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Modernize Crystal ReportsMigrating from Crystal Reports
Crystal Reports 2020 Mainstream maintenance ends in December 2026.
RDL-Compatible Embedded Reporting Platform
Enterprise Reporting Software to Build, Migrate, and Embed Reports
Create pixel-perfect reports, modernize SSRS and Crystal Reports without starting from scratch, and deliver RDL-compatible embedded reporting across web, SaaS, and enterprise applications.
Try the reporting software with a free trial. No credit card, no commitment.
Native RDL & RDLC support
Modernize SSRS ReportsMigration from SSRS
Move from Microsoft SSRS to a modern reporting platform without rebuilding.
30-day free trial
Explore Embedded ReportingBuild or Embed New Reports
Embed Reports into React, Angular, Blazor, JS, and .NET in minutes.
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Flexible Deployment
Cloud or On-Premises: Which Bold Reports Edition Fits Your Infrastructure?
Run Bold Reports wherever your data and compliance requirements need it to live. All three editions share the same reporting engine and native RDL and RDLC support. Features and limits differ by edition and plan, as listed on the pricing page.
Cloud Edition
Bold Reports Cloud Edition is a fully managed SaaS deployment with automatic updates and built-in scaling. Your team provisions no servers and maintains no hardware.
- Updated to the current Bold Reports release automatically, with no manual upgrades.
- Elastic scaling as report volume and users grow.
- Ideal for teams that want reporting live in days, not weeks.
Managed Private Cloud
Bold Reports Managed Private Cloud is a dedicated cloud environment for organizations that want cloud convenience with added isolation and security controls, without managing the infrastructure themselves.
- Dedicated environment, isolated from other Bold Reports customers.
- Supports multiple tenants within your own environment.
- Additional security and compliance controls beyond standard cloud.
On-Premises Edition
Self-host Bold Reports on your own Windows or Linux infrastructure for full data residency and control. Suited for regulated industries and organizations with strict data-sovereignty requirements.
- Complete control over data location and network access.
- Deploy on Windows, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, or Azure App Service.
- Fits air-gapped and highly regulated environments.
Why now
Why the migration window is open now
Two vendor lifecycle changes make 2026 a practical time to move reports to Bold Reports: SQL Server 2025 ships without SSRS, and SAP's mainstream maintenance for Crystal Reports 2020 ends in December 2026. Bold Reports opens SSRS RDL and RDLC files natively and converts Crystal .rpt files to RDL.
SSRS is losing its home
Microsoft shipped SQL Server 2025 without SSRS. Its replacement, Power BI Report Server (PBIRS), is now included with Standard and Enterprise licenses — no Premium capacity or Software Assurance required. SSRS 2022 still gets security updates through January 2033, but it's frozen: no new versions. PBIRS moves you onto a more frequent, stay-current update cadence tied to the Power BI stack. Staying on the open RDL format keeps your reports portable, whatever Microsoft bundles next.
Crystal Reports 2020 support ends soon
SAP's mainstream maintenance for Crystal Reports 2020 ends December 2026; the current 2025 release runs through 2027. The 32-bit .NET runtime was already retired in December 2025. A documented .rpt-to-RDL migration path moves your reports onto a modern, browser-based engine instead of leaving them stranded on the desktop.
After you migrate
Once you’re on Bold Reports
Pixel-perfect documents
Control every page break, header, margin, and font, so the exported PDF or Excel matches the template exactly. Barcodes and QR codes as first-class items.
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Embedded in your app
REST APIs and SDKs for Angular, React, Blazor, and .NET. Iframe for a same-day pilot, deep API embedding for a surface you fully own.
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Enterprise report server
Manage reports, users, permissions, and data sources from one place. Role-based access, scheduled distribution, export automation. Enterprise report management made simple.
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Self-service authoring
A drag-and-drop web designer lets business users build and share reports without filing an engineering ticket. Simple reporting software for business users.
Explore self-service reportingHow it works
From Data to Reports in Four Simple Steps
Connect your data, design reports, embed them into applications, and automate delivery from a single reporting platform.
- 01
Connect
Point it at your database, warehouse, REST API, or files — 25+ connectors, including Snowflake and Redshift.
