Item: Tableau Desktop
Rating: 10
Author: Karan Gupta

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Our [organization] uses [Tableau Desktop] in some of the departments to create dashboards for senior leaders as well as to improve team's overall processes. From understanding the sales across regions and clients to providing a breakup of workfront's tasks and due dates, Tableau [Desktop] is helpful in communicating the vast data into easy to understand and interactive visuals.

Pros and Cons

Clear Presentation
Easy to use and learn
Good repository of learning materials online

Connection to Microsoft apps
Easier access for users who dont have a license

Return on Investment

Faster decision making
Faster Communication
Strong Data Capabilities

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft Power BI

I use both in my Organisation. Both of them have advantages and disadvantages. I prefer Tableau [Desktop] as it provides larger options to play around with the data. Power BI has an advantages that it connects well with the MS application where Tableau lacks.

Key Insights

Do you think Tableau Desktop delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Tableau Desktop's feature set?

Yes

Did Tableau Desktop live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Tableau Desktop go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Tableau Desktop again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Microsoft Power BI, ON24

Usability

It is easy to learn and even beginners can create basic visualizations. There is a ton of learning material online if you get stuck. The [Tableau] user groups are also helpful where they even help you to solve a problem.

Support Rating

I have had only one occasion to contact Tableau support. They were very responsive and kept in touch even after the problem was resolved.

Likelihood to Recommend

Tableau [Desktop] is suited to derive quick insights from large sets of data (organized) to create good visuals to tell a story. It helps in quick communication of complex data and makes it easier to interpret it.
Tableau [Desktop] is not suitable if the data is very unorganized and needs human understanding and manipulation before it can be used. Though Tableau can be used to manipulate data, but if the data needs to be in a certain shape in order to be read by Tableau

Get your data to talk

Overall Satisfaction with Tableau Desktop