instantOLAP Review - why 3.4 stars?

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Feb 02, 2020

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What is instantOLAP?

instantOLAP is a business intelligence software tool for online analytical processing (OLAP) designed for companies of all sizes. Its main features include reporting, adhoc analysis, document sharing, bookmarks, email automation, access management, model and cube creation and administration workstation. The software is web-based. It is available in the form of software as a service.

The company behind instantOLAP is instantOLAP Deutschland GmbH. It is based in Frankfurt, Germany.

Who is it best for?

instantOLAP is an ideal choice for businesses in all industries and of all sizes. It is suitable for companies operating locally, nationally or internationally. It can be used by non-profit organizations and government institutions as well.

Main features and functionalities

instantOLAP has a web-based portal which allows you to perform multiple functions in addition to viewing reports. It lets you to drag and drop items inside the browser. It enables you to create and share pivot tables and other types of documents and reports. The front end is perfectly customizable. The bookmarks feature makes organizing and finding tables, documents and reports easy. The email automation feature enables fast data sharing.

The instantOLAP reporting system is model-based. All reports are bound to a model and query it with the use of abstract elements and the functional language of the software. There are virtual adhoc cubes for accessing data instantly. The software analyzes every query for allocating the data accurately. All virtual cubes can be converted into offline ones. The administrator workstation allows you to configure different models and to build reports with a high level of complexity.

What is the actual cost?

The cost of license starts at $550 per license. ITQlick pricing score is 4.4 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for instantOLAP.

Pros

• instantOLAP is web-based software and this makes it compatible with each and every operating system.
• instantOLAP has all the features which you require for data management, reporting and analysis.
• The software tool has highly customizable feature allowing you to tailor it to your business needs.
• instantOLAP is fully compatible with Microsoft Excel allowing you to create Excel reports using extracted data.
• There are various packages for users to select from depending on their needs, company size and budget.

Cons

• instantOLAP does not have an application which enables you to use it from mobile devices.
• instantOLAP comes without an extensive set of performance measurements which are valuable to businesses.
• The calculation of the total price may be difficult especially for international sales given that prices are listed without VAT.
• instantOLAP does not come with on-premise training, even though there is an online tutorial for new users.
• Direct telephone support is not available to users of the software 24/7.

How it stacks up?

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