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We performed a comparison between Google Data Studio and TIBCO Spotfire based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Reporting solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Google Data Studio vs. TIBCO Spotfire Report (Updated: March 2020).
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Pros
"Valuable features include advanced integrated analysis and easy implementation.""Data Studio integrates seamlessly with other Google products, and we can use it with other APIs if we like.""The ability to design complex data models and equations.""The solution is free so that is a good feature.""The ability to integrate with a great variety of data sources.""This has improved our organization by allowing people to see their data and develop visualizations themselves.""I find it favorable regarding speed of development, ease of building, and flexibility.""I am impressed with the tool's scheduling mechanism, refresh mechanism, and different types of charts."

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"The most valuable feature is the map visuals that help us connect to the geo-specialized data which is more advanced than other solutions.""The most valuable features of TIBCO Spotfire are visualization. It's very nice, clear, and, flexible. You can analyze many data types and the user interface is very good.""We particularly like the data angling feature of this solution. This gives us the ability to work on data transformations, join files, and carry out other data preparation tasks all in a single tool.""It allows users to quickly analyze data from a variety of sources and visualize it with powerful, interactive graphs, and charts.""The out-of-the-box features are simple and easy to use across the board.""From a scalability standpoint, I would say it's pretty fantastic.""I appreciate Spotfire's range of visualization options, advanced analytics features, and seamless integration with other TIBCO products.""The ability to create a real-time data mark, using just one piece of software, is the best feature of this product."

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Cons
"There are issues with integration and I encountered limits and warnings, especially with my pivot table size.""The tool should come up with data modeling layer features that are present in other products like Power BI.""It's not yet a replacement for a complete BI tool.""Stability and scalability an be improved for a full ten.""There is a significant degree of sophistication required to compete with Tableau or Cognos.""Panels are not as easy to use as other data extraction UIs.""Insisting on forums, blogs and community outreach in communications, and posting videos on an established calendar would be useful.""When you physically install a product on one machine instead of the cloud, you have a better visibility, best icon quality, etc.. It's more of an issue with how we are adapting to the transition. We are still in the early moments of using this tool, and we need to go deeper to discover some improvements."

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"When it comes to data manipulation, there are features which are good, but one of the features which has really been missing in Spotfire is an offline ability for data manipulation.""Compared to competitors, the UI is quite dated.""The initial setup is complicated and needs experience and knowledge.""One aspect where Spotfire could improve is its global recognition, especially in terms of support.""The handling and consumption of realtime data could be improved.""The Text Area feature needs to be more user-friendly. It is a little clunky to use, and it is difficult to consistently format text.""I would like to see the visualization library in this solution expanded, so that I can increase what I can offer to our clients.""We would like to see some development in the visualization aspect of this solution, as they can currently only be configured in the cloud, which limits us to one endpoint. It would be helpful if this could be integrated with other tools."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The tool is free."
  • "The solution is free but the Google Looker is expensive."
  • "The cost is quite affordable based on feature analysis."
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  • "The ROI is nearly impossible to calculate."
  • "The pricing seems competitive and reasonable. The value delivered by the product far exceeds the cost."
  • "The Tibco sales teams have been very difficult to work with - ignoring requests, misrepresenting level of demand, etc."
  • "The cost is a few hundred dollars per user per year."
  • "The cost of TIBCO Spotfire could improve. It should be less expensive. It's the most expensive visualization tool in our company."
  • "The price-point for this solution is negotiable depending on usage levels."
  • "This product carries a monthly licensing charge, with the amount depending on the features that are to be included. This costs also covers the use of technical support."
  • "In comparison to other solutions such as IBM Cognos, TIBCO Spotfire is more affordable."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:I find it favorable regarding speed of development, ease of building, and flexibility.
    Top Answer:The potential challenge, especially when considering a larger user base, is that the expenses can significantly add up. There are issues with integration and I encountered limits and warnings… more »
    Top Answer:By integrating Data Studio into our services, we not only provide added value to our existing customers but also ensure stability in traffic and minimize the cost of sales. This strategic move allows… more »
    Top Answer:The product's initial setup phase was simple.
    Top Answer:I would describe TIBCO Spotfire as an averagely-priced product.
    Top Answer:The way TIBCO Spotfire is designed, in my opinion, is the reason why it lags a bit, especially compared to other BI tools like Qlik. The speed of creating reports or dashboards is slower in TIBCO… more »
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    Overview

    Google Data Studio (beta) turns your data into informative dashboards and reports that are easy to read, easy to share, and fully customizable. Dashboarding allows you to tell great data stories to support better business decisions.

    TIBCO Spotfire is a versatile data analytics platform that can handle large datasets and be deployed on-premise or in the cloud. Its dynamic reporting, easy creation of dynamic dashboards, and highly customizable tool make it a valuable asset for process data analysis, industrial performance dashboards, problem root cause analysis, business intelligence, and real-time analytics for IoT devices in the energy sector. 

    The solution also offers data science functions, map visuals, R and Python integration, and the ability to write HTML and JavaScript text areas. Spotfire has helped organizations deliver projects more efficiently and cost-effectively, allowing for faster data analysis.

    Sample Customers
    Genesys, Shueisha
    Allergan, ASSS de Montreal, Avantium, Blue River, Bank of Montreal, Citibank, FrieslandCampina, Hellmann Logistics, Merck, Novartis
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Educational Organization7%
    REVIEWERS
    Energy/Utilities Company22%
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company15%
    Energy/Utilities Company12%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise62%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise61%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise78%
    Buyer's Guide
    Google Data Studio vs. TIBCO Spotfire
    March 2020
    Find out what your peers are saying about Google Data Studio vs. TIBCO Spotfire and other solutions. Updated: March 2020.
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    Google Data Studio is ranked 14th in Reporting with 7 reviews while TIBCO Spotfire is ranked 13th in BI (Business Intelligence) Tools with 66 reviews. Google Data Studio is rated 7.8, while TIBCO Spotfire is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Google Data Studio writes "The cloud environment makes it easier to use large volumes of data and collaborate with coworkers". On the other hand, the top reviewer of TIBCO Spotfire writes "A robust BI tool, with good dashboard features and adverse event tracking". Google Data Studio is most compared with Amazon QuickSight, Tableau, Looker, Microsoft Power BI and Databricks, whereas TIBCO Spotfire is most compared with Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, Qlik Sense, QlikView and Amazon QuickSight. See our Google Data Studio vs. TIBCO Spotfire report.

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