We performed a comparison between Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services and SAP Crystal Reports 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."We get good support from Microsoft."
"I'm very satisfied with the customer service. And usually, whenever we have any issue or details, we get to the person for the support. I'm really satisfied with the service. Within a few minutes or within a few hours, the support person will be available."
"The SQL Server Reporting Services makes it very easy to get the data whenever we need it."
"It is scalable."
"I am impressed with the product's seamless integration. It can work with different databases like Oracle."
"The solution is known for its robust security features."
"We can create quality reports in real time."
"The solution's features are all just wrapped up in one nice easy package. I don't need a lot of toolsets to get everything I need done."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is a fantastic way of generating reports."
"The initial setup of the solution is pretty easy."
"I find Crystal Reports very easy to use, even for a non-technical person."
"The most valuable feature is that from a user's point of view, it is easy to use and requires just a simple click to generate a report."
"We use SAP Crystal Reports for operational reporting."
"It is an user-friendly solution."
"SAP Crystal Reports offers a plethora of features, many of which were available much earlier than in the Crystal Reports we previously used. We extensively use its capabilities for generating general reports, working with Kaspersky data, and even incorporating images into our reports. The range of functions available in SAP Crystal Reports is diverse, and we leverage them across various systems for our needs."
"Technical support is in minor need of improvement so that they can solve problems in a more timely manner."
"We have had issues with the refresh interval since we have too many reports scheduled. Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services is also expensive."
"It doesn't have quite the flexibility of a Tableau or something like that. Many users are more comfortable with Tableau and I'm not quite sure why that is right now, but it seems to be the case."
"We encounter some barriers while trying to build a report."
"It is not easy to integrate the product with other tools in the market."
"I would like the solution to add the scheduling feature for reports."
"Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services needs to improve performance."
"The setup is difficult because you have to install different servers."
"The financing part needs improvement."
"SAP Crystal Reports has some compatibility issues with third-party products."
"There could be improvements made to the analytics capabilities."
"If at all possible, a little bit of improvement on the analytical side is needed."
"SAP Crystal Reports should provide better support for dynamic connectors."
"A real improvement would be a simpler system that allows users to play with the visualization without needing specialized skills and code."
"It has significantly enhanced security features, especially when compared to the standard security features of the earlier PeerSpot version I purchased. I've observed improvements in security, and overall, it's quite commendable. Regarding potential enhancements for the next release of this solution, I haven't closely examined SAP Crystal Reports 53. I've only encountered it briefly, perhaps once or twice. However, I anticipate that it likely offers advanced features distinct from its predecessor. I believe there may be notable improvements and additions in the latest version, and I look forward to exploring them further."
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Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services is ranked 8th in Reporting with 13 reviews while SAP Crystal Reports is ranked 9th in Reporting with 48 reviews. Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services is rated 7.6, while SAP Crystal Reports is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services writes "Offers useful templates but needs to improve the connectivity offered". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP Crystal Reports writes "Helps analyze your data by creating richly formatted, pixel-perfect, and multiple reports from virtually any data source, delivered in over a dozen formats". Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services is most compared with TIBCO Jaspersoft, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, Oracle OBIEE and IBM Cognos, whereas SAP Crystal Reports is most compared with Microsoft Power BI, TIBCO Jaspersoft, IBM Cognos, Tableau and Oracle OBIEE. See our Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services vs. SAP Crystal Reports report.
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