- 02
Design
Open an existing RDL, or build a new paginated report in the browser with tables, charts, and gauges.
- 03
Embed
Drop it into .NET, Blazor, Angular, or React, with white-label and multi-tenant support built in.
- 04
Deliver
Schedule, export, and distribute reports automatically in 7 core formats: PDF, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CSV, XML, and HTML.
Developer-Friendly Integration
View JavaScript IntegrationGet Started in Minutes with Just a Few Lines of Code
Easily integrate reporting into your applications using APIs, SDKs, and embeddable viewers for JavaScript, Angular, React, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Web Forms, and Blazor.
<div id="viewer"></div>
<script>
$(function () {
$("#viewer").boldReportViewer({
reportServiceUrl: "https://your-domain.com/reporting/reportservice/api/Viewer",
reportServerUrl: "https://your-domain.com/reporting/api/site/site1",
serviceAuthorizationToken: "Bearer YOUR_SERVER_TOKEN",
reportPath: "/Sample Reports/Company Sales"
});
});
</script><bold-reportviewer
[reportServiceUrl]="reportServiceUrl"
[reportServerUrl]="reportServerUrl"
[serviceAuthorizationToken]="serviceAuthorizationToken"
[reportPath]="reportPath">
</bold-reportviewer>
// component.ts
reportServiceUrl = 'https://your-domain.com/reporting/reportservice/api/Viewer';
reportServerUrl = 'https://your-domain.com/reporting/api/site/site1';
serviceAuthorizationToken = 'Bearer YOUR_SERVER_TOKEN';
reportPath = '/Sample Reports/Company Sales';import { BoldReportViewerComponent } from '@boldreports/react-reporting-components';
function App() {
return (
<div style={{ width: "100%", height: "900px" }}>
<BoldReportViewerComponent
reportServiceUrl="https://your-domain.com/reporting/reportservice/api/Viewer"
reportServerUrl="https://your-domain.com/reporting/api/site/site1"
serviceAuthorizationToken="Bearer YOUR_SERVER_TOKEN"
reportPath="/Sample Reports/Company Sales">
</BoldReportViewerComponent>
</div>
);
}<bold-report-viewer
report-service-url="https://your-domain.com/reporting/reportservice/api/Viewer"
report-server-url="https://your-domain.com/reporting/api/site/site1"
report-path="/Sample Reports/Company Sales"
service-authorization-token="Bearer YOUR_SERVER_TOKEN">
</bold-report-viewer>
// _ViewImports.cshtml
@addTagHelper *, BoldReports.AspNet.Core// Blazor Component
public async void RenderReportViewer()
{
viewerOptions.ReportPath = "/Sample Reports/Sales Order Detail";
viewerOptions.ServiceURL = "https://your-domain.com/reporting/reportservice/api/Viewer";
viewerOptions.ServerURL = "https://your-domain.com/reporting/api/site/site1";
viewerOptions.AuthorizationToken = "Bearer YOUR_SERVER_TOKEN";
await JSRuntime.InvokeVoidAsync("BoldReports.RenderViewer", "report-viewer", viewerOptions);
}
// JS Interop (wwwroot/js/site.js)
window.BoldReports = {
RenderViewer: function (elementID, reportViewerOptions) {
$("#" + elementID).boldReportViewer({
reportPath: reportViewerOptions.reportPath,
reportServiceUrl: reportViewerOptions.serviceURL,
reportServerUrl: reportViewerOptions.serverURL,
serviceAuthorizationToken: reportViewerOptions.authorizationToken
});
}
};
<div id="report-viewer" style="width:100%;height:900px"></div>@(Html.Bold().ReportViewer("viewer")
.ServiceAuthorizationToken("Bearer YOUR_SERVER_TOKEN")
.ReportServiceUrl("https://your-domain.com/reporting/reportservice/api/Viewer")
.ReportServerUrl("https://your-domain.com/reporting/api/site/site1")
.ReportPath("/Sample Reports/Company Sales")
)<div style="height:600px;width:100%">
<Bold:ReportViewer runat="server"
ServiceAuthorizationToken="Bearer YOUR_SERVER_TOKEN"
ReportServiceUrl="https://your-domain.com/reporting/reportservice/api/Viewer"
ReportServerUrl="https://your-domain.com/reporting/api/site/site1"
ReportPath="/Sample Reports/Company Sales">
</Bold:ReportViewer>
</div>Platform Advantages
A Modern Reporting Platform Built for Today's Requirements
As a modern reporting platform, Bold Reports combines pixel-perfect output, embedded reporting, and enterprise-grade security in one solution.
