Shlomi Lavi /
May 11, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Microsoft SQL Server - BI or Panorama Necto?
Microsoft SQL Server - BI is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Panorama Necto, and Panorama Necto is rated higher (77/100) than Microsoft SQL Server - BI (70/100). Panorama Necto offers users more features (11) than Microsoft SQL Server - BI (5). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Panorama Necto!
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. Panorama Software
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.
Panorama Software: Leading the Business Intelligence 3.0 revolution, Panorama Software offers a new generation of BI solutions that introduces a unique way to connect data, insights, and people in the organization. Panorama Necto™ is the first BI solution that leverages Social Decision Making and Automated Insights to enable users gain insights more quickly, more eff...
Who is more expensive? Microsoft SQL Server - BI or Panorama Necto?
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 Panorama Necto.
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. Panorama Necto accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , 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.
Bottom line: Microsoft SQL Server - BI is more expensive than Panorama Necto.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Microsoft SQL Server - BI Vs. Panorama Necto 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.
Panorama Necto: Ad-Hoc Analysis, Ad-Hoc Reporting, Automatic Scheduled Reporting, Customizable Dashboard, Dashboarding.
Target customer size
Microsoft SQL Server - BI's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, Panorama Necto is now used by more than 1,800 customers spread out in different countries around the world.