Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services vs RStudio Connect comparison

Microsoft and Posit PBC are both solutions in the Reporting category. Microsoft is ranked #5 with an average rating of 7.4, while Posit PBC is ranked #21 with an average rating of 5.0. Microsoft holds a 2.6% mindshare in RT, compared to Posit PBC’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of Posit PBC users who would recommend it.

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85% willing to recommend

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66% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services and RStudio Connect based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Reporting solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services vs. RStudio Connect Report (Updated: February 2026).

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Microsoft SQL Servering Services vs. RStudio Connect

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft SQL Server Report...

Ranking in Reporting

5th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

RStudio Connect

Ranking in Reporting

21st

Average Rating

6.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Visualization (18th)

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Reporting category, the mindshare of Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services is 2.6%, down from 3.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of RStudio Connect is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Reporting Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services	2.6%
RStudio Connect	0.7%
Other	96.7%

Reporting

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Gnaneshwar Dayanandan

Consulting IT Head at MYKLaticrete

Reports generation is efficient and saves effort, but integrating new features could enhance overall experience

I haven't contacted Microsoft technical support because of this tool, but for some other things I have, and I found them quite lacking. We had trouble with Azure Firewall, where we wanted logs from our VMs, but reaching out to Microsoft took a prolonged time to the extent that we were wondering why Microsoft was unable to get its own logs to us, which occurred a few months back. I would rate Microsoft support around 6.5 to seven, as they don't directly interact with medium-sized MSMEs, always referring to their partners, so it differs based on the partner's level of relationship with Microsoft.

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LaurenceMoseley

Professor of Health Services Research (now Emeritus) at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees

Graphical learning experience needs improvement but handles large datasets effectively

RStudio Connect is very powerful statistically and can handle large datasets, even on a free version on a laptop. It offers excellent customer service and educational resources. KNIME allows for visual data manipulation, with nodes representing operations, making it user-friendly and effective for statistical analysis and predictions. I appreciate its ability to integrate R or Python scripts, combining ease of use with powerful procedures.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution's features are all just wrapped up in one nice easy package. I don't need a lot of toolsets to get everything I need done."

"We were able to embed the report builder within our internal proprietary systems, improving our reporting capabilities."

"With SQL Server Reporting Services, I can create reports and printable reports, known as paginated reports."

"I like Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services' automated reporting feature."

"In Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, the installation and configuration are easy."

"We get good support from Microsoft."

"The initial setup is easy."

"The SQL Server Reporting Services makes it very easy to get the data whenever we need it."

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"RStudio Connect is very powerful statistically and can handle large datasets, even on a free version on a laptop."

Cons

"It doesn't have quite the flexibility of a Tableau or something like that. Many users are more comfortable with Tableau and I'm not quite sure why that is right now, but it seems to be the case."

"I haven't contacted Microsoft technical support because of this tool, but for some other things I have, and I found them quite lacking."

"Tableau is more user-friendly because it doesn't need to do any extra programming. It has drag-and-drop functionality."

"The solution's interface is old."

"It is not easy to integrate the product with other tools in the market."

"Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services needs to improve performance."

"The setup is difficult because you have to install different servers."

"Technical support is in minor need of improvement so that they can solve problems in a more timely manner."

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"I rate my experience with RStudio Connect as average because I am not yet comfortable enough to provide a definitive assessment."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is pretty good."

"The tool's licensing costs are expensive."

"The solution is cheaper than its alternatives."

"Value-wise, the solution's pricing is good for the price that we pay."

"The solution is free to use for developers."

"The product pricing is reasonable in terms of suitable features for business."

"The pricing is high."

"The solution is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

Government

17%

Healthcare Company

10%

University

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	15

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services?

I mainly use the solution for the ease of reporting and for executive dashboards.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services?

I would consider it cost effective for our environment, and we don't have to invest in another big tool to generate these reports, making it all integrated and easier. Otherwise, you need to write ...

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What needs improvement with Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services?

Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services is not difficult to use, but my main issue is troubleshooting whenever there is any problem, as the logs can be unclear. Perhaps I don't have enough experien...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for RStudio Connect?

Both KNIME and RStudio Connect are free to use on a laptop. However, if I want to use a big server version, it is subsidized.

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What needs improvement with RStudio Connect?

It could work on visibility or improve that. In RStudio Connect ( /products/rstudio-connect-reviews ), the learning process is not as graphical as KNIME ( /products/knime-reviews ). Although I can ...

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What is your primary use case for RStudio Connect?

I use the software primarily for statistics. I have used it on census data from the UK, which covers millions of individuals. Additionally, I have utilized it for surveys and educational purposes, ...

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Also Known As

SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft SSRS, SSRS, MS SQL Server Reporting Services

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Overview

At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our mission is grounded in both the world in which we live and the future we strive to create. Today, we live in a mobile-first, cloud-first world, and the transformation we are driving across our businesses is designed to enable Microsoft and our customers to thrive in this world.

We do business in 170 countries and are made up of 114,000 passionate employees dedicated to fulfilling our mission of helping you and your organization achieve more.

Microsoft

RStudio Connect is a web-based platform that allows organizations to share and manage data science content easily. Its primary use case is to enable data scientists to publish and share their work with stakeholders, including executives, analysts, and other team members.

The solution helps organizations to streamline their data science workflows, reduce the time and effort required to share insights and improve collaboration across teams. With RStudio Connect, organizations can ensure that their data science content is secure, up-to-date, and accessible to the right people at the right time.

Posit PBC

Sample Customers

CMS Wire, The New York Times

ENERGETIC INSURANCE, PRECISION ANALYTICS, REDFIN, TWO SIX CAPITALSTACK OVERFLOW, LIBERTY MUTUAL, EDUCATION SUPERHIGHWAY, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

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