If you want a business intelligence tool that can pull data from many sources and offer insights you can act on, Tableau is a good choice. It can tap into a broad range of databases and, with a drag-and-drop interface, create visualizations. With cloud, on-premises and Salesforce CRM options for deployment, AI/ML abilities and strong governance and data management tools, Tableau is geared for businesses that want to fuel innovation, run operations more efficiently and delight customers.
Another contender is Qlik, which offers a broad range of data integration, analytics and AI tools. Qlik's platform includes a broad data fabric, in-depth insights through end-to-end data integration and access to hundreds of data sources. It also offers embedded analytics, augmented analytics, visualizations and AI-infused features like AutoML. Qlik's pay-as-you-go pricing and wealth of resources, including community support and training programs, means it can be used in many different industries and roles.
If you want an AI-infused analytics platform, ThoughtSpot offers a self-service analytics tool that lets people ask complex data questions in plain English. It offers search and AI-infused insights, embedded analytics, flexible data modeling and strong governance and security controls. The platform is geared for data-driven decision-making and analytics modernization, so it should be good for companies in many industries.
Last, MicroStrategy is a business intelligence platform geared for user engagement and trusted data governance. It offers interactive data visualization, natural language querying, predictive analytics and native cloud architecture. MicroStrategy is designed for nontechnical people, letting them make decisions with confidence by combining analytics and AI with multiple hyperscalers and data connectors.