QlikView

QlikView is a business intelligence and data visualization platform that enables users to create guided analytics applications and dashboards for data discovery.

QlikView publishes 1 API on the APIs.io network: Server API. Tagged areas include Analytics, Business Intelligence, Dashboards, Data Discovery, and Data Visualization.

QlikView’s developer surface includes developer portal, API reference, support, training material, pricing, release notes, and 4 more developer resources.

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36.9/100 thin ▬ flat Agent 19/100 agent aware Full breakdown ↓
scored 2026-08-05 · rubric v0.9.1

AccessFreemium

10 APIs 8 Features 5 Use Cases

AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceDashboardsData DiscoveryData Visualization

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Composite quality — 36.9/100 · thin

Contract Quality 8.1 / 25

Developer Ergonomics 3.9 / 20

Commercial Clarity 11.6 / 20

Operational Transparency 6.8 / 13

Governance 0.0 / 12

Discoverability 6.5 / 10

Agent readiness — 19/100 · agent aware

Machine-Readable Contract 18 / 18

Agentic Access Contract 0 / 10

MCP Server 0 / 12

Machine-Readable Auth 0 / 10

Idempotency 0 / 9

Stable Error Semantics 0 / 8

Request/Response Examples 0 / 7

Rate-Limit Signaling 7 / 7

Typed Event Surface 0 / 6

Agent Skills 0 / 5

Well-Known Catalog 0 / 4

Consent & Bot Identity 0 / 3

A2A Agent Card 0 / 8

Dry-Run / Simulate Mode 0 / 4

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APIs 10

Individual APIs this provider publishes, each with its own machine-readable definition.

QlikView Server API

Server-side API for managing QlikView Server operations, documents, and sessions.

QlikView Management API (QMS API)

SOAP-based API for QlikView management and administration tasks.

QlikView AccessPoint API

Web-based API for QlikView AccessPoint portal functionality.

QlikView Workbench API

API for integrating QlikView objects into web applications and portals.

QlikView Plugin API

COM-based API for creating custom objects and extensions in QlikView.

QlikView OCX API (Automation API)

ActiveX/COM API for automating QlikView Desktop operations.

QlikView QVX SDK API

The Qlik data eXchange (QVX) SDK enables developers to build custom connectors for integrating external data sources into QlikView, using a high-performance file and stream form...

QlikView JavaScript API

JavaScript API library for building websites containing QlikView content and for developing custom extension objects that extend QlikView visualization capabilities.

QlikView Authentication API (Ticket API)

Authentication API providing Custom Ticket Exchange (CTE) for secure single sign-on access to QlikView Server, allowing third-party systems to request authentication tokens on b...

QlikView Distribution Service API (IQDS)

API interface for the QlikView Distribution Service, providing programmatic access to document distribution, task management, and scheduled reload operations including External ...

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Pricing Plans 1

Published pricing tiers and plan structures.

Qlikview Plans Pricing

3 plans

PLANS

Rate Limits 1

Documented rate limits and quota policies.

Qlikview Rate Limits

5 limits

RATE LIMITS

FinOps 1

Cost, billing, and metering signals for API financial operations.

Qlikview Finops

FINOPS

Features 8

Notable capabilities this provider offers.

Associative Data Model

Explore data relationships dynamically with QlikView's patented associative engine.

In-Memory Processing

Fast analytics with in-memory data compression and calculation.

Guided Analytics

Build guided analytics applications with interactive dashboards and drill-down capabilities.

Data Visualization

Rich set of chart types and visualization objects for data exploration and presentation.

Custom Extensions

Extend QlikView with custom objects, connectors, and plugins using the Plugin and QVX APIs.

AJAX Client

Web-based access to QlikView documents through the AJAX Zero Footprint Client.

Document Distribution

Schedule and distribute QlikView documents and reports via the Distribution Service.

Custom Ticket Authentication

Integrate single sign-on with custom authentication systems using the Ticket API.

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Use Cases 5

What developers build with this provider.

Business Intelligence Dashboards

Build interactive BI dashboards for sales, finance, and operations analytics.

