Software · head to head
Qlik Sense vs Quantum Metric
The short version
- Only Qlik Sense has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Qlik Sense expensive pricing structure, particularly for enterprise users and large data volumes; Quantum Metric only enterprise plans are offered and the pricing page publishes no rate, no session volume tier and no minimum
- They diverge on capability: Qlik Sense covers Associative Engine, Quantum Metric covers Session Replay.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Qlik Sense and Quantum Metric actually diverge.
| Attribute | Qlik Sense | Quantum Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web (Cloud), Desktop (Windows), Mobile (iOS/Android) | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 1993 | 2015 |
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 Qlik Sense
- Associative Engine
- AI Insights
- Augmented Analytics
- Natural Language
- Alerting
- SAP
- Snowflake
- AWS
Only in Quantum Metric
- Session Replay
- Opportunity Analysis
- Anomaly Detection
- Real-time Alerts
- Impact Scoring
- Adobe Analytics
- Google Analytics
- Splunk
Both cover
- Salesforce
- ServiceNow
- Web support
- Mobile support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Qlik Sense
- Self-service analyticsnot Quantum Metric
- Data explorationnot Quantum Metric
- Ad-hoc reportingnot Quantum Metric
- Collaborative analysisnot Quantum Metric
- Embedded analyticsnot Quantum Metric
Quantum Metric
- Session replay and digital experience analytics for large web and mobile propertiesnot Qlik Sense
- Quantifying friction and conversion loss in checkout and signup flowsnot Qlik Sense
- Streaming behavioural insights into a data warehousenot Qlik Sense
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Qlik Sense
- Expensive pricing structure, particularly for enterprise users and large data volumes
- Performance degradation when working with very large datasets
- Limited field capacity and strict 10 GB data limit on Starter plan ($300/month)
- Weak date handling in set analysis compared to other BI tools
- Poor API usability, particularly for Python scripts and integration workflows
Quantum Metric
- Only enterprise plans are offered and the pricing page publishes no rate, no session volume tier and no minimum
- The page states plans are built around your business, with the only routes being a personalised discussion, a live demo or product tours
- There is no self-serve tier, free plan or trial published
Pricing, plan by plan
Qlik Sense
Free- Qlik Sense Business (Desktop)Free
- Personal dashboards
- No content sharing
- Desktop only
- Starter$300/month
- 10 users
- 10 GB data for analysis
- Cloud-based
- Standard$825/month
- Unlimited users
- 25 GB data for analysis
- Advanced analytics
- Premium$2750/month
- Unlimited users
- 50 GB data for analysis
- Enhanced support
Quantum Metric
On request- CustomFree
- Full Platform
- Real-time Analytics
- Enterprise Support
Which should you pick?
Choose Qlik Sense if
- You need associative engine.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web (Cloud), Desktop (Windows), Mobile (iOS/Android).
- You also want ai insights.
Choose Quantum Metric if
- You need session replay.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want opportunity analysis.
Questions people ask
- Is Qlik Sense or Quantum Metric better?
- Neither clearly leads. Qlik Sense starts at Free and Quantum Metric at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Qlik Sense or Quantum Metric?
- Qlik Sense has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Qlik Sense and On request for Quantum Metric.
- Does Qlik Sense or Quantum Metric run on more platforms?
- Qlik Sense runs on Web (Cloud), Desktop (Windows), Mobile (iOS/Android). Quantum Metric runs on Web, Mobile.
- Can I use Qlik Sense for free?
- Yes. Qlik Sense has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Quantum Metric starts at On request.
- What is Qlik Sense best used for?
- Qlik Sense is most often used for self-service analytics, data exploration, ad-hoc reporting, collaborative analysis. Of those, self-service analytics and data exploration are not what Quantum Metric is typically brought in for.
- What can Qlik Sense do that Quantum Metric cannot?
- Qlik Sense covers Associative Engine, AI Insights, Augmented Analytics, Natural Language. Quantum Metric covers Session Replay, Opportunity Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Real-time Alerts. Both handle Salesforce, ServiceNow, Web support, Mobile support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Qlik Sense: Does Qlik Sense have a free tier?
Qlik Sense Business (Desktop) is permanently free for individual users for creating personal dashboards, though content cannot be shared. Qlik Cloud Analytics offers a 30-day free trial with full features.
SourceQlik Sense: What is the entry price for Qlik Cloud Analytics?
Qlik Cloud Analytics Starter plan starts at $300 per month (annual billing) for 10 users and 10 GB of data. Standard is $825/month for 25 GB with unlimited users. Premium is $2,750/month for 50 GB.
SourceQlik Sense: How many users can access Qlik Sense?
The Starter plan is limited to 10 users. Standard, Premium, and Enterprise plans include unlimited users and charge based on data capacity (gigabytes) rather than seat count.
SourceQlik Sense: What is the Associative Engine in Qlik Sense?
The Associative Engine is Qlik's proprietary technology that automatically discovers and explores all possible relationships between data points, enabling intuitive analysis compared to traditional query-based BI tools.
SourceQlik Sense: Does Qlik Sense support self-service analytics?
Yes, Qlik Sense is designed for self-service business intelligence, allowing business users to create dashboards and explore data without extensive technical knowledge, though complex implementations require expertise.
SourceQlik Sense: Is Qlik Sense available on-premises?
Yes, Qlik offers both cloud-based (Qlik Cloud Analytics) and on-premises deployment options, though on-premises licensing requires a separate quote.
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