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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Klipfolio Klips

    Score6 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Klipfolio is a customizable dashboard and reporting platform that provides real-time business insights. It is used by small to mid-sized businesses and agencies to track performance metrics and create tailored reports, and to consolidate, transform, and visualize data.

    $90

    per month

    SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AThe SAP® BusinessObjects™ Business Intelligence Platform provides users with ad hoc queries, reporting, data visualizations, and analysis tools. Its integrated, unified infrastructure aims to offer scalability from one-to-many tools and interfaces on-premise, in the cloud, or as a hybrid approach.N/A
    Pricing
    ibi WebFOCUSKlipfolio KlipsSAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
    Editions & Modules
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    Base
    $90
    per month
    Grow
    $190
    per month
    Team
    $350
    per month
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    Pricing Offerings
    ibi WebFOCUSKlipfolio KlipsSAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
    Free Trial
    NoYesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Discount available for annual pricing. There are various implementation and training options available, from a 60 Day Proof of Concept, to Onboarding & Training, or ongoing dedicated Data Hero support.—
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    Chose SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
    I have recently been evaluating Information Builders, MicroStrategy, and Cognos. IB had some nice dashboard and analytics, but was lacking on the scheduling side. We were looking for something more robust. MicroStrategy had a very impressive UI and the dashboards were among the …
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Features
    ibi WebFOCUSKlipfolio KlipsSAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
    BI Standard Reporting
    Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of ibi WebFOCUS and Klipfolio Klips and SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
    Feature
    ibi WebFOCUS
    7.7
    11 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Klipfolio Klips
    9.0
    33 Ratings
    11% above category average
    SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
    7.8
    56 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Pixel Perfect reports7.06 Ratings9.13 Ratings8.550 Ratings
    Customizable dashboards9.011 Ratings8.933 Ratings6.752 Ratings
    Report Formatting Templates7.011 Ratings9.13 Ratings8.251 Ratings
    Ad-hoc Reporting
    Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of ibi WebFOCUS and Klipfolio Klips and SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
    Feature
    ibi WebFOCUS
    9.3
    13 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Klipfolio Klips
    8.6
    33 Ratings
    9% above category average
    SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
    7.1
    53 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Drill-down analysis8.013 Ratings8.35 Ratings6.452 Ratings
    Formatting capabilities10.013 Ratings7.85 Ratings6.551 Ratings
    Integration with R or other statistical packages9.08 Ratings9.12 Ratings8.335 Ratings
    Report sharing and collaboration10.012 Ratings9.133 Ratings7.352 Ratings
    Report Output and Scheduling
    Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of ibi WebFOCUS and Klipfolio Klips and SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
    Feature
    ibi WebFOCUS
    8.2
    11 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Klipfolio Klips
    9.4
    33 Ratings
    14% above category average
    SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
    7.8
    53 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Publish to Web10.09 Ratings8.931 Ratings8.344 Ratings
    Publish to PDF8.09 Ratings9.228 Ratings8.251 Ratings
    Report Versioning6.010 Ratings00 Ratings7.646 Ratings
    Report Delivery Scheduling10.011 Ratings10.017 Ratings8.052 Ratings
    Delivery to Remote Servers7.03 Ratings00 Ratings6.931 Ratings
    Data Discovery and Visualization
    Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of ibi WebFOCUS and Klipfolio Klips and SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
    Feature
    ibi WebFOCUS
    6.3
    10 Ratings
    24% below category average
    Klipfolio Klips
    9.3
    33 Ratings
    18% above category average
    SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
    6.0
    48 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)6.08 Ratings8.932 Ratings5.846 Ratings
    Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization7.09 Ratings9.133 Ratings6.143 Ratings
    Predictive Analytics6.07 Ratings10.01 Ratings6.042 Ratings
    Pattern Recognition and Data Mining00 Ratings00 Ratings6.16 Ratings
    Access Control and Security
    Comparison of Access Control and Security features of ibi WebFOCUS and Klipfolio Klips and SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
    Feature
    ibi WebFOCUS
    9.0
    11 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Klipfolio Klips
    -
    Ratings
    SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
    7.4
    53 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Multi-User Support (named login)8.011 Ratings00 Ratings7.953 Ratings
    Role-Based Security Model10.011 Ratings00 Ratings7.251 Ratings
    Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)10.011 Ratings00 Ratings7.450 Ratings
    Single Sign-On (SSO)8.04 Ratings00 Ratings7.234 Ratings
    Report-Level Access Control00 Ratings00 Ratings7.27 Ratings
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of ibi WebFOCUS and Klipfolio Klips and SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
    Feature
    ibi WebFOCUS
    5.9
    11 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Klipfolio Klips
    -
    Ratings
    SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
    6.3
    38 Ratings
    21% below category average
    Responsive Design for Web Access9.011 Ratings00 Ratings5.637 Ratings
    Mobile Application3.32 Ratings00 Ratings5.332 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile8.08 Ratings00 Ratings5.534 Ratings
    Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding
    Comparison of Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding features of ibi WebFOCUS and Klipfolio Klips and SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
    Feature
    ibi WebFOCUS
    8.6
    3 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Klipfolio Klips
    -
    Ratings
    SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
    7.9
    28 Ratings
    2% above category average
    REST API10.01 Ratings00 Ratings8.124 Ratings
    Javascript API8.02 Ratings00 Ratings7.723 Ratings
    iFrames8.02 Ratings00 Ratings8.221 Ratings
    Themeable User Interface (UI)8.03 Ratings00 Ratings7.624 Ratings
