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TIBCO Spotfire pros and cons

Vendor: TIBCO
4.1 out of 5

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PROS

Data discovery and visualization are straightforward, enabling users to quickly analyze diverse data sources with interactive graphs and charts.
Integrated statistical analysis, R and Python integration, and automation services enhance analytical capabilities.
Scalability and stability are notable, allowing the handling of large datasets effectively.
Customization of dashboards and the ability to create real-time data marks are valuable features.
Seamless integration with other TIBCO products and affordability add to its appeal.

CONS

The number of charts available out of the box in Spotfire can be enhanced.
Text Area feature needs to be more user-friendly and is difficult to consistently format text.
Initial setup can be difficult and requires experience and knowledge.
Handling and consumption of real-time data could be improved.
More easy-to-implement analytical algorithms are desired as not everyone is a data scientist.
 

TIBCO Spotfire Pros review quotes

it_user172863 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
May 22, 2015
If you are looking for an analysis tool, this is the one.
it_user176994 - PeerSpot reviewer
Organization's Metrics Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Dec 31, 2014
It makes it possible to give us factual insights, helps us to take right decisions transforming our business.
AS
Programmer Analyst at Tech Services Company
Jul 5, 2018
One of the best data visualization and analytical tools I have worked with and would definitely suggest others to evaluate and go for Spotfire to get the best ROI.
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it_user476442 - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Architect - Business Intelligence at a marketing services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Jul 8, 2016
Being able to create dashboards on the fly while stakeholders give requirements in real-time is extremely valuable in advertising.
it_user489912 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant/Project Manager at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Aug 1, 2016
We save many millions of dollars.
it_user454167 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Business Intelligence at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Jun 27, 2016
Reporting and dashboarding became quite easy; it is much faster and more robust than other BI or visualisation tools.
it_user489936 - PeerSpot reviewer
Engineering Specialist at a energy/utilities company with 501-1,000 employees
Jun 1, 2016
Driving details visualizations is the most valuable feature of this product to me.
it_user468312 - PeerSpot reviewer
Spotfire consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Jun 24, 2016
In my opinion, TIBCO Spotfire is the best tool that really serves the business analysis needs.
it_user458235 - PeerSpot reviewer
Analytics Consultant at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Jun 16, 2016
The following features are the most valuable to me: Ability to import data from disparate sources and manipulate or transform that data, ability to create visualizations that communicate insight, and integration with R.
it_user490062 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Jul 7, 2016
The visualisations look very good, are easy to use and can answer almost any business question.
 

TIBCO Spotfire Cons review quotes

it_user172863 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
May 22, 2015
The look and feel is not very customizable out of the box, which is the cherry on the cake when it comes to analazing data.
it_user176994 - PeerSpot reviewer
Organization's Metrics Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Dec 31, 2014
Story Telling features aren't intuitive as much as Tableau and some of the features are segregated
AS
Programmer Analyst at Tech Services Company
Jul 5, 2018
Customer Service: Good Technical Support: It's good but need improvement.
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it_user476442 - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Architect - Business Intelligence at a marketing services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Jul 8, 2016
Some of the syntax for custom expressions can be complicated and the learning curve for advanced work is steep.
it_user489912 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant/Project Manager at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Aug 1, 2016
If you made a mistake in building a table, you need to start all over, there is no way to change it.
it_user454167 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Business Intelligence at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Jun 27, 2016
The initial setup is complex when you use Spotfire Server.
it_user489936 - PeerSpot reviewer
Engineering Specialist at a energy/utilities company with 501-1,000 employees
Jun 1, 2016
I have run into issues with large datasets (>2M records), and attempting to build relationships between tables for use in a single visualization.
it_user468312 - PeerSpot reviewer
Spotfire consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Jun 24, 2016
In the recent version of Spotfire, 7.5 or 7.6, I was able to corrupt my webplayer services deployment with no way to restore it.
it_user458235 - PeerSpot reviewer
Analytics Consultant at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Jun 16, 2016
Spotfire seems to be more expensive than other tools and negotiating with the vendor can be difficult.
it_user490062 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Jul 7, 2016
The user interface could be more graphical, it would make it more user friendly and flexible.