Crystal Reports AlternativesBusiness Intelligence Tools and other similar apps like Crystal Reports

Crystal Reports is described as 'SAP Crystal Reports software is the de facto standard in reporting. With SAP Crystal Reports, you can create powerful, richly formatted, dynamic reports from virtually any data source, delivered in dozens of formats, in up to 24 languages' and is a business intelligence tool in the business & commerce category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Crystal Reports for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and SaaS apps. The best Crystal Reports alternative is JasperReports. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try RootDB or BIRT. Other great apps like Crystal Reports are Windward Core - Document Generation Component, SQL Server Reporting Services, Telerik Reporting and Supermetrics.

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  1. JasperReports icon

    JasperReports

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    JasperReports is a variously-licensed reporting tool & library, written in Java, which can generate HTML, PDF, Excel, CSV, and other format reports. JasperReports Server is a paid feature for distributing and scheduling reports.

    75 JasperReports alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    JasperReports Features

    1.  Reporting
    2.  Data visualization

    JasperReports VS Crystal Reports

     

    • Most users think JasperReports is a great Crystal Reports alternative.

    • JasperReports is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Crystal Reports.

    • JasperReports is the most popular commercial alternative to Crystal Reports.

    • JasperReports is Paid and ProprietaryCrystal Reports is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Windward Core - Document Generation Component

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    The Global Leader in Document Generation Components. Revolutionize your document generation. From a comprehensive SaaS or desktop solution, to seamless integration in your CRM or custom apps, we have you covered.

    64 Windward Core - Document Generation Component alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Java Mobile
    • Self-Hosted
    Windward Core - Document Generation Component screenshot 1

    Windward Core - Document Generation Component Features

    1. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Microsoft Office integration
    2.  Email automation
    3.  Report server
    4.  Automated Reporting
    5.  Drag and Drop
    6.  PDF documentation generation
    7.  C-sharp
    8.  Reporting

    Windward Core - Document Generation Component VS Crystal Reports

     
    Comments about Windward Core - Document Generation Component as an Alternative to Crystal Reports
    Guest
    Positive •Apr 11, 2019
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    Much easier to use, can generate reports much quicker and support is great

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    • Almost everyone thinks Windward Core - Document Generation Component is a great Crystal Reports alternative.

    • Windward Core - Document Generation Component is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Crystal Reports.

    • Windward Core - Document Generation Component is Paid and ProprietaryCrystal Reports is also Paid and Proprietary
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    SQL Server Reporting Services

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    Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is a server-based report generating software system from Microsoft. It is part of a suite of Microsoft SQL Server services, including SSAS (SQL Server Analysis Services) and SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services).

    44 SQL Server Reporting Services alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
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    SQL Server Reporting Services Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Reporting

    SQL Server Reporting Services VS Crystal Reports

     
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    Telerik Reporting

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    Telerik Reporting is a lightweight OLAP reporting solution for all .NET web, desktop and cloud platforms (ASP.NET, Ajax, MVC, Silverlight, WPF, Windows Forms and Azure) which targets developers and end-users alike.

    34 Telerik Reporting alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
    Telerik Reporting Standalone Report Designer

    Telerik Reporting Features

    1.  Reporting
    2.  Dashboard
    3.  Data visualization

    Telerik Reporting VS Crystal Reports

     
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    RootDB

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    An open source self-hosted webapp allowing you to make reports using the full power of the SQL language.

    24 RootDB alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    RootDB screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    5.  Reporting
    6.  Charts
    7.  React

    RootDB VS Crystal Reports

     

    • RootDB is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Crystal Reports.

    • RootDB is Free and Open SourceCrystal Reports is Paid and Proprietary
    • RootDB is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCrystal Reports is not according to our users
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    Supermetrics

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    Get all your business data in one place. Easy-to-use report automation tools for web analytics, social media and online marketing.

    61 Supermetrics alternatives

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    • FI flagFinland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    Supermetrics screenshot 1

    Supermetrics Features

    1.  Import CSV Data
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Ad-free

    Supermetrics VS Crystal Reports

     
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    Pentaho

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    Pentaho is a Business Intelligence software company that offers Pentaho Business Analytics, a suite of open source products which provide data integration, OLAP services, reporting, dashboarding, data mining and ETL capabilities.

    128 Pentaho alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Pentaho Features

    1.  Multiplatform
    2.  Data science
    3.  Data visualization
    4.  Server-side
    5.  Dashboard
    6.  Reporting

    Pentaho VS Crystal Reports

     
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    List & Label

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    List & Label is a reporting tool for software developers. The component extends software with reporting, output and analysis functions such as tables, charts, barcodes, labels, lists, etc. List & Label offers connections to many data sources and supports numerous export formats.

    29 List & Label alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    List & Label is a feature-rich reporting component for .NET and multiple winner of the Visual Studio Magazine Reader's Choice Awards.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Reporting
    2.  Component Library
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Built-in report designer
    5.  Data visualization
    6.  Statistics and Reports
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Automated Reporting

    List & Label VS Crystal Reports

     
    Comments about List & Label as an Alternative to Crystal Reports
    MarkusK
    Positive •May 6, 2025
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    Switched to List & Label recently because of the licensing model. The designer’s way more flexible than Crystal's and the support has also been great so far. Definitely a solid upgrade,

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    • List & Label is Paid and ProprietaryCrystal Reports is also Paid and Proprietary
    • List & Label is Privacy focusedCrystal Reports is not according to our users
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    BIRT

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    BIRT is an open source technology platform used to create data visualizations and reports that can be embedded into rich client and web applications.

    15 BIRT alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    BIRT Features

    1.  Reporting
    2.  Data visualization

    BIRT VS Crystal Reports

     
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    SharpDevelop Reports

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    SharpDevelop Reports (SDR) is the open source .NET reporting solution shipping with SharpDevelop. SDR supports Windows (WPF or Windows Forms) as well as Web (ASP.NET) applications thanks to its ability to use printers or output directly to PDF.

    40 SharpDevelop Reports alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Design your reports

    SharpDevelop Reports Features

    1.  Reporting
    2.  Data visualization

    SharpDevelop Reports VS Crystal Reports

     
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    FineReport

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    FineReport is a powerful and efficient reporting tool allows you to creat complex reports with no IT help and supports a wide variety of data sources. It has an easy-to-use Excel-analogous designer and rich visual effects.

    15 FineReport alternatives

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    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    FineReport screenshot 1

    FineReport Features

    1.  Dashboard
    2.  Data visualization
    3.  Data analytics
    4.  Reporting

    FineReport VS Crystal Reports

     

    • FineReport is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Crystal Reports.

    • FineReport is Paid and ProprietaryCrystal Reports is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Seal Report

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    Seal Report offers a complete framework for producing daily reports from any database or any No SQL source. The product focuses on easy installation and report design: Once setup, reports can be built and published in a minute.

    16 Seal Report alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    HTML Report Result

    Seal Report Features

    1.  Reporting
    2.  Data visualization
    3.  GPLv3
    4.  GUI Designer

    Seal Report VS Crystal Reports

     
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