How InetSoft's StyleBI compares to GoodData
InetSoft and GoodData are both effective business intelligence tools, but when placed head to head in ratings by analyst firm G2 Crowd, InetSoft won in two thirds of categories. Below is an analysis of the various categories in which InetSoft outranked GoodData.
In general ratings, InetSoft won over GoodData in every single category: Meets Requirements, Ease of Use, Ease of Setup, Ease of Admin, Ease of Support, Ease of Doing Business With, and Product Direction.Ease of implementation is a central focus of InetSoft's continuing development.
InetSoft's tool can run on Windows, Mac, or Linux and can be accessed remotely from anywhere using a web browser.
InetSoft Enables Stronger Self Service
InetSoft's StyleBI enables the creation of interactive dashboards to easily analyze an organization's data and discover new insights. StyleBI enables analytics to be done properly, which providing a backbone for organizational decision making, helping to recommend behavior and measure progress along the way. These qualities helped InetSoft outrank GoodData in Scorecards and Dashboards categories.
Self Service was measured over 6 parameters - Calculated Fields, Data Column Filtering, Data Discovery, Search, Colloboration/Workflow and Automodeling. InetSoft's BI product StyleBI was found to be the stronger candidate in all of these categories.
From business users to power users, various levels of self-service are possible with InetSoft. The point-and-click data mashup and drill-through dashboards require no training and meet most ad hoc reporting needs. Complex data transformations and queries are also possible for database analysts. The cost of owning BI is lowered with StyleBI, as expensive BI experts or consultants are usually not needed. These self service features are critical for any BI platform to deliver value.
InetSoft Scored Higher than GoodData in the Following Areas
The detailed list of categories & parameters where InetSoft StyleBI scored over GoodData is presented below. Please click here or the G2 logo to go over the individual reviews.
- Meets Requirements
- Ease of Use
- Ease of Setup
- Ease of Admin
- Ease of Support
- Ease of Doing Business With
- Product Direction
- Data Visualization
- Big Data Service
- Data Modeling
- Integration APIs
- Scorecards
- Dashboards
- Calculated Fields
- Data Discovery
- Data Column Filtering
- Search
- Collaboration/Workflow
- Automodeling/li>
- Sandox / Test Environments
- User, Role, Access Management
Big Data and Big Picture Reporting
InetSoft can be accessed through any web browser or mobile device. InetSoft's API is white-label friendly, allowing enterprises to have complete control over the look of their client user interface, without sacrificing any capabilities. These were evident in the user reviews in the Building Reports category which helped InetSoft succeed over GoodData in Data Modeling and Integration APIs.
Big Data Services and Data Visualization are two other areas where GoodData lost to InetSoft. As a software that adheres to the open-source standards, InetSoft's StyleBI will be compatible with whatever data source that an organization chooses for storing medium to massive sized data sets.
InetSoft's Data Grid Cache enables visual dashboarding and the performance of sophisticated analytics on Big Data, all performed at high speeds. In addition to the tools within a third-party database platform, InetSoft's compatible and versatile BI solution will cater to the organization's users with powerful data mashup and detailed reports, making StyleBI an easy, agile, and robust BI software application that will complement any data source - large or small.
A Strong and Flexible Platform
In evaluating the overall BI platform, InetSoft's value was also recognized in the areas of Performance and User, Role and Access Management, and Sandbox/Test Environments. InetSoft's reporting software provides powerful administrative tools that give precise security and access control over users and roles.
The InetSoft product set offers tremendous flexibility to support a range of application development philosophies, from "heads down, hands on" coding (programmatic), to the use of high-level intuitive and visual report development and server administration tools. If necessary, it is possible to combine the use of the high-level tools with the programmatic approach, thus utilizing the best of both worlds. To learn more of InetSoft's positive ratings by G2 crowd, click the ad below.
Comparison: StyleBI vs GoodData
Overview
StyleBI is a business intelligence platform that emphasizes flexible data mash-up, lightweight architecture, embedding, and self-service dashboards. GoodData is a cloud-first analytics and embedded-BI vendor offering a broad platform covering data integration, warehousing, modeling, dashboards, and embedding.
Strengths & Specialties
StyleBI
- Flexible data integration / mashup: Data blending across disparate sources is a core capability, allowing transformation without rigid schema requirements.
- Developer- and embedding-friendly: Designed for embedding within SaaS applications with APIs and SDKs for customization.
- Self-service dashboarding: Drag-and-drop interfaces and real-time visualizations aimed at business users.
- Lightweight architecture: Browser-based deployment, supports hybrid and in-memory caching for performance with large datasets.
GoodData
- Cloud-native embedding platform: Multi-tenant cloud architecture built for headless/embedded analytics at scale.
- Data warehousing & integration: Rich capabilities for integration, modeling, and governed data flows.
- Enterprise governance and scale: Features centered on workflow, governance, and enterprise-ready deployment patterns.
Weaknesses & Areas to Consider
StyleBI
- Advanced analytics and workflow: May be less feature-rich than some enterprise platforms in modules like predictive analytics and advanced workflow orchestration.
- Embedding trade-offs: The embedding and developer focus can shift more implementation and maintenance responsibility to internal teams compared with a fully managed cloud service.
GoodData
- Complexity: Historically perceived as technically demanding; requires effort to configure and operate at peak efficiency.
- Cost and operational footprint: Potentially higher total cost of ownership and heavier infrastructure/operational requirements depending on deployment and licensing choices.
Fit for Typical Scenarios
- Embedded analytics and customization: StyleBI is well suited when the priority is embedding analytics inside an application with heavy UI customization, flexible data mash-up, hybrid deployment options, and available development resources.
- Enterprise-scale governed analytics: GoodData is a strong choice when the priority is a cloud-managed, enterprise-grade analytics platform with extensive data warehousing, governance, and multi-tenant embedding at scale.
Recommendation
For teams focused on data mash-up, flexible transformation, and developer-led embedding combined with business-user self-service, StyleBI presents a compelling option.