Bold Reports® Developer Portal (2025)

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Owner

Syncfusion

NOMINEE OVERVIEW

Bold Reports is a modern self-service and embedded reporting solution that lets developers and organizations design, manage, and deliver pixel-perfect, paginated reports with ease. Built by Syncfusion, it supports RDL and RDLC formats and integrates with 10+ platforms, including JavaScript, Angular, React, Blazor, and ASP.NET Core.
 

With a drag-and-drop Report Designer, users can build interactive reports using 40+ visual components and connect to 30+ data sources, such as SQL, REST APIs, and cloud services. Reports can be exported to PDF, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and HTML, ensuring flexibility across use cases. 

 

NOMINATION RATIONALE

BEST DEVELOPER PORTAL FOR DATA PRODUCTS

Bold Reports is a comprehensive data reporting product. Its tools are exposed primarily through the developer-focused guides and APIs located at https://help.boldreports.com. 
 

Developer Guide 

  • Offers detailed instructions on how to integrate and work with reporting tools.
  • Includes sections on different embedding options:
  • JavaScript-based embedding
  • iFrame-based embedding 

REST API Reference 

  • Provides endpoints and usage examples for programmatic access to reporting features.
  • Useful for integration, automation, and backend operations. 
     

Bold Reports connects to data sources like SQL, JSON, XML, and web APIs, and exports reports in formats such as PDF, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and HTML. It also supports embedded and shared data sources, enabling secure and scalable report management across teams.

The documentation for Bold Reports provides clear and comprehensive guidance that helps users evaluate the platform’s suitability for their reporting needs. It outlines supported data sources, export formats, schema compatibility, and integration options, making it easy to assess fitness for purpose. Regular updates and release notes also help users stay informed about changes and deprecations.

Bold Reports come with clear regulatory, privacy, and licensing constraints designed to support responsible data use and minimize legal risks. The platform complies with major standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC2, ensuring strong data protection and privacy practices. Licensing is enforced through both online and offline validation, helping prevent unauthorized use and ensuring compliance with usage rights. Bold Reports also hosts a detailed Legal Center, outlining terms of use, privacy policies, data processing agreements, and ethical guidelines. 


Comprehensive self-service learning resources available to Bold Reports users:

  • Video tutorials
  • Knowledge base articles
  • Technical blogs
  • Learning articles
  • Self-help demo videos
  • Academy courses
  • Design guides
     

These tools empower users to solve problems, explore advanced techniques, and master report creation at their own pace. Personalized support services are also provided.

2025

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Best Developer Portal for Data Products

Business impact

This NEW category shines a spotlight on the distinct documentation requirements of data products delivered via APIs—particularly in contrast to operational APIs or microservices.