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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Clear Analytics

    Score8.8 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Clear Analytics is a business intelligence solution that enables non technical end users to perform analytics by leveraging existing knowledge of Excel coupled with a built in query builder. Some key features include: Dynamic Data Refresh, Data Share and In-Excel Collaboration.

    $29

    Per Seat per Month

    ibi WebFOCUS

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AThe ibi™ WebFOCUS® product is an enterprise business intelligence and analytics solution equipped with data management, visual discovery, predictive analytics, and visualizations. Combining these capabilities and data science in one unified containerized platform, the WebFOCUS® solution can be used to make data-driven decisions across the enterprise and provide reports, dashboards, and customer-facing applications at scale.N/A
    Pricing
    Clear Analyticsibi WebFOCUS
    Editions & Modules
    Personal
    $29
    Per Seat per Month
    Team
    $165
    upto 10 Seat per Month
    Department
    $265
    upto 25 Seat per month
    Organization
    $565
    Upto 100 per seat per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Clear Analyticsibi WebFOCUS
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup Fee$800 Initial OnBoardingNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsCertain Enterprise level features can be made available to Small Business edition at additional cost. Such services include Scheduler and OLAP connectivity. Custom adapters can also be created to connect to SaaS services.—
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    8 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    Clear Analyticsibi WebFOCUS
    BI Standard Reporting
    Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of Clear Analytics and ibi WebFOCUS
    Feature
    Clear Analytics
    9.0
    8 Ratings
    10% above category average
    ibi WebFOCUS
    7.7
    11 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Pixel Perfect reports9.08 Ratings7.06 Ratings
    Customizable dashboards9.18 Ratings9.011 Ratings
    Report Formatting Templates8.78 Ratings7.011 Ratings
    Ad-hoc Reporting
    Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of Clear Analytics and ibi WebFOCUS
    Feature
    Clear Analytics
    8.9
    8 Ratings
    11% above category average
    ibi WebFOCUS
    9.3
    13 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Drill-down analysis9.28 Ratings8.013 Ratings
    Formatting capabilities8.78 Ratings10.013 Ratings
    Report sharing and collaboration8.98 Ratings10.012 Ratings
    Integration with R or other statistical packages00 Ratings9.08 Ratings
    Report Output and Scheduling
    Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of Clear Analytics and ibi WebFOCUS
    Feature
    Clear Analytics
    9.0
    8 Ratings
    9% above category average
    ibi WebFOCUS
    8.2
    11 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Publish to Web9.08 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Publish to PDF9.17 Ratings8.09 Ratings
    Report Versioning8.98 Ratings6.010 Ratings
    Report Delivery Scheduling8.87 Ratings10.011 Ratings
    Delivery to Remote Servers00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Data Discovery and Visualization
    Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of Clear Analytics and ibi WebFOCUS
    Feature
    Clear Analytics
    9.0
    8 Ratings
    12% above category average
    ibi WebFOCUS
    6.3
    10 Ratings
    24% below category average
    Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)8.98 Ratings6.08 Ratings
    Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization9.18 Ratings7.09 Ratings
    Predictive Analytics00 Ratings6.07 Ratings
    Access Control and Security
    Comparison of Access Control and Security features of Clear Analytics and ibi WebFOCUS
    Feature
    Clear Analytics
    9.3
    8 Ratings
    9% above category average
    ibi WebFOCUS
    9.0
    11 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Multi-User Support (named login)9.48 Ratings8.011 Ratings
    Role-Based Security Model9.08 Ratings10.011 Ratings
    Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)9.48 Ratings10.011 Ratings
    Single Sign-On (SSO)00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Clear Analytics and ibi WebFOCUS
    Feature
    Clear Analytics
    8.6
    6 Ratings
    11% above category average
    ibi WebFOCUS
    5.9
    11 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Mobile Application8.54 Ratings3.32 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile8.76 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    Responsive Design for Web Access00 Ratings9.011 Ratings
    Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding
    Comparison of Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding features of Clear Analytics and ibi WebFOCUS
    Feature
    Clear Analytics
    -
    Ratings
    ibi WebFOCUS
    8.6
    3 Ratings
    10% above category average
    REST API00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Javascript API00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    iFrames00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Themeable User Interface (UI)00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Customizable Platform (Open Source)00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    Enterprises
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    User Ratings
    Clear Analyticsibi WebFOCUS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (8 ratings)
    7.0
    (16 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    9.1
    (8 ratings)
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.5
    (8 ratings)
    7.0
    (3 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Data Sharing and Collaboration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.4
    (12 ratings)
    Data Sources
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.4
    (12 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Clear Analyticsibi WebFOCUS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Clear Analytics
    Clear Analytics has almost all the features which are mostly required by the organizations for their data analytics and transformation activities. Clear Analytics is built on the support of a parallel query engine which makes it handle large volume requests and also provides optimized results. However, every solution has some limitations, Clear Analytics lacks advanced features such as Predictive Analytics which is a very demanding feature in the market as most organizations are adopting AI/ML automation for their businesses. Also, it needs to add a lot of advanced visualizations so that the user has the choice of selection. Overall a good solution to be recommended.
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    Cloud Software Group
    I would less recommend it because it looks like IBI is receding a bit from the European market. I would not be certain for future support. Knowledge in the market in western Europe is limited Functional wise the application suits almost all situations. I would for sure recommend it purely based on its capabilities
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    Pros
    Clear Analytics
    • Quick management of the data through Excel thanks to the tools Clear Analytics provides such as filtering different information for an easier view.
    • Ability to add new KPIs to measure different areas of our business.
    • Drag and drop tool which makes an easier usage of Excel.