Data Integration with Bold Data Hub
Easily connect to multiple data sources by using Bold Data Hub to transform and aggregate data for further exploration in Bold Reports.
Rich Data Visualizations
Build reports quickly using drag-and-drop design, interactive charts, custom visuals, filters, and easy export options.
Advanced Security
Encryption, strict access controls, and a SOC 2 Type 2 report from an annual independent audit. GDPR and HIPAA compliance apply as scoped on the Bold Reports security and legal pages.
Deployment Your Way
Set up your reporting environment across platforms, including Windows, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure App Service.
White-Label Reporting
Rebrand reports to match your organization’s identity, enabling you to deliver a consistent, professional brand experience.
Multi-Tenant Management
Securely host multiple tenants on a single platform with full administrative control and isolated access for each.
Collaborative Reporting
Share, comment, and schedule reports with just a few clicks. Built-in features make collaboration easy across teams.
Secure Authentication
Ensure trusted access with OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and RBAC while protecting credentials during sign-in.
Built for teams. Loved by users.
Here's why our customers love us
See how businesses use Bold Reports, in reviews customers shared on G2, Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice.
Bold Reports is easy to use, enabling both teams and business users to modify reports confidently. Setup is quick and smooth. It integrates well with SQL Server, Microsoft Fabric, and other tools, reduces infrastructure complexity, and works reliably for recurring reports.
Bold Reports is a user-friendly and powerful reporting tool. The desktop designer and writer for .NET Core make report creation easy, and connecting to databases is seamless. It’s a great solution for generating offers, invoices, and reports in our CRM app.
We switched from SSRS with little effort. It works great in our WPF and Blazor applications, supports our old reports, and lets developers create new ones easily. The pricing is fair for ISVs, and the support team is fast and helpful. Onboarding was smooth and responsive.
Bold Reports was easy to integrate and works smoothly. It creates clean, professional-looking reports, and the documentation is clear with plenty of helpful examples. I had no issues during setup and it was a great experience overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bold Reports?
Bold Reports by Syncfusion is an enterprise reporting platform for creating, managing, and sharing pixel-perfect paginated reports. It supports both self-service and embedded reporting, so you can build reports on your own (e.g., connecting to SQL, Excel, or cloud data sources) or integrate them into your applications. With 20+ chart types, Cloud, Managed Private Cloud, and On-Premises editions, and 25+ data connectors, Bold Reports turns raw data into reports you can view, export, and schedule.
Who should use Bold Reports?
Bold Reports is designed for developers, IT teams, ISVs, SaaS providers, and enterprises that need scalable reporting solutions.
How does Bold Reports compare with other enterprise reporting software?
When comparing reporting software, most teams weigh three things: deployment flexibility, embedding capability, and total cost of ownership. Bold Reports scores well across all three, with cloud, private cloud, and on-premises editions, native RDL compatibility, and no per-developer licensing fees.
For developers specifically, Bold Reports offers SDKs across React, Angular, Blazor, and .NET, making it a strong enterprise reporting software choice for developers who need to embed reports without rebuilding their stack.
Can I try Bold Reports before purchasing?
Yes, Bold Reports offers a free trial to evaluate reporting, embedding, and migration capabilities.
Do I need coding experience to use Bold Reports?
No. Business users can build reports in the Bold Reports Web Report Designer with drag and drop, no coding needed. Developers can use the Bold Reports APIs and SDKs for deeper integration.
Does Bold Reports offer customer support?
Yes, Bold Reports includes support under its Cloud and On-Premises SLAs, with response times set by the support tier, along with detailed documentation, sample projects, and onboarding guidance to help you get started.
How does Bold Reports relate to business intelligence tools?
