QlikView vs Sisense comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

QlikView and Sisense compete in the business intelligence category, with QlikView standing out for its advanced data modeling depth, while Sisense is preferred for its simplicity and speed.

Features: QlikView is renowned for its data integration and comprehensive associative data model, enabling advanced analytics. It offers powerful data visualization and flexibility in handling large data volumes. Sisense is valued for its ease of use, rapid deployment, and strong visualization tools. It supports high-level customization and efficiently manages various data sources.

Room for Improvement: QlikView could improve its natural language query support and enhance its visualization capabilities. It also lacks self-service features and has high licensing costs. Sisense could offer more flexibility in handling complex data structures and expand integrations with statistical packages. Users seek better performance for large datasets and improved CI/CD support.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: QlikView offers on-premises and cloud deployment options, primarily used on-premises. While benefiting from an active community, technical support can vary. Sisense provides flexible deployment options including on-premises, hybrid, and public cloud, praised for its ease of use and responsive support.

Pricing and ROI: QlikView is more costly, especially for small businesses, but users report significant ROI through time savings and decision enhancements. Sisense is competitively priced, offering a good balance of cost and functionality, perceived as more cost-effective for businesses with smaller budgets while delivering positive ROI.

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QlikView vs. Sisense

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score

6.4

QlikView ROI appears through time savings, decision-making improvements, and efficient deployment, despite licensing complexity impacting perception.

Sentiment score

6.8

Sisense enhances efficiency with cost savings, improved analytics, easier data management, and automated reporting despite initial costs.

The biggest return on investment is the time saving for the customer.

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Managing Director at Hurricnae

It makes it very easy for us to make data-driven decisions and we are able to forecast our future predicament or future plans, hence increasing or boosting productivity in my organization.

Lead Software Engineer at Ernst & Young

Due to the data presented to stakeholders, they are able to make informed decisions that impact the day-to-day operations of the client, giving them more insights into what's happening within their organization.

Vishal Halbe

System Integration Specialist at a non-profit with self employed

I have seen a return on investment in that we can manage the Sisense environment with a very small number of users.

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Project Manager at a tech services company with 1-10 employees

Customer Service

Sentiment score

6.1

QlikView's customer support is highly rated, with quick responses, a helpful community, and generally strong availability despite geographic factors.

Sentiment score

7.5

Sisense's customer service is renowned for prompt, knowledgeable support and effective, proactive problem-solving during implementation and usage.

I would rate the customer support a solid 10.

Managing Director at Hurricnae

I am totally satisfied with technical support from Qlik.

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Financial Controller with task of Business Intelligence Implementation at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees

The support was very good.

Business Intelligence & Reporting Manager at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees

We typically get responses within 24 hours.

Project Manager at a tech services company with 1-10 employees

Sisense customer support is proactive and responsive.

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Lead Software Engineer at Ernst & Young

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.0

QlikView scales well with efficient resource management, but superior scalability features are found in Qlik Sense, requiring robust infrastructure.

Sentiment score

6.9

Sisense is scalable and handles large data volumes, though complex scenarios may require enhanced infrastructure for optimal performance.

If you want better performance with a larger volume of data, you can simply add an additional server.

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Financial Controller with task of Business Intelligence Implementation at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees

It is scalable to a very large extent and we can integrate any third-party tools.

Project Manager at a tech services company with 1-10 employees

Sisense's scalability is impressive as it can crunch a lot more data and has consistently better performance.

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Lead Software Engineer at Ernst & Young

I would like to see more infra-scaling functionality for effective injection capacity and DR functionality.

Brad Dyke

DSRE Director Of Dev Ops/Operations (Management Executive) at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

Stability Issues

Sentiment score

7.7

Users rate QlikView's stability highly, with issues mainly due to infrastructure or large data, resolved with hardware tweaks.

Sentiment score

8.0

Sisense is robust, handling large data volumes well with minor issues; users rate its stability highly with little downtime.

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Room For Improvement

QlikView needs a more intuitive interface, better scalability, integration, predictive analytics, and cost-effective licensing for improved user experience.

Sisense needs better data integration, performance with large datasets, user customization, dashboard management, connectivity, and mobile usability improvements.

