In the previous article, we have analyzed a part of the self-service functions of Tableau and Smartbi. This article has compared three important factors. The analysis is carried out from the aspects of data processing, data visualization and cost performance. Let's take a look at the various aspects of these two platforms and help you choose self-service BI software.
1. Data processing
In terms of data processing, Tableau's function is weaker than Smartbi. Tableau's concept is more inclined to use processed data directly, which is more business-oriented. Smartbi separates the technology by encapsulating the ETL algorithm, enabling business personnel to perform self-service ETL operations. Self-service ETL is implemented in the form of workflow to extract the semantics of the data model as a library table. Through easy-to-operate visualization tools, the data is processed into a data model with semantic consistency and integrity, and it can also enhance the ability of self-service data sets to build data models. .
2. Data visualization
Tableau not only has many table analysis components, but also has a wealth of chart types, such as scatter charts, Gantt charts, bubble charts, histograms, bullseye charts, etc. It also provides many solutions in color matching very humanely, and comparison in operation Simple and free, allowing users to make most of the charts they want. Of course, the premise is that you have strong coding skills and sufficient time.
In contrast, Smartbi self-service BI may not be as good as tableau in terms of data visualization capabilities, but the advantage of Smartbi is that the data chart setting is relatively simple. Users only need to drag and drop data fields, and there are some data For query operations, you only need to drag and drop the space, basically without functions and programming.
3. Fee standard
First of all, tableau is a foreign data visualization software, which tends to be used by individuals. Therefore, it is difficult to provide localized and customized services for domestic enterprises, especially unable to support Chinese-style complex reports. In terms of price, tableau is a domestic agency form. , The price is outrageous, unless the company's investment expectations are large, otherwise the overall cost performance is not competitive.
In contrast, Smartbi, as a domestic self-service BI software, has a very complete localized service system, and problems with enterprise projects and technologies can be resolved quickly. And the maintenance is simple, after the server version is updated, the client is automatically upgraded. It saves a lot of training and maintenance costs for enterprises, and Smartbi software does not limit the number of users' sales quotations. Compared with other BI products with hundreds of thousands of users, Smartbi can be said to have a cost-effective and lower total cost of ownership. If it is a personal study, the basic learning documents and teaching video materials are very rich, and the learning exchanges in the community can also satisfy personal learning and utilization. There will be many technical personnel in it. The overall community ecology is much better than tableau, and Smartbi Its price advantage is very competitive in the domestic market, and the price/performance ratio is very high.