QlikView vs Tableau
Blog Introduction: Business intelligence tools have become increasingly popular in recent years as companies seek to make data-driven decisions. Two of the most popular business intelligence tools on the market today are QlikView and Tableau.
As data visualization tools, QlikView and Tableau both have a lot to offer. Both tools have their own strengths and weaknesses, so how do you decide which one is right for your organization? In this blog post, we’ll compare QlikView and Tableau side-by-side to help you make an informed decision.
Pricing
One of the most obvious differences between QlikView and Tableau is price. Tableau is prohibitively expensive for many organizations, with a starting price of $70 per user per month. QlikView, on the other hand, has a much more affordable pricing model, with a starter license costing just $1,500 per user.
Ease of Use
Tableau is generally considered to be easier to use than QlikView. This is thanks to its drag-and-drop interface, which makes creating visualizations simpler and quicker. That said, QlikView’s ease of use shouldn’t be underestimated—once you get used to its interface, it can be just as quick and easy to use as Tableau.
Data Preparation
Both QlikView and Tableau offer strong data preparation capabilities. However, they approach data preparation in different ways. With Tableau, data preparation happens within the visualization tool itself. This means that if you want to make changes to your data set, you’ll need to do so within the tool—which can be time-consuming. With QlikView, on the other hand, data preparation happens outside of the tool in a separate application called Qlik Sense Desktop. This gives you more flexibility and control over your data sets, but it can also be confusing for some users.
Data Connections
Another key difference between QlikView and Tableau is data connections. Tableau can connect to almost any data source, including Excel, CSV, JSON, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and more. QlikView can also connect to a variety of data sources, but it has fewer options than Tableau.
Visualization Types
Both QlikView and Tableau offer a wide range of visualization types. However, Tableau offers more out-of-the-box options than QlikView. For example, with Tableau, you can create Gantt charts and Mekko charts without any additional plugins or extensions. With QlikView, on the other hand, you’ll need to download additional software to create these same charts.
Sharing Options
With QlikView, you can share your visualizations via email or by exporting them to PDF or Excel. With Tableau, you can share your visualizations through a variety of platforms, including Web Player, Mobile Apps, and Public Gallery.
Advanced Analytics
If you’re looking for advanced analytics capabilities—such as predictive analytics or geospatial analysis—QlikView is the way to go. While Tableau does offer some advanced analytics capabilities out-of-the-box, they are not as comprehensive as what QlikView has to offer.
Deployment Options
Another key difference between these two tools is deployment options. With Tableau Server, you can deploy your visualizations on-premises or in the cloud—whichever option makes more sense for your organization. With Qlik Sense Cloud Business, on the other hand, deployment is only possible in the cloud— giving you less flexibility when it comes time to deploy your visualizations.
Support
Finally, when choosing between QlikView and Talbeu, support is another important consideration. Talbeu offers free email and phone support for all customers with a valid support contract. QlikTech offers free email support for all customers with a valid license agreement but charges for phone support services.
Conclusion
Hopefully this quick overview has helped you understand some of the key differences between these two popular data visualization tools.
-When it comes time to deploy your visualizations, Tableauserver gives you more options than qliksense cloud business -Both Talbeu and QlikTech offer free email support but qliktech charges for phone support services
Ultimately, the decision between QlikView and Tableau comes down to your specific needs. If you need more advanced analytics capabilities, then qlikview is probably the better choice. However, if you’re looking for an easier-to-use tool with a wider range of visualization types, then tableau may be the way to go.
No matter which tool you choose, both QlikView and Tableau can help you create stunning data visualizations that will help you gain valuable insights into your data.