Embedded Analytics

Embed QlikView analytics objects into existing web applications and portals.

Automated Reporting

Schedule and distribute data-driven reports to stakeholders across the organization.

Data Discovery

Enable self-service data discovery and exploration for business users.

Custom Data Connectors

Build custom connectors to integrate QlikView with proprietary data sources.

Resources

Get Started 2

Portal, sign-up, and the first successful call

Portal

Portal

DeveloperPortal

DeveloperPortal

Documentation 1

Reference material describing how the API behaves

APIReference

APIReference

Build 1

SDKs, sample code, and the tooling you integrate with

GitHubOrganization

GitHubOrganization

Access & Security 2

Authentication, authorization, and security posture

TrustCenter

TrustCenter

DomainSecurity

DomainSecurity

Learn 1

Tutorials, courses, talks, and written guidance

Training

Training

Operate 2

Status, limits, changes, and where to get help

Support

Support

ReleaseNotes

ReleaseNotes

Commercial 1

Pricing, plans, and the legal terms of use

Pricing

Pricing

Source (apis.yml)

aid: qlikview
name: QlikView
description: QlikView is a business intelligence and data visualization platform that enables users to create guided analytics
  applications and dashboards for data discovery.
type: Index
accessModel:
  pricing: freemium
  onboarding: unknown
  trial: false
  try_now: false
  public: false
  label: Freemium
  confidence: medium
  source:
  - plans
  generated: '2026-07-22'
  method: derived
image: https://www.qlik.com/us/-/media/images/qlik/global/qlik-logo-2x.png
url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/qlikview/refs/heads/main/apis.yml
tags:
- Analytics
- Business Intelligence
- Dashboards
- Data Discovery
- Data Visualization
created: '2024-01-01'
modified: '2026-04-18'
specificationVersion: '0.19'
apis:
- name: QlikView Server API
  description: Server-side API for managing QlikView Server operations, documents, and sessions.
  image: https://www.qlik.com/us/-/media/images/qlik/global/qlik-logo-2x.png
  humanURL: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview/
  baseURL: http://qlikview-server:4799/QMS/Service
  tags:
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  - Documents
  - Server Management
  - Sessions
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    url: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/APIs/
  - type: GettingStartedGuide
    url: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/September2025/Content/QV_HelpSites/APIsAndSDKs.htm
  contact:
  - FN: Qlik Support
    email: support@qlik.com
    url: https://community.qlik.com/
- name: QlikView Management API (QMS API)
  description: SOAP-based API for QlikView management and administration tasks.
  image: https://www.qlik.com/us/-/media/images/qlik/global/qlik-logo-2x.png
  humanURL: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview/
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  tags:
  - Administration
  - Configuration
  - Management
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  properties:
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  - type: WSDL
    url: http://qlikview-server:4799/QMS/Service?wsdl
  - type: SDKs
    url: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/November2023/Content/QV_QlikViewSDK/QV_SDK_Introduction.htm
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/September2025/Subsystems/QMSAPIref/Content/Home.htm
  - type: InterfaceReference
    url: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/September2025/Subsystems/QMSAPIref/Content/PIX.Services.V12.IQMS.htm
  contact:
  - FN: Qlik Support
    email: support@qlik.com
    url: https://community.qlik.com/
- name: QlikView AccessPoint API
  description: Web-based API for QlikView AccessPoint portal functionality.
  image: https://www.qlik.com/us/-/media/images/qlik/global/qlik-logo-2x.png
  humanURL: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview/
  baseURL: http://qlikview-server/QvAJAXZfc/
  tags:
  - AJAX
  - Frontend
  - User Access
  - Web Portal
  properties:
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    url: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/November2023/Subsystems/AJAX/Content/QV_AJAX/ajax-api-introduction.htm
  - type: JavaScript API
    url: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/November2023/Subsystems/AJAX/Content/QV_AJAX/qva-getdocumentlist.htm
  - type: JavaScriptLibrary
    url: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/September2025/apis/js%20API/
