ReportBurster Server

ReportBurster Server is a centralized platform for automated report processing and distribution — designed for production environments, enterprise deployments, and fully hands-off workflows.

ReportBurster comes in two editions — Desktop and Server. Both share the same core reporting engine and capabilities. The difference is in how you deploy and who needs access.

ReportBurster Desktop

ReportBurster Desktop is a full reporting platform designed for a single user. It is installed individually on each user's desktop or laptop, runs as a desktop application (ReportBurster.exe), and includes all the reporting and report distribution capabilities you would normally expect.

  • Data Exploration — connect to any database, (safely) explore data with AI-powered analysis, run OLAP queries
  • Report Generation — design and generate reports in PDF, Excel, HTML, and Word from any data source
  • Report Bursting & Distribution — split, route, personalize, and auto-deliver reports via email, FTP, SFTP, cloud storage, or web
  • AI Crew — AI assistants for data analysis, report design, automation, and portal management

Best for: individual users, small teams, getting started, development and testing.

ReportBurster Server

ReportBurster Server includes all the reporting and report distribution capabilities of Desktop, plus enterprise features built for production environments. It is installed on a central server for automated report processing and distribution — designed to handle large volumes of data and deliver 100% hands-off automation.

  • Web Interface — browser-based UI accessible simultaneously by multiple people across your organization
  • Scheduling — automate report processing on nightly, weekly, or monthly schedules
  • Windows Service — runs in the background, starts automatically with Windows, minimal resource usage
  • Unattended Processing — drop reports into the poll folder and they are automatically picked up and processed
  • Enterprise Integration — integrates with enterprise and legacy systems (Crystal Reports, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and more) for full automation
  • Multi-User Access — a central data & reporting platform for your entire team

Best for: production environments, enterprise deployments, large-volume processing, and fully automated (hands-off) workflows.

Quick Comparison

FeatureDesktopServer
Data Exploration & AI✓✓
Report Generation✓✓
Report Bursting & Distribution✓✓
Document Portal✓✓
BI & Analytics✓✓
AI Crew✓✓
Desktop GUI (ReportBurster.exe)✓✓
Web Interface (browser)—✓
Multi-User Access—✓
Scheduling & Automation—✓
Windows Service—✓
Automatic Poll Folder—✓

Which Should I Choose?

  • Start with Desktop if you are evaluating ReportBurster, developing report configurations, or running reports manually on your own machine.
  • Choose Server when you need hands-off automation in production, large-volume report processing, or when multiple people need browser-based access to the platform.

Both editions use the same configuration files and project structure — upgrading from Desktop to Server is straightforward.

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