Compare Amazon QuickSight and Tableau
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$3.00 1 user per month
$75.00 1 User Per Month
Amazon QuickSight
Star Rating
(690)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$3.00 1 user per month
Browse all 4 pricing plans
Tableau
Star Rating
(3,639)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$75.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plans
Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Tableau excels in user satisfaction, with many praising its drag-and-drop feature for creating visualizations. Users appreciate how intuitive it is to build graphs and dashboards, making it a favorite for those who prioritize ease of use in data visualization.
- According to verified reviews, Amazon QuickSight shines with its serverless architecture and seamless integration with AWS. Users highlight the new QuickSuite UI and AI features that enhance the learning experience, making it easier to navigate reports and create interactive dashboards.
- Reviewers mention that Tableau's implementation process is notably quick and straightforward, with many users noting the effectiveness of its onboarding wizard. This ease of setup contributes to a smoother transition for teams looking to adopt a new analytics tool.
- Users say that while Amazon QuickSight offers competitive pricing and is particularly appealing for small businesses, it sometimes lacks the depth of features found in Tableau. However, users appreciate its ability to create calculated columns and metrics, which can be updated based on live data.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Tableau provides a more comprehensive set of analytics features, particularly in areas like data visualization and report generation. Users often express satisfaction with the quality of visual outputs, which are crucial for presenting data insights effectively.
- According to recent feedback, Amazon QuickSight's AI-driven insights and chat features are a significant advantage for users looking for quick answers and assistance. This functionality helps bridge gaps in understanding complex data, making it a valuable tool for users who may not have extensive analytics experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon QuickSight
Reader
$3.00
1 user per month
- Readers in QuickSight can explore interactive dashboards, receive email reports, and download data.
Tableau
Tableau Standard
$75.00
1 User Per Month
A comprehensive edition to help you explore and understand your data.
- Each additional license starts as low as $15 / user / month
Free Trial
Amazon QuickSight
Free Trial is available
Tableau
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
605
8.7
2,551
Ease of Use
8.5
615
8.3
2,946
Ease of Setup
8.4
413
8.3
1,607
Ease of Admin
8.2
219
8.2
805
Quality of Support
8.3
567
8.3
2,185
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
213
8.6
784
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
580
8.8
2,508
Features by Category
Reports
8.2
415
|
Verified
8.7
1799
|
Verified
8.0
402
|
Verified
8.3
1601
|
Verified
8.3
416
|
Verified
9.1
1844
|
Verified
8.2
391
|
Verified
8.6
1372
8.4
414
|
Verified
9.1
1825
|
Verified
Self Service
8.0
409
|
Verified
8.5
1706
|
Verified
8.2
405
|
Verified
8.7
1721
|
Verified
8.2
396
|
Verified
8.5
1661
|
Verified
8.0
401
|
Verified
8.2
1423
8.1
389
|
Verified
8.2
1528
|
Verified
7.8
382
|
Verified
7.9
1326
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
8.0
381
|
Verified
7.8
1287
8.4
406
|
Verified
9.2
1821
|
Verified
8.1
380
|
Verified
8.1
1325
Building Reports
8.1
350
|
Verified
8.3
1008
|
Verified
8.0
348
|
Verified
8.2
965
|
Verified
7.9
337
|
Verified
8.3
851
|
Verified
8.0
332
|
Verified
8.1
841
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
8.2
415
|
Verified
8.7
1799
|
Verified
8.0
402
|
Verified
8.3
1601
|
Verified
8.3
416
|
Verified
9.1
1844
|
Verified
8.2
391
|
Verified
8.6
1372
8.4
414
|
Verified
9.1
1825
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.0
365
|
Verified
8.6
893
|
Verified
8.1
355
|
Verified
8.4
849
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
8.2
373
|
Verified
8.5
889
|
Verified
8.3
375
|
Verified
8.8
916
|
Verified
8.1
366
|
Verified
8.6
895
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.9
221
7.4
424
8.0
222
7.5
448
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.6
59
7.5
127
7.3
59
7.5
130
7.7
59
7.8
133
7.5
57
7.6
126
7.7
59
7.7
123
7.5
56
7.4
123
7.8
58
7.9
129
Self Service
8.0
409
|
Verified
8.5
1706
|
Verified
8.2
405
|
Verified
8.7
1721
|
Verified
8.2
396
|
Verified
8.5
1661
|
Verified
8.0
401
|
Verified
8.2
1423
8.1
389
|
Verified
8.2
1528
|
Verified
7.8
382
|
Verified
7.9
1326
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.0
55
8.7
160
7.9
53
8.4
113
7.8
52
8.1
106
8.1
55
8.6
151
Advanced Analytics
8.0
381
|
Verified
7.8
1287
8.4
406
|
Verified
9.2
1821
|
Verified
8.1
380
|
Verified
8.1
1325
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.0
