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QlikView pros and cons

Vendor: Qlik
4.1 out of 5

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PROS

QlikView's associative model allows users to explore and gain insights from data seamlessly.
Its Extract, Transform, and Loading capabilities enable developers to handle complex data processes efficiently.
The in-memory feature of QlikView offers fast data processing and enhanced insight.
QlikView integrates effectively with third-party tools, including Salesforce, for real-time data access.
Its ability to handle large data volumes ensures high performance without operational delays.

CONS

QlikView has high pricing, making it costly for many markets.
Installation and integration with custom systems can be complex and time-consuming.
Scalability depends heavily on data size and server architecture, potentially creating issues for large datasets.
A lack of static PDF report generation and automatic dashboard resizing limits usability.
QlikView lacks self-service capabilities, requiring IT support for changes.
 

QlikView Pros review quotes

it_user93909 - PeerSpot reviewer
Partner with 51-200 employees
Nov 15, 2017
Associative model - no more cubes.
BC
Director of Development at Strat-Wise Consulting
May 9, 2024
On the positive side, QlikView's scripting is a great asset as it functions as an ETL.
it_user657474 - PeerSpot reviewer
Analyst - Business Applications at a pharma/biotech company with 10,001+ employees
May 8, 2017
The search feature: ability to see the related data.
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it_user667746 - PeerSpot reviewer
Beslutstödsutvecklare at a tech company with 51-200 employees
May 18, 2017
Data transforming with scripting, and the associative model that lets users browse data in an easy way, are the most valuable features.
AM
Qlik Technical Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Jun 19, 2017
E-T-L, The Extract, Transform, and Loading capabilities of QlikView make it a highly sophisticated self-service business intelligence tool for developers and analysts.
it_user711624 - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Manager at a wellness & fitness company with 10,001+ employees
Aug 1, 2017
A well designed app brings freedom of inquiry to meetings, allowing me to answer questions in real time and this has transformed progress and outputs of our monthly group meeting.
it_user752142 - PeerSpot reviewer
Board of Management with 501-1,000 employees
Oct 23, 2017
Its ability to build, very quickly, very complicated models.
it_user858876 - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Architecture & Business Analyst - Analytics at a paper AND forest products with 1,001-5,000 employees
Apr 25, 2018
The in-memory feature gives us better insight. It's also easy to drill down into the information and select information.
it_user867504 - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant Manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
May 4, 2018
Scripting as per a customer's need, which is a pretty cool feature and not available in other tools.
AJ
Assistant Manager at KPMG Global Services (KGS)
Jul 18, 2018
I had the option to prepare data myself instead of always having to depend on the data team.
 

QlikView Cons review quotes

it_user93909 - PeerSpot reviewer
Partner with 51-200 employees
Nov 15, 2017
Although Qliktech's road map clearly states that QlikView has a long way to go, most of the R&D effort seems to be benefiting Qlik Sense.
BC
Director of Development at Strat-Wise Consulting
May 9, 2024
If a user wanted to see something not included in the application the new object had to be created by a power user or developer because Qlik view's scripting has somewhat of a learning curve.
it_user657474 - PeerSpot reviewer
Analyst - Business Applications at a pharma/biotech company with 10,001+ employees
May 8, 2017
Better source data connectors.
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it_user667746 - PeerSpot reviewer
Beslutstödsutvecklare at a tech company with 51-200 employees
May 18, 2017
Error handling.
AM
Qlik Technical Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Jun 19, 2017
The user interface and ease of use takes a bit of a learning curve to pick up.
it_user711624 - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Manager at a wellness & fitness company with 10,001+ employees
Aug 1, 2017
Syntax editor needs some work, it's frustrating to have valid syntax being flagged as incorrect.
it_user752142 - PeerSpot reviewer
Board of Management with 501-1,000 employees
Oct 23, 2017
Improvement in collaboration, between that and publishing of reports and publishing of models.
it_user858876 - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Architecture & Business Analyst - Analytics at a paper AND forest products with 1,001-5,000 employees
Apr 25, 2018
For me, it is important to have a mix, what is the "view" and what is the "sense", Qlik Sense. They have two tools, but for me it is important to have only one tool, which combines the functions that we have from one side and the other side.
it_user867504 - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant Manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
May 4, 2018
Installation and deployment could be made easier and quicker.
AJ
Assistant Manager at KPMG Global Services (KGS)
Jul 18, 2018
More/newer visualisation components need to be added.