Compare Microsoft SQL Server - BI and AlertSite - May 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / May 11, 2022

We publish unbiased reviews. Our opinions are our own and are not influenced by payments from advertisers. This content is reader-supported, which means if you leave your details with us we may earn a commission. Learn why ITQlick is free .

Bottom Line: Which is Better - Microsoft SQL Server - BI or AlertSite?

Microsoft SQL Server - BI is more expensive to implement (TCO) than AlertSite, and AlertSite is rated higher (90/100) than Microsoft SQL Server - BI (70/100). Microsoft SQL Server - BI offers users more features (5) than AlertSite (3).

Looking for the right Business Intelligence solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Microsoft Vs. SmartBear

Microsoft: Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.

SmartBear: SmartBear puts our users first so you’re ready to support your organization’s next-generation quality needs, regardless of platform environment, process or budget. Whether your needs are to work or play in the cloud, “go Agile,” or take advantage of virtualization, our free, SaaS and on-premise tools have you covered in a variety of ways to satisfy...

Who is more expensive? Microsoft SQL Server - BI or AlertSite?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Business Intelligence software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Microsoft SQL Server - BI and AlertSite.

Microsoft SQL Server - BI price starts at $931 per provider , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft SQL Server - BI Edition is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Business Intelligence software. AlertSite price starts at $99 per month , When comparing AlertSite to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Business Intelligence software cost.

Bottom line: Microsoft SQL Server - BI is more expensive than AlertSite.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Microsoft SQL Server - BI Vs. AlertSite based on some of the most important and required Business Intelligence features.

Microsoft SQL Server - BI: Business performance management, Database Management, Full Backup, Backup, Data recovery.

AlertSite: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

Microsoft SQL Server - BI's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, Customers of the software include small and medium businesses as well as large enterprises, including various Fortune 500 companies.



Microsoft SQL Server - BI

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $931 per provider

Microsoft SQL Server - BI Edition is a leading cloud-based BI software, it is designed to support small, medium and large size business. Microsoft SQL Server - BI Edition received a rating of 4.5 from ITQlick t...

Categories: Performance Management, Backup, Data recovery, Database Management.

AlertSite

ITQlick rating
(4.6/5)

starts at $99 per month

Site availability, speed and user experience optimization are crucial to online success. If your site is down or performing slowly, your users may go elsewhere. When there are problems, we’ve got your back. Ale...

Categories: Performance Management.

Compare specifications

Compare features

Microsoft SQL Server - BI: 5 Features

Business performance management
Database Management
Full Backup
Backup
Data recovery

AlertSite: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
Functionality score
Software review
Compare
Microsof...
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
70/100
Pricing
8/10
License pricing
$931 per provider
Functionality
9
Compare
AlertSite
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
90/100
Pricing
4.8/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
4
Qlik Sen...
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
95/100
Pricing
3/10
License pricing
$30 per user/month
Functionality
15
SuiteAna...
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
3/10
License pricing
$499 per month + $99 per user
Functionality
10
Sisense
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$83 per employee/month
Functionality
35

Auditor - Shlomi Lavi

Website Linkedin profile Facebook Twitter

Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.