Replace SSRS Without Rebuilding Your Reports
Bring your existing RDL reports into a modern, web-based reporting platform. Design in the browser, embed reports into your applications, and deploy on infrastructure that fits your needs.
RDL Support
Import and reuse your SSRS RDL files.
Branding
Rebrand reports to match your brand look.
Easy Deploy
Deploy on cloud or on-premises.
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Move Beyond SSRS
Why Teams Look for an SSRS Alternative
If you're evaluating alternatives to SSRS, your team may already be facing one or more of these reporting challenges.
SQL Server 2025 transition impact
SSRS excluded from SQL Server 2025; teams may shift to PBIRS or RDL-compatible alternatives.
Unpredictable cost models
Migrating toward PBIRS or premium licensing can add infrastructure overhead and licensing complexity.
Embedding friction
SSRS has limited embedding support for React, Blazor, and SaaS apps, making integration complex.
Vendor and infrastructure lock-in
Rigid deployment requirements and reliance on specific technologies reduce flexibility and application control.
Desktop-first workflows
Dependence on Windows-based report designers slows iteration and increases reliance on IT teams.
Multitenancy is limited
Managing reports across multiple customers requires additional setup and planning effort.
What Others Miss
What’s Still Missing in Other SSRS Alternatives
Many tools replace SSRS by forcing you to rebuild everything.
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No native support for existing RDL reports.
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Multi-tenant reporting requires custom setup.
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Limited support for true paginated reporting.
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Deployment flexibility is frequently restricted.
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Embedding isn’t built for real applications.
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Business users still depend on developers.
No Rebuild Required
Why Bold Reports is the Right Alternative
Bold Reports provides teams with RDL compatibility, embedding flexibility, and deployment control, enabling them to modernize reporting without rebuilding from scratch.
Supports SSRS RDL/RDLC
Preserve your existing report
Reuse your existing SSRS RDL/RDLC reports with zero effort and eliminate redevelopment.
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Migrate SSRS RDL reports without redesigning.
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Parameters and expressions continue working.
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Keep pixel-perfect, print-ready report layouts.
Reporting Across Applications
Embed Reports Inside Your Application
Embed reports into your applications using SDKs, REST APIs, and framework support.
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Embed reports directly in SaaS, ISV, and internal applications.
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Multi-tenant platforms serving multiple clients or departments.
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Support .NET, ASP.NET Core, Angular, React, Blazor, and modern web stacks.
Hosting options
Deploy where your stack runs
Deploy reporting in environments that align with your infrastructure and scale requirements.
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Deploy in cloud or on-premises environments.
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Manage users, roles, and permissions centrally.
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Support multi-tenant use cases for SaaS and internal platforms
White-label reporting
Deliver branded reporting experiences
Keep every report aligned with your brand identity without complex customization.
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Apply tenant‑specific branding across reports and applications.
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Match logos, colors, fonts, and domains for a consistent brand experience.
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Rebrand login screens, headers, and email templates effortlessly.
Report Accuracy
Pixel-Perfect Reporting
Preserve the exact layout and structure of your reports without rebuilding them from scratch.
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Preserve SSRS report layouts with high visual accuracy.
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Ensure consistency for invoices, statements, and compliance documents.
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Export to PDF, Excel, Word, CSV, and more without formatting loss.
Web‑Based Report Designer
Design Reports in the Browser
Remove dependency on desktop tools and simplify report creation in a browser.
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Make quick changes without switching tools or environments.
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Enable teams to collaborate on reports from anywhere.
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Access reports securely from any modern browser.
Multi‑Tenant Reporting
Built for SaaS and Multi-Tenant Products
Deliver reporting experiences for every customer from a single platform. Support tenant isolation, and scalable reporting without custom work.
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Manage multiple customers from a single reporting platform.
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Keep each tenant’s data secure with role-based access control.
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Scale reporting as your customer base and usage grow.
