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# Reporting compared to Performance Analytics

# Reporting compared to Performance Analytics {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Reporting and Performance Analytics are two distinct
applications. They address different use cases and are complementary to each other.  
Performance Analytics is able to generate accurate historical trends by capturing continuous snapshots on a regular schedule. As illustrated by the following diagram, Reporting answers the question of "Where are we today," while Performance Analytics answers questions of what is happening over time.Figure 1. Common process insight questions for Reporting and for Performance Analytics  
In addition to calculating trends from snapshots, Performance Analytics is able to:

* Track performance against Targets.
* Alert when Thresholds are met.
* Forecast future performance.
* Compare performance at different points in time.
* Accelerate time to value with best practice metrics.
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For more information on using Performance Analytics, see [Explore Performance Analytics](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/LgXLO5TZKv0E57c2i5poGQ "Review the Performance Analytics use cases, components, and architecture and begin to implement the product.").