Description:

Quickly transform almost any data into powerful, dynamic content. Tightly integrate reporting functionality into Java, .NET, and COM applications. Empower end users with flexible report viewing and interaction capabilities.

Crystal Reports provides broad data connectivity options making it easy to access enterprise data and satisfy end user information requirements. Whether you require access to databases, files, logs, application systems (CRM, ERP, etc.), or program elements, you can use Crystal Reports.

Crystal Reports offers a high degree of flexibility and control over how data is presented and formatted.

Crystal Reports provides flexible options that let end users view and interact with information in familiar formats and via familiar environments.

Crystal Reports provides a range of proven Java, .NET, and COM components that help reduce the complexity of integrating dynamic reporting functionality into your applications. Whether you need to build a web, windows, XML web services, or mobile application, you can use Crystal Reports for your data presentation requirements.

For Application Development
Easily access, format, and integrate dynamic data into web and windows applications while maintaining tight control over end user interactivity.

For Report Design
Design flexible, feature-rich reports from almost any data source. Use extensive formatting and interactivity options to empower end users with business information.


Edition Comparison:

Crystal Reports is available in four different editions to meet the needs of application developers, IT professionals, and business users.

Application Development Solutions

Advanced Developer – Web development and deployment bundle¹ for integrating and deploying dynamic report creation and viewing capabilities into web applications. Learn more

Developer Edition – For integrating report viewing, printing, and exporting capabilities into applications. Learn more

Report Design Solutions

Professional Edition – For report creation and maintenance based on a large variety² of data sources plus out-of-the-box web report delivery for workgroups. Learn more

Standard Edition – For basic report design based on PC-based data sources. Learn more

The chart below illustrates some of the key feature differences between the various Crystal Reports 10 editions.

¹ Includes all Crystal Reports Developer Edition features plus introductory deployment capabilities for Crystal Enterprise Embedded Edition.

² This feature is available on the Crystal Enterprise CD included in the package.

³ Includes the .NET Reporting Component, Java Reporting Component, and Report Design Component (RDC).