QlikView Reviews & Pricing

by QLIK TECHNOLOGIES INC. | Founded 1993, Lund, Sweden

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What is QlikView?

Industry Specialties: Serves all industries

QlikView is a data discovery and customer insight platform from Qlik, a leader in the insight and intelligence space. However, it is not available for purchase any longer. Qlik Sense, Qlik’s next-generation offering, is available for new customers. It offers self-service data that can help drive decisions and generate significant ROI for technical skill level users.

It’s built from the ground up to be affordable, scalable and adaptable. It can ingest data from diverse sources like big data streams, file-based data, and on-premise or cloud data. It is well-known for its data associations and relationship functionality, keeping data in context automatically. It delivers results quickly via its patented in-memory data processing module, processing data down to as little as 10% of its original size.

Pros

Intuitive interface
Fast data visualization
Easy data exploration
User-friendly for non-technical users
Strong community and support

Cons

Limited data modeling capabilities
Licensing costs can be high
Customization can be challenging
Version control can be a concern
Performance can slow with large datasets

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QlikView Pricing

Based on our most recent analysis, QlikView pricing starts at $2,500 (Per User, Annual).

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Starting From: $2,500
Pricing Model: Per User, Annual
Free Trial: No

Training Resources

QlikView is supported with the following types of training:

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In Person
Live Online
Videos
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Support

The following support services are available for QlikView:

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Product Information and Resellers

Product Information

Copley Consulting Group

WIA Business Systems

QlikView Benefits and Insights

Why use QlikView?

Key differentiators & advantages of QlikView

Optimize Connections: Spot connections in data even when working with large data sets. Take a granular look at data through drill-down and view high-level trends in customer/employee behavior.
Increase Data Security and Control: Ensure total control over sensitive data. Prevent unauthorized access to crucial data sets through user-control, filtered views and permissions. AES-256 GCM provides data integrity and keeps information secured. Grant access to view data using user-specific access.
Enhance Functionality: Build the product in alignment with user needs and specifications. Extend functionality with QlikView Workbench to customize the app with custom scripting.
Increase Insight: Gain unparalleled insights into business operations, as well as the market at large. Track KPIs like sales, budgets, employee performance, and hundreds of other pre-built or custom data points.
Flexible Deployment: Choose from a cloud analytics solution, an on-premise installation, or a combined solution to get desired scalability and flexibility.
Intuitive Interface: Obtain data results via the self-service and code-free visual tool. Its accessible interface provides updated information instantly.
Empower Company Culture: Foster a data-driven culture by empowering employees to share data and insights directly or outside the platform.
Increase Competition: Monitor and track employee performance using KPI dashboards across organizations. Analyze changes in empirical data and make decisions to capitalize the profits.
Automated Recommendation: Receive and recommend automated context-aware suggestions using machine learning (ML). Prioritize recommendations on visualization type for easy access.
Accelerate Business Growth: Scale the businesses by deploying self-service and predictable BI. Test business performance using free tools available on the webpage.
Enhance Accessibility: Access all features from anywhere and on any device using an HTML5 client. Provides mobile push notifications to ensure unrestricted and consistent access.
Worldwide Support: Support fifteen languages and native currency conversions while detecting which language to use according to the browser or operating system.
Optimize Deployment and Configuration: Deploy quickly and allow for even quicker configuration because data is not required to be stored in any silos or cubes.

Industry Expertise

The vendor provides industry solutions to global enterprises of all sizes.

QlikView Reviews

Average customer reviews & user sentiment summary for QlikView:

1859 reviews

82%

of users would recommend this product

Synopsis of User Ratings and Reviews

Based on an aggregate of QlikView reviews taken from the sources above, the following pros & cons have been curated by a SelectHub Market Analyst.

Pros

Data Visualization: Approximately 80% of users who review its data visualization capabilities are satisfied with its intuitive drag-and-drop feature, rich libraries and its range of aesthetically appealing data representation options.
Data Preparation: Of users who mention data processing, 83% appreciate the platform’s seemingly limitless data transformation capabilities that help them deep-dive into all possible data relationships to glean actionable insights.
Functionality: Among users who share their views on this platform, around 68% say that they are satisfied with the power of its associative query engine that enables faster on-the-fly calculations and analytics aggregation at the speed of thought.
Sharing and Collaboration: About 83% of users who comment on sharing capabilities appreciate its multi-tier permissions capabilities and easy sharing of reports with clients via external sharing options.
Setup: Around 66% of users who mention ease of setup say that QlikView has a fast implementation cycle.