In QlikView, I believe the improvement that should be made is to bring the costs down, as you'll have to be competitive with Power BI, aiming for at least a 30% reduction to stop the hemorrhaging to Power BI.

Managing Director at Hurricnae

It would be beneficial to have AI or ML features in QlikView.

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Financial Controller with task of Business Intelligence Implementation at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees

I would like to see an improvement in the live data connection, specifically making the process faster.

Business Intelligence & Reporting Manager at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees

It could provide more connectors to integrate with emerging different data sources to exponentially increase the amount of data it can handle.

Vishal Halbe

System Integration Specialist at a non-profit with self employed

I give Sisense a nine because the integration with some third-party tools is good.

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Project Manager at a tech services company with 1-10 employees

Setup Cost

QlikView pricing is variable and can be costly, but strategic planning can maximize ROI for organizations.

Sisense's higher pricing suits mid-to-large enterprises but may deter small businesses due to additional costs for features.

The license cost per user or per year for QlikView is about 500 Euros annually.

Managing Director at Hurricnae

I would rate the pricing for QlikView as not cheap, but it is reasonable.

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Financial Controller with task of Business Intelligence Implementation at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it is cost-effective, but for smaller organizations working under a tight budget, this tool might be a bit expensive for them.

Lead Software Engineer at Ernst & Young

There was no significant difference in pricing between Sisense and ThoughtSpot.

Business Intelligence & Reporting Manager at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing shows that pricing is a little bit higher when compared to other applications, but that justifies the use case.

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Project Manager at a tech services company with 1-10 employees

Valuable Features

QlikView offers powerful data analysis with dynamic dashboards, intuitive interface, and rapid visualization for enhanced business performance and insights.

Sisense provides user-friendly tools for fast, customizable dashboards, integrating diverse data with strong support and real-time analytics.

The best features in QlikView are rapid development, the fact that I can do what I want in QlikView, and full control along with ease of use.

Managing Director at Hurricnae

Building metrics using simple language, similar to what you have in Excel, is what I have found most valuable in QlikView.

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Financial Controller with task of Business Intelligence Implementation at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees

It offers two ways to access data: by cubing the data or hitting it live.

Business Intelligence & Reporting Manager at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees

It allows the user to cater to different use cases and is a very fast aggregator across different data sources, giving you the historical context and helping in operationalizing your data.

Vishal Halbe

System Integration Specialist at a non-profit with self employed

Sisense has positively impacted my organization by drastically reducing the time taken to build the data cube, and we can see real-time analytics.

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Project Manager at a tech services company with 1-10 employees

Categories and Ranking

QlikView

Ranking in Reporting

10th

Ranking in Embedded BI

7th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

163

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Sisense

Ranking in Reporting

11th

Ranking in Embedded BI

6th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

BI (Business Intelligence) Tools (12th), Cloud Analytics (4th), Data Visualization (11th)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Reporting category, the mindshare of QlikView is 3.7%, down from 4.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sisense is 2.1%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Reporting Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
QlikView	3.7%
Sisense	2.1%
Other	94.2%

Reporting

Featured Reviews

Daily invoice analytics has become streamlined and complex data modeling is now simplified

Financial Controller with task of Business Intelligence Implementation at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees

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.

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Unified finance dashboards have accelerated data-driven decisions and improved forecasting

Lead Software Engineer at Ernst & Young

The best features Sisense offers include that it is fast due to its In-Chip methodology. It uses great visualization. BI becomes easy with Sisense. Millions of data can be loaded in a few seconds, which did not seem possible with other traditional reporting tools. It has a robust architecture and provides REST APIs to access it externally. That speed impacts my workflow significantly as it represents the greatest step and latest in the business intelligence market. It provides In-Chip technology for accessing millions of data in the shortest span of seconds and provides the best visual efforts for our business data to make data-driven decisions easily. Sisense has positively impacted my organization as it reduces the time it takes to obtain an optimal return on investments. It delivers the instant analysis required to merge our financial numbers and statistics with a pretty accurate dashboard landscape. Hence, we are able to make data-driven decisions easily. Sisense has improved our decision-making speed and saved my team, especially the data team, time. They are able to focus on more strategic other tasks because Sisense has done the work of providing analytics and deep insights where we are able to make data-driven analytics easily.

