Klipfolio vs. Lightning Tools Data Viewer

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Klipfolio
Score 8.5 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
Klipfolio PowerMetrics is a metric-centric business intelligence platform. Data teams are able to bring all of their data together and create a catalog of verified metrics that end users are able to explore and visualize using self-serve dashboards and reports.
$125
per month
Lightning Tools Data Viewer
Score 9.1 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
The Data Viewer provides data visualization in the form of reports or charts that can be created and customized to suit a business's needs. Silos of data exist in most organizations and yet contain valuable insights into how well the organization is performing and where action is needed. Those silos often include Microsoft Excel workbooks, Microsoft SQL Azure databases, On-Premises data sources accessible through OData or Business Connectivity Services and even SharePoint Lists. These data…
$1,250
per year per installation
Pricing
KlipfolioLightning Tools Data Viewer
Editions & Modules
Free
$0
Go
$125
per month
Pro
$300
per month
Data Viewer OnPrem
$1,000
per year Per installation, 1 x WFE
Data Viewer Online
$1,250
per year per installation
Data Viewer OnPrem Enterprise Edition
POA
per year Per installation, 4+ WFE
Data Viewer Online Enterprise Edition
POA
per year per installation
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
KlipfolioLightning Tools Data Viewer
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPrices stated are minimum per installation for "stock" products. Enterprise editions can be amended to suit business needs if deemed necessary, additional costs incurred and TBD. All packages include free technical support. Free upgrades available to latest versions of tool as they are released. (online version)
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Community Pulse
KlipfolioLightning Tools Data Viewer
Top Pros

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Features
KlipfolioLightning Tools Data Viewer
BI Standard Reporting
Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Klipfolio
9.0
33 Ratings
10% above category average
Lightning Tools Data Viewer
9.1
1 Ratings
8% above category average
Pixel Perfect reports9.13 Ratings00 Ratings
Customizable dashboards8.933 Ratings9.11 Ratings
Report Formatting Templates9.13 Ratings9.11 Ratings
Ad-hoc Reporting
Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Klipfolio
8.6
33 Ratings
6% above category average
Lightning Tools Data Viewer
8.2
1 Ratings
2% above category average
Drill-down analysis8.35 Ratings6.41 Ratings
Formatting capabilities7.85 Ratings9.11 Ratings
Integration with R or other statistical packages9.12 Ratings00 Ratings
Report sharing and collaboration9.133 Ratings9.11 Ratings
Report Output and Scheduling
Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of Product A and Product B
Klipfolio
9.4
33 Ratings
12% above category average
Lightning Tools Data Viewer
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Ratings
Publish to Web8.931 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to PDF9.228 Ratings00 Ratings
Report Delivery Scheduling10.017 Ratings00 Ratings
Data Discovery and Visualization
Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of Product A and Product B
Klipfolio
9.3
33 Ratings
15% above category average
Lightning Tools Data Viewer
3.6
1 Ratings
78% below category average
Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)8.932 Ratings3.61 Ratings
Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization9.133 Ratings00 Ratings
Predictive Analytics10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Access Control and Security
Comparison of Access Control and Security features of Product A and Product B
Klipfolio
8.9
34 Ratings
4% above category average
Lightning Tools Data Viewer
-
Ratings
Multi-User Support (named login)8.733 Ratings00 Ratings
Role-Based Security Model9.129 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)8.831 Ratings00 Ratings
Single Sign-On (SSO)9.213 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile Capabilities
Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Product A and Product B
Klipfolio
8.6
30 Ratings
8% above category average
Lightning Tools Data Viewer
-
Ratings
Responsive Design for Web Access8.730 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile Application7.516 Ratings00 Ratings
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile8.827 Ratings00 Ratings
Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding
Comparison of Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding features of Product A and Product B
Klipfolio
8.6
14 Ratings
9% above category average
Lightning Tools Data Viewer
-
Ratings
REST API8.914 Ratings00 Ratings
Themeable User Interface (UI)8.413 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
KlipfolioLightning Tools Data Viewer
Likelihood to Recommend
8.8
(35 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Usability
9.5
(13 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.1
(12 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.2
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
KlipfolioLightning Tools Data Viewer
Likelihood to Recommend
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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Lightning Tools
Lightning Tools Data Viewer is well suited for re-surfacing data and customizing its look and feel.
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Pros
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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Lightning Tools
  • Shows Lists created on different sites to be seen and controlled on another site in a Tenant
  • Allows selection of layouts and coloring way beyond what other programs do.
  • Easy to learn and very functional.
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Cons
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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Lightning Tools
  • Data Viewer has a graph feature that is old school flat design. We loved the In House real 3D graph Lightning Tools program.
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Usability
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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Lightning Tools
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Support Rating
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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Lightning Tools
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
Klipfolio
None at all; just be sure of what information you will need for working.
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Lightning Tools
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Alternatives Considered
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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Lightning Tools
Lightning Tools Data Viewer is much easier and more powerful than Infowise similar viewer in their lineup. In this case, we use Data Viewer over the one offered by Infowise.
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Return on Investment
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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Lightning Tools
  • It allows us to do things that would take a great deal more time to duplicate in SharePoint
  • It cuts down on ugly looking built in SP list layouts
  • Users find it easy to access, thus this product is more productive
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ScreenShots