    Customizable Platform (Open Source)9.01 Ratings00 Ratings8.622 Ratings
    Java API00 Ratings00 Ratings7.526 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ibi WebFOCUSKlipfolio KlipsSAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (16 ratings)
    8.8
    (35 ratings)
    7.1
    (78 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.6
    (5 ratings)
    -
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    8.3
    (24 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.5
    (13 ratings)
    6.6
    (21 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
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    9.0
    (10 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.1
    (12 ratings)
    8.6
    (16 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
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    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    Online Training
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (8 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
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    -
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    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Data Sharing and Collaboration
    8.4
    (12 ratings)
    8.9
    (23 ratings)
    8.2
    (45 ratings)
    Data Sources
    9.4
    (12 ratings)
    9.6
    (23 ratings)
    8.3
    (45 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
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    -
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    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
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    9.0
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    Vendor post-sale
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    9.0
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    9.0
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    User Testimonials
    ibi WebFOCUSKlipfolio KlipsSAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Klipfolio
    Using Klipfolio is one of the finest ways we can expand our business because it is so simple to use and always has new features that make it better. We also appreciate the excellent customer service they offer. There are several benefits to making this investment in your company's efficiency and profitability. We think it's worth the money.
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    SAP
    As mentioned earlier reporting was a big headache for us and the tools we used didn't support large data sets and visualization Performing analytics with such data sets was cumbersome and later post using this SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence we were able to correlate different data sets and prepare the dashboard pretty easier which were helpful and easier to understand.
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    Pros
    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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    Klipfolio
    • All my reporting requirements have been met.
    • Salesforce, HubSpot, Mailchimp, Google Drive, and other business applications are quite easy to integrate with.
    • The information you need is at your fingertips in a matter of seconds.
    • Whenever I have a question, the customer service is always there to answer it.
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    SAP
    • This software is easy to initially learn, and very powerful in producing reusable reports.
    • It is much faster than my company's internal manual queries. The ability to build off of a saved query and share queries to other users is a great positive.
    • My favorite part is that you can run queries in the background and it does not interfere with your current work or slow your computer down.
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    Cons
    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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    Klipfolio
    • While Klipfolio covers so many of the bases, one area where I would like to see expansion would be offering additional design and graphics themes for even more customization.
    • Klipfolio has an extensive offering but might be even better if there were a way that we could integrate with some small to mid-sized CRM solutions for audience list segmentation and marketing integrations.
    • It would be interesting if Klipfolio could enable us to overlay the data learnings for cross-referencing of multiple client campaigns for comparative insights.
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    SAP
    • The installation can be very complex and time-consuming, it requires a lot of planning and foresight as to what role the software will play in the organization.
    • The software has a relatively large learning curve that takes dedicated users months to get comfortable with, the UI is a bit intimidating for new users.
    • SAP could organize their help better, it can be difficult to find dependable solutions to issues via their website and support channels.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    Klipfolio
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    SAP
    The institution has decided to move in a different direction, and will be using MSBI for reporting. I have been very happy with the Business Objects suite of tools, and will continue to use them heavily until we make the transition.
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    Usability
    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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    Klipfolio
    My initial impressions of the software have been extremely positive. There are YouTube tutorials that explain how to make klips. The intuitive design of the UI It appears that everything in this software has been thoroughly tested to create all the visualizations that can be imagined as well as the user input controls that allow users to have exactly the data they want to be displayed in seconds, considering the various functions and formulas available in the Excel integrations and the extensive list of other services that can be integrated.
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    SAP
    From a server and client side perspective. the Business Intelligence Platform provides a foundation for all aspects of content development, distribution, analysis, collaboration and self service. Ease of use from targeted content delivery through controlled accessibility. Content exporting in the format of the users choice. Scheduling for internal or external delivery. Public and private folders for secure content access when requied. Web based for viewing on the users device of choice without the need to download additional applications.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Cloud Software Group
    Tracking availability formally for almost two years and we are at 99.8%
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    Klipfolio
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    SAP
    When we implemented 3.1, we had a tough time managing the system: It took almost a year to stabilize.

