OTBI Report vs BI Report in Oracle Fusion

Feature	OTBI Report	BI Report
Definition	Real-time, ad-hoc transactional reporting tool for business users.	Advanced reporting and analytics for complex, enterprise-level needs.
Target Audience	Business users (e.g., HR, Finance) who need to create real-time reports with minimal technical knowledge.	Both business and technical users for sophisticated, multi-dimensional, and historical reporting.
Data Source	Oracle Fusion subject areas (predefined transactional data).	Can pull data from multiple sources (internal and external, e.g., data warehouses, third-party systems).
Data Type	Real-time transactional data from Oracle Fusion applications.	Historical, multi-dimensional, and summary data from various sources.
Customization	Basic customization with drag-and-drop functionality, simple filters, and visualizations.	Advanced customization with complex calculations, multi-source data aggregation, and cross-dimensional analysis.
Ease of Use	Simple to use with a user-friendly interface for ad-hoc reporting.	More complex, requires knowledge of data models and advanced reporting tools.
Report Types	Primarily ad-hoc reports and dashboards based on real-time data.	Complex, multi-dimensional reports, dashboards, and detailed analytical views.
Data Refresh	Real-time data based on live transactional records.	Historical data with the ability to schedule periodic report refreshes.
Integration with Other Systems	Limited to data within Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications.	Can integrate with multiple external systems beyond Oracle Fusion, including ERP, CRM, external databases.
Scheduling & Sharing	Basic scheduling and sharing features for reports.	Advanced scheduling, broadcasting, and report distribution with detailed user permissions.
Typical Use Cases	Quick, real-time reports for business operations (e.g., HR tracking, financial performance).	Enterprise-level reporting for strategic decision-making, trend analysis, and multi-source business intelligence.
Cost	Generally more affordable and easier to implement for smaller to medium organizations.	Higher cost and complexity, better suited for large organizations with extensive reporting needs.
Report Complexity	Suited for simple transactional reports and dashboards.	Designed for complex analysis, multi-source data, and aggregated reporting.