Likelihood to Recommend C1 is great for creating custom reports. We have client apps where we've created some fairly complicated reports such as invoices and real estate inspections. We also use the True DBGrid in many of our apps since it is so customizable. Its grouping and filtering features are very nice and can provide summary counts and totals at the bottom or right side of the grid that are very handy.
Read full review The Oracle Java SE Subscription is a useful service that can support larger organizations that need to implement quick feature development and need to do so with maximum support with minimal fuss. Performance can vary due to the nature of Javas JVM having to boot upon every start and there can be some compatibility issues with a few third-party systems. Smaller organizations would be better off utilizing Java SDK or
OpenJDK as these are free but don't have the benefit of direct support from Oracle. If a larger organization has a long history of using Java and has legacy systems running on older versions of Java, then the extra support needed will more than justify the cost If you are heavily invested in Java and need to support applications running on older versions such as Java 8, or you want to use OracleJDK, then you would want to consider getting the subscription for its support and patches.
Read full review Pros The True DBGrid control is nice for showing parent/child relationships and being able to drill down and show the child data. It also is nice for showing summary totals. The report engine is great for building custom reports for Win Forms or web apps. It can do everything that Crystal Reports can do. They have a good selection of controls that can do just about anything you can imagine. Read full review Collect in an inventory all versions of Java that have been used in different applications. Determine the status of old versions of Java and update or apply essential security patches. Oracle Support is the best to be able to solve problems in an agile and safe way. Fast update cycles to make new features available. Read full review Cons Sometimes it is difficult to figure out where things are in the properties of controls since there are so many things you can drill down into. I find myself using Bing or Google a lot to look up how to do something. Some things are not very intuitive. Of course, I would always like the price to be cheaper. The high price has caused us to not keep current and have the latest version. Read full review AMC Usage details hard to Decipher and Categorize AMC JRE Upgrades have very limited Scheduling of Deployments, should be more like SCCM. Where you know exactly when deployments are going out. Not just when the Agent decides to check in. Cost is WAY too high Read full review Likelihood to Renew It provides an affordable way to protect your investment.
Read full review Support Rating As I mentioned before, quality of support from Oracle Java SE Subscription is extraordinary. The speed of resolution and the expertise of the staff is really appreciated. We raised a high priority support incident which blocked our process [and] Oracle Java SE support did a quick analysis and provided a solution which took less time than we expected. They also help us in installing patches and updates whenever required.
Read full review Alternatives Considered We have been in business since 1992, so we have used many different products over the years. The two other products we've primary used that are similar to ComponentOne, are Infragistics and Crystal Reports. Infragistics has a vast array of controls similar to ComponentOne. We use both to be honest and I'm not sure which one I would pick over the other. I guess that would depend on what you're trying to accomplish and if one had some control or capability that the other didn't. ComponentOne does have the reporting capabilities, where Infragistics does not.
Read full review It is more suitable and effective to opt for Oracle Java SE Subscription to receive enhanced support for your Java SE Applications. The support team is highly qualified and technically sound to manage your Java SE Applications properly. Also they are available 24*7 to make sure applications are up-to-date.
Read full review Return on Investment ComponentOne allows us to add additional features to our apps that wouldn't be found in apps written with just Visual Studio itself. That allows our clients to get more creative in their requirements, which in turn, means more work and billable hours for us! Our apps appear more professional when using ComponentOne which helps us get projects for new clients. ComponentOne also helps us to save clients some money since we are not having to develop things that it can do from scratch. Read full review Code portability allowed us to run the same code on all platforms Security is always a key issue especially in the world of increasing cybersecurity laws. It only makes sense to invest in a secure development environment Developers appreciate rich community support for java se platform Read full review ScreenShots