ANKHOR FlowSheet

What ANKHOR FlowSheet is

ANKHOR FlowSheet is an in-memory data workbench for building applications, reports, data services, and ad-hoc analyses. Users can create visual dataflow graphs, and the product describes visual data processing without a need to learn a scripting language. It imports data from files, the web, and databases through plug-in adapters. Listed formats include Excel, CSV, XML, SPSS, SQL dumps, Outlook PST, SAP ALV lists, images, and compressed files. Analysis options include spreadsheet calculations, OLAP cubes, statistical and predictive analysis, and ad-hoc exploration. FlowSheet also supports interactive dashboards, charts, visualizations, and report or document output. Connections include ODBC and SQL for databases, HTTP or FTP for web access, and SOAP or REST web-service calls using formats such as JSON. The vendor lists Community, Professional, and Workstation editions, each with forum-only support; their stated capacities range from 20 million table cells and 2 CPU threads to unlimited table cells and 64 CPU threads. The company describes enterprises, consultants, scientists, and engineers as target users.

Who it suits

FlowSheet suits enterprises, consultants, scientists, and engineers who need versatile data processing across files, databases, web sources, and analyses. Its visual workflows are intended for users who do not want to learn a scripting language for visual data processing.

Limits

The free Community Edition supports up to 20 million table cells and 2 CPU threads. Professional supports 1 billion cells and 8 threads; Workstation allows unlimited cells and 64 threads. The Professional testing activation has no stated duration.

Getting started

1. Visit the ANKHOR website.
2. Choose an edition: Community, Professional, or Workstation.
3. Install FlowSheet on a listed platform or use its web or self-hosted option.
4. Use the Professional Edition activation instructions to test without a license key.
5. Build a visual dataflow graph and connect relevant files, databases, web sources, or services.

Verdict

FlowSheet brings data import, analysis, workflows, and reporting into one workbench, with edition capacities suited to different workloads. The listed support is forum-only, and pricing is available on request.