Bold Reports is a reporting platform for paginated, print-ready reports in RDL and RDLC format, which it designs, renders, schedules, and embeds. Business intelligence dashboard tools, such as Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, and Syncfusion’s separate Bold BI product, focus on interactive dashboards and data exploration. Many teams use Bold Reports for invoices, statements, and operational reports alongside a dashboard tool for analysis.
Can Bold Reports work with Microsoft Power BI?
Bold Reports and Microsoft Power BI are separate products that teams run side by side. Bold Reports produces paginated RDL and RDLC reports and embeds them in web applications, while Power BI is used for interactive dashboards. Bold Reports connects to databases and warehouses such as SQL Server, Snowflake, and Redshift through its 25+ data connectors, so both products can report on the same data.
What are the limits of a web-based reporting platform such as Bold Reports?
A web-based platform such as Bold Reports needs a server or a cloud tenant to run, so teams choose an edition: Cloud Edition, Managed Private Cloud, or On-Premises Edition for air-gapped environments. After migration, some reports need manual changes, and reports converted from .rpt files must be reviewed before they are published. The Bold Reports free tier excludes white-label branding, multi-tenant management, advanced compliance features, and custom connectors, and it deletes accounts that are inactive for 15 days.
What should I look for when choosing enterprise reporting software?
Use this checklist when you compare enterprise reporting software, including Bold Reports:
- Report format support: native RDL and RDLC, so existing SSRS reports carry over.
- Deployment options: cloud, managed private cloud, and on-premises editions.
- Embedding: SDKs for the frameworks your applications use, such as JavaScript, Angular, React, Blazor, and ASP.NET Core.
- Self-service authoring: a browser-based designer that business users can work in without code.
- Delivery: scheduled export to formats such as PDF, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CSV, XML, and HTML.
- Security: role-based access control, sign-in through OAuth 2.0 or OpenID Connect, and an independent audit report such as SOC 2 Type 2.
- Licensing and trial: a published licensing model and a free trial you can test with your own reports.
How do I modernize reporting infrastructure with Bold Reports?
Modernizing with Bold Reports usually follows four steps. First, choose an edition: Cloud Edition, Managed Private Cloud, or On-Premises Edition. Second, move existing reports: RDL and RDLC files open natively, and .rpt files go through the converter to RDL. Third, validate layout and data, then publish the reports to the Bold Reports Report Server. Fourth, embed reports in your applications and set up scheduled delivery.
Which components make up Bold Reports?
Bold Reports combines a report designer, a report viewer, and a report server in one product. The Web Report Designer and the Standalone Report Designer create RDL reports, the Web Report Viewer renders them in JavaScript, Angular, React, Blazor, and ASP.NET applications, and the Bold Reports Report Server manages, secures, and schedules them. The Report Writer generates and exports reports from code.
What can replace Crystal Reports in a .NET web application?
Bold Reports can replace Crystal Reports in .NET web applications. Its converter turns .rpt files into RDL, and the Web Report Viewer embeds the converted reports in ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, Blazor, Angular, or React applications.
The Bold Reports Crystal Reports to RDL converter utility is free to use, within its stated conversion limits. Bold Reports itself is a licensed product with a 30-day free trial. See the Crystal Reports migration page for the steps.
Why are organizations moving away from Crystal Reports?
Partly lifecycle: SAP is retiring older versions on a schedule, with Crystal Reports 2020 leaving mainstream maintenance in December 2026 and later versions to follow. After that point, versions move to extended maintenance — usually pricier, with no new features or platform updates. Teams also look for web-based access, embedding in their own applications, and a choice of cloud or on-premises deployment, which Bold Reports provides.
What should I look for in a Crystal Reports alternative?
Prioritize a vendor with a clear post-EOL support commitment, plus modern web-based reporting, embedded reporting, flexible deployment, and centralized management. Bold Reports delivers all of these in a single platform.
Is Bold Reports a replacement for Crystal Reports?
Yes. Bold Reports is an actively maintained replacement for Crystal Reports that provides web-based reporting, embedded reporting, centralized management, and cloud or on-premises deployment, with a documented .rpt-to-RDL migration path.
How do I migrate from Crystal Reports to Bold Reports?
Use our automated converter to turn .rpt files into SSRS-compatible RDL, one at a time or in bulk. Review the converted reports, validate layout and data, then publish to Bold Reports. Our migration team is available for complex reports that need manual attention.
