Interactive dashboards have transformed our KPI tracking and now guide data-driven decisions
What is our primary use case?
In my organization, we use
Sisense for business intelligence, and it helps us with complex data from multiple sources and provides excellent insights, which makes it easy for us to make data-driven decisions.
Sisense solves a major issue like lack of actionable analytics, where we mainly use it for tracking all our key performance indicators and optimizing our sales pipelines for the future.
Sisense helps us monitor performance metrics and make informed decisions quickly, and it also helps us in creating reports for better understanding. It helps us to build dashboards for sales, marketing, and operations easily.
It is excellent for creating interactive dashboards that non-technical users can navigate, and it is also great for handling our extremely large data sets. For example, in our marketing teams, large data sometimes leads to slower performance that is frustrating.
What is most valuable?
Sisense has numerous valuable features to offer, with the fastest being its in-chip methodology, where large quantities of data can be loaded in a few seconds, which does not seem possible with other tools.
Customer support is straightforward and responsive, and data discovery is exceptional. Big data services are amazing and secure, and the easy integration of APIs is beneficial.
The in-chip methodology is very effective because it allows millions of data points to be loaded in a few seconds and processed, enabling us to make data-driven decisions through the insights gained.
Sisense has positively impacted my organization as it has been one of the best tools available. I believe this is true because of its effectiveness. Since we can connect multiple data sources, we are able to make data-driven decisions more easily, and we have improved our marketing and sales strategies.
What needs improvement?
There are some functionalities missing regarding built-in capabilities, which can only be added by using JavaScript, requiring technical knowledge from the dashboard designer to implement.
Additionally, technical support does not easily remote into our instances if we are hosting ourselves to diagnose issues quickly.
Sisense could have better connections to digital marketing tools, but I understand they are working on that.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Sisense for four years and a few months.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Sisense can process more data and has consistently better performance than other modern business intelligence tools, successfully retaining the best of the cube world and providing the power of a modern in-chip visualization engine, making it more valuable than other alternatives we evaluated in my organization.
What other advice do I have?
My advice for others looking into using Sisense is that it is well-suited for rapid data mashup for massive data sets and self-service business intelligence deployment with a very smooth user experience. I give this product a rating of eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Unified finance dashboards have accelerated data-driven decisions and improved forecasting
What is our primary use case?
Our main use case for Sisense is across our business finance models in the financial and accounting departments. We use it to develop and redesign the information stored in our project management software and our ERP systems for our company. It gives us the prospect to consolidate everything in a single, easy-to-manage tool. Sisense reduces the time it takes to obtain complex reports from many different data sources and controls a variety of formats in one single tool that enhances our BI platform and our internal and external resources delivered to our end clients seamlessly.
A specific example of how I use Sisense for our finance models and in project management is that it is a very robust and powerful, very accurate tool that helps to connect a wide variety of standard and unconventional databases or data sources. With proper assessment before its deployment, it delivers amazing dashboards and business reports that can consolidate different data sources, hence becoming a useful resource for both your business and your customer.
What is most valuable?
The best features Sisense offers include that it is fast due to its In-Chip methodology. It uses great visualization. BI becomes easy with Sisense. Millions of data can be loaded in a few seconds, which did not seem possible with other traditional reporting tools. It has a robust architecture and provides REST APIs to access it externally.
That speed impacts my workflow significantly as it represents the greatest step and latest in the business intelligence market. It provides In-Chip technology for accessing millions of data in the shortest span of seconds and provides the best visual efforts for our business data to make data-driven decisions easily.
Sisense has positively impacted my organization as it reduces the time it takes to obtain an optimal return on investments. It delivers the instant analysis required to merge our financial numbers and statistics with a pretty accurate dashboard landscape. Hence, we are able to make data-driven decisions easily.
Sisense has improved our decision-making speed and saved my team, especially the data team, time. They are able to focus on more strategic other tasks because Sisense has done the work of providing analytics and deep insights where we are able to make data-driven analytics easily.
What needs improvement?
Sisense can be improved as the usability of the application on mobile devices needs some improvement, especially navigation and filtering. Dashboards that are created by multiple users can be a bit of a hassle to share by the admins.
I would also add that there is no proper metrics regarding dashboards, tables, use, and workloads, effects optimization, and schema size.
The web version of the ElastiCube Manager does not do everything that the desktop application does and should be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Sisense for the past five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Sisense is very stable as I have not experienced any downtime.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Sisense's scalability is impressive as it can crunch a lot more data and has consistently better performance, so it is very scalable.
