OfficeReports

Pros

The data tabulations, data tables, and the setup for our ad hoc reporting needs are exceptionally good.

Cons

Although other data formats do work, the primary data format is SPSS to obtain all the functionality. Would like to see this extended to other sourcess.

Pros

OfficeReports is a software that balances complexity with an intuitive interface that plugs in seamlessly to excel without requiring maneuvering data between platforms. I work with a team of consultants (not market researchers) and OfficeReports provides a clean, non-confusing interface without overwhelming you with options. If more robust options are required, they do exist and easy to implement.

Cons

For very, very complex projects (multiple thousands of variables as well as thousands of cases) the program can begin to stumble. However, an experienced user can mitigate the issue. Similarly, while the floating license is preferred for our organization, utilizing the floating license and a business dropbox account (or equivalent) can sometimes create issues where one user has exited the license but there is a lag before the license is available for use in the future.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to OfficeReports

Pros

Once you click-in to the program, it's so easy to use and wonderfully helpful. We're working on a project with multiple markets, so I appreciate the flexibility we're offered through the templates.

Cons

The data swapping/uploading between different markets process has been really challenging. I receive many error messages or general pop up windows and I don't understand what they mean. If they were written in more common language or had instructions on what needed to be resolved, I'd be able to take the initiative to fix it myself. This is the part that I've had the most difficult time learning.

Pros

I love how the software is easy to use and learn. You can easily create customized crosstabulations within minutes.

Cons

I haven't found anything that would be undesirable yet.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to OfficeReports

Pros

I have been using this tool for almost 3 years, have seen the way it has been improvised based on the requirement, there are multiple features which would help to make things very efficient, the most and important feature I personally love is Repetitive Reports, which makes life more faster and easy.

Cons

I would feel that there is a need to change the interface, where in drag and drop option can be initiated, especially when there is a need to generate the tabular data tables.