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Birst

byInfor
in Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms
4.3

Overview

Product Information on Birst

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Birst?

Birst is a business intelligence software developed by Infor that enables organizations to analyze and visualize data through a cloud-based platform. The software offers integrated data modeling, automated data preparation, and interactive dashboard capabilities, supporting a range of analytical and reporting needs. Birst allows users to connect to disparate data sources, unify datasets, and generate insights to support decision-making processes. The software addresses challenges related to data silos and fragmented analytics by providing a unified view of information, enabling users to create and share reports across departments. Birst also includes features such as data governance, data security, and scalability, supporting both centralized and decentralized analytics within organizations.

Birst Pricing

Birst software adopts a subscription-based pricing model, with charges typically determined by the number of users and the level of features required. The software offers tiers that may include options for on-premise or cloud deployment, with access to data analytics and business intelligence capabilities varying by plan. Pricing details are usually customized based on organizational needs and scale.

Overall experience with Birst

Engineer
3B - 10B USD, Software
FAVORABLE

“Old-Pattern Interface Design and Performance Challenges Impact Large Dataset Operations”

5.0
Jan 14, 2026
It has a unique capability where centralized data models can be reused across customers and teams.
MANAGER-INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS
50M - 250M USD, Miscellaneous
CRITICAL

“A Modern Business Intelligence Tool ”

3.0
Jul 20, 2023
Birst is a cloud business intelligence platform which enables organizations to process large data sets in a limited time. Its analytical capabilities are exceptional. It helps companies avoid making mistakes that compromise data quality and operational efficiency. It has availability both on Clous and on premises.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 25th July 2024

Infor is a developer of business cloud software, with an emphasis on specific industries such as industrial manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, food & beverage, automotive, aerospace & defense, hospitality, and high tech. It aims to provides complete software solutions tailored to these industries, focusing on sustainable operational advantages, faster value realization and security. Infor produces enterprise applications and services designed to meet critical business needs. It also boasts a sizeable workforce and a customer base that extends to over 60,000 organizations across more than 175 countries.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2002
Head office location
New York, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Website
https://www.infor.com/

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Performance of Birst Across Market Features

Birst Likes & Dislikes

Like

It's self service Analytics for Business Users with governed data models controlled by IT. Its Networked BI lets users create shared data models and metrics that can be re used across the departments. It has the capability to embed dashboards and analytics directly into portals.

Like

Birst has friendly user-interface platform. The feel and outlook of this software is pretty straightforward. It is flexible with any type of data and has ability to handle large data sets, is easy to use and navigate. It easily integrates with data from other sources. It has a great customer support team. The changes in the backend can be made easily.

Like

Birst is very UX. It is cloud-based and fully integrated with Infor LN. The system allows different dashboards to be set up, therefore different users can use specific analytics.

Dislike

Infor Birst is not a user friendly design, its user interface looks built on an old pattern. It is a complex in implementation and requires a BI expert resource. The performance issue starting arising when you use large datasets if not well modeled.

Dislike

Birst sometimes works slowly while exporting extensive data sets. It also takes more time to refresh when changes are made at the backend. The costs are higher for this platform as compared to other software. It has a steep learning curve and the user can get overwhelmed at the beginning. The reporting features are limited and can be made ore user-friendly.

Dislike

The inital set up could be challenging.

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Birst Reviews and Ratings

4.3

(183 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
30%
4 Star
51%
3 Star
11%
2 Star
6%
1 Star
2%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.3

Integration & Deployment

4.0

Service & Support

4.0

Product Capabilities

4.2

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  • Engineer
    1B-10B USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Old-Pattern Interface Design and Performance Challenges Impact Large Dataset Operations

    5.0
    Jan 14, 2026
    It has a unique capability where centralized data models can be reused across customers and teams.
  • BUSINESS PROCESS CONSULTANT
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Cloud-Based Infor Birst Integrates with LN and Enables Custom Analytics Dashboards

    5.0
    Jul 16, 2025
    Our company purchased and implemented Infor LN as an internal ERP system. Infor Birst is a valuable tool that helps by offering new BIs and data visualizations. It combines data from different data pools in order to present deep insights on different predefined reports and charts.
  • MANAGEMENT TRAINEE
    1B-10B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    A good BI tool for small and medium enterprises

    4.0
    Jul 19, 2023
    Birst is a great BI tool that some departments in my organisation use to augment the analytics capabilities of Segment CDP. Its strongest selling point is its affordable licensing cost and pay-as-you-go commercial model which makes it ideal for small to midsize teams.
  • MANAGER-INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS
    50M-1B USD
    Miscellaneous
    Review Source

    A Modern Business Intelligence Tool

    3.0
    Jul 20, 2023
    Birst is a cloud business intelligence platform which enables organizations to process large data sets in a limited time. Its analytical capabilities are exceptional. It helps companies avoid making mistakes that compromise data quality and operational efficiency. It has availability both on Clous and on premises.
  • Senior Business Systems Analyst
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Niche Market Business Intelligence most suited for companies already using Infor ERP

    3.0
    Jan 27, 2023
    As a BI Product integrated with the Infor ERP suite, most benefit for existing Infor LN ERP users
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