Compare Side by Side
Bold Reports vs. SSRS: Side-by-Side Comparison
Check how Bold Reports compares with SSRS across key reporting features and modernization needs.
| Capability | 
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|---|---|---|
| Paginated reporting | Yes | Yes |
| RDL / RDLC support | Yes | Yes |
| Web-based report designer | Limited | Yes |
| Embedded reporting for React, Angular, and ASP.NET Core apps | Requires additional customization | SDKs, APIs, viewer/designer components |
| White-label reporting | Limited | Yes |
| Multitenancy | Requires custom architecture | Native multitenant support |
| Deployment flexibility | Primarily Windows / server-based | Cloud, on‑prem, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, AWS, GCP |
| Security | Role-based security | Role, User & Group-based security |
Get Started Fast
How to Get Started in 3 Simple Steps
Follow these steps to transition your SSRS reports to a more flexible and web‑ready reporting platform.
Upload your SSRS RDL files
Upload your existing SSRS (.rdl) reports into Bold Reports to reuse your current layouts, parameters, and datasets.
Configure data connections
Reconnect your databases or APIs and verify that report data and logic are working as expected.
Publish and distribute reports
Publish reports securely and share them across teams or embed them into business applications.
Built for More
More Reasons to Choose Bold Reports
Bold Reports adds modern capabilities to SSRS reporting, helping teams modernize how reports are designed, managed, and delivered, without disrupting existing RDL investments.
RDL file compatibility
Reuse SSRS RDL files while preserving parameters, datasets, and expressions.
Web‑based report designer
Design and customize reports directly in the browser with a flexible interface.
Flexible data integration
Connect to 40+ data sources like SQL, files, and APIs without changing existing systems.
Self-service reporting
Enable teams to update and enhance reports using an intuitive visual designer.
Enterprise-grade security
Protect reports with role-based access, encryption, and compliance controls.
Multi-format exporting
Export to PDF, Excel, Word, and CSV with consistent layout and formatting.
Multitenant management
Manage multiple teams with data isolation and centralized access control.
Cost-effective at scale
Support expanding reporting needs with predictable enterprise-ready licensing.
Works the Same
Your SSRS Features - Working the Same Way in Bold Reports
Reuse your existing reports with confidence. Core SSRS features behave the same - without redesign, rework, or relearning.
Matrix Reports with Grouping and Drill-Down
Matrix (Tablix) reports work the same way as SSRS.
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Row groups and column groups
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Expand / collapse (drill-down)
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Same matrix layout and behavior
Cascading Parameters (Dependent Parameters)
Parameters behave exactly like SSRS cascading filters.
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Linked dropdown parameters
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Values loaded from data sources
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Selection changes based on input
Row Grouping with Totals and Summaries
Grouped reports and totals work without changes.
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Grouped rows
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Group-level totals
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Summary calculations
Sub-Reports with Parameter Passing
Sub-reports work the same with parent-child linking.
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Parent report → child report
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Parameters passed between reports
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Nested report structure
Expressions and Conditional Formatting
SSRS expressions and formatting rules continue working.
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Expression-based visibility
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Conditional formatting (colors, styles)
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Calculated fields
Aggregates and Calculations Inside Reports
All calculations inside reports continue working.
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Sum, Avg, Count, etc.
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Group totals
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Report-level calculations
Fits Every Team
Reporting that Fits Every Team
Make reporting quick and dependable on any platform with a workflow built for ease.
Integrate and manage reporting within applications.
- Embed reports using APIs and SDKs
- Work with existing RDL files
- Reduce dependency on desktop tools
Deliver reporting as part of your product experience.
- Embed reports into web applications
- Apply branding for customer-facing reports
- Support multi-tenant reporting
Manage reporting across teams and environments.
- Deploy on cloud or on-premises
- Control access with roles and permissions
- Maintain consistent report delivery
Built for Every Industry
Reports Powering Enterprise Growth
From tracking KPIs to improving daily operations, Bold Reports turns complex data into clear, useful insights for every team.
Sales
Measure lead pipelines, regional sales, and team performance with interactive visualizations.
Education
Track enrollment, completion rates, and student performance to improve outcomes.
Manufacturing
Spot production gaps, downtime issues, and supply‑chain trends quickly.
Retail
Understand sales patterns, customer behavior, and inventory movement.
Loved by Customers
Here's why our customers love us
See how Bold Reports is making an impact in businesses with powerful reporting, as shared by our satisfied customers.
Bold reports provide a effective replacement for SSRS
Its been quite straightforward to integrate into our SaaS software for viticulture, especially with the great support we received from the Syncfusion team.
