Compare BIRT and Looker Studio 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (46.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
BIRT
Star Rating
(31)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BIRTLooker Studio
Star Rating
(472)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Looker StudioSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Looker Studio excels in creating interactive dashboards and reports, with users highlighting its ability to connect data from multiple sources like Google Analytics and spreadsheets, making data visualization clear and meaningful.
- Users say that BIRT offers flexibility as an open-source tool, allowing for the creation of simple reports if users are familiar with SQL and JavaScript, which can be beneficial for those with technical skills.
- Reviewers mention that Looker Studio's implementation process is quick and intuitive, with many users appreciating the seamless integration with the Google ecosystem, which saves them hours of manual reporting each week.
- According to verified reviews, while Looker Studio has a higher satisfaction score, BIRT is noted for its ability to develop reports across various databases, providing a level of adaptability that some users find valuable.
- Users highlight that Looker Studio's ease of use is a significant advantage, with many finding it straightforward to track business data effectively in one place, which is crucial for daily operations in business management.
- G2 reviewers note that while BIRT has a solid quality of support, Looker Studio's overall user experience is enhanced by its higher ratings in areas like dashboard creation and real-time updating, making it a more robust choice for data visualization needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BIRT
No pricing availableLooker Studio
No pricing availableFree Trial
BIRT
No trial information availableLooker Studio
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.2
17
8.5
368
Ease of Use
7.1
17
8.2
373
Ease of Setup
7.1
8
8.4
200
Ease of Admin
8.1
8
8.2
154
Quality of Support
7.4
17
7.3
288
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.5
8
8.3
135
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
16
8.6
348
Features by Category
Reports
7.6
16
8.8
293
7.0
15
7.9
249
8.2
14
8.8
295
8.2
13
8.4
239
8.2
14
8.9
294
Self Service
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
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
7.6
16
8.8
293
7.0
15
7.9
249
8.2
14
8.8
295
8.2
13
8.4
239
8.2
14
8.9
294
Reports
Not enough data
8.9
111
Not enough data
9.1
105
Not enough data
8.0
94
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.4
35
Not enough data
5.5
36
Visualization
Not enough data
9.0
112
Not enough data
8.7
98
Not enough data
9.0
115
Not enough data
8.5
101
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.3
95
Not enough data
8.7
106
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.9
113
Not enough data
8.6
100
Not enough data
7.9
90
Data Updates
7.7
10
8.2
207
8.8
11
8.3
250
8.2
10
8.2
212
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BIRT and Looker Studio are categorized as Data Visualization
Unique Categories
BIRT has no unique categories
Looker Studio has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BIRT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Looker Studio
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
Information Technology and Services
18.5%
Computer Software
14.8%
Telecommunications
7.4%
Management Consulting
7.4%
Government Administration
7.4%
Other
44.4%
Marketing and Advertising
23.4%
Information Technology and Services
7.4%
Computer Software
7.2%
Internet
4.7%
Financial Services
3.4%
Other
53.9%
Discussions
BIRT has no discussions with answers
Is Google Data Studio free to use?
4 Comments
AD
Yes, it is free to useRead more
How good is Google Data Studio?
2 Comments
CM
Best tool to play around with data and also single page dashboard creation toolRead more
How do I use Google Data Studio?
1 Comment
EK
To use it you just need to have a Google account and start creating a new report from this link: https://lookerstudio.google.com/u/0/navigation/reportingRead more
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