Microsoft Crescent Comparison

Feature

Windward Studios

Microsoft Crescent

Conditional Logic

IF/ELSE/SWITCH/CASE

Backwards Compatibility

Templates are compatible with older versions and platforms (.NET or Java). Tags are automatically upgraded on first run.

Customization

Free form design allows users to intuitively make layout and formatting changes in Office a tool they know. Create modern looking reports that impress clients

Data Selection

Drag/Drop Intuitive SQL, XPath and OData wizards make selecting data as easy as creating an email filter

Data Source Connectivity

All SSRS supported data sources plus...

File Based (XML, XLSX, Access)
Web Based (Salesforce, JSON, REST)
Big Data (MongoDB, Cassandra)
Continued support of emerging datasources

Data Sources

All SQL supported data sources plus...

File Based (XML, XLSX, Access)
Web Based (Salesforce, JSON, REST)

Design Environments

Microsoft Word
Excel
PowerPoint

Interview Capability

Not Supported

Learning Curves

Easily design template in tools you know through the Microsoft Office Suite, create tags with drag and drop design/wizards.

Open Formats

Templates and Output created to specifications allowing editing in native applications. Open Office and make layout changes at any time.

Output Formats

PDF, Printer, HTML, DOCX, WORDML, RTF, XLSX, XLS, PPTX, TXT, PostScript, EPS, SVG, PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP, CSV

Reporting Components Reuse

Windward PODs

Server

Windward provides the user with live support (phone, email, & forum), tutorials, free webinars, comprehensive documentation, strong internet presence, and more.

Server

Library can be deployed via .NETor Java (Office does not need to be installed)

Template Formats

DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, HTML

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TL;DR

Feature

Windward Studios