Shane W.
Posted on
August 13, 2025
Amazing SSRS replacement or fully extensible discrete reporting platform for ISVs
Bold reports provided us with a direct off-ramp from SSRS and added new capabilities we had wanted to add to our application for a long time. Some of the major advantages of Bold Reports include:
- Direct replacement for our comprehensive library of existing SSRS reports
- Full embedding for report execution within our WPF and Blazor applications
- Comprehensive, embedded self-authoring functionality along with a desktop application to allow for report authoring by developers; also will support Visual Studio authoring.
- The pricing and license model is fair for ISVs
- Excellent support and onboarding - very responsive.
Aaron S.
Posted on
May 26, 2025
Useful and helpful alternative to SSRS
It acts as a simple replacement of SSRS and it just works.
Andrea A.
Posted on
April 28, 2025
Rated by users across the globe
Enterprise-Ready Security
Enterprise Security You Can Trust for Compliance
Bold Reports helps you meet key security and compliance standards. All activity logs are safely stored, can’t be changed, and are easy to export when needed.
Live Demo
See Bold Reports in action with a free 30-minute demo
See how easily you can create, manage, and share pixel-perfect reports with Bold Reports®. In this live session, experts showcase real scenarios tailored to your team’s needs.
Demo will include:
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An overview of the Bold Reports and features.
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A walkthrough of creating a business report from scratch.
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Publishing and sharing the reports with your stakeholders.
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Embed reporting into your applications.
Pricing That Fits.
Flexible and Affordable Pricing for Every Business
Access professional, pixel‑perfect reporting with simple, predictable pricing and no hidden costs. Choose the deployment option built for teams delivering RDL/RDLC reports at scale.
Bold Reports Cloud Edition
Focus on reporting while we manage everything. Fast access, continuous updates, and strong protection with zero server work.
What You Get
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No hardware or server investment.
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Updates and maintenance included.
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Hosting and backups fully managed.
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Accessible from anywhere.
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Performance optimized automatically.
Bold Reports On-Premises Edition
Run Bold Reports in your own infrastructure for full control over data, security, and setup. Ideal for strict compliance and private networks.
What You Get
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Hardware and environment owned by you.
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You control updates and maintenance.
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Hosting handled inside your network.
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Operates in isolated environments.
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Performance optimized by your IT team.
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Pricing is customized based on your organization’s needs, with factors such as user numbers and deployment type determining your final quote.
Get the Details You Need
Frequently Asked Questions
Bold Reports is a strong SSRS alternative for teams that need paginated reporting, RDL/RDLC compatibility, embedded reporting, flexible deployment, web-based design, multitenancy, and enterprise security.
Automation approaches such as scripting can be used to move reports, data sources, and datasets, depending on the environment and setup.
Migration is often handled as an initial setup process, followed by validation and gradual rollout across additional reports.
Migration typically involves importing reports, reconnecting data sources, validating outputs, and publishing reports. Teams often start with a subset of reports before expanding.
Yes. Bold Reports offers a free trial with no credit card required.
Yes. Bold Reports supports Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud, and on-premises deployment options.
We support seamless onboarding with guided assistance and self-service options for SQL Server Reporting Services users.
Yes. Bold Reports supports SSRS RDL files, helping teams reuse existing reports and reduce redevelopment effort.
No rebuild is required for the vast majority of standard reports because Bold Reports provides native RDL/RDLC compatibility. Unlike competitors that force a proprietary conversion or manual rewrite, Bold Reports keeps the RDL file intact, allowing you to reuse your existing report library with minimal modification.
Yes. Bold Reports provides embeddable report viewer and designer components, SDKs, and APIs for modern web applications.
Bold Reports supports many commonly used reporting capabilities such as tables, matrices, charts, parameters, drill-down, sub-reports, expressions, and aggregations.
Bold Reports is designed to maintain report layouts with high accuracy. Teams typically validate outputs to ensure consistency.
Yes, parameter-based filtering, including dependent (cascading) parameters, is supported.
Yes, hierarchical and linked report structures such as sub-reports and drill-down interactions are supported.
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Keep your existing reports, embed them into applications, and manage them without rebuilding.
