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Baserow vs IBM Cognos Analytics

Baserow logo

Baserow

Software

Open-source no-code database platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
IBM Cognos Analytics logo

IBM Cognos Analytics

Software

AI-powered business intelligence

From
$15/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Baserow has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Baserow the free tier is capped at 3,000 rows and 2GB of storage per workspace; IBM Cognos Analytics listed on UK G-Cloud at £42.53 per user per month for IBM Cognos Analytics, via reseller Computacenter
  • They diverge on capability: Baserow covers Database tables, IBM Cognos Analytics covers AI Assistant.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Baserow and IBM Cognos Analytics actually diverge.

Attributes where Baserow and IBM Cognos Analytics differ
AttributeBaserowIBM Cognos Analytics
Starting priceFree$15/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Api, Self-hostedWeb, Desktop, Mobile, Cloud
Founded20191911

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Baserow

  • Database tables
  • Multiple views
  • Forms
  • API access
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Templates
  • Plugins
  • Self-hosting

Only in IBM Cognos Analytics

  • AI Assistant
  • Natural Language Queries
  • Automated Insights
  • Story Telling
  • Mobile Analytics
  • IBM Db2
  • Oracle
  • SQL Server

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Baserow

  • Self-hosting an open source alternative to a spreadsheet databasenot IBM Cognos Analytics
  • Structured team data with Kanban, calendar and grid viewsnot IBM Cognos Analytics
  • Building internal tools on top of a database with an APInot IBM Cognos Analytics
  • Sharing data with external app users without giving them full seatsnot IBM Cognos Analytics

IBM Cognos Analytics

  • Self-service analyticsnot Baserow
  • Data explorationnot Baserow
  • Ad-hoc reportingnot Baserow
  • Collaborative analysisnot Baserow
  • Embedded analyticsnot Baserow

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Baserow

  • The free tier is capped at 3,000 rows and 2GB of storage per workspace
  • Kanban, calendar and survey views need Premium at $10 per user per month billed yearly
  • Role-based permissions, audit logs and SSO require Premium or higher
  • Row limits are per workspace rather than per table, so splitting data across bases does not raise the ceiling
  • Automation runs are metered as credits, 2,000 a month on free

IBM Cognos Analytics

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £42.53 per user per month for IBM Cognos Analytics, via reseller Computacenter

Pricing, plan by plan

Baserow

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited rows
    • Core features
    • Community support
  • Premium$5/user/month
    • Row comments
    • Kanban view
    • Survey form

IBM Cognos Analytics

$15/month
  • Standard$15/month
    • Dashboards
    • Reporting
    • AI Insights
  • Plus$35/month
    • Advanced Analytics
    • Planning
    • Premium Support

Which should you pick?

Choose Baserow if

  • You need database tables.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api, Self-hosted.
  • You also want multiple views.
Baserow review

Choose IBM Cognos Analytics if

  • You need ai assistant.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Cloud.
  • You also want natural language queries.
IBM Cognos Analytics review

Questions people ask

Is Baserow or IBM Cognos Analytics better?
Neither clearly leads. Baserow starts at Free and IBM Cognos Analytics at $15/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Baserow or IBM Cognos Analytics?
Baserow has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Baserow and $15/month for IBM Cognos Analytics.
Does Baserow or IBM Cognos Analytics run on more platforms?
Baserow runs on Web, Api, Self-hosted. IBM Cognos Analytics runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Cloud.
Can I use Baserow for free?
Yes. Baserow has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. IBM Cognos Analytics starts at $15/month.
What is Baserow best used for?
Baserow is most often used for self-hosting an open source alternative to a spreadsheet database, structured team data with kanban, calendar and grid views, building internal tools on top of a database with an api, sharing data with external app users without giving them full seats. Of those, self-hosting an open source alternative to a spreadsheet database and structured team data with kanban, calendar and grid views are not what IBM Cognos Analytics is typically brought in for.
What can Baserow do that IBM Cognos Analytics cannot?
Baserow covers Database tables, Multiple views, Forms, API access. IBM Cognos Analytics covers AI Assistant, Natural Language Queries, Automated Insights, Story Telling. Both handle Web support.
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