Best Reporting Software in 2026
Updated
In short: FastReport is ranked #1 of 32 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Bold Reports and SeekTable. The best-ranked option with a free plan is SeekTable. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Octoboard at €12/mo.
Reports are useful only when the relevant data can be brought in and the right people can reach the results. Compared on data source connectors, distribution channels, interactive reports, report access, scheduled delivery, and viewer limit, these entries help frame both reporting and sharing needs. FastReport, Bold Reports, and SeekTable open the ranked order, followed by Exago BI and Porter Metrics. Consider where your data comes from, how people should access reports, and whether scheduled delivery fits your process. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide additional cost context alongside the comparison criteria.
32 reporting software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Interactive reports | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FastReport | 8.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 2 | Bold Reports | 8.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 3 |  SeekTable | 8.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $25/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 4 | Exago BI | 8.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 5 |  Porter Metrics | 8.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $12.50/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 6 |  FineReport | 8.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 7 | Octoboard | 7.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €12/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 8 |  ReportServer | 7.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 9 | AgencyAnalytics | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $20/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 10 | Swydo | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $69/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 11 | Whatagraph | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 12 | Stimulsoft Reports | 6.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 13 | Power My Analytics | 6.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $41.63/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 14 | DevExpress Reports | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 15 |  Telerik Reporting | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 16 | ActiveReports | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 17 | Logi Info | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 18 |  Eclipse BIRT | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 19 | DashThis | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $54/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 20 |  ReportDash | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 21 | TapClicks | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 22 | Reportei | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 23 | NinjaCat | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 24 | Spreadsheet Server | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 25 |  DynamicReports | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which reporting software is ranked first on Inferse?
FastReport is ranked #1 of 32 with a score of 8.9. Bold Reports is second and SeekTable third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Octoboard has the lowest first paid tier we found: €12/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.