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QlikView pros and cons

Vendor: Qlik
4.1 out of 5

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PROS

QlikView's associative model allows users to explore and gain insights from data seamlessly.
Its Extract, Transform, and Loading capabilities enable developers to handle complex data processes efficiently.
The in-memory feature of QlikView offers fast data processing and enhanced insight.
QlikView integrates effectively with third-party tools, including Salesforce, for real-time data access.
Its ability to handle large data volumes ensures high performance without operational delays.

CONS

QlikView has high pricing, making it costly for many markets.
Installation and integration with custom systems can be complex and time-consuming.
Scalability depends heavily on data size and server architecture, potentially creating issues for large datasets.
A lack of static PDF report generation and automatic dashboard resizing limits usability.
QlikView lacks self-service capabilities, requiring IT support for changes.
 

QlikView Pros review quotes

it_user1245 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Jul 23, 2012
QlikView is a highly effective management tool, allowing a broad area of analysis.
it_user2862 - PeerSpot reviewer
VP of IT at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Nov 27, 2012
Flexible, quick access by end users, can promote user self service reporting.
it_user2862 - PeerSpot reviewer
VP of IT at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Apr 25, 2013
We have enabled a user self service reporting capability supported minimally by IT for linking and sourcing of data.
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it_user77322 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
Jan 2, 2014
It is a great product that is easy to learn.
it_user87984 - PeerSpot reviewer
BI Expert with 51-200 employees
Feb 11, 2014
The graphic interface is amazing, it is also very user-friendly and easy for developers to iterate, modify and evolve it.
it_user90651 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager of Data Analytics at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
Feb 19, 2014
I think it's the best data analysis/discovery tool I've ever seen.
it_user67443 - PeerSpot reviewer
BI Expert at a tech consulting company with 501-1,000 employees
Mar 3, 2014
Customer Service: Excellent, good reviews by Gartner as well.Technical Support: Excellent, good reviews by Gartner as well.
it_user93909 - PeerSpot reviewer
Partner with 51-200 employees
Nov 15, 2017
Associative model - no more cubes.
BC
Director of Development at Strat-Wise Consulting
May 9, 2024
On the positive side, QlikView's scripting is a great asset as it functions as an ETL.
it_user125946 - PeerSpot reviewer
AVP at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Jun 10, 2014
Our business finds this tool very impressive, particularly the drill down to nth level is very good.
 

QlikView Cons review quotes

it_user1245 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Jul 23, 2012
QlikView has little success by itself, so we have to go with ERP, CRM, or some planning and estimation solutions, which means other costs besides the costs of implementing QlikView.
it_user2862 - PeerSpot reviewer
VP of IT at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Nov 27, 2012
Still need to spend time designing the Data Warehouse behind this tool to facilitate user self service model.
it_user2862 - PeerSpot reviewer
VP of IT at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Apr 25, 2013
Map capability without add ins and extra cost.
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it_user77322 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
Jan 2, 2014
Once your user base or applications get large you do need a powerful server with lots of RAM.
it_user87984 - PeerSpot reviewer
BI Expert with 51-200 employees
Feb 11, 2014
Implement security model for a document can be difficult and slow to implement.
it_user90651 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager of Data Analytics at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
Feb 19, 2014
It is really missing a comprehensive semantic/metadata layer and security/data profiling can be hard to accomplish at corporate level without a high level of scripting.
it_user67443 - PeerSpot reviewer
BI Expert at a tech consulting company with 501-1,000 employees
Mar 3, 2014
Version management
it_user93909 - PeerSpot reviewer
Partner with 51-200 employees
Nov 15, 2017
Although Qliktech's road map clearly states that QlikView has a long way to go, most of the R&D effort seems to be benefiting Qlik Sense.
BC
Director of Development at Strat-Wise Consulting
May 9, 2024
If a user wanted to see something not included in the application the new object had to be created by a power user or developer because Qlik view's scripting has somewhat of a learning curve.
it_user125946 - PeerSpot reviewer
AVP at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Jun 10, 2014
Sometimes it creates problem when many users log in at same time, but this also depends on your RAM capacity.