    • Cost-effective. I find Clear Analytics to be affordable considering the number of features added and the unlimited sharing and editing it provides.
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    Cloud Software Group
    • One thing that has always been good at WebFOCUS is how they interact with the customer on items. They take suggestions and implement them. In addition technical support is timely and very detailed.
    • I think they keep up with and lead in implementing new technologies in the BI space. One case of this are the ability for user to create their own easy dashboard using the green plus buttons. Also the ability to link d3 into and have the ability to implement new types of graphs is nice.
    • I have been to a spoke at one of their user conferences and they are worth going to. In addition to all of the great seminars the interaction you get with vendors and other users is key in the growth of your knowledge. I've learned so much for my time at these conferences.
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    Cons
    Clear Analytics
    • For Charts and Graphs , getting the Power Point Deck would be helpful. As of now we use the data from Excel Reports
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    Cloud Software Group
    • The newest versions of WebFOCUS have an unnecessarily complicated security layout that makes configuration difficult to accomplish without bringing in the vendor for installs.
    • This software tries to cover too many bases allowing you to switch from writing code manually to creating reports using only GUI tools. This sometimes complicates screens and functionality where the two methods don't always work well together. -though its nice to have the choice.
    • The sales force is not as top notch as many software companies
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Clear Analytics
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    Cloud Software Group
    This software is deeply engrained with my organization and has become a tool that would not easily be replaced without spending more money and resources to get the same results. License cost is comparable to other report writing tools and the capabilities are greater than the competition without having to buy multiple apps to do the same thing.
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    Usability
    Clear Analytics
    I have really enjoyed working with Clear Analytics. This platform has contributed to increased production and reliable data control processes. It has flexible user interface that can be operated by any organization member. Reports are shared on simple and transparent way in the dashboard for easy access. Data analytics from all departments have created manageable working environment that have increased production.
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    Cloud Software Group
    Best BI tool/product I have used. The others don't compare overall. Some can look fancier, but when you actually use them with large data and data from numerous systems/sources that is where most of the competition falls away. I also don't like downtime. I have basically none for a large user base with WebFocus. Even SAP Crystal Reports went down for 4 days once - 4 days because the admin password got locked out due to a glitch and we had zero reports for 4 days. WebFocus has never had more than a few minutes of downtime. It's like a tank that just keeps rolling. There is no other choice for reliable BI.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Clear Analytics
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    Cloud Software Group
    Tracking availability formally for almost two years and we are at 99.8%
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    Support Rating
    Clear Analytics
    I have had multiple scenarios where I had to reach out to the support team of Clear Analytics, be it access-related, general queries, during initial implementation, etc. My overall experience has always been good. I got the needed support every time without any delay. I can definitely recommend Clear Analytics simply on the basis of its excellent support team.
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    Cloud Software Group
    They have extremely knowledgeable techs that I have worked with over the years. Some have actually become really good friends of mine. I see them often at local user groups and when we show them how we are using their tools to save millions of dollars throughout the company
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    Online Training
    Clear Analytics
    No answers on this topic
    Cloud Software Group
    It's hit and miss, the last class was overcrowded and people were having trouble connecting which took up much of the time. Instructors vary
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    Implementation Rating
    Clear Analytics
    No answers on this topic
    Cloud Software Group
    Plan ahead on what data will be accessible and the type of security required on the database and if you will want to use security that is built into the software. It is worth consulting with the vendor on what your plan is and how they recommend you proceed in order to get results you are happy with.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Clear Analytics
    There are other great tools that are out there but Clear Analytics is reasonable for our business and provides a lot of features that we specifically needed
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    Cloud Software Group
    Webfocus handles the side of our business that is involved with our catalogs. Our catalogs is a huge revenue driver for us and this tool has been extremely useful with planning feature catalogs. Tableau is used more for marketing and merchandising purchases since we can filter data based on website sales.
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    Return on Investment
    Clear Analytics
    • Super useful to get started immediately
    • Didn't have to rely on migrating data
    • Easy to add members
    • Easy to learn and build charts
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    Cloud Software Group
    • We are not yet a success story. Though we've been implementing WebFOCUS for over a year, we have very few products in our Production portal. Of course, this is not all the responsibility of Information Builders, but we were ill-advised by our 'training coordinator' in our training of staff and coming up to speed with the tools has been very slow.
    • Once skilled analysts and professional IT staff achieve a grasp of the products, they are able to very quickly create polished and well-received products.
    • The DW/BI project has helped us to establish standards and protocols of communication that will allow us to more quickly meet knowledge transfer requirements
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    ScreenShots

    Clear Analytics Screenshots

    Screenshot of Clear Analytics integrated Excel panel essentially transforms standalone Excel into an enterprise strength, fully auditable, collaborative and centralized business intelligence platform.Screenshot of Users have the ability to dynamically query systems and render that data in any way they like.  No more waiting on IT to create reports.Screenshot of Your firms existing knowledge of Excel enables the firm to be product from day 1. Use the skills already present in your organization and don't pay for outside reporting consultants to create reports for you.Screenshot of Leverage the integration capability of Microsoft's Power BI to extend the reach of your data to web and mobile devices.Screenshot of Leverage all of Excels capabilities, from it's slicers to miniature spark-line charts to create incredibly informative and responsive dashboards.