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SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

byMicrosoft
in Data and Analytics
4.3

Overview

Product Information on SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

Updated 13th October 2025

What is SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)?

SQL Server Reporting Services is a software that enables the creation, deployment, and management of paginated reports and interactive visualizations from a variety of data sources. The software provides tools for designing reports that can include tables, charts, graphs, and images, with capabilities for parameterization, sorting, and filtering. It supports scheduled or on-demand report generation and delivery in multiple formats, such as PDF and Excel. The software integrates with authentication systems and provides role-based security to control report access. SQL Server Reporting Services addresses the business problem of transforming raw data into organized, accessible, and actionable information for informed decision-making.

SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Pricing

SQL Server Reporting Services is software that is licensed through a server plus client access license model and is included as part of Microsoft SQL Server editions. Pricing depends on the chosen SQL Server edition and does not involve a separate licensing fee for the reporting component.

Overall experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

It Associate
50M - 250M USD, Healthcare and Biotech
FAVORABLE

“Meaningful Reporting Tool with vast Capabilities however it lacks Modern Look and Feel”

4.0
Mar 17, 2026
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Engineer
1B - 3B USD, Retail
CRITICAL

“SSRS Delivers Stable Reporting But Lags Behind in Modern BI Features”

3.0
Feb 6, 2026
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 11th August 2023

Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft is dedicated to advancing human and organizational achievement. Microsoft Security helps protect people and data against cyberthreats to give peace of mind.

Company Details

Updated 25th March 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1975
Head office location
Redmond, Washington, United States
Number of employees
10000+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
https://microsoft.com

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SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Reviews and Ratings

4.3

(597 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
37%
4 Star
53%
3 Star
9%
2 Star
1%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • It Associate
    50M-1B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Meaningful Reporting Tool with vast Capabilities however it lacks Modern Look and Feel

    4.0
    Mar 17, 2026
    Very useful reporting tool with good set of features and easy to use interface. Report setup is straightforward and allows for user customizations to graph, charts and table driven data. Lacks the modern feel of the newer BI tools and capibilities to embed reports into your app. Integrates well with SQL server and its features but cannot integrate with cloud based databases.
  • It Associate
    50M-1B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Meaningful Reporting Tool with vast Capabilities however it lacks Modern Look and Feel

    4.0
    Mar 17, 2026
    Very useful reporting tool with good set of features and easy to use interface. Report setup is straightforward and allows for user customizations to graph, charts and table driven data. Lacks the modern feel of the newer BI tools and capibilities to embed reports into your app. Integrates well with SQL server and its features but cannot integrate with cloud based databases.
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User Sentiment About SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
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SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Likes & Dislikes

Like

1. Integration with T-SQL queries and stored procs and the ability to create reports really quickly. 2. Very easy to configure, set up and update Reporting Services 3. The ability to automate report delivery using standard or data driven subscriptions and create schedules for a user or file system to receive them.

Like

1. Integration with T-SQL queries and stored procs and the ability to create reports really quickly. 2. Very easy to configure, set up and update Reporting Services 3. The ability to automate report delivery using standard or data driven subscriptions and create schedules for a user or file system to receive them.

Like

1. Integration with T-SQL queries and stored procs and the ability to create reports really quickly. 2. Very easy to configure, set up and update Reporting Services 3. The ability to automate report delivery using standard or data driven subscriptions and create schedules for a user or file system to receive them.

Dislike

SSRS feels dated compared to modern cloud native BI tools. The development experience is rigid, visualisations are limited and there is no real service layer for the end user. Scaling and managing deployments can also become cumbersome compared to browser-based, cloud-first solutions.

Dislike

SSRS feels dated compared to modern cloud native BI tools. The development experience is rigid, visualisations are limited and there is no real service layer for the end user. Scaling and managing deployments can also become cumbersome compared to browser-based, cloud-first solutions.

Dislike

SSRS feels dated compared to modern cloud native BI tools. The development experience is rigid, visualisations are limited and there is no real service layer for the end user. Scaling and managing deployments can also become cumbersome compared to browser-based, cloud-first solutions.