Jet Reports: Fast Reporting Performance

September 18, 2025

If you are looking for a reporting solution that can handle complex data and deliver fast results, you might want to check out Jet Reports from insightsoftware.

Jet Reports is a powerful Excel-based reporting tool that directly connects to your Microsoft Dynamics ERP and allows you to create custom reports and dashboards with ease using real-time data. Jet Reports is designed to make your reporting experience fast and smooth.

How Fast Is Jet Reports?

Based on performance benchmarks that tested a variety of commonly used report types with different data sizes (up to 1 million rows), Jet Reports continues to improve its reporting run time performance. We found that customers can run 95% of reports in 30 seconds or less on newer versions of Jet Reports released in the last year. This means that you can get valuable insights from your reports more quickly too.

You also don’t have to worry about any sort of latency or need to refresh data sources, as Jet Reports uses a direct connection to your chosen Dynamics ERP and connects to Microsoft Fabric data. No matter how simple or complex the report you want to run, you will get your results with speed and efficiency.

Jet Reports’ fast performance hinges on a combination of techniques such as optimizing the query engine, reducing the number of database calls, caching data locally, and parallelizing the processing of multiple reports. These methods not only optimize the performance of Jet Reports, but also reduce the load on your data sources and network.

Why Is Performance Important?

Performance is one of the key factors that determine the quality and value of a reporting solution. A fast reporting solution can help you:

• Save time and resources: You don’t have to wait long for your reports to run or allocate extra resources to handle the workload. You can focus on analyzing and acting on your data, rather than waiting for it.
• Gain real-time insight: With a fast reporting solution connected to live ERP data, you get instant insights into financial data and KPIs. You can adapt quickly to changing market conditions and streamline your business operations based on timely insights.
• Improve accuracy and reliability: A fast reporting solution can reduce the risk of errors and inconsistencies in your data, as well as ensure that your reports are always up to date and reflect the latest changes in your data sources.
• Enhance user satisfaction and adoption: A fast reporting solution will increase user satisfaction, as they can quickly and easily get their reports without any frustration or hassle. This can also increase the adoption and usage of your reporting solution across your organization.

How Does Jet Reports Compare to Competitors?

Jet Reports is not only fast, but also flexible, scalable, and affordable. Jet Reports offers several advantages over its competitors.

• Excel-based interface: Jet Reports leverages the familiar and powerful Excel interface, which means that you don’t have to learn a new tool or language to create your reports. You can use all the features and functions of Excel, such as formulas, charts, pivot tables, slicers, etc., to customize your reports and dashboards.
• Report automation and distribution: Jet Reports can automate the scheduling and distribution of your reports via email or SharePoint, so that you can always get your reports on time and share them with your stakeholders. You can also use Jet Hub to access your reports online from any device or browser.
• Licensing and pricing: Jet Reports has a flexible licensing model that allows you to choose the best option for your needs and budget. You can choose between different subscription bundles optimized for the needs of SMB and MLB businesses.

Jet Reports is also a great alternative from Management Reporter.

What’s Next for Jet Reports?

insightsoftware is committed to continuously improving the performance of Jet Reports, as well as adding new features and functionalities that enhance its capabilities. Some of the upcoming features that are planned for future releases include:

• Excel-based interface: Jet Reports leverages the familiar and powerful Excel interface, which means that you don’t have to learn a new tool or language to create your reports. · SaaS Reports Center and Excel Flexibility: The SaaS-based Reports Center allows you to use either desktop Excel or Excel Online, connecting to live, real-time Dynamics data and native Excel formulas, unlike competitors. You can choose to use powerful desktop Excel features, such as charts, pivot tables, and slicers, to customize your reports and dashboards, or Excel Online when you need that flexibility.
• Dynamics data models: Jet Reports inherits Microsoft Dynamics ERP data models and lets you customize as a self-service feature instead of having to ask IT and wait for bottlenecks to clear.
• Report automation and distribution: Jet Reports can automate the scheduling and distribution of your reports via email or SharePoint, so that you can always get your reports on time and share them with your stakeholders. You can also use Reports Center to access your reports online from any device or browser.
• Multi-company consolidation: Jet Reports lets you perform multi-company consolidation and integration of multiple data sources, unlike competitors.
• Trusted Microsoft partner: insightsoftware has been a Microsoft partner for 20+ years. Our expertise and experience provide assurance that you can rely on us for your reporting needs now and in the future.
• Licensing and pricing: Jet Reports has a flexible licensing model that allows you to choose the best option for your needs and budget. You can choose between different subscription bundles optimized for the needs of SMB and MLB organizations.

Jet Reports is also a great alternative to Management Reporter.

How Jet Reports Stands Out

insightsoftware is committed to continually improving the performance of Jet Reports, as well as adding new features and functionalities that enhance its capabilities. The current version of Jet Reports includes:

• Enhanced AI assistance: With Lineos, AI powered by insightsoftware, we now have improved Report Assist, Doc Assist, and Data Assist as integrated AI features.
• Excel Online and Excel Desktop integration: Use the version of Excel that fits your workflow—Excel Online or Excel Desktop.
• Power BI integration: Jet Reports empowers Power BI users with a comprehensive analytics and reporting solution.
• A live connection to the Fabric platform and access to its data lake.

Try Jet Reports Now

Jet Reports’ fast performance can save you time and effort. If you are looking for a reporting solution that can handle complex data and deliver results quickly, explore Jet Reports.