Sage Intelligence Reporting vs Sage Intelligence Reporting with Designer

My support provider is telling me that my Sage 100 comes with one user for Sage Intelligence Reporting but does not allow modifications to existing reports.  I need to upgrade to 'with Reporting' to get that.

I am looking for confirmation of that.  As well, if that is the case, can I import AL_ files from another source into the standard module (i.e. without Designer) that I already own.

I'm trying to understand whether including this as an additional cost is worth it / required .. and is it better than using Crystal reports.