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TIBCO Cloud Integration vs TIBCO Spotfire comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

TIBCO Cloud Integration
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
8.5
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) (22nd)
TIBCO Spotfire
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.6
Number of Reviews
77
Ranking in other categories
BI (Business Intelligence) Tools (15th)
 

Mindshare comparison

TIBCO Cloud Integration and TIBCO Spotfire aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. TIBCO Cloud Integration is designed for Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) and holds a mindshare of 2.0%, up 1.0% compared to last year.
TIBCO Spotfire, on the other hand, focuses on BI (Business Intelligence) Tools, holds 1.2% mindshare, up 1.1% since last year.
Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
TIBCO Cloud Integration2.0%
Boomi iPaaS6.9%
MuleSoft Anypoint Platform6.7%
Other84.4%
Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS)
BI (Business Intelligence) Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
TIBCO Spotfire1.2%
Microsoft Power BI7.5%
Tableau Enterprise5.8%
Other85.5%
BI (Business Intelligence) Tools
 

Featured Reviews

NarendraThota - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President of Technology Services at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
A product that is easy to install and offers good stability to users
The API part of the solution is an area in the solution where improvements are made since I see that TIBCO is currently trying to revamp its tool by focusing more on redesigning it. There was a tool called Mashery, which is an API management tool that was acquired by TIBCO. TIBCO Cloud Integration is not a user-friendly tool when it comes to the installation phase or for maintaining the systems since its architecture is really complex. I think in the UK, one of the major telecom providers for whom I had done the infrastructure setup uses TIBCO Cloud Integration. Basically, TIBCO Cloud Integration is a bit difficult to install and manage the platform, but I feel there are improvements in the tool's latest version, especially on the API management side. Instead of moving to the higher version and converting the older version of TIBCO Cloud Integration or the legacy platform covered under TIBCO, they still use it because the architecture is completely different, and the components that the product has are completely different from what the new version of the product offers, making it one of the major reasons why TIBCO is coming up with a new version of the product that will be released in the upcoming year. The legacy platform of TIBCO will run on the cloud directly. TIBCO plans to develop a unified tool that is supported on the cloud and in an on-premises environment.
reviewer2835996 - PeerSpot reviewer
Operations Analyst at a non-profit with 51-200 employees
Interactive dashboards have transformed reporting and now support real-time data-driven decisions
One area that could improve in TIBCO Spotfire is performance with very large data sets. I use the advanced scripting feature less often, but the visualization and dashboard features are very useful in my daily work with TIBCO Spotfire. TIBCO Spotfire can be improved in handling very large data, faster dashboard loading, simpler advanced scripting, and better customization options for visualizations. Integration with some external tools in TIBCO Spotfire can be smoother, and the user interface for advanced features could be more beginner-friendly. A more intuitive navigation system, a cleaner interface, and an easier drag-and-drop option for report building would also make it more useful.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"I am really impressed by TIBCO's integration of any level of complexity."
"The initial setup was straightforward and because we often work with one of the most interesting companies in integration in Italy, what the program offers is absolutely outstanding."
"I like that it is a very good integration tool with many other things; TIBCO is very good for cloud integration."
"The ability to create different types of analyses with ease is the product’s most valuable feature."
"The two features that I have found most valuable are its ability to customize the dashboards when it comes to the evaluation. The second feature is its ability to handle a large amount of data, which is also something very unique about it."
"With a bit of experience, end users will find Spotfire wonderful for ad-hoc analysis."
"Good data transformation tools, excellent connectivity to different data sources, and good forecasting and statistical capabilities."
"The ability to create a real-time data mark, using just one piece of software, is the best feature of this product."
"Technical support is excellent."
"The product's initial setup phase was simple."
"TIBCO Spotfire can connect to many different data sources in order to acquire data, from many vendors such as SAP, Oracle, IBM, or even just local files."
 

Cons

"It is an extremely powerful solution, but it is very expensive, even though it only offers adequate functionality."
"Integrations could be better. Although integration is good, we have faced some block issues."
"The deployment was rather complicated."
"TIBCO Cloud Integration is not a user-friendly tool when it comes to the installation phase or for maintaining the systems since its architecture is really complex."
"I would like to have event-based automation (without integrating with other tools), e.g., send an email only if some event has occurred."
"My biggest gripe with Spotfire is the lack of customization."
"Simple functions like aggregating rows and performing PnL are very complicated."
"TIBCO Spotfire can be improved for new users, as the interface can be somewhat complex and overwhelming for those just starting out."
"Print capability and trigger-based events."
"TIBCO Spotfire does not frustrate me; however, one area for improvement is its performance with very large datasets because sometimes dashboards become slow."
"Some of the syntax for custom expressions can be complicated and the learning curve for advanced work is steep."
"It is a very expensive license model."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We don't pay for a license."
"The cost is a few hundred dollars per user per year."
"The cost of TIBCO Spotfire could improve. It should be less expensive. It's the most expensive visualization tool in our company."
"This product carries a monthly licensing charge, with the amount depending on the features that are to be included. This costs also covers the use of technical support."
"The pricing seems competitive and reasonable. The value delivered by the product far exceeds the cost."
"The solution is affordable one."
"I would describe TIBCO Spotfire as an averagely-priced product."
"The ROI is nearly impossible to calculate."
"In comparison to other solutions such as IBM Cognos, TIBCO Spotfire is more affordable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
25%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Consumer Goods Company
7%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Healthcare Company
7%
Construction Company
6%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise44
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for TIBCO Spotfire?
Based on my experience, the pricing of TIBCO Spotfire is on the higher side compared to some competitors, but it is generally justified by the advanced analytics, scalability, and enterprise-grade ...
What needs improvement with TIBCO Spotfire?
One area that could improve in TIBCO Spotfire is performance with very large data sets. I use the advanced scripting feature less often, but the visualization and dashboard features are very useful...
What is your primary use case for TIBCO Spotfire?
I have been using TIBCO Spotfire for around two years for dashboard creation, reporting, and data analysis tasks. My main use cases for TIBCO Spotfire include creating interactive dashboards, data ...
 

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