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GoodData vs QlikView comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 29, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

GoodData
Ranking in Embedded BI
14th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Data Visualization (23rd)
QlikView
Ranking in Embedded BI
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
163
Ranking in other categories
Reporting (8th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Embedded BI category, the mindshare of GoodData is 2.8%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of QlikView is 7.7%, down from 9.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Embedded BI Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
QlikView7.7%
GoodData2.8%
Other89.5%
Embedded BI
 

Featured Reviews

it_user241098 - PeerSpot reviewer
Engagement Manager at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
​Setup is straightforward from a business user standpoint but MAQL needs to be easier.
Cloud connect Report generator MAQL needs to be easier Better row-level security for end-users I've used it for nine months, mainly for implementation and delivery to customers. No issues encountered. No issues encountered. When the source is big and/or the source is Netsuite there are…
SG
Financial Controller with task of Business Intelligence Implementation at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Daily invoice analytics has become streamlined and complex data modeling is now simplified
We are not using analytics features and possibly predictive analytics and forecasting features in QlikView, although they are available. QlikView is very flexible, but we are currently using only tabular presentation of data because that is what we need. Presenting a large volume of data in QlikView with graphics can be overwhelming for the majority of people who want to see a lot of information in one picture. It would be beneficial to have AI or ML features in QlikView. However, I think they will decommission QlikView, and AI features are already available in Qlik Sense, so you would need to migrate to that platform.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It's a good product for your end to end BI needs when its all on the cloud."
"If you are looking for dashboards and do not have a data warehouse yet, QlikView is the best option."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"QlikView is one of the strongest tools, I would say. Also, it has a very vast capability to process the data"
"ROI is much better compared to BO because deployment time and cost are both reduced."
"On the positive side, QlikView's scripting is a great asset as it functions as an ETL."
"Within QV, there are better analytical reporting features."
"It excels in supporting database connections and various database types."
"The data model helps my organization to recognize and identify the problem of our clients’ data."
 

Cons

"When the source is big and/or the source is Netsuite there are issues."
"In QlikView 11, there is a password for the section of code, but there is no user management with a password that allows access to data when opening the file."
"There is no automation or drag and drop functionality."
"Sometimes large files are difficult to read and QlikView crashes midway."
"There's room for improvement in the area of management's handling of concerns."
"It would be nice if QlikView could be plugged into the company's website or an online portal such as QlikSense is capable of. There are ways around but it takes enormous time to develop."
"Another problem is the printing. It is not a solution that comes with QlikView. I believe we had to buy it. It is not integrated. It is not the easiest to manage. It is not as easy as it could be."
"Deployment with a big data cloud is a challenge so far."
"I would want them to have more options as a user. It would be nice for them to create their own dashboards and add fields."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing is too high compared to the other solutions on the market."
"Pricing is a bit too high and I think licenses should be unlimited."
"It is not very expensive. I think it it is on par with other similar products on the market."
"It is expensive for small companies."
"QlikView pricing and licensing is on the high side for a small sized company, but it's competitive among its peers."
"It is quite expensive, rating at around nine out of ten on a cost scale."
"I rate the product's pricing a three out of ten."
"QlikView is a reasonably priced solution."
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Comparison Review

it_user79932 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager - BI Head with 5,001-10,000 employees
Feb 4, 2015
Comparison of SAP BO, Tableau, QlikView, Cognos, Microsoft, OBIEE and Pentaho
1. SAP BO/BI Enterprise scalability Security Ease of use Semantic layer 2. Tableau Visualization Data discovery Turnaround time 3. IBM Cognos Enterprise scalability Security In-memory feature 4. MS BI - Flexibility 5. Pentaho - Open source but still enterprise grade 6. QlikView Data…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Legal Firm
8%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business73
Midsize Enterprise36
Large Enterprise76
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for QlikView?
I would rate the pricing for QlikView as not cheap, but it is reasonable.
What needs improvement with QlikView?
We are not using analytics features and possibly predictive analytics and forecasting features in QlikView, although they are available. QlikView is very flexible, but we are currently using only t...
What is your primary use case for QlikView?
The primary use case involves analyzing data on a daily invoice level with QlikView. Building metrics using simple language, similar to what you have in Excel, is what I have found most valuable in...
 

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