Klipfolio Screenshots

Screenshot of Dashboards, made with Klipfolio PowerMetrics.Screenshot of Metrics that store history and present descriptions, lineage, and ownership details.Screenshot of Metrics with adjustable chart type, segmentation, and filters for any metric.Screenshot of A downloadable PDF report. These can be shared, and views of any dashboard can be published.Screenshot of PowerMetrics, as it appears on a mobile browser.Screenshot of Online services, such as spreadsheets, or database or data warehouse, can be connected to using the query builder, SQL, or REST.

Lightning Tools Data Viewer Screenshots

Screenshot of DISPLAYING EXTERNAL DATA WITHIN SHAREPOINT OR MICROSOFT TEAMS
The Data Viewer Client Side Web Part can be configured by Business Users within a few minutes to display Line of Business Data from Data Sources such as Excel,  SQL Azure, Business Connectivity Services, OData and SharePoint Lists.  Connections to an organizations data such as Customer Relationship Management Systems, Accounting Systems, or Custom Databases can be connected, giving business users a live up-to-date view of business information within the context of their SharePoint Team Sites or Microsoft Teams Tabs.Screenshot of HIGHLIGHTING KEY BUSINESS DATA (NO CODE)
Conditional formatting can be used to highlight key business data. Overdue Tasks, Low Stock, Currency Exchange Rates, Sales Revenue are examples of data to highlight visually allowing for a quick reaction time. Key Financial Indicators and Key Performance Indicators can be configured with a simple dialog and no need to write any code. Choose colours, icons or data bars to highlight key data.Screenshot of SELECTING AND STYLING ICONS
Icons can be chosen as part of the conditional formatting to make data stand out. The Office 365 Fabric icons can be selected and styled and applied to cell values. Pepper pots, Smileys, Envelopes and more icons are available. There are hundreds of options to choose from to highlight data that needs to be acted upon.Screenshot of DATA VIEWER CAN BE A GRID OF DATA OR A CHART IN SHAREPOINT OR MICROSOFT TEAMS
The Data Viewer can be used within Microsoft SharePoint Modern Sites or Microsoft Teams Tabs as a Grid of Data with styling or as a Chart which can be configured. The Charting Feature allows for Pie, Donut, Column, Line, Area, and Scatter Charts which can all be configured and displayed in 2D or 3D.Screenshot of TREEMAPS
summary information can be displayed within a TreeMap next to the detail. Users will be able to see trends, and how the business is performing  using the TreeMap view of data.Screenshot of CHARTS AND GAUGES
The Data Viewer is used to represent data in multiple ways using Gauges, TreeMaps, Multiple Series Charts, and Pie Charts.