We compared Tableau and Apache Superset based on our user's reviews in several parameters.
Tableau and Apache Superset are both praised for their user-friendly interfaces, powerful data visualization capabilities, and ability to handle large datasets efficiently. However, Tableau stands out for its seamless integration with various data sources, interactive dashboards, collaborative work options, and praised customer service and support. On the other hand, Apache Superset users appreciate its extensive visualization options, performance with large datasets, and excellent customer service, though they note the need for improvements in data visualization options, documentation, interface, performance, security, configuration process, and integration with other tools.
Features: Tableau is lauded for its intuitive and user-friendly interface, seamless integration with data sources, and collaborative work options. On the other hand, Apache Superset is praised for its extensive visualization options and exceptional performance when handling large datasets effectively.
Pricing and ROI: The setup cost of Tableau has been positively rated by users, with an affordable pricing structure and easy setup process. The licensing options are flexible and well-suited to users' needs. On the other hand, Apache Superset's pricing is considered reasonable, with minimal setup cost and straightforward licensing, although specific feedback is lacking., According to user feedback, Tableau's ROI is positive due to its intuitive and user-friendly platform, efficient handling of large datasets, and ease of integration with other tools. Apache Superset also provides value and ROI, as reported by users.
Room for Improvement: Tableau users have suggested enhancements in areas that require attention and upgrades. Apache Superset users, on the other hand, have mentioned the need for improvements in data visualization options, documentation, interface, performance, security features, configuration process, and integration.
Deployment and customer support: The reviews for Tableau indicate mixed feedback on the time required for deployment and setup, with some users taking three months and an additional week, while others only needed a week for both. In contrast, Apache Superset also had varying durations, with some users taking three months and an extra week, while others took just a week for both, suggesting that these terms may refer to the same period., Tableau's customer service and support have been praised for their assistance, guidance, and availability of online resources. Apache Superset's customer service has been commended for their prompt and helpful assistance, knowledgeable representatives, and responsiveness to users' needs.
The summary above is based on 25 interviews we conducted recently with Tableau and Apache Superset users. To access the review's full transcripts, download our report.
"The most valuable feature of Apache Superset is the easy way to configure dashboards as reports or analyses and it's easy to use and intuitive. Users do not need a lot of training to use the solution."
"It is a good visual solution tool in an open-source category."
"The solution supports a rich set of charts and enables users to create their own dashboards."
"The no-code interface is the most valuable as it allows us to operate without constant support from the data engineering team, fostering a self-service environment."
"This solution has improved insights into quantitative data."
"Tableau Prep tool for data preparation is a most valuable tool."
"It is very good for data visualization. It has very powerful visualizations and is easy to use."
"The geospatial maps representation and the visualizations are nice."
"The solution has great features which nobody can beat, you can do a lot of customizations, such as use different dimensions and colorize them. Additionally, you can use the numeric values for the customization, which is an exceptional feature."
"The solution is easy to use, flexible, our clients enjoy seeing the data on maps, and you do not need to be an expert in SQL to use it."
"It's very easy to set everything up."
"The best part about Tableau is the visualization."
"Apache Superset could be improved by enhancing its interactivity and engagement capabilities."
"The platform's reporting feature needs enhancement."
"Automation in terms of APIs for creating roles, and giving privileges to the user can be improved."
"Dynamic dashboarding could improve to enable smooth navigation when transitioning from a higher to a lower view, allowing for easy accessibility."
"When it comes to large datasets, the data should be extracted faster."
"If you wanted to create something without making it an extra column in the data set, you can't just rename it to a more user-friendly short name."
"The only issue with the solution is with its prices at a regional level."
"At the organizational level, increasing the servers' capabilities to support us as an enterprise tool."
"It should offer better features for customization."
"There are not enough language options. It needs to be offered in more than just English."
"Most of the problems in Tableau Online that I have noticed have to do with performance or weird, inexplicable bugs that I can't pin down. For example, you might try unloading some data, and you'll be waiting for a long time without anything happening."
"The customization in the front end is a bit difficult."
Apache Superset is ranked 10th in Data Visualization with 4 reviews while Tableau is ranked 1st in Data Visualization with 293 reviews. Apache Superset is rated 8.0, while Tableau is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Apache Superset writes "Has some great features and supports a rich set of charts". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Tableau writes "Provides fast data access with in-memory extracts, makes it easy to create visualizations, and saves time". Apache Superset is most compared with Qlik Sense, Splunk Enterprise Platform, Sisense, Sigma and Zoho Analytics, whereas Tableau is most compared with Microsoft Power BI, Domo, Amazon QuickSight, SAS Visual Analytics and IBM Cognos. See our Apache Superset vs. Tableau report.
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