58
7.5
178
8.0
52
8.2
108
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
8.1
51
8.2
108
7.9
52
8.0
102
8.0
50
7.8
107
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
7.9
52
7.7
103
7.8
52
7.6
104
8.1
51
7.8
103
7.7
48
7.6
102
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
7.6
50
7.7
103
7.8
51
7.9
108
7.6
50
7.7
102
Building Reports
8.1
350
|
Verified
8.3
1008
|
Verified
8.0
348
|
Verified
8.2
965
|
Verified
7.9
337
|
Verified
8.3
851
|
Verified
8.0
332
|
Verified
8.1
841
|
Verified
Reports
8.2
415
|
Verified
8.7
1799
|
Verified
8.0
402
|
Verified
8.3
1601
|
Verified
8.3
416
|
Verified
9.1
1844
|
Verified
8.2
391
|
Verified
8.6
1372
8.4
414
|
Verified
9.1
1825
|
Verified
Self Service
8.0
409
|
Verified
8.5
1706
|
Verified
8.2
405
|
Verified
8.7
1721
|
Verified
8.2
396
|
Verified
8.5
1661
|
Verified
8.0
401
|
Verified
8.2
1423
8.1
389
|
Verified
8.2
1528
|
Verified
7.8
382
|
Verified
7.9
1326
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.1
350
|
Verified
8.3
1008
|
Verified
8.0
348
|
Verified
8.2
965
|
Verified
7.9
337
|
Verified
8.3
851
|
Verified
8.0
332
|
Verified
8.1
841
|
Verified
Cartography
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
9.6
28
Not enough data
9.4
26
Analysis
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.0
27
Reporting
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
9.1
25
Data Source Access
Not enough data
8.7
234
Not enough data
8.8
239
Not enough data
8.3
229
Data Interaction
Not enough data
8.2
227
Not enough data
8.1
230
Not enough data
8.3
230
Not enough data
8.5
234
Not enough data
8.3
232
Not enough data
8.4
229
Not enough data
8.4
228
Not enough data
8.2
227
Data Exporting
Not enough data
8.5
222
Not enough data
8.4
226
Not enough data
8.4
224
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
218
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
9.3
62
Basics
Not enough data
9.2
61
Content
Not enough data
8.9
58
Data
Not enough data
9.3
60
Interoperability
Not enough data
8.9
58
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
61
Deployment & Integration - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Connectivity & Federation - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Modeling & Metrics - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Intelligence - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI Enablement - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Connectivity and Prep - Agentic Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Autonomous Insight Generation - Agentic Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interaction and Workflow - Agentic Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Agent Management - Agentic Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
7.8
125
8.4
253
8.1
125
8.4
255
8.1
125
8.4
245
Data Analysis
8.6
126
9.0
276
8.5
125
8.9
270
Decision Making
8.3
126
8.7
260
8.3
128
9.4
276
8.6
126
9.1
269
8.3
123
8.7
263
Generative AI
8.2
93
8.0
177
8.1
92
8.0
176
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon QuickSight and Tableau are categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence, Analytics Platforms, and Predictive Analytics
Unique Categories
Amazon QuickSight has no unique categories
Tableau is categorized as Semantic Layer Tools, Insurance Analytics, Data Preparation, Location Intelligence, and Agentic Analytics
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon QuickSight
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Tableau
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
17.1%
Information Technology and Services
14.8%
Financial Services
7.7%
Consulting
4.2%
Computer & Network Security
3.9%
Other
52.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.7%
Computer Software
7.5%
Financial Services
7.1%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.3%
Other
65.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Amazon QuickSight used for?
2 Comments
SS
Amazon QuickSight is a business intelligence (BI) tool developed by Amazon Web Services (AWS). It is designed to help users analyze and visualize their data...Read more
Is AWS QuickSight free?
2 Comments
ST
It's not free, but you can use it for free upto a certain limit for your understanding/demo/educationol purpose. Read more
have you used Tableau Cloud ? for which industry you used and how was your experience?
2 Comments
BC
<p>Hello Tausif,</p><p>I haven't used it yet, but I'm keen to explore about it and learn more about it. I will probably do this when I have more...Read more
How are business intelligence professionals using Tableau's latest visualization tools to interpret complex data sets?
2 Comments
AS
It helps in making very complex visualization in just few clicks. The learning curve is also very shallow. I use it to present client't complex data in...Read more
Do I need Tableau Desktop if I have Tableau Server?
2 Comments
MK
It serves your needs well you don't need to switch Read more
