Comparison of Bold Reports and SSRS Reporting Control
Bold Reports and SSRS Reporting Control are reporting tools used to create, manage, and deliver data-driven reports.
Bold Reports is developed by Syncfusion and supports modern, flexible, and cloud-friendly workflows with flexible deployment options. SSRS Reporting Control is a Microsoft reporting solution integrated with SQL Server and is commonly used in Microsoft-based environments.
Although both tools serve similar reporting purposes, they differ significantly in their approach to report design, data connectivity, and integration capabilities. This article compares Bold Reports and SSRS Reporting Control to help users understand their differences.
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Basis |
Bold Reports |
SSRS |
| Deployment Platforms |
Web-based, on-premises, cloud, mobile, cross-platform i.e., Windows, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes and much more. |
On-premises |
|
DataSource Connection |
Supports 30+ data sources including SQL, Oracle, MySQL, JSON, Excel, CSV, and many others. Explore the full range through our connectors documentation. |
Primarily SQL |
|
Cloud Deployment Options |
Supports deployment in cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, and other clouds |
Does not provide native cloud deployment support. |
|
Layout Design |
Drag-and-drop designer |
Primarily code-based report design. |
|
Image Display |
Supported. |
Not supported natively. |
|
User Interface |
Modern, responsive UI with intuitive navigation. |
Traditional, dated interface. |
|
Server Database |
Not Required |
Required |
|
Authentication |
Supports OAuth 2.0, Azure Active Directory, OpenID Connect, and Office 365 authentication for secure, flexible access control. |
Supports Windows authentication. |
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Pricing |
Significant Subscription plan with comprehensive features tailored for enterprise needs. Check the pricing page for detailed pricing information. |
Included with SQL Server licensing. |
Both Bold Reports and SSRS Reporting Control are reporting tools, each with its own strengths and limitations. Bold Reports provides features for report design and data visualization, making it suitable for users who require a flexible reporting solution, while SSRS Reporting Control may be suitable for organizations that require customization and integration capabilities.
