Birst Mobile is an add-on and requires account-level activation; mobile dashboards are read-only.
Mobile users can view dashboards but cannot author or edit them, and administrators must arrange account access.
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Birst
Birst is Infor’s business intelligence and analytics platform for integrating, modeling, and visualizing enterprise data. It supports dashboards, reports, embedded analytics, and an optional AI analytics assistant.
7 key claims verifiedOur editorial team checked this profile against vendor documentation, product documentation, pricing information. Supported by 6 documented sources.
Editorial overview
Aggregated Overview
Official documentation describes data integration, modeling, reporting, dashboards, embedding, and REST APIs. Public review summaries show positive comments about shared data models and dashboards, alongside concerns about learning curve, performance on large exports, and pricing transparency. Scores are editorial evidence assessments, not product testing.
This profile combines documented product information and independent evidence where available. It is not a hands-on test unless TechZella explicitly identifies one.
Overview
Birst is Infor’s business intelligence and analytics platform. It connects business applications, databases, files, and local data sources, then supports data modeling, dashboards, reports, and visual analysis.
Infor describes its Networked BI approach as a way to combine governed enterprise data with locally managed team data. Buyers may find this relevant when they need shared definitions without preventing teams from blending their own data.
Birst also supports embedded analytics and an optional Analytics Agent. The agent’s availability depends on an Infor Velocity Suite subscription and customer configuration.
Birst Decision Snapshot
A quick way to understand who this product may suit, where its limits matter, and which facts are most relevant before you compare alternatives.
Best suited to
Organizations seeking governed enterprise analytics that combines centrally managed data with team-level data, especially those already using Infor applications or needing embedded reporting.
Look elsewhere if
Buyers seeking transparent self-service pricing, a clearly documented public free trial, or a lightweight analytics tool with minimal setup should compare alternatives, and should evaluate alternatives such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau instead.
Platforms
Android, Cloud, iOS, On-premises, Web
TechZella assessment
7.3/10
Birst — What Sets It Apart?
These are the product-specific differences that may matter when deciding whether the software fits your workflow. They are based on documented evidence rather than a universal ranking.
- Its Networked BI model lets centrally governed data coexist with team-managed analytic data.
- The documented connectivity options include cloud application connectors, JDBC and SAP access, local files, and Live Access to on-premises data.
- Its embedded analytics supports dashboard and report integration into other applications, with server-side single sign-on token handling.
Birst Pros & Cons
Pros
- Combines data preparation, modeling, dashboards, and reporting in one platform.
- Supports both cloud hosting and an on-premises appliance deployment.
- Offers documented REST APIs and embedded analytics.
- Supports governed enterprise data alongside local analytic data.
Cons
- Public Birst pricing and standard trial terms were not verified.
- Birst Mobile is an add-on, and dashboards cannot be authored or edited on mobile.
- The Analytics Agent requires a separate Infor Velocity Suite subscription.
- Public review summaries report concerns about large exports and the learning curve.
Birst Gotchas & Operational Limits
These are documented constraints or practical friction points that may matter before you adopt the product.
The Analytics Agent is tied to an Infor Velocity Suite subscription, and capabilities vary by configuration.
Buyers should confirm entitlement and required functions with their Infor account team before relying on agent-based analysis.
Evidence source ↗Pricing
Infor does not publish Birst prices on the product page reviewed. Public plan rates and a standard free-trial offer were not verified. Buyers should contact Infor to confirm subscription pricing, included connectors, deployment options, and add-on entitlements.
Infor documentation identifies Birst Mobile as an add-on and the Analytics Agent as requiring an Infor Velocity Suite subscription. The reviewed sources do not state their prices.
Birst Competitors & Alternatives
Compare similar products directly, then see which alternatives may make more sense when your requirements differ.
At a glance
Artificial Intelligence Software| Decision factor | Birst | Microsoft Power BI | Tableau |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core scope | Enterprise analytics combining data connection, modeling, dashboards, reporting, and embedded analytics. | Business analytics and reporting through Power BI, with Microsoft Fabric capacity options. Source ↗ | Tableau's product portfolio includes Tableau Prep, Desktop, Server, Cloud, and Mobile for data preparation and analytics. Source ↗ |
| Pricing model | Infor does not publish a public Birst price on the reviewed product page. | Microsoft lists a free account, Pro at $14.00 per user/month paid yearly, and Premium Per User at $24.00 per user/month paid yearly. Source ↗ | Tableau provides a public pricing and product selector, and its Prep page states that Prep Builder is included with Creator licenses. Source ↗ |
| Sharing and collaboration | Infor describes enterprise dashboards, reports, and governed data across teams; public plan-by-plan sharing limits were not found. | Microsoft states that publishing and sharing reports requires Pro or Premium Per User, subject to applicable capacity scenarios. Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Data preparation | Automated data refinement and modeling prepare connected data for analysis. | Not documented | Tableau Prep offers visual data-cleaning flows, cloud and local connections, and flow refresh and governance capabilities. Source ↗ |
Only factors supported by the available research are shown. The comparison is descriptive, not a ranking.
Direct competitors
These products address broadly similar requirements. The descriptions focus on documented reasons a buyer might compare them with Birst.
