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TIBCO Spotfire vs Unifi comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

TIBCO Spotfire
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
78
Ranking in other categories
BI (Business Intelligence) Tools (9th)
Unifi
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Data Integration (61st), Data Governance (40th), Data Preparation Tools (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

TIBCO Spotfire and Unifi aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. TIBCO Spotfire is designed for BI (Business Intelligence) Tools and holds a mindshare of 1.3%, up 1.2% compared to last year.
Unifi, on the other hand, focuses on Data Integration, holds 0.8% mindshare, up 0.3% since last year.
BI (Business Intelligence) Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
TIBCO Spotfire1.3%
Microsoft Power BI7.4%
Tableau Enterprise5.9%
Other85.4%
BI (Business Intelligence) Tools
Data Integration Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Unifi0.8%
Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC)3.8%
SSIS3.7%
Other91.7%
Data Integration
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Doug Isabelle - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at Doc-IT
Good management and pricing but not great for enterprise environments
In a high-density location, we're running into connectivity drops. There may be too many rouge devices broadcasting, and the devices is getting interference from another channel. The only to fix this is to reboot and we need something that reboots on the fly. We also need better security for VLANs and VPNs. There are issues with certain Apple devices. Technical support is not very helpful. The initial setup, which seemed straightforward at first, had to be redone. This may not have been the fault of the product. We're not sure what went wrong.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Data discovery is very simple."
"The product's initial setup phase was simple."
"We used it pretty heavily in gathering data, which goes to our VPs. They are able to base their next revenue planning based on this metric. So, it has been invaluable."
"Building a dashboard is very fast, even if you have limited IT skills."
"Also, the time and sanity saved in no longer sharing PowerPoint slides or Excel spreadsheets throughout the organization can be priceless."
"It has allowed us to be able to host client and web on same server."
"In my opinion, TIBCO Spotfire is the best tool that really serves the business analysis needs."
"I have found it an easy API to learn."
"The controller makes it easy to control everything from one platform. The management is easy."
"It's easy to manage and supports the user, our guests, and our customers if they have a problem."
 

Cons

"I would say that the implementation of the product could be much easier than it is at the moment. It is a complex process at the moment to set up TIBCO Spotfire with your database; not always straightforward."
"Print capability and trigger-based events."
"The user interface could be more graphical, it would make it more user friendly and flexible."
"I think TIBCO Spotfire could be improved by having better training, as the setup is probably the hardest aspect to get familiar with."
"Backend administration of the application can be difficult."
"Room for improvement is in comparison with other tools. I need to see more options that do not require scripting in the tool, and I need more enhancements on the statistical server side."
"Initial setup was somewhat complex on the client’s system."
"Customer Service: Good Technical Support: It's good but need improvement."
"It's stable, but it depends on the office and location."
"There are issues with certain Apple devices."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is affordable one."
"In comparison to other solutions such as IBM Cognos, TIBCO Spotfire is more affordable."
"The pricing seems competitive and reasonable. The value delivered by the product far exceeds the cost."
"The cost of TIBCO Spotfire could improve. It should be less expensive. It's the most expensive visualization tool in our company."
"The price-point for this solution is negotiable depending on usage levels."
"I would describe TIBCO Spotfire as an averagely-priced product."
"The Tibco sales teams have been very difficult to work with - ignoring requests, misrepresenting level of demand, etc."
"The ROI is nearly impossible to calculate."
"There is no license. The solution is free."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Healthcare Company
7%
Construction Company
20%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise44
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for TIBCO Spotfire?
I really had no control in the area of pricing, setup cost, and licensing as I was just the end-user of the product.
What needs improvement with TIBCO Spotfire?
I think TIBCO Spotfire could be improved by having better training, as the setup is probably the hardest aspect to get familiar with. Once you do, it becomes straightforward. Better training and ea...
What is your primary use case for TIBCO Spotfire?
My main use case for TIBCO Spotfire is to showcase and visualize large bodies of data in charts and categorize them to identify trends and determine what works and what does not work from an analyt...
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