Tableau Software Reviews

“Build dashboards with ease”

Pros

Building dashboards is easy, analyzing data is user friendly, the drag and drop functionality works really well and calculations are simple to create.

Cons

Not every option is practical to use and it still needs more ways to display dashboards for better data analysis.

“Bring in data from anywhere”

Pros

One of the best parts is how modular it feels and how well it integrates with a wide range of data sources.

Cons

Customization can be tricky at times and the internationalization support still needs improvement.

“Dashboards that make reporting simple”

Pros

It works really well for presenting our results reports especially with the ability to build interactive dashboards and create dynamic tables.

Cons

One limitation is that we cannot export our results directly to websites without linking them to a personal site. It would be a much better option if they added HTML export support or allowed more customization through editing with a PHP editor.

“Easy to use dashboards”

Pros

The dashboards and filters are pretty user friendly and easy to work with.

Cons

There can still be a bit of a learning curve especially when you start getting into the full depth of the features.

“Live dashboards with useful information”

Pros

To me the standout feature is the wide range of dashboards and the real-time data capabilities are the best part of using it.

Cons

Honestly everything feels nearly perfect. Adding more templates would make the product even better.

“Great for showing numbers in meetings”

Pros

Turning spreadsheets and raw data into clear, useful metrics is where this software really shines. The visuals need very little explanation which makes it excellent for presentations and reporting. There is also a huge amount of online support and user groups available so learning resources are not hard to find. One thing I particularly enjoyed was the challenges they provide since they give you a practical way to build your skills.

Cons

The biggest downside is the cost and it also takes a fair amount of time to learn properly. The free version is public and has limited functionality so there are restrictions on what you can do with it. That said, it still works well enough as a way to learn the software and start using it.

“integrates to many data sources”

Pros

Connecting multiple data sources and turning them into clear, understandable visualizations has been a really positive experience. It also delivers strong results and the way different data teams can work through this tool has been genuinely helpful.

Cons

There are barely any downsides to mention since we've consistently been able to produce useful analytics for end users and they've been able to apply that information in their day-to-day work.

“Dashboards that actually tell a story”

Pros

Being able to build your own dashboards is a big plus. It is easy to use and the way it presents data makes everything much easier to understand visually.

Cons

One issue is that data or dashboards can end up being duplicated, with two or more versions that are basically the same. It would be helpful if the system could proactively alert you when something similar to what you're creating already exists.

“Automate tasks well”

Pros

One thing that really works well for me with Tableau is how easy it is to bring in raw data from Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and turn it into impressive visualizations using its powerful features. Since my company depends heavily on Excel for capturing and storing data first, that fits perfectly into our workflow. I also like that it lets me combine data from multiple sources and analyze everything together in one place. Another feature I rely on a lot is report scheduling which refreshes reports automatically every day. It helps me keep an eye on key metrics without having to repeat the same manual task daily which saves a lot of time.

Cons

The downside is that it can become very slow when working with larger datasets. On top of that while the visualization capabilities are excellent, I feel it still needs stronger statistical functions to deliver deeper and more detailed insights from the data.

“Visual analytics that get the job done”

Pros

It's pretty easy to use especially when the data has already been prepared and doesn't need much additional effort.

Cons

There are still some limitations when putting together certain charts and visualizations.

“Dashboards with helpful maps”

Pros

The tool is easy to use and the installation process is quick. The software is very user friendly and works really well for building informative dashboards and maps. It has also been a very stable application for data analytics and visualization.

Cons

The pricing could definitely be more competitive. It can also slow down when working with very large datasets and the user interface feels like it could use a more modern refresh.

“always show you what matters”

Pros

Tableau became our go to place for data visualization and keeping an eye on daily KPIs. Its integrations work well so we can rely on a single platform to track product performance and understand how the business is doing overall. Building custom reports is also very easy which makes quick data analysis much more convenient.

Cons

It's rare to come across a product that is close to perfect but to me it is definitely one of those.

“See your business data clearly”

Pros

The most impactful part for me has been the business data capabilities.

Cons

I still haven't had the chance to explore all of its features yet.

“Easy dashboards that connect to everything”

Pros

It is very easy to use and it supports connections to multiple data sources.

Cons

At times even a simple visualization can be a bit tricky to build at first but once it's done once, repeating it is easy.

“pretty easy data access”

Pros

Connecting to different data sources is very easy and building attractive dashboards is simple and enjoyable.

Cons

It would be even better if the public version could connect directly to databases.

“Lots of templates with strong dashboards”

Pros

Working with it is very user friendly and there are plenty of templates and formatting options that help make tasks quicker and presentations more professional. It offers many different views for displaying data which also makes it much easier for end users to follow and understand the status clearly.

Cons

At this point there really isn't anything I dislike about it. It has reduced my workload quite a bit so I honestly don't have any negative feedback.

“KPI dashboards that have some issues”

Pros

KPI tracking was really the core reason we used Tableau and on that front it delivered well. Once everything was up and running, the way it pulled the data together looked excellent. That said, getting it to that point took a lot of time and effort because the platform had quite a few bugs and ongoing issues.

Cons

It could be pretty fragile and it didn't take much for the system to break or go down. Every time we connected a new data source or plug-in, there was usually a noticeable delay before the data would fully populate.

“integrates well when needed”

Pros

It works really well with other systems, handles far more data than Excel and offers great value for the price. Building custom reports is also very easy once you get into it.

Cons

End users do need training to use it properly and the initial setup can be fairly complex.

“Good reporting and dashboards together”

Pros

Our organization relies on this product for reporting and analysis and it has been a really strong tool for that. It's very user friendly and putting together reports and dashboards doesn't take much effort. It also works really well for performing analysis.

Cons

The database connectivity in it still seems somewhat limited although it seems like the company is continuing to expand those options.

“Turn data into pictures easily”

Pros

It handles complex data really well and presents it through a wide range of charts and graphs which makes spotting patterns and making predictions much simpler.

Cons

The application is quite heavy in size and that sometimes leads to crashes.