  contact:
  - FN: Qlik Support
    email: support@qlik.com
    url: https://community.qlik.com/
- name: QlikView Workbench API
  description: API for integrating QlikView objects into web applications and portals.
  image: https://www.qlik.com/us/-/media/images/qlik/global/qlik-logo-2x.png
  humanURL: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview/
  baseURL: http://qlikview-server/QvAJAXZfc/
  tags:
  - .NET
  - Embedding
  - Web Integration
  - Workbench
  properties:
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  - type: ASP.NET Controls
    url: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/November2023/Subsystems/Workbench/Content/QV_Workbench/server-side-controls.htm
  contact:
  - FN: Qlik Support
    email: support@qlik.com
    url: https://community.qlik.com/
- name: QlikView Plugin API
  description: COM-based API for creating custom objects and extensions in QlikView.
  image: https://www.qlik.com/us/-/media/images/qlik/global/qlik-logo-2x.png
  humanURL: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview/
  baseURL: local
  tags:
  - COM
  - Custom Objects
  - Extensions
  - Plugins
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/November2023/Subsystems/PluginAPI/Content/QV_PluginAPI/plugin-api-introduction.htm
  - type: SDKs
    url: https://community.qlik.com/t5/Developers/ct-p/qlik-developers
  contact:
  - FN: Qlik Support
    email: support@qlik.com
    url: https://community.qlik.com/
- name: QlikView OCX API (Automation API)
  description: ActiveX/COM API for automating QlikView Desktop operations.
  image: https://www.qlik.com/us/-/media/images/qlik/global/qlik-logo-2x.png
  humanURL: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview/
  baseURL: local
  tags:
  - ActiveX
  - Automation
  - COM
  - Desktop
  - Scripting
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/November2023/Subsystems/OCX/Content/QV_OCX/ocx-introduction.htm
  - type: Reference Guide
    url: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/November2023/Subsystems/OCX/Content/QV_OCX/ocx-api-reference.htm
  contact:
  - FN: Qlik Support
    email: support@qlik.com
    url: https://community.qlik.com/
- name: QlikView QVX SDK API
  description: The Qlik data eXchange (QVX) SDK enables developers to build custom connectors for integrating external data
    sources into QlikView, using a high-performance file and stream format for data input.
  image: https://www.qlik.com/us/-/media/images/qlik/global/qlik-logo-2x.png
  humanURL: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/September2025/Content/QV_HelpSites/APIsAndSDKs.htm
  baseURL: local
  tags:
  - Custom Connectors
  - Data Integration
  - Data Sources
  - QVX
  - SDK
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/September2025/Subsystems/QVXSDKAPI/Content/QV_QVXSDKAPI/Getting-started.htm
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/September2025/Subsystems/QVXSDKAPI/Content/QV_QVXSDKAPI/QlikView%20QVX%20File%20Format/command-pipe.htm
  contact:
  - FN: Qlik Support
    email: support@qlik.com
    url: https://community.qlik.com/
- name: QlikView JavaScript API
  description: JavaScript API library for building websites containing QlikView content and for developing custom extension
    objects that extend QlikView visualization capabilities.
  image: https://www.qlik.com/us/-/media/images/qlik/global/qlik-logo-2x.png
  humanURL: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/September2025/Content/QV_HelpSites/APIsAndSDKs.htm
  baseURL: http://qlikview-server/QvAJAXZfc/
  tags:
  - AJAX
  - Extensions
  - JavaScript
  - Visualization
  - Web Development
  properties:
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    url: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/September2025/apis/js%20API/
  - type: GettingStartedGuide
    url: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/September2025/Content/QV_HelpSites/APIsAndSDKs.htm
  contact:
  - FN: Qlik Support
    email: support@qlik.com
    url: https://community.qlik.com/
- name: QlikView Authentication API (Ticket API)
  description: Authentication API providing Custom Ticket Exchange (CTE) for secure single sign-on access to QlikView Server,
    allowing third-party systems to request authentication tokens on behalf of users.
  image: https://www.qlik.com/us/-/media/images/qlik/global/qlik-logo-2x.png
  humanURL: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/September2025/Content/QV_HelpSites/APIsAndSDKs.htm
  baseURL: http://qlikview-server/QvAJAXZfc/
  tags:
  - Authentication
  - Custom Ticket Exchange