Cons

Cost: Pricing plans are inflexible and can be cost-prohibitive for small organizations and startups, though large organizations may find that it offers high value, as stated by 93% of users who mention its cost.
Performance: Approximately 42% of users say that performance-wise, this platform is resource-hungry and liable to slow down when crunching large amounts of data on local machines.
User Interface and Graphics: Of users who mention user interface, around 44% say that it needs improvement in deep-dive capabilities, as well as its quality of graphics.
Reporting: Of users who mention reporting, approximately 46% say that it lacks ad-hoc reporting and built-in reporting capabilities, requiring paid plugins to enhance the graphics quality of reports.

Researcher's Summary:

QlikView is one of the foremost BI solutions in the market today, mainly due to the power of its associative query engine to link data from multiple sources that drives its visually impressive dashboards. With its strong data visualization capabilities, users can perform search and filter through data on-the-fly and conduct deep-dives to glean insights that matter to them. With a fast setup, users can have their first data model up and running in very little time. The software resides in-memory and houses data in RAM for quicker retrieval. With multi-tier access permissions for in-organization users, it enables users to view executive summaries at a glance, while allowing them to drill-down into data to find out more.

Sadly, Qlik is now scaling back on improvements and updates for QlikView and focusing on promoting QlikSense instead, a possible reason why its filter and search functions, ad-hoc reporting and graphics are lagging in terms of quality, as mentioned in many user reviews. Also, this platform can prove to be resource-heavy for databases housed on local machines, especially when performing batch update jobs. In addition to inflexible pricing plans and the cost of licensing, quite a few necessary add-ons are paid.

In summary, QlikView is one of the leading in-memory BI tools available in the market today and rates excellently with users in terms of data aggregation and visualization capabilities; however, buyers should factor in its pricing plans and other limitations when searching for the perfect BI solution for their enterprise.

Key Features

Direct Data Source Connection: Connect to almost any data source, including cloud, big data, file-based and on-premise data. Pull information from many services (Salesforce, Hive, Teradata) and combine intel seamlessly into unique and intuitive dashboards.
Intelligent Visualization: Offer interactive displays and represent data in multiple ways for better data analysis. Flexible visualizations allow users to change and adjust graphics according to screen size.
Enterprise Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration for users to share the same dashboard, look at the same view or track one another as they navigate the application.
Strong Associations: Leverage the strength of the platform’s built-in association engine to conduct direct and indirect searches across data or within a single field. Identify data that is related and not associated.
Self-Service App Building: Build apps and files via the drag-and-drop function. Create individual lists with their visualization while managing and sharing across organizations.
Associative Indexing: Combine, transform and ingest data from multiple sources. Gathers data and indexes it to find logical associations. Explore and search big data repositories freely while keeping data intact.
Interactive Dashboards: Provide visualization capabilities and improve interaction using tooltip, lasso selection, filtering and drill-down functions. Encourage viewers to explore data by creating smart dashboards and distributing them using interactive elements.
In-Memory Application: House the software in memory, so conversions, queries and searches happen quicker and more efficiently. Eliminate problems that traditionally plague slow, on-disk applications. Locate all data in RAM.
Web Connectors: Extract data from multiple social networking sites and web-based sources using web APIs. Built-in connectors easily connect to any URL and fetch data.
Robust Data Controls: Enable meaningful data manipulation within the application by leveraging unique dashboards, reports and filter views.
Data Alerts: Spot anomalies and outliers by requesting context-aware alerts. Monitor and manage data without limitations.

Limitations

Some of the product limitations include:

Does not support online analytical processing (OLAP).
Users cannot predict the profitability of projects or departments using QlikView.
The solution does not help users identify patterns within data.
Lacks ad hoc reporting functionality.
Does not allow users to schedule receiving BI reports at specific times in a particular format.

Suite Support

Access 24-hour phone support between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday EST.

Email: Not specified.

Phone: Not specified.

Training: Instructor-led, self-paced, continuous learning and certifications.

Tickets: Raise support tickets by directly logging into the web portal.