    With 4.0, we want to roll out to more users, and are holding back because of fears about the performance issue
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    Performance
    Cloud Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    Klipfolio
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    Overall, the tool (Web Intelligence 4.2) is fast and solid. One issue is a dependability on JAVA for a full feature report creation/edit capabilities (as opposed to limited HTML option). Second, planned end of JAVA support by major browsers (Chrome is already not supporting JAVA applet).
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    Support Rating
    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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    Klipfolio
    It provides all the necessary information to be able to carry out the analysis of any type of business, to know how money is managed virtually, what to do to have greater visibility, in addition to being a platform that is always accessible and allows continuous and efficient work.
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    SAP
    SAP has released various versions of SAP BO BI. starting from 3.1 and going to 4.0,4.1,4.2 and latest being 4.3. SAP provides support to these new versions. As new versions keep on coming, support for the very old software goes out of scope from SAP. it is when the different organization plans to get their BO content migrated from a lower version to a newer version. The newer version had definitely added functionality and features which ease the work of users.
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    In-Person Training
    Cloud Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    Klipfolio
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    SAP authorized training is best, Please go ahead with it. Even lot of online training options/videos available for self learning
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    Online Training
    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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    Klipfolio
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    I haven't used it or got feedback from the end user.

    Content looks to be pretty detailed. Focused on SQL but not BW.
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    Implementation Rating
    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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    Klipfolio
    None at all; just be sure of what information you will need for working.
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    SAP
    Hire specialists and experienced staff. Mix some beginners so that everyone is not a leader but a learner too. Plan well; architect well; break down implementation in small steps and move towards larger steps. Create a centralized and authorized SAP Business Objects implementation team.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Klipfolio
    These and many other BI tools are the most direct competitors. I only have experience with Klipfolio and Tableau. Tableau is definitely more capable, but much more difficult to learn and use. Klipfolio is simple and really packs a punch for its simplicity. I have yet to run into a major problem with it lacking a needed functionality.
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    SAP
    We selected SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) based on price. It can stack up against others in terms of price and honestly, that's about it. Salesforce Commerce does a hell of a better job at handling it. However, in the space of Business Intelligence, SAP can do more, and that's why at the end we went with it
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    Scalability
    Cloud Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    Klipfolio
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform supports SOA Service Oriented Architecture. You can start/restart/enable/disable all the servers. You can seamless do load balancing and clustering. It supports all leading application and web server. Supports LDAP SSO integration. People who can work on excel with training they can work on SAP Business Objects Web Intelligence, dashboard, Lumira, Information design tool product suite. Tool is very user friendly and easy to learn and implement
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Klipfolio
    • It made reporting a breeze as we didn't have to spend time creating the reports
    • The reporting forum really helped give our team more metrics to add to reporting
    • Always ready to view Dashboard meant stakeholders could view reports at any given time
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    SAP
    • By generating and distributing reports in a timely manner, we were able to save millions of dollars for the company which otherwise would not have been visible.
    • Almost realtime dashboard, saved the company a huge amount by showing the outages and kept the company from buying a tool to do just that.
    • It showed the customers who were not paying the bills and were missing in the system due to some loophole. This was visible by doing reporting on the theft usage of electricity.
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    ScreenShots

    Klipfolio Klips Screenshots

    Screenshot of an example of a customized dashboard. For showcasing KPIs, tracking performance, or telling complex data stories, Klips lets the user tailor layouts, visuals, and insights, ensuring dashboards are suitable for internal teams or external stakeholders.Screenshot of visualizations, with descriptive text blocks and live data to communicate more than just numbers. Klips lets users insert real-time data directly into text to add context, improving interpretation. Progress towards goals and trends can be tracked using vibrant charts, colors, and text descriptions.Screenshot of one example of the over 30 chart types available, some including bar graphs, pie charts, and heatmaps. The library of pre-built Klip templates connect to popular data sources like Google Analytics, HubSpot, or Salesforce. These templates can be modified.Screenshot of Klipfolio’s formula engine. Similar to Excel, the Klip Editor can be used to clean, transform, and analyze data using functions. Users can perform complex calculations, manipulate dates or text, and add logic or statistical formulas.Screenshot of the Klip editor, used to take precise control over visual properties, customizing font sizes, colors, and styles to match a brand, or to emphasize key metrics. Set decimal places for numerical data, and add prefixes or suffixes—such as currency symbols or percentages—for clear and professional formatting. It also supports conditional formatting, and dynamic colors or icons to highlight trends, anomalies, or thresholds. These tools allow the user to craft Klips that not only deliver insights but also communicate them at a glance.Screenshot of a Klipfolio Klips dashboard. These allow users to customize every aspect, from layouts and fonts to colors and chart styles, ensuring that dashboards align with a brand. For presenting on a laptop, a big-screen TV, or by sharing published links, dashboards are designed to look exceptional in both light and dark modes.