Softwr

Software · head to head

Qlik Sense vs Rosetta Stone

Qlik Sense logo

Qlik Sense

Software

Self-service data analytics and visualization

From
Free
Rated
-
Rosetta Stone logo

Rosetta Stone

Software

Learn languages through immersion

From
$13.25/month
Rated
-

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; Rosetta Stone monthly plan is 19.99 USD/month; annual plan is 159.00 USD/year (13.25 USD/month equivalent)
  • They diverge on capability: Qlik Sense covers Associative Engine, Rosetta Stone covers Immersive learning.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Qlik Sense and Rosetta Stone actually diverge.

Attributes where Qlik Sense and Rosetta Stone differ
AttributeQlik SenseRosetta Stone
Starting priceFree$13.25/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb (Cloud), Desktop (Windows), Mobile (iOS/Android)Web, iOS, Android
Founded19931992

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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
  • Salesforce
  • ServiceNow

Only in Rosetta Stone

  • Immersive learning
  • Speech recognition
  • TruAccent
  • Live tutoring
  • Phrasebook
  • Stories
  • Audio companion
  • Mobile apps

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Desktop support

What people use each for

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

Qlik Sense

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

Rosetta Stone

  • Language learning across 25+ languages with immersive methodnot Qlik Sense
  • Speech recognition practice via TruAccent toolnot Qlik Sense
  • Conversational fluency building through Chat Missionsnot Qlik Sense
  • Custom learning materials creation with Sapphire Studionot Qlik Sense
  • Professional and personal development language acquisitionnot 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

Rosetta Stone

  • Monthly plan is 19.99 USD/month; annual plan is 159.00 USD/year (13.25 USD/month equivalent)

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

Rosetta Stone

$13.25/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Rosetta Stone review.

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 Rosetta Stone if

  • You need immersive learning.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want speech recognition.

Questions people ask

Is Qlik Sense or Rosetta Stone better?
Neither clearly leads. Qlik Sense starts at Free and Rosetta Stone at $13.25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Qlik Sense or Rosetta Stone?
Qlik Sense has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Qlik Sense and $13.25/month for Rosetta Stone.
Does Qlik Sense or Rosetta Stone run on more platforms?
Qlik Sense runs on Web (Cloud), Desktop (Windows), Mobile (iOS/Android). Rosetta Stone runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Qlik Sense for free?
Yes. Qlik Sense has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Rosetta Stone starts at $13.25/month.
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 Rosetta Stone is typically brought in for.
What can Qlik Sense do that Rosetta Stone cannot?
Qlik Sense covers Associative Engine, AI Insights, Augmented Analytics, Natural Language. Rosetta Stone covers Immersive learning, Speech recognition, TruAccent, Live tutoring. Both handle Web support, Desktop 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.

Source
Qlik 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.

Source
Qlik 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.

Source
Qlik 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.

Source
Qlik 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.

Source
Qlik 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.

Source

Related pages

Other head to heads