Birst is a reasonably priced tool with a wide array of capabilities. Make sure you understand the depth and breadth of the product when comparing it to other BI tools. Much is easy to do, which hides the complexity present in competitors' products.

Negotiate.

I would recommend others about the following:

• Vet the product based on existing feature set.
• Roadmap delays may impact urgent requirements therefore plan the selection choice accordingly.
• Gain sharing model of pricing should be better if there is the room for negotiation wherein the product can be received at the base cost and then a payout based on promised service level achievements.

Licensing is an issue in Australia due to a fairly high-level entry point (also priced in USD). However, one must consider that the license cost negates all of the local infrastructure requirements, including hardware.

Birst is a complete solution, i.e., there is zero need for any additional software in order to complete a BI project. This is not the case with any other competitor in the market.

The pricing and licensing structure is based on a subscription model. Comparing pricing with other tools is difficult, because hosting costs are included in the total package. Always calculates the TCO over three years and then you'll see that the subscription model is 40% - 65% cheaper.

Pricing is ok. However, the kind of data you have can alter the price through Birst connector license costs.

Please negotiate on the price and purchase the latest version

They were willing to negotiate price. They were very accommodating as my company was smaller and had a lower budget for this type of project.

Birst has subscription based pricing policy, with a commitment for certain minimum time period.

We have no specific comments regarding this issue.

Pricing and licensing is negotiable.