.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Reporting

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MVD Prasad

Assistant General Manager at Soma Enterprise

Helps analyze your data by creating richly formatted, pixel-perfect, and multiple reports from virtually any data source, delivered in over a dozen formats

It has significantly enhanced security features, especially when compared to the standard security features of the earlier PeerSpot version I purchased. I've observed improvements in security, and overall, it's quite commendable. Regarding potential enhancements for the next release of this solution, I haven't closely examined SAP Crystal Reports 53. I've only encountered it briefly, perhaps once or twice. However, I anticipate that it likely offers advanced features distinct from its predecessor. I believe there may be notable improvements and additions in the latest version, and I look forward to exploring them further.

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it_user1391316

Head of Finance Systems at NHS

Cost effective with great capability, performance, flexibility and visuals

In general, we're happy with the solution but we're always looking to see what else is out there. The thing we've struggled with is our partnership with Tagetik UK, the consultants, and the issue we had gaining access to consultants to develop the solution on our behalf. Thankfully we connected directly with XLCubed and now have a pretty close and good relationship with them so the earlier problem we had of actually getting resources to help us develop has now been solved. One of the things that we've been asking for and would like as an additional feature is a sort of benchmarking functionality. The ability to be able to benchmark, directly against the company digital corporate numbers. That said, there seems to be improved functionality within the latest release that could help us develop that further.

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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 most valuable feature is that from a user's point of view, it is easy to use and requires just a simple click to generate a report."

"It is an user-friendly solution."

"SAP Crystal Reports offers a plethora of features, many of which were available much earlier than in the Crystal Reports we previously used. We extensively use its capabilities for generating general reports, working with Kaspersky data, and even incorporating images into our reports. The range of functions available in SAP Crystal Reports is diverse, and we leverage them across various systems for our needs."

"The initial setup of the solution is pretty easy."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is a fantastic way of generating reports."

"We use SAP Crystal Reports for operational reporting."

"The overall environment is the best. Data management, graphs, and layout – everything is the best, in my opinion."

"I find Crystal Reports very easy to use, even for a non-technical person."

"Great capability, performance, flexibility, visuals, and the solution is also very cost effective."

"I am looking forward to testing their full graphics that are available, as they looked very interesting in the demo."

Cons

"SAP Crystal Reports has some compatibility issues with third-party products."

"SAP Crystal Reports should provide better support for dynamic connectors."

"A real improvement would be a simpler system that allows users to play with the visualization without needing specialized skills and code."

"If at all possible, a little bit of improvement on the analytical side is needed."

"The financing part needs improvement."

"Maybe some Power BI-related features could be added, like dashboards or direct editing in reports."

"There could be improvements made to the analytics capabilities."

"It has significantly enhanced security features, especially when compared to the standard security features of the earlier PeerSpot version I purchased. I've observed improvements in security, and overall, it's quite commendable. Regarding potential enhancements for the next release of this solution, I haven't closely examined SAP Crystal Reports 53. I've only encountered it briefly, perhaps once or twice. However, I anticipate that it likely offers advanced features distinct from its predecessor. I believe there may be notable improvements and additions in the latest version, and I look forward to exploring them further."

"Would like the ability to be able to benchmark."

"There should be a better or an easier way to establish that connection to external sources."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost of licensing can be a significant factor to consider when upgrading or transitioning to a new version of SAP Crystal Reports. It's important to evaluate the benefits and features offered by the new version against the associated costs to ensure it aligns with your organization's needs and budget."

"SAP Crystal Reports is a very expensive solution."

"This product costs a lot of money."

"I feel that SAP Crystal Reports is a reasonably priced product."

"We pay fifteen hundred dollars as licensing fee."

"14,000 Pounds per year for licensing."

"I am still using the two-week trial, but at first sight, the price is reasonable."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with SAP Crystal Reports?

Maybe some Power BI-related features could be added, like dashboards or direct editing in reports. We use query language to build reports; this area could be improved more.

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What is your primary use case for SAP Crystal Reports?

We use SAP Crystal Reports for reporting. We use it for financial reports like statements of accounts, trial balances, and other management reports, salary slips, and many other purposes.

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What do you like most about SAP Crystal Reports?

We use SAP Crystal Reports for operational reporting.

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Overview

Turn information from almost any data source into a sophisticated, interactive report with SAP Crystal Reports. This powerful, user-friendly application for small businesses and departments can help you deliver key insights to the right decision maker, at the right time, in the right format.

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SAP

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Sample Customers

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