How are customer service and support?
Sisense customer support is proactive and responsive.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously used a different solution before Sisense, which was Qlik Sense.
How was the initial setup?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it is cost-effective, but for smaller organizations working under a tight budget, this tool might be a bit expensive for them.
What about the implementation team?
I purchased Sisense through the AWS Marketplace.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment with Sisense as it is a dashboard tool that is great. It is very appropriate for delivering summary or exceptional data in a fashion that is easy to digest. It makes it very easy for us to make data-driven decisions and we are able to forecast our future predicament or future plans, hence increasing or boosting productivity in my organization.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it is cost-effective, but for smaller organizations working under a tight budget, this tool might be a bit expensive for them.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Sisense, I evaluated other options such as Business Objects and SRC.
What other advice do I have?
Sisense is one of the best BI tools that can load more data and has consistently no downtime compared to other modern BI tools. It successfully retains the best of the cube world and also provides the power of the modern In-Chip visualization engine, making it a highly recommended tool.
Sisense is very suited to rapid data mashup for massive data sets and self-service BI deployment with a very smooth user experience.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Data analytics has transformed our KPI tracking and now drives faster sales decisions
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Sisense in my organization is business intelligence, as it helps us with complex data from multiple sources and provides awesome insights, making it easy for us to make data-driven decisions. Sisense solves major issues like lack of actionable analytics, and we mainly use it for tracking all our key performance indicators and optimizing our sales pipeline for the future.
A specific example of how I use Sisense for tracking KPIs and optimizing our sales pipeline is that it helps us monitor performance metrics and make informed decisions quickly, while also aiding in the creation of reports for a better understanding of our business processes and overall performance. We also use it to build dashboards for sales, marketing, and operations, providing actionable insights for decision-making across sales, operations, and finance, and it excels at creating interactive dashboards that non-tech staff can navigate.
What is most valuable?
This tool has given me the power to convert data into new analytical applications, giving me transparency about working on multiple platforms, and since it is cloud-based, it combines different pages for a complete progress report. Overall, it is playing a perfect, fantastic role in my organization.
Some of the best features Sisense offers include its speed due to the In-Chip methodology, great visualization that makes BI easier, and the ability to load millions of data in seconds, which did not seem possible with other traditional reporting tools. It also has a robust architecture and provides REST APIs for external access.
I emphasized the In-Chip methodology because it allows for accessing millions of data in a short span of seconds while providing the best visual effects for our business data.
What needs improvement?
Sisense is easy to set up and connect to various formats and platforms, but it could improve its management strategy for dashboards created by multiple users, reducing complexity and enhancing security. Additionally, since Sisense is a heavy application, caution is necessary when deploying this powerful tool in a resource that meets system requirements to avoid performance delays.
I think the navigation and filtering options could enhance the mobile version, but Sisense needs to work on the layout to improve user experience.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Sisense for the past five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Sisense is very stable and can handle a large amount of data quickly.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Sisense's scalability is impressive, as it can ingest millions of data and handle it efficiently.
How are customer service and support?
I also want to mention that the technical support has been great, and the onboarding process has been straightforward.
Sisense customer support has been top-notch, great, and very responsive.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before Sisense, I used Microsoft Power BI and Domo, but we switched because Sisense is one of the most accurate data analysis applications, offering an intuitive data exploration approach and allowing our data analytics team to build and share knowledge quickly.
How was the initial setup?
Since I started using Sisense, I have never faced any difficulty in shifting my data from the previous cloud while implementing this software, as it is very easy to install and get started. The free trial also helps us identify drawbacks and find exact solutions.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment, as Sisense has reduced the time for obtaining complex reports from various data sources and controls multiple formats, enhancing our platform and timely delivery of internal and external resources to our clients.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing has been positive, as the price is relatively affordable compared to other solutions, and I have no challenges with the pricing. The setup is straightforward and easy, and customer support was very helpful when we had questions.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Sisense, I evaluated Tableau Desktop among other options.
What other advice do I have?
The impact of that speed on my daily work and my team's workflow is significant, as we have been able to load millions of data in fewer seconds, which seemed impossible with traditional tools, enabling us to analyze data and make insights faster for data-driven decisions.
A specific outcome after implementing Sisense is improving our sales results, reducing manual work, and achieving a higher-performing querying capability.
My advice to others looking into using Sisense is that it is the best choice for any company seeking a reliable, powerful, and accurate tool that connects to various databases, providing amazing dashboards and consolidated data resources while ensuring a proper assessment before deployment.
