Qlik Sense vs Klipfolio
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Business Intelligence Tools for SMBs. Last verified June 8, 2026.
The short answer
Qlik Sense ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #10) for Small and mid-size business owners choosing BI and analytics tools (Tableau vs Power BI vs Looker). Powerful associative engine for free-form data exploration and discovery.
At a glance
| Qlik Sense | Klipfolio | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best Business Intelligence Tools for SMBs | #10 / The 11 Best Business Intelligence Tools for SMBs |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.3 | 7.4 |
| Best for | Best for data exploration | Best for KPI dashboards |
| Pricing | $$ ($30 to $70/user/mo) | $$ ($100 to $500/mo) |
| HQ | King of Prussia, USA | Ottawa, Canada |
| Founded | 1993 | 2001 |
Qlik Sense
Powerful associative engine for free-form data exploration and discovery.
www.qlik.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Business Intelligence Tools for SMBs
Klipfolio
Specializes in building and displaying real-time KPI dashboards.
www.klipfolio.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Business Intelligence Tools for SMBs
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