Are SSRS reports suitable for making customizable reports?

Hi,
I want to give users an option to make customize reports in my web application. So I need to confirm that SSRS reports are suitable for this option or something else I have to implement it.
And if SSRS reports are suitable for this, then guide me how to start customization using SSRS reports.

Hi Sanchit,
If I understand you correctly, you are looking for an option that can allow users can create their own report on your web application, right?
Microsoft Reporting Services offers four report authoring environments:
Report Builder 3.0. Use this tool to design reports that are compatible with a SQL Server 2008 R2 report server by using the familiar Ribbon interface.
Report Designer. Use this tool in SQL Server 2008 R2 Business Intelligence Development Studio (SQL Server 2012 SQL Server Data Tool) to design full-function
reports that are compatible with a SQL Server 2008 R2 report server.
However, the authoring tools cannot be integrated into custom web application, so I am afraid there is no such an option to make customize reports in your web application.
If I have anything misunderstood, please point it out.
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