Crystal vs. NET

[markinro]

From what I can tell, .NET is more flexible. I can pass just about datasource I can imagine. I can publish a report as a web-service which giving me a highly scalable solution. I can pass multiple datasets via stored procedures, make use of n-tier methodologies. It's built into .NET so I don't need to buy full-blown crystal (just a license).

Besides, there are a variety of alternate reporting tools - ActiveReports, Excel which can be implemented in .NET

So, why purchase crystal ? Is there anything it can do that can't be done in .NET ?

 

[chelseatech]

The reporting in .NET is Crystal Reports.NET so it is a variation of the same product.

That version is fine for designing and running reports, and I'd recommend you take that approach.

CR9 has a few other improvements that you don't get with the free edition. There is a list on the CD web site.

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