Cost of Ownership

License/Subscription Cost	Based on a combination of server, user, document and application-based licensing
Maintenance Cost	For On-Premise solution, maintenance cost is over and above the upfront fee Standard support services are charged at 20% of the license cost Premium (24X7) support services are charged at 23% of the license cost
Installation/Implementation Cost	Implementation services are provided by QlikView Consulting or through an implementation partner at an additional cost
Customization Cost	Will vary depending on the functional requirements or services chosen
Data Migration Cost/Change Management/Upfront Switching Cost	Dependent on your current software, amount of data to be migrated, availability of migration tools, complexity of data and gaps between the existing system and the new system.
Training Cost	E-learning or self-learn modules are available free of cost on QlikView.com All other trainings are charged based on volume. Live classroom training or online (virtual classroom) training is charged at $700 per person per day or $3,500 for a dedicated course (1 company) for up to 10 people
Recurring/Renewal Costs	Renewal costs includes software update license and support cost

Valued-Added Benefits

How Copley Consulting Group adds value to QlikView

Qlik-Focused Expertise: Focusing on depth over breadth of knowledge, Copley has decades of experience in Qlik, including QlikView. As an Elite Partner with Qlik, receiving the vendor’s highest accreditation, it helps clients leverage Qlik’s platform to successfully accelerate business value with data and carry out digital data transformation.
Individualized Implementation Strategy: Copley collaborates with the client closely to develop a flexible, tailored deployment approach — whether self-managed, full turnkey or hybrid — that best fulfills the client’s specific business requirements.
Structured Deployment Methodology: Provides a blueprint for success through a personalized, structured deployment methodology, using Qlik to deliver answers to their clients’ problems.
Program Management: Copley helps develop a formalized approach to program management, execution and reporting based on detailed budgets, scheduled tasks and activities specifically developed for each engagement.
Vertical and Micro-Vertical Focus: The reseller has proven success in specific vertical market sectors and micro-vertical segments, such as its State, Local and Education (SLED) practice, including Departments of Health, Human Services, Transportation, Child Protection and Public Safety.
Data Transparency: SLED clients are able to provide end-users interactive access to data on public sites with the overarching goal of achieving data transparency.
Technical Excellence: Copley offers a team of data specialists and their technical expertise to assist their clients in understanding where data resides and how to maximize the value of their data investment by unifying, cleansing and securing their data, building a stable foundation for their analytics platform. The team guides clients through important examinations, including data source integration, platform evaluation, data security and more.

Industry Expertise

The Copley Consulting Group has a 30-year history of serving clients in diverse public and private sectors, with experience in deploying Qlik for mission-critical applications in life science, aerospace and defense, high tech and general manufacturing operations, among others. The reseller has assisted hundreds of companies, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, in digitally transforming their data.

Support and Services

Data Strategies: Copley offers consulting and advisory services to help Qlik clients with program management, the definition of critical business needs, increasing productivity and developing strategies for data integration, big data, data lakes and the security and governance of data.

Qlik Help Desk and Support: For technical support, users may fill out the support ticket on Copley's support page, call 855-884-5305 or email [email protected]. Copley provides Help Desk and Support Services to their clients, offering resources and timely answers regarding functional and technical questions as they arise during and after deployment. With their expertise in Qlik, the reseller serves as the initial support vehicle for any challenges their clients face and has priority access to vendor support to augment and resolve client issues.

Advice: Copley’s Qlik-certified team of instructors aims to empower users with self-sufficiency in Qlik Analytics through formalized, on-site classroom training, virtual online training, hands-on workshops or customized training programs.

Hosting & Managed Services: In addition to supporting the SaaS-based Qlik offerings, the reseller offers hosting and managed services for those operations desiring to off-load IT responsibilities to a third party.

Value-Added Benefits

How WIA Business Systems adds value to QlikView

Deploy Anywhere: Flexibly deploy on-premise as well as in private and public clouds or go hybrid, leveraging Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Customization: Personalize the tool by filtering and applying the configurations suited to your business and enhance its capabilities as needed.
Regular Updates: WIA Business Systems releases regular updates as well as patches for bugs that need urgent attention. Records of all customizations and any subsequent updates and patches provided by the reseller are maintained rigorously.
Issue Resolution: Get the benefit of high-end troubleshooting with the reseller provisioning and maintaining its own support environment that mirrors the live environment with data being updated daily.

Industry Expertise

WIA Business Systems provides analytics solutions to clients in multiple industries throughout the USA, Canada, UK, UAE & Asia. These sectors include manufacturing, engineering, construction, retail, transportation and logistics, equipment, infrastructure, telecom, energy, aerospace and defense.

Support and Services

Advice: The reseller provides support for issues related to customizations and core updates implemented by them.

Consulting: Certified domain and product knowledge consultants are available to guide you at every stage of the implementation process.

Engineering: Call 1-877-942-7978 or email [email protected] for more information on their services or reach out to them on their website through the Contact page. Get access to trained support professionals Monday through Friday or round-the-clock for a fee.

Implementation: Get dedicated implementation support and gain visibility into the status of your deployment through project management and project reporting tools.

Training: Reach out to the reseller for customized training programs that include onsite, individual, and classroom training, video tutorials and courses.