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What it is

disy Cadenza combines analytics, reporting, and location intelligence to support data-driven decisions across an organization. Users can create interactive dashboards with tables, charts, maps, indicators, images, and text, and refresh analyses when queried. Reports can be generated on a schedule or in response to events, then distributed to employees. For geospatial work, Cadenza maps and analyzes data, including temporal-spatial analysis with automated animations. It also offers AI-based analysis methods, automated insights, and forecasting. Users can upload Excel, CSV, Shapefile, KML, GeoPackage, and GPX files for self-service analysis. Connections include Oracle, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SAP HANA, Elasticsearch, WFS, WMS, ArcGIS Server REST, and WMTS; SAP HANA is identified as beta. Security features include fine-grained roles and privileges, access controls, LDAP and OpenID Connect authentication, and audit logging. Deployment options include on-premises, private cloud, or a hyperscaler, with container and Kubernetes operation described in documentation. Disy offers a fully functional trial package with documentation and tutorials, but registry download requires credentials from an account representative. Pricing is on request.

Spec sheet

What it does
disy Cadenza combines business intelligence, reporting, geographic information systems and advanced analytics for public-sector organizations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Purpose
disy Cadenza combines data analytics, reporting, and location intelligence to support data-driven decisions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Deployment
Cadenza can run on premises, in a private cloud or on a hyperscaler, including containerized Kubernetes deployments.Read 15 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Integrations
Disy lists Oracle, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SAP HANA, Elasticsearch, WFS, WMS, ArcGIS Server REST, and WMTS among supported connections; SAP HANA support is identified as beta.Read 8 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Security
Cadenza supports fine-grained privileges and roles, technical and functional access control, LDAP and OpenID Connect authentication, and detailed audit logging.Read 8 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Headquarters
Karlsruhe, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · disy.net
Company
Disy Informationssysteme GmbH is located in Karlsruhe, Germany, and describes itself as a research-based spin-off founded to develop and launch Cadenza; the page says it has 150 employees and does not state a founding year.Read 8 Oct 2026 · disy.net
AI and machine learning
The product offers AI-based analysis methods to support advanced insights.Read 8 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Artificial intelligence
Cadenza integrates statistical, AI and machine-learning methods including clustering, forecasting, time-series analysis, classification, language processing and anomaly detection.Read 15 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Audit and monitoring
Disy states that Cadenza provides detailed audit logging, operational monitoring and weekly security scans.Read 15 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Authentication
LDAP and OpenID Connect integration provides single sign-on through existing identity infrastructure.Read 15 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Authorization
The platform uses fine-grained roles and privileges with separate technical and functional access controls.Read 15 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Automated reporting
Reports can be ad hoc or standardized, filtered for target audiences and sent automatically by email on schedules or events.Read 15 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Company founded
LinkedIn lists Disy Informationssysteme GmbH as founded in 1997.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company headquarters
LinkedIn lists Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany as headquarters.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company legal name
The maker is Disy Informationssysteme GmbH.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company size
LinkedIn places Disy in the 51–200 employee category.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Current release
The documentation site identifies Cadenza 2026 Summer (version 11.0) as the current release and lists earlier 10.x versions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Dashboards
Dashboards support tables, charts, maps, indicators, text and images with drag-and-drop editing and automatic refresh.Read 15 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Data discovery
Users can explore correlations, trends and patterns with interactive tables, charts, maps and filters.Read 15 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Database integrations
Supported database connections include PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and SAP HANA, with SAP HANA marked beta.Read 15 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Developer APIs
Public documentation describes Embedding, Management, Analytics and Web Analytics APIs; the Management API automates repository import, export, testing and deletion.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.disy.net
Documentation
Documentation includes user tutorials, administrator installation and operations material, developer API references, release notes and best practices; administrator and developer material is English-only.Read 15 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Download access
Downloading Cadenza from Disy's registry requires credentials obtained from an account representative.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.disy.net
Embedding
Embedded analytics lets organizations place Cadenza visualizations and GIS capabilities inside custom applications and web portals.Read 15 Oct 2026 · disy.net
External analytics
Python, R and Posit Connect models can be integrated into dashboards and reports without users writing code in Cadenza.Read 15 Oct 2026 · disy.net
File imports
Users can upload data including Excel, CSV, Shapefile, KML, GeoPackage, and GPX files for self-service analysis.Read 8 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Geo analytics
The product visualizes spatial and temporal relationships, supports map layers and spatial filtering, and can analyze movement data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Geospatial analysis
Cadenza visualizes and analyzes data on maps, including temporal-spatial analysis with automated animations.Read 8 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Geospatial integrations
Cadenza connects to WFS, WMS, WMTS and ArcGIS Server through REST services.Read 15 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Independent product description
7wData describes Cadenza as a German public-sector analytics platform combining BI, reporting and GIS with self-service analysis.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 7wdata.be
Limit: independent validation
7wData says major independent review coverage is sparse and there are no G2 or Gartner user ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 7wdata.be
Limit: permissions administration
The OPITZ review found that large user populations and complex models can make granted permissions difficult to overview and lacked a quick effective-rights analysis.Read 15 Oct 2026 · thecattlecrew.net
Limit: pricing transparency
7wData reports that no licensing tiers, subscription options or per-user prices are publicly disclosed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 7wdata.be
Limit: repository databases
The OPITZ review reported that its tested version supported Oracle or PostgreSQL for the Cadenza repository and not other repository databases.Read 15 Oct 2026 · thecattlecrew.net
OGC implementations
The OGC compliance database lists Cadenza Professional implementations for Windows/Linux/Java covering WFS, WMS, WPS, GML, Filter Encoding and transactional WFS.Read 15 Oct 2026 · portal.ogc.org
Praise: GIS
7wData identifies built-in spatial analytics and GIS integration as Cadenza's main advantage over mainstream BI tools.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 7wdata.be
Praise: hands-on GIS workflow
An OPITZ Consulting review praised browser-based reporting with interactive map KPIs, spatial filters, reachability layers and route calculations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · thecattlecrew.net
Praise: public-sector scale
7wData cites established German-speaking public-sector deployments, including an agency with more than 900 users.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 7wdata.be
Rating on BARC
No user rating; 0 reviews are listed for disy Cadenza.Read 15 Oct 2026 · barc.com
Reporting
The product can create automated reports on a time or event schedule and distribute analyses to employees.Read 8 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Routing and reachability
Geo analytics includes geocoding, routing, reachability zones and points-of-interest analysis.Read 15 Oct 2026 · disy.net
SDK licence
The public cadenza.js, cadenza-analytics-r and cadenza-analytics-python repositories are marked Apache-2.0.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
SDKs
Disy publishes a JavaScript API library plus R and Python packages for building analytics extensions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Search integrations
Elasticsearch and OpenSearch are supported as search and analysis engines.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.disy.net
Security controls
Security documentation describes same-origin checks, HSTS guidance, clickjacking protection, HttpOnly cookies, content-type sniffing protection and prepared statements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.disy.net
Self-service analysis
Authorized users can upload XLSX, CSV, GPX, KML and shapefile data and analyze it without involving IT.Read 15 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Server requirements
Documented minimum server requirements include an Intel i5/Xeon processor at 2 GHz or higher, 1 GB free RAM and 4 GB disk space; recommended deployments use 2–64 GB RAM and at least six cores above 3 GHz.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.disy.net
Support and maintenance
Disy describes regular maintenance and updates, ongoing development, and support for operating systems, databases, and dependent applications.Read 8 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Trial download
Disy says its Cadenza download provides a fully functional software package with documentation and tutorials.Read 8 Oct 2026 · disy.net
Who it is for
Disy presents Cadenza for organization-wide analytics, including public-sector organizations, employees consuming prepared information, power users creating dashboards and reports, and analysts exploring data.Read 8 Oct 2026 · disy.net

