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DynamicReports vs Eclipse BIRT
Both stand on reporting software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Self-hosted
Choose DynamicReports if you need a free, open source Java tool for runtime reporting and want report elements such as groups, charts, and subtotals. Look elsewhere if your workflow depends on designing reports through a visual editor.
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Eclipse BIRT offers a broad report-design, data-connection and output toolkit, including options for embedding and extension. It is a fit to consider when those capabilities and its open-source licensing match your development environment.
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| DynamicReports | Eclipse BIRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dynamicreports.org | eclipse-birt.github.io |
| On reporting software | #4 of 40 | #1 of 40 |
DynamicReports: what it does well
- Free and open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License, Version 3.
- Creates reports in Java code at runtime without a visual designer.
- Exports reports to PDF, Excel, and Word.
- Includes groups, charts, barcodes, conditional styles, and tables of contents.
- Can combine dynamic reports with static JRXML designs.
What to know first
- Requires Java 1.7 or above and JasperReports 6.4.0.
- Report design is done in Java code rather than a visual designer.
Eclipse BIRT: what it does well
- A single report can combine multiple data sources
- Includes a drag-and-drop report layout view
- Exports reports to several document formats
- Report data can be exported to CSV
- Free open-source project under the Eclipse Public License
What to know first
- No security certification or compliance standard is stated
- Support channels listed are GitHub issues and a developer mailing list
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