CReports

CReports is a modular open-source reporting framework designed to streamline the creation and distribution of data-driven reports. It provides a templating system, data binding, and multi-format output to support business intelligence workflows.

CReports supports connectors to relational databases, NoSQL stores, REST APIs, and flat files. Reports can be generated from parameterized templates, enabling dynamic content such as date ranges, user filters, and computed metrics.

Key features include a template language, a separation of data retrieval from presentation, export to PDF, HTML, and spreadsheet formats, scheduling and delivery, and role-based access controls. Localization and internationalization options are supported to accommodate global deployments.

Architecturally, CReports comprises a reporting engine, data adapters, a template engine, renderers, and an execution scheduler. It can be embedded in applications or deployed as a standalone service, and exposes a REST API for integration with other systems.

Development began in the 2010s as an open-source project aimed at providing a consistent reporting layer across platforms. The project has evolved to include enterprise-oriented features and commercial licenses to support larger deployments and official support.

Usage and audience commonly include organizations in finance, manufacturing, and services that require standardized reports, audit trails, and automated distribution. CReports is positioned as a flexible solution for teams seeking to centralize report authoring while enabling consistent formatting and governance across reporting tasks.