Birst Features
Data and analytics
- Data connectors and file uploads
- Automated data refinement
- Data modeling
- Interactive dashboards
- Reports and visualizations
- Data blending and analytic sandboxes
Integration and deployment
- REST APIs
- Embedded dashboards and reports
- Birst Cloud
- On-premises appliance
- Birst Mobile for iOS and Android
AI
- Analytics Agent for natural-language analysis, visualization, and dashboard generation; requires an Infor Velocity Suite subscription
Demo & Screenshots
Birst Specifications
| Vendor | Infor |
|---|---|
| Product type | Business intelligence and analytics platform |
| Deployment | Multi-tenant cloud or on-premises appliance |
| API | REST APIs; Infor documents REST as the recommended external integration approach |
| Connectors | Salesforce, Marketo, JDBC, SAP, and file uploads; connector availability depends on configuration |
| Mobile requirements | iOS 16.0 or newer; Android 12.0 or newer |
| Mobile access | Birst Mobile add-on; dashboards are read-only |
| AI feature access | Analytics Agent requires Infor Velocity Suite subscription; capabilities depend on configuration |
Deployment & System Footprint
Verified installation, hosting, administration, or environment details that can affect implementation.
| Hosting and deployment | Infor documents a multi-tenant cloud service and an appliance option for on-premises deployment. Birst can also be embedded using cloud or appliance deployment. Source ↗ |
|---|---|
| Mobile access | Birst Mobile is documented for iOS 16.0 or newer and Android 12.0 or newer; dashboards are view-only on mobile. Source ↗ |
Migration & Lock-In
Documented portability, standards, export, or switching considerations. No switching-cost score is shown unless the evidence supports one.
Data portability
Birst documentation lists report export formats including CSV, PDF, PNG, PPT, RTF, and XLS through command web services. The reviewed sources do not establish a complete migration or content-conversion service.
Evidence source ↗Our evidence-based assessment
TechZella Score
A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.
7.3/10Moderate confidence
Official documentation describes data integration, modeling, reporting, dashboards, embedding, and REST APIs. Public review summaries show positive comments about shared data models and dashboards, alongside concerns about learning curve, performance on large exports, and pricing transparency. Scores are editorial evidence assessments, not product testing.
Methodology v1.0. The assessment weighs feature coverage (25%), ease of use (15%), value for money (20%), performance (15%), support (10%) and user sentiment (15%), using researched product evidence and verified review evidence where available. It is a TechZella editorial assessment, not a direct user-review average.
Editorial transparency
Our Review Methodology
Key claims are linked to the sources used to verify them. This evidence record is separate from third-party user ratings.
TechZella evaluates software using documented product capabilities, pricing information, usability and value considerations, independent user evidence where available, and competitive context. The assessment is an editorial review, not a hands-on test unless one is explicitly identified. Our editorial assessment is based on 6 documented sources.
What TechZella adds
- Its Networked BI model lets centrally governed data coexist with team-managed analytic data.
- The documented connectivity options include cloud application connectors, JDBC and SAP access, local files, and Live Access to on-premises data.
- Its embedded analytics supports dashboard and report integration into other applications, with server-side single sign-on token handling.
Important limitations
- Infor does not publish Birst prices on the product page reviewed; buyers need to contact the vendor for commercial details.
- The Birst Mobile documentation describes dashboards as read-only on mobile devices, and mobile access requires account-level enablement.
- The Analytics Agent requires an Infor Velocity Suite subscription; access and available functions also depend on customer configuration.
- Public review summaries mention slow exports of large datasets and a learning curve; these are reviewer reports, not independently tested findings.
Evidence-backed claimsBirst is an Infor analytics product with industry- and role-specific content. Birst supports cloud, on-premises appliance, and embedded deployment. Birst connects to Salesforce, Marketo, JDBC sources, SAP, and files. Birst provides external REST APIs. Birst Mobile offers dashboards on iOS and Android, with read-only dashboard access. The Analytics Agent can answer natural-language questions and generate analytics outputs, subject to subscription and configuration. Infor acquired Birst in 2017.
Infor's product page describes prebuilt content and metrics across industries and roles.
View source ↗Verified 2026-11-07Infor documentation lists Birst Cloud, Birst Appliance, and Birst Embedded deployment options.
View source ↗Verified 2026-11-07Infor's connectivity documentation names application connectors, JDBC and SAP support, and uploads from Excel, Access, and delimited text files.
View source ↗Verified 2026-11-07Infor's documentation identifies REST as the recommended external API approach; its developer catalog lists Birst REST operations.
View source ↗Verified 2026-11-07Infor lists supported mobile operating system versions and states mobile dashboards cannot be created or edited.
View source ↗Verified 2026-11-07Infor describes its agent's question answering, visualization, dashboard, analysis, and export capabilities, and identifies the Infor Velocity Suite subscription requirement.
View source ↗Verified 2026-11-07Infor's corporate history records its acquisition of Birst in 2017.
View source ↗Verified 2026-11-07Birst FAQs
Answers begin with the clearest available response, followed by the context that helps you act on it.
Does Birst have a REST API?
Yes. Infor documents external REST APIs and recommends REST for integrating with Birst.
Can Birst dashboards be embedded in another application?
Yes. Infor documents embedding reports and dashboards using a server-side single sign-on token flow.
Does Birst support on-premises deployment?
Yes. Infor documents an appliance option for in-house deployment, as well as its multi-tenant cloud service.
Can users edit Birst dashboards on mobile?
No. Infor states that Birst Mobile dashboards are read-only; users can view them but cannot create or edit them.
Is the Birst Analytics Agent included for every customer?
No. Infor says it is available to customers with an Infor Velocity Suite subscription, and access depends on customer configuration.
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