Plans and prices

disy Cadenza Priced on request Contact Disy for a quote No public licensing tiers or per-user costs · configuration, installation, support and training may be separate services Read 15 Oct 2026 · 7wdata.be

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Interactive dashboards combine charts, maps, and text
  • Scheduled and event-driven reporting
  • Temporal-spatial analysis with animated views
  • Imports common spreadsheet and geospatial formats
  • Supports on-premises, private cloud, or hyperscaler deployment

Limits

  • Pricing is available on request
  • Registry download requires account-representative credentials
  • SAP HANA support is beta

Who it suits

Cadenza suits organizations seeking shared analytics, with prepared information for employees and tools for dashboard creators and analysts. Its map analysis and deployment options also suit teams working with geospatial data across varied infrastructure.

disy Cadenza in depth

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disy Cadenza is an analytics and reporting product with mapping at its core. It is best suited to organizations that need analysts, dashboard creators, and employees consuming prepared information to work across shared data. Its breadth is the draw; custom pricing and a trial download that requires credentials make it a less direct choice for teams seeking immediate self-service evaluation.

Overview

Cadenza combines data analysis, reporting, and location intelligence for organization-wide decision-making. Analysts can explore data, power users can build dashboards and reports, and other employees can receive prepared analyses. That range is useful when mapping and recurring reporting belong in the same workflow, but may be more than a small team needs for a single-purpose dashboard tool.

Disy Informationssysteme GmbH is based in Karlsruhe, Germany, and describes itself as a research-based spin-off. It has 150 employees.

