Cost Effective Dashboards
Since 1996, InetSoft’s dashboard software, StyleBI™, has been one of the easiest and quickest ways to assemble and analyze enterprise data in a visually comprehensible manner. InetSoft has been delivering easy, agile, and robust business intelligence software that makes it possible for organizations and solution providers of all sizes to deploy or embed full-featured business intelligence solutions.
Our dashboard software can be licensed for enterprise use with one of three models: perpetual concurrent user or CPU-based, or rental based pricing. This flexibility is designed to give an organization the lowest cost for the level of usage required. Take a look at what we have available for your dashboard needs:
Subscription Pricing
InetSoft offers subscription pricing that scales with number of users, CPU cores or threads; not just annual subscription models or software rental models.
Non License Price Benefits for Lower TCO
InetSoft offers several non license priced benefits:
- No consulting services required to set up.
- No specialized BI experts need to be added to permanent staff; a basic database admin will do.
- Faster roll out time - due to an easier to use data modeler and dashboard reporting authoring tool.
- Little or no end-user training. Our system uses point-and-click usage models for interactive dashboards and reports.
- Maximum self-service and lower DBA support requirements
Small Business Solutions
Small businesses can achieve small deployments for departmental use or for pilot programs. Also, they can take advantage of concurrent user pricing with as few as 5 user licenses required. It is not necessary to specify the individual users of the application.
Large Enterprise Solutions
For higher volumes of users, CPU-based pricing is offered. There are two options there, whichever is most cost-effective for and matches your hardware usage plan. You can either purchase licenses based on the number of CPU cores or based on the number of threads. If your company does not large continuous usage, a single dual-core CPU license can support many dozens of occasional users. Multi-nationals with hundreds or thousands of users can start with a small number of CPU licenses for a multi-node cluster and add additional low-cost servers and licenses as performance requirements dictate.
Visualization and Analysis:
Once equipped with our powerful analytical dashboard capabilities, you will experience high level visual exploration for any data mashup. StyleBI™ enables organizations to recognize short/long-term trends and make informed decisions. Here are some key features:
- Multi-dimensional charting - our software depicts more than two dimensions on a graph by simultaneously representing points through various shapes, sizes, or colors for 3D, 4D, or even 5D charts.
- Data exploration via brushing - highlight data points within one chart and immediately isolate corresponding data points in accompanying charts leading to quick comparative analysis and recognition of aberrations and outlier.
- Co-located multi-charts - position multiple charts of various types in a shared location and quickly sort through them by clicking on the corresponding tab thereby reducing dashboard complexity and enhancing the propensity for accurate interpretation.
- Custom geographic data binding - bind data to built-in geographic points on world, state, or city levels, as well as custom defined areas on a map like sales territories or political districts that can be easily added with minimal scripting.
- Drag-and-drop dashboard designer - drag desired elements (like charts, tables, or objects) to a design grid & then drop them on data blocks. From the design grid, users can manipulate the size, color, font, text, layout, or display of any element they chose.
- Multi-source data mashup & visualization - analyze data with visualizations created from various data sources including: relational databases via JDBC, multidimensional databases, OLAP cubes, XML, SOAP, Java beans (POJO), EJB beans, CSV, Microsoft Excel spreadsheet (XLS), and Web services.
Why StyleBI Offers a Cost-Effective Business Intelligence Solution
In the crowded business intelligence landscape, cost is often a decisive factor for companies evaluating analytics platforms. While traditional enterprise tools can offer extensive features, they frequently come with high upfront fees, complex licensing structures, and ongoing maintenance costs. StyleBI, in contrast, positions itself as a cost-effective alternative that balances robust functionality with manageable expenses. Its design philosophy emphasizes scalability, efficiency, and flexibility, making it an attractive choice for organizations of varying sizes and industries.
Flexible Licensing Models
One of the primary ways StyleBI delivers cost savings is through its flexible licensing options. Unlike platforms that charge per-seat or require enterprise-wide licenses, StyleBI allows organizations to align their costs with actual usage. Companies can scale their licenses up or down based on the number of active users, report volume, or data sources, avoiding unnecessary expenditure during low-demand periods. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for seasonal businesses or organizations that experience fluctuating reporting needs.
For small to midsize companies, this usage-based approach prevents the need for expensive enterprise licenses that may go underutilized. For larger organizations, the ability to allocate licenses strategically across departments or teams helps reduce waste and ensures that budget is directed toward users who derive the most value from the platform. By closely tying licensing costs to actual business usage, StyleBI makes financial planning for BI investments more predictable and controllable.
