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# Compare SAP Crystal Reports vs Better Reports

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> Detailed comparison between SAP Crystal Reports and Better Reports. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | SAP Crystal Reports | Better Reports |
| **Overall rating** | 4.3/5 | 4.9/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 174 | 167 |
| **Starting Price** | €479,00 | US$19,90 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | - |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### SAP Crystal Reports

Business intelligence users and decision makers from small businesses all the way to the world's most renown companies.

### Better Reports

Better Reports is targeted at small and medium businesses that need to analyze the data locked in their apps (Shopify, Stripe, QuickBooks Online, etc...).

## Key features

### SAP Crystal Reports

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Ad hoc Query
- Ad hoc Reporting
- Customizable Dashboard
- Customizable Reports
- Dashboard
- Data Connectors
- Data Management
- Drag & Drop
- Financial Reporting
- KPI Monitoring
- Multiple Data Sources
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Sales Reports
- Scheduled/Automated Reports
- Search/Filter
- Self Service Data Preparation
- Single Page View
- Visual Analytics

### Better Reports

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Ad hoc Query
- Ad hoc Reporting
- Customizable Dashboard
- Customizable Reports
- Dashboard
- Data Connectors
- Data Management
- Drag & Drop
- Financial Reporting
- KPI Monitoring
- Multiple Data Sources
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Sales Reports
- Scheduled/Automated Reports
- Search/Filter
- Self Service Data Preparation
- Single Page View
- Visual Analytics

## Links

- [View SAP Crystal Reports Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/144572/sap-crystal-reports)
- [View Better Reports Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1011380/better-reports)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/144572/1011380/sap-crystal-reports/vs/better-reports)

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