SQL Server Reporting Services comparisons
SQL Server Reporting Services is compared head-to-head with Telerik Reporting, SAP Crystal Reports and Zendesk Explore and more: 7 head-to-heads in Reporting Software, each with the specs and prices we checked.
SQL Server Reporting Services head-to-head
- SQL Server Reporting Services vs Telerik Reporting
- SQL Server Reporting Services vs SAP Crystal Reports
- SQL Server Reporting Services vs Zendesk Explore
- SQL Server Reporting Services vs Jaspersoft
- SQL Server Reporting Services vs Bold Reports
- SQL Server Reporting Services vs Exago BI
- SQL Server Reporting Services vs DevExpress Reports
SQL Server Reporting Services vs each of them
| # | Tool | Free plan | Paid from | Interactive reports | Scheduled delivery | Report access | Distribution channels | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SQL Server Reporting Services | No | Yes | Yes | Web_and_download | Multi_channel | 9.3 | |
| 2 | Telerik Reporting | No | $499/user/yr | Yes | Web_and_download | Multi_channel | 9.2 | |
| 3 | SAP Crystal Reports | No | Download | 9.0 | ||||
| 4 | Zendesk Explore | No | $19/user/mo | Yes | Yes | Web_and_download | Multi_channel | 8.8 |
| 5 | Jaspersoft | Yes | 8.7 | |||||
| 6 | Bold Reports | No | Yes | Yes | Web_and_download | Multi_channel | 8.6 | |
| 7 | Exago BI | Yes | Yes | Web_and_download | Multi_channel | 8.5 | ||
| 8 | DevExpress Reports | No | Yes | Web_and_download | Embed | 8.4 |
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