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Comparison Review

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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…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Construction Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	73
Midsize Enterprise	36
Large Enterprise	76

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	32
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	16

Questions from the Community

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?

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...

What needs improvement with Sisense?

Areas where Sisense can be improved include AI integration, particularly effective deployment of the AI tool, rather than just having AI, and addressing the challenges around infra-scaling to suppo...

What is your primary use case for Sisense?

My main use case for Sisense during our three-year period involved a review, an implementation, and then a progression upgrade. A specific example of how I used Sisense during that time is that we ...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sisense?

Regarding pricing, setup cost, and licensing, the version six point three point one release was good initially, but I had to keep a close eye on costs, as it requires maintaining a tight format to ...

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Overview

QlikView enhances data analysis with its associative data model and rapid in-memory processing, providing dynamic dashboards and robust visualization, while efficient data integration allows connections to multiple sources.

QlikView offers powerful analytics and insight generation capabilities through its integration with Salesforce, enabling real-time sales data access. Its customizable dashboards are complemented by scripting for complex calculations and QVDs for performance optimization. Designed to be user-friendly, it supports ETL processes and diverse data browsing, allowing users to interact with data intuitively. However, there is room for improving licensing complexities, scalability, and self-service functionality. Additional enhancements are desired in visualization, integration with Qlik Sense, and predictive analytics support.

What are QlikView's key features?

Data Integration: Connects seamlessly with multiple data sources for diverse data access.
Associative Data Model: Enhances data discovery and analysis.
In-memory Technology: Offers rapid data processing for efficient analysis.
Customization Options: Allows personalized dashboards and visualizations.
Salesforce Integration: Provides real-time access to sales data.
Scripting Capabilities: Facilitates complex calculations and analytics.
QVD Performance: Optimizes data loading and processing speeds.

What benefits should you look for in QlikView reviews?

Enhanced Data Access: Seamless integration allows widespread data connectivity.
Rapid Insights: In-memory technology speeds up analysis.
Flexible Customization: Tools enable tailored visualizations.
User-friendly Interaction: Non-technical users can navigate data easily.

QlikView finds use in building business intelligence dashboards across sectors, integrating with Salesforce for analytics, supporting financial planning, and tracking sales. Its intuitive interface aids manufacturing companies in KPI monitoring and informs commercial decisions. The tool enhances reporting, ETL processes, and diverse data source integration, facilitating offline data access.

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Sisense enables data visualization and analytics with ease of use and fast setup, effectively integrating different data sources for efficient decision-making.

Sisense provides an intuitive platform for companies to handle data visualization and advanced analytics without requiring extensive technical knowledge. Quick deployment, custom dashboard creation, and seamless embedding are supported by an API-first approach. It allows integration of data from multiple databases, enhancing speed through in-chip methodology and real-time updates. Users benefit from its ElastiCube Manager and reduced deployment time, contributing to data-driven decisions. Comprehensive documentation supports users in navigating potential challenges.

What are the key features of Sisense?

Ease of Use: Facilitates quick data visualizations without technical expertise.
ElastiCube Manager: Allows custom data management and dashboard creation.
API-First Approach: Enhances integration flexibility across databases.
Real-Time Updates: Ensures timely and accurate data insights.
In-Chip Methodology: Optimizes processing speed and performance.

What benefits should users expect from Sisense?

Reduced Deployment Time: Accelerates analytics implementation.
Data-Driven Decisions: Facilitates informed decisions with comprehensive insights.
Customer Support: Provides reliable assistance and documentation.

Sisense is commonly used across industries such as product development, sales, and marketing to deliver tailored analytics and dashboards for diverse departmental needs. Organizations leverage Sisense's capabilities for embedding analytics, optimizing financial models, and improving sales strategies. Its intuitive interface allows non-technical teams to efficiently handle and derive insights from large datasets.

Sample Customers

Canon, Gatorade, Amcor, Panasonic, Fila, Cambridge University Hospitals, Global Retail Bank, North Yorkshire Police department, Lanoo Group Publishers, and AonGroep Nederland.

Ebay, WIX, Wave Accounting, ESPN.com, Magellan Luxury Hotel, Paylogic, Sony, Merck, EDA, One Hour Translation, NASA, Plastic Jungle, Philips, Yahoo

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