Reduced Infrastructure and Maintenance Costs
Another significant contributor to StyleBI’s cost-effectiveness is its lightweight architecture. Many traditional BI tools require substantial on-premises infrastructure, including dedicated servers, storage, and specialized IT personnel to maintain the environment. StyleBI’s serverless or minimally intrusive deployment options reduce these overheads. Organizations can leverage existing infrastructure or cloud resources without investing heavily in hardware, lowering capital expenditure.
Maintenance costs are also minimized. Updates, patches, and bug fixes are streamlined, and the platform’s design reduces the need for extensive custom coding or integration work. IT teams spend less time troubleshooting, managing data pipelines, or maintaining dashboards, freeing resources for strategic initiatives rather than routine maintenance. Over time, these reductions in infrastructure and labor costs can represent substantial savings.
Efficiency Through Self-Service Analytics
StyleBI emphasizes self-service analytics, which further drives cost efficiency. By enabling business users to create and modify dashboards, generate reports, and explore data without depending on IT or dedicated analysts, organizations reduce the overhead associated with report production. In traditional BI environments, IT teams often spend considerable time responding to report requests, performing data extractions, and troubleshooting visualization issues. StyleBI’s intuitive interface and drag-and-drop capabilities shift these tasks to end-users, optimizing workforce productivity.
This self-service approach not only lowers labor costs but also accelerates decision-making. Faster access to actionable insights allows departments to react to market changes, operational issues, and customer trends more quickly, preventing potential losses and improving overall business performance. The financial benefits of faster, more informed decisions are difficult to quantify but are a natural extension of operational efficiency.
Lower Integration and Customization Expenses
Integrating multiple data sources can be a significant expense in any BI project. Many platforms require complex ETL processes, specialized connectors, or third-party tools to unify data. StyleBI’s native data mashup capabilities simplify this process, allowing organizations to connect to a wide range of sources—including SQL databases, cloud applications, and spreadsheets—without extensive coding. This reduces the cost and time associated with data integration.
Customization is another area where StyleBI delivers savings. Organizations often need dashboards tailored to their specific metrics and workflows. Rather than paying consultants or investing significant internal resources, StyleBI’s flexible framework allows internal teams to build and adapt dashboards easily. This lowers reliance on external services and accelerates deployment, ensuring that the platform delivers value more quickly.
Minimized Support Overhead
Ongoing support costs can erode the total cost of ownership for BI platforms. StyleBI addresses this by providing a user-friendly interface and straightforward configuration options that reduce the likelihood of errors and the need for extensive support. Centralized support channels, clear documentation, and role-based access controls further streamline troubleshooting and user management. IT teams spend less time resolving issues and can focus on strategic initiatives, indirectly saving costs by improving productivity and reducing downtime.
Scalable Solutions for Growing Organizations
Scalability is a hidden cost factor in many BI implementations. As organizations grow, adding users, data sources, or reporting capabilities often triggers substantial incremental costs. StyleBI’s scalable architecture allows companies to expand their analytics environment without facing steep financial hurdles. Users and datasets can be added incrementally, ensuring that the platform grows in line with organizational needs rather than forcing costly infrastructure upgrades or license purchases.
For growing organizations, this scalability ensures that initial investments remain protected over time. Rather than needing a full platform replacement or expensive upgrade, organizations can adapt and expand their BI capabilities at a manageable cost, maintaining continuity and avoiding financial shock as data demands increase.
Long-Term Total Cost of Ownership Benefits
When evaluating the cost-effectiveness of a BI solution, it is crucial to consider the total cost of ownership (TCO), which includes licensing, infrastructure, maintenance, support, and labor costs. StyleBI’s approach reduces TCO by lowering upfront expenditures, minimizing ongoing maintenance, streamlining reporting processes, and empowering end-users. Over the lifetime of the platform, organizations can achieve significant savings compared to traditional enterprise BI tools while maintaining or even improving the quality and accessibility of their insights.
By combining flexible licensing, lightweight infrastructure, self-service analytics, simplified integration, reduced support needs, and scalable growth options, StyleBI delivers a comprehensive and cost-effective BI solution. Organizations benefit not only from direct financial savings but also from efficiency gains, faster decision-making, and improved agility, making the platform a strong choice for companies seeking both value and performance in business intelligence.