We compared Tableau and Apache Superset based on our user's reviews in several parameters.
Tableau and Apache Superset are both praised for their user-friendly interfaces, powerful data visualization capabilities, and ability to handle large datasets efficiently. However, Tableau stands out for its seamless integration with various data sources, interactive dashboards, collaborative work options, and praised customer service and support. On the other hand, Apache Superset users appreciate its extensive visualization options, performance with large datasets, and excellent customer service, though they note the need for improvements in data visualization options, documentation, interface, performance, security, configuration process, and integration with other tools.
Features: Tableau is lauded for its intuitive and user-friendly interface, seamless integration with data sources, and collaborative work options. On the other hand, Apache Superset is praised for its extensive visualization options and exceptional performance when handling large datasets effectively.
Pricing and ROI: The setup cost of Tableau has been positively rated by users, with an affordable pricing structure and easy setup process. The licensing options are flexible and well-suited to users' needs. On the other hand, Apache Superset's pricing is considered reasonable, with minimal setup cost and straightforward licensing, although specific feedback is lacking., According to user feedback, Tableau's ROI is positive due to its intuitive and user-friendly platform, efficient handling of large datasets, and ease of integration with other tools. Apache Superset also provides value and ROI, as reported by users.
Room for Improvement: Tableau users have suggested enhancements in areas that require attention and upgrades. Apache Superset users, on the other hand, have mentioned the need for improvements in data visualization options, documentation, interface, performance, security features, configuration process, and integration.
Deployment and customer support: The reviews for Tableau indicate mixed feedback on the time required for deployment and setup, with some users taking three months and an additional week, while others only needed a week for both. In contrast, Apache Superset also had varying durations, with some users taking three months and an extra week, while others took just a week for both, suggesting that these terms may refer to the same period., Tableau's customer service and support have been praised for their assistance, guidance, and availability of online resources. Apache Superset's customer service has been commended for their prompt and helpful assistance, knowledgeable representatives, and responsiveness to users' needs.
The summary above is based on 25 interviews we conducted recently with Tableau and Apache Superset users. To access the review's full transcripts, download our report.
"The solution supports a rich set of charts and enables users to create their own dashboards."
"The most valuable feature of Apache Superset is the easy way to configure dashboards as reports or analyses and it's easy to use and intuitive. Users do not need a lot of training to use the solution."
"It is a good visual solution tool in an open-source category."
"The ability to deploy is the added ability to centralise the Tableau repository for all Tableau Developers."
"Visualization attributes: Marks – Color, Size, Label, etc.. Easily Accessible and Intuitive."
"Any feature I am looking for usually is part of the next upgrade within a few months. They have a very good dynamic evolution."
"I work for clients. That is my business model. Business people really like to see Tableau. They love Tableau because it is very user-friendly. The platform provides an easy to use interface, which is what most people like about it."
"There are already connectors to almost every single major database and service that you can possibly think of."
"Tableau is easy to use compared to some other solutions, such as Excel."
"Tableau's most valuable feature is its ability to connect with various data sources and display real-time data on three different dashboards."
"Its visualizations are good, and its features make the development process a little less time-consuming. It has an in-memory extract feature that allows us to extract data and keep it on the server, and then our users can use it quickly."
"Dynamic dashboarding could improve to enable smooth navigation when transitioning from a higher to a lower view, allowing for easy accessibility."
"The platform's reporting feature needs enhancement."
"Automation in terms of APIs for creating roles, and giving privileges to the user can be improved."
"Formatting controls could use some improvement."
"The development part should be better. We are putting a lot of effort in during development, so if we face any struggles, we have to find workaround solutions on the internet."
"The architecture should be improved to better handle the data."
"It should have more integration with different tools and technologies. Its licensing cost should also be improved."
"When I've done presentations in the past, I've had issues with uploading the cartography."
"There are more than a powerful tool in the market, such as Microsoft BI."
"The charts in Tableau are quite limited."
"More integration with Python or something related to machine learning would be a good improvement."
Apache Superset is ranked 11th in Data Visualization with 3 reviews while Tableau is ranked 1st in Data Visualization with 293 reviews. Apache Superset is rated 8.0, while Tableau is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Apache Superset writes "Has some great features and supports a rich set of charts". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Tableau writes "Provides fast data access with in-memory extracts, makes it easy to create visualizations, and saves time". Apache Superset is most compared with Qlik Sense, Splunk Enterprise Platform, Sisense, Sigma and Zoho Analytics, whereas Tableau is most compared with Microsoft Power BI, Amazon QuickSight, Domo, SAS Visual Analytics and Oracle Hyperion. See our Apache Superset vs. Tableau report.
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