  - Security
  - Single Sign-On
  - Tickets
  properties:
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  - type: Support
    url: https://community.qlik.com/t5/Official-Support-Articles/Customized-Authentication-in-QlikView/ta-p/1710763
  contact:
  - FN: Qlik Support
    email: support@qlik.com
    url: https://community.qlik.com/
- name: QlikView Distribution Service API (IQDS)
  description: API interface for the QlikView Distribution Service, providing programmatic access to document distribution,
    task management, and scheduled reload operations including External Document Exchange (EDX) triggers.
  image: https://www.qlik.com/us/-/media/images/qlik/global/qlik-logo-2x.png
  humanURL: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/September2025/Subsystems/QMSAPIref/Content/PIX.Services.IQDS.htm
  baseURL: http://qlikview-server:4799/QMS/Service
  tags:
  - Distribution
  - Document Reload
  - EDX
  - Scheduling
  - Task Management
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/September2025/Subsystems/QMSAPIref/Content/PIX.Services.IQDS.htm
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/September2025/Subsystems/QMSAPIref/Content/Home.htm
  contact:
  - FN: Qlik Support
    email: support@qlik.com
    url: https://community.qlik.com/
common:
- type: TrustCenter
  url: security/qlikview-trust-center.yml
- type: DomainSecurity
  url: security/qlikview-domain-security.yml
- type: Portal
  url: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/
- type: APIReference
  url: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview-developer/September2025/Subsystems/QMSAPIref/Content/Home.htm
- type: Support
  url: https://community.qlik.com/
- type: Training
  url: https://www.qlik.com/us/services/training
- type: Pricing
  url: https://www.qlik.com/us/pricing
- type: ReleaseNotes
  url: https://community.qlik.com/t5/Release-Notes/tkb-p/ReleaseNotes
- type: GitHubOrganization
  url: https://github.com/qlik-oss
- type: DeveloperPortal
  url: https://qlik.dev/
- type: Features
  data:
  - name: Associative Data Model
    description: Explore data relationships dynamically with QlikView's patented associative engine.
  - name: In-Memory Processing
    description: Fast analytics with in-memory data compression and calculation.
  - name: Guided Analytics
    description: Build guided analytics applications with interactive dashboards and drill-down capabilities.
  - name: Data Visualization
    description: Rich set of chart types and visualization objects for data exploration and presentation.
  - name: Custom Extensions
    description: Extend QlikView with custom objects, connectors, and plugins using the Plugin and QVX APIs.
  - name: AJAX Client
    description: Web-based access to QlikView documents through the AJAX Zero Footprint Client.
  - name: Document Distribution
    description: Schedule and distribute QlikView documents and reports via the Distribution Service.
  - name: Custom Ticket Authentication
    description: Integrate single sign-on with custom authentication systems using the Ticket API.
- type: UseCases
  data:
  - name: Business Intelligence Dashboards
    description: Build interactive BI dashboards for sales, finance, and operations analytics.
  - name: Embedded Analytics
    description: Embed QlikView analytics objects into existing web applications and portals.
  - name: Automated Reporting
    description: Schedule and distribute data-driven reports to stakeholders across the organization.
  - name: Data Discovery
    description: Enable self-service data discovery and exploration for business users.
  - name: Custom Data Connectors
    description: Build custom connectors to integrate QlikView with proprietary data sources.
- type: Integrations
  data:
  - name: Qlik Sense
    description: Migrate and extend QlikView applications to the modern Qlik Sense platform.
  - name: SQL Databases
    description: Connect to SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL and other relational databases.
  - name: SAP
    description: Extract and visualize SAP data with native SAP connectors.
  - name: Salesforce
    description: Integrate with Salesforce CRM data for sales analytics and reporting.
  - name: Active Directory
    description: Authenticate users and manage access through Active Directory integration.
- type: Integrations
  url: https://help.qlik.com/en-US/connectors/Content/Connectors_Home/Home.htm
integrations:
- name: Qlik Help home
- name: Close feedback widget
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: kin@apievangelist.com