Flexible, Sortable Downloads Make Analysis Easy
What do you like best about the product?
The download can be sorted and seperated. you do not need to download the full dump to analyze.
What do you dislike about the product?
the server takes a bit longer to apply sorting and generating reports.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
our bank uses the software to allow us access to various business figures. we analyse for making strategies, demography, customer, or other segment-wise. its a great tool for analytics.
Created multi-tenant analytics with custom KPIs and now seek simpler natural language access
What is our primary use case?
My usual use cases for Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers include creating an analytics product suite for multiple tenant users. We had around 250 customers and we wanted to release the analytics solution with standard reports, ad hoc reporting capabilities, and GenAI capabilities using NLQ.
Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers provides the associative model, which also supports NLQ in the form of Insight Advisor, allowing customization of SQL queries and implementing a security layer using RLS and section access in Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers. This use case involves launching a set of reports to multiple users, with the major challenge being managing security, ensuring that customer A does not see data of customer B. We have used Databricks and Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers, handling data at the Databricks level with RLS and section access coding done in Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers for me is the synonym functionality they provide. For instance, if one customer refers to 'month' and another to 'month name,' both can point to the same month such as January. I can create synonyms in the Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers model to map these to a specific column in a table, enabling the model to understand queries regardless of the terminology used.
For example, if a user queries revenue for January using 'month' or 'month name', the model recognizes the reference to the same column, simplifying queries for business users who may not be familiar with technical terminology. This feature facilitates easier end-user access to data, allowing them to create their own vocabulary and synonyms, making it user-friendly for all levels of expertise in AI and NLQ capabilities.
The dashboard customization feature of Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers has helped tailor my KPIs excellently. We cater to over 250 customers, most of whom have similar KPI definitions, but some have different needs.
For example, one customer wanted to see revenue excluding discounts on the dashboard while another wanted it included. By using a KPI standard table and incorporating manual SQL to join this externally imported table into Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers, I managed to accommodate these differing KPI definitions without creating separate dashboards for each customer, achieving this with just one copy of the dashboard.
What needs improvement?
From my experience, while building dashboards is easy from a developer's perspective, improvements could be made for end users. The rising demand for AI has led to expectations of being able to ask simple text questions to get answers without navigating dashboards. Future users may prefer directly querying with natural language rather than interacting with dashboards.
Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers should further simplify features for better user-friendliness so that both developers and customers can operate effectively without dealing heavily in technicalities.
I view Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers as stable due to its ease of security implementation and database connectors, making it user-friendly for creating multiple tenants and managing access roles. However, I believe Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers needs to improve its front-end user experience to better serve business users who may find it complex compared to simpler tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers for approximately two to three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have reached out multiple times for various issues, particularly regarding login problems with our created tenants. Occasionally we encounter memory errors or unexpected issues, which often resolve themselves unexpectedly without intervention. This inconsistency has raised concerns about support responsiveness compared to other tools.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I evaluate Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers as quite scalable. Initially, I was skeptical about handling large data sets, but over time, I realized that Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers effectively manages data with features such as caching.
Having previously worked on Microsoft Fabric and MicroStrategy, I see that while Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers can manage data well, I have concerns regarding its performance when loading large tables, as I noticed some delays which may necessitate further optimizations.
How are customer service and support?
I often communicate with Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers's technical support. Based on my experience with technical support, I would rate them a seven out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers, I have used Databricks, Databricks Genie, and Fabric Copilot for similar use cases.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup process for Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers was straightforward as it is a complete SaaS solution. I simply accessed our cloud login credentials, created multiple tenants, and managed to do so without major installations because all necessary features were already provided in the cloud environment.
What about the implementation team?
I participated in the initial setup of Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers.
What was our ROI?
The major metrics I track with Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers include multiple KPIs, especially the number of bookings and generated revenue, as these are critical for performance assessment in the event management industry.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am not very sure about the pricing of Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers as I was not involved in that.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
The decision to stop using those products and switch to Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers was not mine; it was a leadership decision. Leadership opted for Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers as it was comparatively cheaper than Microsoft and better suited to our customization requirements. Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers met the feasibility needed for a wide range of challenges we faced.
What other advice do I have?
I have not yet used the machine learning driven answer systems, but that is in plan. I have not yet utilized the real-time insights feature. Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers' visualization tools are somewhat similar to other tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and MicroStrategy, regarding visualization capabilities. However, from a developer's point of view, building dashboards in Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers is easier compared to others.
For end users, I perceive minimal differences, but I notice a qualitative difference while building from a developer standpoint. I would rate my overall experience with Qlik Cloud Analytics Featuring Answers a seven out of ten.
