Hyperion Essbase Review - why 3.1 stars?

Oracle Essbase, which was previously known as Hyperion Essbase, is a cloud-based online analytical processing (OLAP) server software solution. The software provides its users with a platform and environment for developing tailored analytic and performance management applications which can be used to boost marketing and decision making within the business.

The software was initially developed and launched by Hyperion Solutions Corporation but was later acquired by Oracle Corporation back in 2007. Oracle Corporation was founded in 1977 in the United States. The company has grown since its establishment and has extended its operations into over 175 countries.

The rating of Hyperion Essbase is 3.1 stars out of 5 and the total score is 87 out of 100. The rating score is based on our unbiased data-based algo. Learn more - rating methodology page.

The typical customers include the following business size: Small, medium and large size businesses.

Yes, Hyperion Essbase makes it fairly easy to use. This product is user friendly and intuitive.

Yes, they offer cloud based hosting, which means IT resources are retrieved through web-based tools and applications and you don't need to buy servers and additional hardware equipment.

No, currently Hyperion Essbase can't be accessed on mobile, you would need to access it from your computer.

Hyperion Essbase is ranked 27 out of 532 software in their category (Business Intelligence systems).

Oracle Hyperion Essbase is a business intelligence and analytics solution, and its leading alternatives in this category include Zoho Analytics, Grow, Mode, and Holistics. Oracle Hyperion Essbase is compared to its top competitors based on the following critical criteria:

• Cloud/On-premise: Oracle Hyperion Essbase is a flexible business intelligence solution that supports cloud and on-premise deployment options. In comparison, Holistics and all the top alternatives of Oracle Hyperion Essbase are fully cloud-based business intelligence software. However, Zoho Analytics offers an on-premise deployment option.
• Cost: Oracle Hyperion Essbase pricing is not disclosed on its website, and no free version or trial offer of the software is available. In comparison, Zoho Analytics pricing starts at $22 per month, billed annually, and Holistics pricing begins at $100 per month, billed annually. Grow, and Mode do not disclose their pricing details. They all offer free trials, while Zoho Analytics and Mode have free forever plans.
• Customers/Industries: Oracle Hyperion Essbase offers business intelligence solutions to clients across various industries, such as retail, telecommunications, manufacturing, banking, life sciences, government, healthcare, etc. In comparison, all the top alternatives of Hyperion Essbase have similar customer and industry targets, with clients like sales, marketing, service desk project management, and social media teams.
• Functionality: Oracle Hyperion Essbase is a comprehensive business intelligence tool, and some of its features include what-if analysis, complex hierarchy modeling, an advanced analytical calculation engine, etc. Compared to its top alternatives, Hyperion Essbase offers pre-built out-of-the-box analytics like its top alternatives but does not have an AI smart assistant for augmented BI like Zoho Recruit.
• Popularity: Oracle Hyperion Essbase is a leading provider of business intelligence solutions and part of the Oracle Analytics Cloud platform. In comparison, Zoho Recruit is a leading BI provider with 14,000 customers and two million users globally, Grow serves over 1,000 businesses globally, and Mode has thousands of customers, including big brands like CashApp and Shopify. Holistics serves customers in over 20 countries worldwide.
• Scalability: Hyperion Essbase is a highly scalable business intelligence tool for midsize and enterprise organizations. In comparison, all the top alternatives of Hyperion Essbase are equally scalable BI and analytics solutions.
• Support: Clients that use Hyperion Essbase can access support materials and reach customer support personnel through the following channels: phone, a knowledge base, and a community forum. Unlike its top competitors, Oracle Hyperion Essbase does not have a live chat support channel like Zoho Recruit and Grow or an email support channel, which is available for all its top alternatives.

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