What happens when Crystal Reports 2020 mainstream maintenance ends in December 2026?
SAP’s mainstream maintenance for Crystal Reports 2020 ends in December 2026, and Crystal Reports 2025 continues to December 31, 2027. Bold Reports helps you migrate ahead of those dates with a documented .rpt-to-RDL path and migration guidance; see the Crystal Reports end-of-life timeline.
Can I modernize Crystal Reports without disrupting existing reporting workflows?
Yes. Bold Reports helps organizations modernize reporting in phases, preserving existing report layouts and business processes wherever possible instead of forcing a full rebuild upfront.
Can I migrate existing SSRS reports to Bold Reports?
Yes. Because Bold Reports natively supports RDL and RDLC — the same format SSRS uses — most existing SSRS reports open and render with little to no rework.
Does Bold Reports support RDL and RDLC reports?
Yes, Bold Reports provides native support for both RDL and RDLC report formats — it’s the file format, not a converter.
Do I need to rebuild reports when migrating from SSRS?
In most cases, no — existing RDL and RDLC reports can be reused as-is, which significantly cuts migration effort and time compared to rebuilding from scratch.
What makes Bold Reports a good SSRS alternative?
Bold Reports combines RDL/RDLC compatibility with modern web-based reporting, flexible deployment, and embedded reporting — capabilities Microsoft has scaled back in SSRS since removing it from the SQL Server 2025 standard install.
What is enterprise reporting?
Enterprise reporting is the centralized creation, management, scheduling, and distribution of governed reports across an organization. Bold Reports provides it through the Bold Reports Report Server, with role-based access control and scheduled delivery.
Does Bold Reports support multi-tenant reporting environments?
Yes, Bold Reports supports multi-tenant deployments for serving multiple teams, departments, or customers securely.
Does Bold Reports support cloud and on-premises deployment?
Yes. Bold Reports is available in three editions: Cloud Edition, Managed Private Cloud, and On-Premises Edition.
What security features does Bold Reports provide?
Bold Reports includes role-based access control, authentication options, secure report delivery, and enterprise-grade security features.
Does Bold Reports support OAuth, OpenID Connect, and role-based access control?
Yes, Bold Reports supports OAuth, OpenID Connect, and RBAC for secure authentication and authorization.
Is Bold Reports GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 compliant?
Bold Reports holds a SOC 2 Type 2 report from an annual independent audit, and a copy can be requested through the Security and Legal Compliance Request Form. GDPR and HIPAA compliance statements apply as scoped on the Bold Reports security and legal pages.
Can business users create reports without developer assistance?
Yes, Bold Reports includes self-service reporting capabilities with an intuitive drag-and-drop report designer.
Can I create pixel-perfect reports with Bold Reports?
Yes, Bold Reports supports pixel-perfect report design for professional, print-ready, and highly formatted reports.
How do I share reports with my team or clients?
Bold Reports provides report sharing, scheduling, collaboration, and distribution capabilities to keep stakeholders informed.
Can Bold Reports automatically schedule and distribute reports?
Yes. Bold Reports schedules reports, exports them in formats including PDF, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CSV, XML, and HTML, and delivers them automatically through its distribution options.
What is the difference between embedded reporting and self-service reporting?
With embedded reporting, reports live inside your application. With self-service reporting, business users build reports themselves, without relying on IT.
What should developers look for in enterprise reporting software?
Developers typically look for native format compatibility (like RDL/RDLC), multi-framework SDKs, and flexible deployment. Bold Reports supports React, Angular, Blazor, and .NET out of the box, with no per-developer fees.
How do I embed reports into my application?
Bold Reports provides REST APIs, SDKs, and embeddable viewers that simplify application integration.
Which framework does Bold Reports support for embedded reporting?
Bold Reports support Angular, React, Blazor, JavaScript, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, and ASP.NET Web Forms.
Can I white-label embedded reports to match my application branding?
Yes, Bold Reports supports white-label reporting, allowing you to customize the reporting experience to match your brand.
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From migrating legacy reports to embedding reporting in applications, Bold Reports helps you move forward with confidence.