Additionally, Sisense enables real-time communication of data within the organization without the need for constant updates or meetings, making data readily accessible for presentation and collaboration. I would rate this product an overall 8 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Powerful dashboards, but setup and data modeling take time to master
What do you like best about the product?
How easy it makes working with complex data. It pulls information from multiple sources into one place and turns it into clear, interactive dashboards that are actually useful.
What do you dislike about the product?
The initial setup and data modeling can take some time to get right, especially if your data environment is complex. Some advanced features also have a learning curve, so new users may need training before they feel fully comfortable.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Sisense helps solve the problem of disconnected, hard-to-understand data. Before using it, we were juggling multiple spreadsheets, databases, and siloed reports that didn’t talk to each other, which made it difficult to get a clear picture. With Sisense, we can bring all of that data together in one place, so we finally have a single source of truth.
Pros and Cons of Sisense - TLDR
What do you like best about the product?
There are a lot of plug in vendors with usefull stuff. Also, if you invest enough time figuring out the kinks of the javascript and workings of sisense you can develop some really cool features. The cube db system they use is good for a low code approach.
The costumer Support is usually quick and helpfull.
Integration with other systems is easy.
What do you dislike about the product?
I dislike the UI, it is not user friendly, building dashboards and preparing the exports requires quite a lot of time invested into the platform, it is really hard to have a ready to go product even with your own development on top of it.
Ease of use is definitely not a plus on sisense.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Dashboarding and Internal Reporting
Efficient Data Visualization with Room for Improvement
What do you like best about the product?
I use Sisense for data analysis and reporting, and it helps visualize data clearly through dashboards, saving me a lot of time. I like its strong performance on complex data and appreciate the customization over rigid templates. It also blends data into a single analytical model and reduces manual spreadsheet work.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sisense has limited native transformation capabilities beyond basic calculated fields.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Sisense for data analysis and reporting, helping me visualize data clearly with dashboards and save a lot of time. It blends data into a single analytical model, reducing manual spreadsheet work, and offers customization instead of rigid templates.
Intuitive Dashboards, Minimal Learning Curve
What do you like best about the product?
I use Sisense for business intelligence, data visualization, and reporting. I really appreciate its easy-to-use interface, which allows me to work faster without needing advanced technical knowledge. I can quickly build and customize dashboards using drag-and-drop features, saving time and effort. I like that Sisense performs quickly and makes sharing dashboards easy. The ability to create interactive dashboards quickly makes Sisense especially valuable for turning complex data into clear, visual insights.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes advanced features take time to learn, and dashboard customization can feel limited without deeper technical knowledge. Sisense could improve advanced features by offering clearer in-product guidance, step-by-step tutorials, and more examples for complex analytics. For dashboard customization, additional layout flexibility, more visualization options, and simpler controls for advanced settings would make it easier for non-technical users.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Sisense for combining data from multiple sources, solving data fragmentation, and presenting clear, actionable insights through interactive dashboards.
Robust Data Integration Across Multiple Sources
What do you like best about the product?
Robust Data Integration: Sisense can pull data from diverse sources (databases, cloud apps, spreadsheets) and unify them into a single platform
What do you dislike about the product?
Non‑technical users may find advanced features (like data modeling or custom scripts) challenging at first.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
data analysis
Effortless Data Analysis and Visualization
What do you like best about the product?
I like how easy Sisense makes it to analyze and visualize data. The dashboards are clean, customizable, and very intuitive to use. I also appreciate the speed at which it processes large datasets and how smoothly it integrates data from multiple sources. It helps me combine multiple data sources, visualize trends, and make data-driven decisions quickly. Sisense offers better data integration, more powerful dashboards, and a smoother user experience, so switching made our analytics workflow much more efficient. The initial setup of Sisense was quite easy and straightforward. The onboarding guides and documentation were clear, and most configurations were simple to follow. Overall, the setup process was much easier than expected.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes large datasets take a little longer to refresh, and a few advanced customization options require more technical knowledge. Adding more built-in visualization styles would also make dashboard creation even easier.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Sisense to turn raw data into clear insights, automating report compilation and real-time analytics, which saves time and simplifies complex data. It integrates multiple data sources, helping my team make faster, data-driven decisions without needing technical support.
Exceptional Support and Seamless Integration with Sisense
What do you like best about the product?
The team at Sisense has been very informative and helpful throughout our entire 6 month integration process
What do you dislike about the product?
I have not experienced a downside in our experience with Sisense
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Sisense is our embedded analytics tool used by our SAAS customers
