Qlik: Product Overview and Insight

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Bottom Line

Qlik offers a variety of products and tools designed for data mining and data analytics. These include two primary solutions: Qlik Sense and QlikView. The former delivers a self-service analytics and visualization framework that addresses the needs of all types of users, from non-data scientists to data experts. It includes data extraction, data preparation and other features that aid in discovering data relationships and sharing charts, reports and other visualizations.

QlikView uses a unique inference engine that automates data associations. It includes a search tool that resembles Google. This delivers more powerful search capabilities than many analytics tools deliver. The platform also supports several Qlik add-ons that provide geo-analytics, scheduling and various connectors and extensions.

Product Description

The Qlik Sense platform addresses data mining and analytics through a highly flexible and scalable approach. The Qlik Associative Engine helps users assemble diverse data sets by moving beyond the boundaries and limitations of SQL and query-based BI tools. It indexes relationships, cleans data and aids in formatting it for better models. A robust set of APIs allows developers to embed Qlik Sense into other applications.

The platform provides smart search, self-service creation, centralized management and strong data integration. It produces interactive visualizations and supports data storytelling. QlikView includes tools for comparative analysis, social data discovery, mobile data discovery and agile application development. It features powerful dashboards, including a QlikView Governance Dashboard that delivers a 360-degree view of data, including visualization information about its efficiency and effectiveness.

Overview and Features

User Base

Qlik Sense is designed for a broad spectrum of users. QlikView requires more advanced data skills. The self-service component may present challenges for non-data scientists and others with limited experience using data tools.

Interface

Graphical drag-and-drop.

Integration

Qlik Sense connects to numerous data sources and supports integration with numerous applications and formats through a robust set of APIs, ready-built apps, connectors and extensions. The company also offers add-in components to handle printing, scheduling, geo-analytics and other functions.

Reporting Formats

Ad hoc analysis

Ad hoc reporting

OLAP (Qlik Sense)

Predictive analytics

Customizable dashboard

Trend Indicators (Qlik Sense)

AI and Machine Learning Support

Yes. Qlik refers to this as “augmented intelligence” powered the Qlik Cognitive Engine. It includes machine suggestions and insights, along with ongoing machine learning to identify behavior, patterns and trends.

User Sentiment

Qlik earned a 4.2 rating at Gartner Peer Insights Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms.

Pricing

The company offers two pricing options for Click Sense. A Cloud Basic version is free. It offers fully interactive apps, sharing with up to five users, and access to Qlik DataMarket for free. The Cloud Business option is $15 per month per user. It includes collaboration features, co-authoring and automated data refreshes. QlikView offers a Personal Edition for free with unlimited access and an enterprise edition, with pricing available from the vendor.

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