Tableau Software Reviews

“Flexible dashboards you can adjust”

Pros

It comes packed with a huge range of features and its flexibility is easily one of the best parts. You can build just about any type of dashboard and add whatever interactions you want.

Cons

Because there are so many features available, it can be difficult to fully learn and master. A better combination of tutorials and UX improvements would make a real difference for first-time users.

“Clear visuals that get the message across”

Pros

The data visualization is really helpful because it makes it much easier for other people to understand what the data is actually saying.

Cons

I haven't explored many other uses for it yet but I am looking forward to trying more of the features and functionality.

“A strong platform for data visuals”

Pros

This is a user friendly tool with extensive data visualization capabilities.

Cons

It can feel more complex than necessary when working with very large volumes of data.

“Feature-rich dashboards that deliver”

Pros

Right away the dashboard visualizations stand out and the way it integrates to different databases is excellent. It comes packed with a lot of features and the product keeps improving over time. The support for extracts like TDE is also a big plus.

Cons

One area that still needs work is connection stability. It would also be helpful if it could connect with other reporting tools and let users build dashboards from those sources. Overall it could definitely use a lot more improvement as well.

“Helpful shortcuts with a clear layout”

Pros

The layout feels very user friendly so it was simple to locate what I needed and save shortcuts for quicker access later on.

Cons

Downloading data was the frustrating part. I often needed to export Excel sheets and getting that done was extremely difficult.

“Easy sharing across teams”

Pros

Using this software has been a pleasant experience because it doesn't feel complicated to work with. I am able to share information across different departments or with clients and I can customize just about anything I need. It also eliminates the hassle of saving files in multiple programs. It's been really useful for storing and sending all kinds of content.

Cons

Honestly using this software has been a pleasant surprise.

“good tool for data visuals”

Pros

It has been proven incredibly valuable to use at work. It's especially helpful when dealing with data and information that can be difficult to visualize clearly.

Cons

There is still a learning curve so you do need to spend some time figuring out how to use the software.

“stands out among others”

Pros

Tableau stands out for turning data analytics into clear, powerful visualizations in a way that feels ahead of other tools I have used. It's simple to work with and comes with a wide range of capabilities.

Cons

It is a little expensive but the value is there for the price. It becomes especially worthwhile when you're handling large amounts of data or recurring annual processes.

“Track KPIs with clear reports”

Pros

One of the best parts of using Tableau is being able to build reports for collecting data and keeping track of our team's KPIs.

Cons

At the beginning, we ran into a small login issue but it seemed to be something on our end that was later checked and fixed.

“Keep track of your metrics”

Pros

Tableau lays out performance metrics in an organized way across employees so you can clearly see each person's achievements broken down by specific categories.

Cons

The only part I like less is figuring out how accurate the updated data really is, along with how fast the real-time data is actually refreshed.

“Tell stories with business data”

Pros

Turning enterprise data into a clear story is one of the best things about Tableau. It makes presenting insights in a way people can quickly understand feel very natural.

Cons

It can still get a bit challenging when the data sets are messy or not fully cleaned up before working with them.

“Publish and share your data visuals”

Pros

Tableau is pretty easy to use from day one and it does a good job when it comes to cleaning data and connecting to different data sources. It also makes visualizing information and publishing it online much more convenient.

Cons

One thing that bothers me is that the application only includes very basic chart types for presenting data. If I need something like a donut chart, I have to merge two pie charts to create it which feels ridiculous for a tool that's supposed to be advanced.

“Customize your dashboards easily”

Pros

The ability to tailor dashboards exactly how I want and build on existing updates is something I really appreciate.

Cons

There are times when you're limited in how many data points you can include.

“Tell clear stories with your data”

Pros

Tableau does a really good job of presenting data in a way that helps non-technical people understand the story behind it.

Cons

It does take some time to learn but that's pretty normal for a tool with this much complexity.

“Helpful data with a friendly design”

Pros

Using this product is very easy and it provides valuable data that helps dealers with a wide range of tasks.

Cons

There are times when the software runs into glitches and data refreshes do not always update as quickly as they should.

“Shareable dashboards with clear visuals”

Pros

One thing that really works well with this software is the way it helps build dashboards that can be shared with other end users, making it simple for departments to keep an eye on their performance. The visuals are also very clear so the information being presented is easy to understand at a glance.

Cons

At the moment, only one person in the department is able to use it so I am hoping we can get approval for more licenses soon.

“Quick visuals from strong dashboards”

Pros

Handling large volumes of data with Tableau feels very manageable and it does a really good job of turning complex information into something meaningful through reports and dashboards. The built-in visuals are quite useful, it integrates with most on-premises and cloud data sources, the performance is fast and there is a wide range of visual options to work with.

Cons

At the beginning of our project, getting the subscription in place was quite difficult because our budget was tight. The upfront cost was hard to justify so lowering the initial pricing would really help.

“Great visuals but processing is slow”

Pros

The data visualization is really good and the automatic report triggering is a helpful feature that saves time once everything is set up.

Cons

It's quite a lengthy tool to work with and processing the data can take a while.

“Very easy to use analytics”

Pros

Getting around Tableau is very user friendly and accessing and using the software is easy too.

Cons

That said, it still requires a separate set of skills to use the software effectively.

“Flexible reports with export options”

Pros

The platform gives us a lot of flexibility and we've been able to build reports for everything we need. It also offers several data export options which has been really important for our workflow.

Cons

There are occasional data sync problems and exporting can sometimes run into errors. It can also feel a bit complex to work with at times.