Visually Stunning, Excel-Like Ease on Web
What do you like best about the product?
I use Qlik Sense for making reports that I can show in presentations. I find it very good visually and easy to follow. It's easy to use, kind of like Excel but on the web. I love how strong the pivots are and how I can use the AI features to help me label my reports. Basically, I can type a prompt, and it will do it for me. Qlik Sense worked better for us in terms of cost and integration with our system.
What do you dislike about the product?
The data I provide has to be detailed. It would be helpful if Qlik Sense could have basic features to understand what the data is showing, similar to how Claude can read data and provide suggestions.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Qlik Sense because it's visually appealing and easy to follow. It's like Excel on the web, with strong pivots and AI features that help me label reports. I can type a prompt, and it does the work for me.
Powerful Interactive Analytics, but Advanced Features Have a Steep Learning Curve
What do you like best about the product?
It provides a highly interactive, intuitive, and associative data analytics experience, allowing users to explore vast datasets, uncover hidden insights, and create customized visual reports with minimal training. Its core strength is the ability to instantly update visualizations based on user selections, which supports self-service BI across both desktop and mobile devices.
What do you dislike about the product?
Users frequently find Qlik Sense less intuitive than competing tools, pointing to a steep learning curve for advanced features and a generally frustrating experience.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It helps me tackle complex data analysis and visualization problems.
Great for ETL and Business Intelligence
What do you like best about the product?
The best part of Qliksense is its ability to handle ETL while also serving as a strong dashboarding tool. I like that it can manage both tasks in one place, which makes it easier to work with data and then present it clearly.
What do you dislike about the product?
It’s a bit less user-friendly compared to Tableau and Power BI.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It’s very helpful for ETL and visualization, and it can handle large amounts of data without impacting dashboard performance—something I haven’t found in other BI tools.
Amazing Analytics with Stellar Community Support
What do you like best about the product?
I find the new Qlik Ans feature amazing because it gives accurate answers using our data. When I upload data and ask it to analyze or to create some visuals, it provides valid and readable visuals. If I ask for this month's revenue or growth, it gives proper answers. I also appreciate the Qlik community, as they help solve issues as soon as possible, providing great service. The desktop version setup is very quick.
What do you dislike about the product?
I often encounter a session timeout error, especially since I'm using only one server with one user. There's also limited Excel export formatting, which feels restrictive.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Qlik Sense for data modeling and visualization. It gives me valid and readable visuals and accurate analysis using the new Qlik Ans feature. Also, the Qlik community provides support for issues like session timeouts.
Fast Data Consolidation with Powerful Third-Party Automation
What do you like best about the product?
It helps to consolidate data from all kinds if data sources with short loading time and allow interactions with 3rd parties software to automate repetitive operations.
What do you dislike about the product?
Its data files management is not user-friendly in using multiple layers of folders and deleting files in batch
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It draws data anf calculates results quickly from huge data sources. This allow users to work confidently based on the latest information.
Highly Usable, Versatile, and Customizable
What do you like best about the product?
I find Qlik Sense's usability incredibly helpful. The data export function is also very useful because it allows me to right-click any dashboard and export it as an Excel document. This feature lets me take the data and manipulate it in my own way outside of the initial visualization.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes there are loading issues, especially when business intelligence is running updates. It can be an issue, usually on Mondays, from morning into late afternoon, when all my data is pulling in at once. I feel like at times additional resources could be allocated.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Qlik Sense to compile data in new ways and simplify data visualization. It helps distribute information to non-expert users easily and allows designing varied dashboards. It's user-friendly, so the average person can use it easily.
Excellent Data Integration and Intuitive Dashboard Analysis
What do you like best about the product?
This platform offers a solid development environment, providing robust controls that clearly separate development spaces from published dashboards. Its data integration capabilities are impressive, with numerous connections available for a wide range of data sources and systems. I also find it effective for exploring data and analyzing trends and performance, as the dashboards are easy to drill down into and filter.
What do you dislike about the product?
The learning curve is a bit steeper, and the interface is less intuitive for standard users, which means it can take longer to develop dashboards compared to Tableau or Power BI. Additionally, there are fewer custom visuals available than what Tableau offers. The cost is also relatively high when compared to Power BI.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The platform enables the integration of data from various sources, offering centralised dashboards and reporting capabilities that support a broad spectrum of business needs, including Financial, Commercial, and Operational functions.
Qlik sense Review
What do you like best about the product?
Qliksense helps our organization with multiple data source. Streamline process and help with analytical information.
What do you dislike about the product?
The tool takes too much time load the data.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Qliksense helps our organization with multiple data source. Streamline process and help with analytical information.
