SQR vs BI Publisher for budget book

Hello Friends,
I need to put together and print a budget book - I'm trying to figure out which product to use. BI Publisher vs SQR - I don't have experience with either of these.
Anyone have a suggestion as to which one to use and why? or is there any other products to consider
Thanks
Debbie

Depends on how you currently use your products.
Though these links are dated, the content still holds true
BI Publisher vS Discoverer
What are the DIFFERENCES between Discoverer and BI Publisher?
http://repo.solutionbeacon.net/DiscovererandBIPublisher.pdf
HTH
Srini

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