So the primary use case of QlikView, I have worked with financial maintenence.
QlikView Review
The initial setup is not very complex. You can do a lot in the back end which is not possible in the other solutions.
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
You can do a lot of things at the back end which are not possible in the other solutions in the market.
What needs improvement?
Tools that can be improved are:
- Visualization charts
- Pricing
- UI transparency
For how long have I used the solution?
One to three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The Qlikview is quite stable in comparison to other solutions.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a very good scalable solution.
How are customer service and technical support?
The tech support is strong. The logs of the documents are helpful.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have some prior experience with Power BI and Qlik Sense.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not very complex, it is on a moderate level. If others compare it to other BI tools, they may find it complex. But it was not a problem for us.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is too high compared to the other solutions on the market.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
There are features of QlikView that are not available with Power BI or Tableau. There are activities on the back end that work better in QlikView.
What other advice do I have?
You can do a lot of things at the back end that you cannot do with other competitive solutions.
**Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Oct 22 2018
Author
KamalNaithani
Technical Lead at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Highlights
Pros
The initial setup is not very complex.
You can do a lot of things on the back end which are not possible in the other solutions on the market.
Cons
The pricing is high.
It needs work with visualization.
Needs improvement with UI transparency.
Pricing Advice
The pricing is too high compared to the other solutions on the market.