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Qlik Sense

byQlik
in
4.5
2025
Market Presence: Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms, Data Preparation Tools

Overview

Product Information on Qlik Sense

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Qlik Sense?

Qlik Sense is a software developed for data analytics and business intelligence that enables users to create interactive visualizations and dashboards from multiple data sources. The software supports associative exploration of data, allowing users to generate insights through drag-and-drop functionality and intuitive interfaces. It offers features such as advanced analytics integration, self-service data preparation, and collaboration tools that facilitate sharing and decision making within organizations. Qlik Sense addresses business problems related to data analysis by simplifying access to real-time information, supporting data-driven decision processes, and enhancing reporting capabilities. The software is designed to be scalable and can be deployed on-premises, in private cloud, or via SaaS environments, providing flexibility for varied organizational needs.

Qlik Sense Pricing

Qlik Sense software follows a subscription-based pricing model with tiers based on features and user types, including options for professional and analyzer users. Pricing may vary depending on deployment preference, such as cloud or on-premises, and additional charges may apply for enterprise-level features and data capacity.

Overall experience with Qlik Sense

DATA AND ANALYTICS MANAGER
3B - 10B USD, Manufacturing
FAVORABLE

“Strong data exploration requires solid data modeling. ”

4.0
Jan 7, 2026
Qlik Sense is our primary platform for providing internal users with business performance via a self-service analytics tool. It is easy to use by a variety of users of all skill levels.
It Consultant Ii
1B - 3B USD, Healthcare and Biotech
CRITICAL

“Self-Service Platform Enhances Dashboard Utility but Relies on Well-Structured Data”

3.0
Jan 22, 2026
Generally, a positive experience. It is a strong self-service analytics platform empowering us to explore data interactivity without relying heavily on local IT. It has supported product adoption for contract data, spend analytics, and other operational dashboards across our organization.

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2025
For Market:
Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms

About Company

Company Description

Updated 27th June 2025

Qlik, after incorporating Talend, focuses on data integration, information quality, and analytics solutions. Its extensive cloud platform consolidates data from various cloud and hybrid environments, automates data-based workflows, and enriches understanding with artificial intelligence. The primary function of Qlik is to make data easily accessible and utilizable for enhanced, efficient business results. It reaches out to a broad base of users in numerous countries, aiming to provide potent data solutions for changing organizational requirements.

Company Details

Updated 27th June 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
1993
Head office location
King of Prussia, United States
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Website
http://www.qlik.com/

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Qlik Sense Reviews and Ratings

4.5

(1524 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
45%
4 Star
48%
3 Star
6%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.3

Integration & Deployment

4.4

Service & Support

4.3

Product Capabilities

4.4

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  • DATA AND ANALYTICS MANAGER
    1B-10B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Strong data exploration requires solid data modeling.

    4.0
    Jan 7, 2026
    Qlik Sense is our primary platform for providing internal users with business performance via a self-service analytics tool. It is easy to use by a variety of users of all skill levels.
  • It Consultant Ii
    1B-10B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Self-Service Platform Enhances Dashboard Utility but Relies on Well-Structured Data

    3.0
    Jan 22, 2026
    Generally, a positive experience. It is a strong self-service analytics platform empowering us to explore data interactivity without relying heavily on local IT. It has supported product adoption for contract data, spend analytics, and other operational dashboards across our organization.
  • Data Analyst
    1B-10B USD
    Finance (non-banking)
    Review Source

    Reliable data visualization with strong integration, though some drawbacks exist

    4.0
    May 23, 2026
    Qlik Sense is an excellent analytics and data visualization platform and what I like is it's user-friendly interface and robust data integration capabilities. The associative engine enables quick exploration of hidden trends, helping users make faster and smarter decisions. Overall,QLik sense is reliable and innovative tool for modern business intelligence needs
  • HEAD OF MANAGEMENT CONTROL AND FINANCIAL
    50M-1B USD
    Construction
    Review Source

    Simple Coding And Fast Reload Highlighted Amid Storage Control Challenges

    5.0
    Dec 16, 2025
    Great platform for data analysis, flexible and easy coding
  • Data Analyst
    1B-10B USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    Powerful and Scalable BI platform with Analytics and Insight Discovery along with strong data exploration capabilities

    5.0
    Jan 30, 2026
    Positive experience, powerful data visualization, self-service bi, strong associate data model, scalable analytics platform
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User Sentiment About Qlik Sense
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Qlik Sense Likes & Dislikes

Like

The product provides allows for a dashboard experience with prebuilt visualizations and measurements, etc., while enabling access users to download data for deeper exploration. This allows multiple use cases to be solved with a single tool.

Like

We like to self service dashboard, Ing and the smart search to use keywords to discover relevant metrics, fields, or associations quickly.

Like

1. Associative Analytics Engine 2. Interactive and Responsive Dashboards 3. Self-Service Data Preparation 4. Data Import

Dislike

The AI features do not always offer relevant options or deliver the intelligent results that are expected. This is tough to explain to users. In addition, the build process requires complex data modeling that takes time to build expertise in.

Dislike

Nothing in particular, however, the associative engine performs best when data is modeled carefully. Poorly structure data can lead to performance issues or unexpected associations.

Dislike

1. Can have a steep learning Curve for new-users 2. Advanced customization and scripting 3. Licensing and implementation