Key features

Dashboards and reporting

Dashboards can combine tables, charts, maps, indicators, images, and text, with analyses refreshed when queried. Reports can run on a time or event schedule and be distributed to employees. Together, interactive views and automated delivery suit organizations that need both exploration and repeatable communication; teams that prepare reports only occasionally may not need both capabilities.

Mapping and analysis

Cadenza visualizes and analyzes data on maps, including temporal-spatial analysis with automated animations. AI-based analysis methods and forecasting add support for more advanced insight. This makes the product a stronger fit when location and change over time are central questions than when a team needs only general-purpose charts.

Connections and file imports

Supported connections include Oracle, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Elasticsearch, WFS, WMS, ArcGIS Server REST, and WMTS. SAP HANA is supported in beta, so organizations depending on it should account for that status. Users can also upload Excel, CSV, Shapefile, KML, GeoPackage, and GPX files for self-service analysis, giving analysts a route to work with common tabular and geospatial files.

Access and deployment

Fine-grained privileges and roles, technical and functional access control, LDAP and OpenID Connect authentication, and detailed audit logging support controlled use across an organization. Cadenza can run on premises, in a private cloud, or at a hyperscaler; its documentation describes container and Kubernetes operation. That flexibility benefits organizations with specific infrastructure requirements, though it also places deployment choices within a broader technical operating model.

Disy describes regular maintenance and updates, ongoing development, and support for operating systems, databases, and dependent applications.

Pricing

Cadenza is paid, with custom pricing. The disy Cadenza plan has no stated price; contact Disy for an introduction. No seat count, quota, or term is provided, so organizations should establish those commercial limits directly before comparing it with fixed-price tools.

A free trial is available as a fully functional software package with documentation and tutorials. Download access through Disy's registry requires credentials obtained from an account representative. That package offers a substantive way to evaluate the product, but the credential step makes access less immediate than an open trial download.

Platforms

Cadenza supports API, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web, and Windows. Its on-premises, private-cloud, and hyperscaler deployment options give organizations alternatives to a single hosting arrangement.

Who it's for

The product is aimed at organization-wide analytics, including public-sector organizations. It makes the most sense where analysts explore data, power users create dashboards and reports, and employees consume prepared information under managed access controls. A team without a need for maps, scheduled distribution, or role-based governance is less likely to benefit from its full scope.

Pros and cons

Pros: Mapping, temporal-spatial analysis, dashboards, and scheduled reporting share one product, useful for organizations coordinating location-based analysis with routine reporting.

Pros: Fine-grained controls, authentication options, and audit logging address governance needs across different user roles.

Pros: On-premises and cloud deployment choices accommodate varied infrastructure approaches.

Cons: Custom pricing means buyers cannot assess cost from a published plan price.

Cons: Trial download credentials must come through an account representative, adding a step before evaluation.

Cons: SAP HANA support is beta, a consideration for teams that rely on that connection.

Alternatives

For a broader category comparison, see Augmented Analytics Software.

Qlik Sense is a paid alternative with a free trial and a Starter plan at $300 a month for 10 users, billed annually; choose it when a priced entry plan and its listed Android and iOS support are a better fit.

Hex offers a free Community plan and a Professional plan at $36 a month; choose it when a freemium starting point is more important than Cadenza's location-focused and self-hosted scope.

Julius AI has a free plan with daily credits and limited AI creation features, plus a Plus plan at $20 a month; it is an option for buyers prioritizing a freemium AI-oriented offering.

SAS Visual Analytics is another paid product with a free trial and custom pricing; consider it as an alternative if you are comparing enterprise visual analytics products.

TIBCO Spotfire is paid, has a free trial, and charges $3,000 a year per user excluding tax; choose it when that per-user annual model and its listed mobile platforms suit your evaluation.

Zoho Analytics has a free plan capped at 2 users, 10,000 rows, and 5 workspaces, as well as a Basic plan at $24 a month billed annually; it fits buyers who want a free tier with explicit small-team limits.

Alteryx Designer offers a Starter Edition at $250 a month billed annually for 1–10 seats, cloud only, with file sources including CSV, XLSX, and JSON; consider it when that seat range and cloud-only setup match your needs.

Databricks Notebooks has a Free Edition with one serverless workspace and limited compute size and usage; it is an alternative for buyers looking for a free notebook environment.

Verdict

Choose disy Cadenza when an organization needs mapping, scheduled reporting, analytics, and controlled access in a product that can be deployed across different infrastructure environments. Its combination is the main reason to choose it; the main reason to look elsewhere is the custom-pricing and credential-based evaluation path, especially if a team needs a quick, independently priced trial or only a narrower analytics tool.

Verdict

Cadenza brings reporting, analytics, mapping, and access controls into one product, with a functional trial package available. Organizations need to request pricing and credentials for the download.

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