Frequently Asked Questions
What is NextReports?
NextReports is a reporting software suite composed of NextReports Designer, NextReports Engine and NextReports Server:
- With NextReports Designer you can easily create reports and charts in a proprietary xml format using a very simple user interface.
- You can use NextReports Engine to programmatically run a report or chart with your needed parameters. You can also embedd the Engine in your own application.
- Using NextReports Server, you can centralize all your reports and charts, apply security, schedule reports, monitor your processes, inspect running history, look at live dashboards and much more.
The Designer and the Engine are free to use. The Server software comes at a very attractive price, only 999 eur for an unlimited number of users. You can find out more about our license terms here: Licensing
Would you say NextReports Suite is an enterprise level reporting solution?
Yes! NextReports can easily manage very large volumes of data.
Some of our customers are very known large companies.
You can check out our customers page.
Are NextReports Designer and NextReports Engine really free?
Yes! You will get a fully functional software, with no limitations, no ads, no spam or any other hidden tricks.
You can use the desinger and engine for as long as you want, for private or business reporting needs.
You can find out more about our license terms here: Licensing
What datasources does NextReports support?
NextReports Designer can connect to most popular databases:
- Oracle
- MySQL
- MSSQL
- SQLite
- PostgreSQL
- Derby
- Firebird
What file formats does NextReports currently support?
Currently NextReports can export reports in the following file formats:
- HTML
- EXCEL
- RTF
- CSV
- TSV
- TXT
- XML
Is there an Online Demo for NextReports Server?
Sure. Just go to this URL: http://demo.next-reports.com/nextserver/app/login
You can login using username "demo" and password "demo" (without the quotes).
Keep in mind that "demo" is a restricted user which is not able to see security and has restrictive rights on some existing entities.
How to activate a license for NextReports Server?
After you purchase a NextReports Server License or request a 60 days Trial License, you will receive by email a license.dat file.
When you access the NextReports Server browser application, after you login, you will be asked to update your license file. Browse to the license.dat file received earlier.
After update, you will be redirected to application main frame.
I have more questions, what can I do?
It's easy! You can:
- read the manuals avaliable in the Documentation area
- use the Live Chat that you see on the right side of our website
- check out our Video Tutorials for Designer and Server
- visit out our Forum, where you can post any questions or comments you may have
- use the Contact page to contact us