Looker vs Columns Comparison

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Looker

Business Intelligence Software

4.4 2,139 user ratings

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78% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

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Business Intelligence Software

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Overview

Description	Looker is a business intelligence and data visualization platform that aims to provide everyone with access to useful data in a unified view in an easy-to-understand format through its centralized platform. Looker’s pre-built applications and blocks can help your company get up and running quicker by speeding up the process of customization. Looker’s LookML data modeling language gives data analysts a way to define business metrics, as well as find correlations between data and tables. Looker’s data visualization features lets you build more beautiful ways to display your data, that can be understand by both data scientists and business users alike. Its reports and dashboards let you drill down into key metrics so you can get a better understanding of what is happening, and apply this across your business to make improvements to operations. You can also share these data visualizations from any device. Read more	Columns are the ultimate tool for creating engaging and persuasive data stories! As a storyteller, they know that numbers and data are just the beginning - it's the story they weave around them that truly captures their audience's attention. And with Columns, they can take their data storytelling to the next level. Gone are the days of boring, lifeless charts and graphs. With Columns, they have the power to maximize their influence by using shapes, colors, annotations, and animations to bring their data to life. Their audience will be captivated as they build vivid stories to share, making their message more persuasive and memorable. But Columns isn't just about creating impressive data visualizations - it's also about collaboration and ease of communication. With one-click integration to popular platforms like Slack, sharing their stories with their team has never been easier. Instant feedback and collaboration allow them to fine-tune their message and ensure that their insights are reaching their audience effectively. This user-friendly interface makes it easy for anyone to unleash their creativity and design stories collaboratively with their team. Read more	Make your data more useful than ever before with advanced analytics and feature-rich dashboards from ManageEngine Analytics Plus. You can connect to any data source and upload files, spreadsheets, URL feeds and a lot more with absolute ease. Build complex reports on its easy-to-use interface and represent your data on a variety of charts, widgets and tabular views. You can also combine multiple reports and view it on a single dashboard and use its powerful formula engine to derive metrics from complex data and reports. Integrate with ManageEngine’s ITSM, support and IT support suite and get a better insight into your helpdesk and customer support operations. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Looker Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $15.0. Offers Free-forever and Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $2395.0. Offers Free-forever plan.
SW Score & Breakdown	95% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 100% Reviews 89% Momentum 70% Popularity 81%	78% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 75% Reviews 60% Momentum 66% Popularity 73%	85% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 91% Reviews 68% Momentum 60% Popularity 65%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 13 Highly Rated # 8 Most Popular	Not Available	Not Available

Features

Total Features	10 Features	3 Features	7 Features
Common Features for All	Ad hoc Analysis A statistical model, analytical report or any other type of data summary particularly designed to answer a single, specific business question. Ad hoc Query Helps in answering a query as and when it arises Ad hoc Reports Creates impromptu reports as and when the occasion requires Benchmarking Setting up standards and targets for your team and team members, so that they are performing at their best Dashboard A digital insight of reports and other workings on a single screen Data Analysis Helps in analyzing stored raw data and converting them into useful reports Key Performance Indicators Evaluating and measuring the performance of the business which will help you make informed decisions and correcting past mistakes Profitability Analysis Forecasting the profitability of any particular proposal or optimizing the profitability of an existing project Strategic Planning Defining future strategy or direction based on well-detailed reports and forecasts. Trend Indicators Helps you in understanding the present situation and where your business is heading so that you can make decisions accordingly. + 7 More - Show Less	Ad hoc Analysis A statistical model, analytical report or any other type of data summary particularly designed to answer a single, specific business question. Ad hoc Query Helps in answering a query as and when it arises Ad hoc Reports Creates impromptu reports as and when the occasion requires Benchmarking Setting up standards and targets for your team and team members, so that they are performing at their best Dashboard A digital insight of reports and other workings on a single screen Data Analysis Helps in analyzing stored raw data and converting them into useful reports Key Performance Indicators Evaluating and measuring the performance of the business which will help you make informed decisions and correcting past mistakes Profitability Analysis Forecasting the profitability of any particular proposal or optimizing the profitability of an existing project Strategic Planning Defining future strategy or direction based on well-detailed reports and forecasts. Trend Indicators Helps you in understanding the present situation and where your business is heading so that you can make decisions accordingly.	Ad hoc Analysis A statistical model, analytical report or any other type of data summary particularly designed to answer a single, specific business question. Ad hoc Query Helps in answering a query as and when it arises Ad hoc Reports Creates impromptu reports as and when the occasion requires Benchmarking Setting up standards and targets for your team and team members, so that they are performing at their best Dashboard A digital insight of reports and other workings on a single screen Data Analysis Helps in analyzing stored raw data and converting them into useful reports Key Performance Indicators Evaluating and measuring the performance of the business which will help you make informed decisions and correcting past mistakes Profitability Analysis Forecasting the profitability of any particular proposal or optimizing the profitability of an existing project Strategic Planning Defining future strategy or direction based on well-detailed reports and forecasts. Trend Indicators Helps you in understanding the present situation and where your business is heading so that you can make decisions accordingly. + 4 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Windows	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Windows	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Windows
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	Available	NA

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.4/5 2,139 user ratings	Not Available	4.5/5 22 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 53.1% Very Good 38.8% Average 7.2% Poor 0.7% Terrible 0.1%	Not Available	Excellent 54.5% Very Good 40.9% Average 4.5% Poor 0% Terrible 0%
User Sentiments	Ease of Use, Excellent Customer Support, Data Visualization Capabilities, Extensive Integrations Slow Loading Times, Limited Visualization Customizations, Steep Learning Curve, Limited SQL Functionality	Not Available	Not Available
Review Summary	Overall, Looker receives positive feedback for its user-friendly interface, robust data visualization capabilities, and ability to connect to a wide range of data sources. Praised for its ease of use and ability to empower business users with self-service analytics, Looker is seen as a valuable tool for data exploration and insights generation. However, some users mention challenges with performance and scalability, particularly when working with large datasets. Additionally, a few reviewers express concerns regarding the cost and complexity of implementation.	Not Available	Not Available
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Looker Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $15.0. Offers Free-forever and Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $2395.0. Offers Free-forever plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Looker Custom	Free Free Premium $15.00 $15.00 per month Business Custom	Personal edition Free Professional edition Perpetual $5,995.00 $5,995.00 One time payment Professional edition Annual Subscription $2,395.00 $2,395.00 per year
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