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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
$75.00 1 User Per Month
CARTO
Star Rating
(78)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
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Star Rating
(3,512)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$75.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Tableau excels in its versatility and ease of use, with users highlighting features like the drag-and-drop functionality that allows for smooth dashboard creation. Many appreciate how it displays data in a consumable way, making it easy to filter and save dashboards for future use.
- Users say that CARTO stands out for its user-friendly and visually intuitive platform, which simplifies the process of creating and sharing interactive maps. Reviewers note that even those without heavy GIS expertise can easily style and share maps, making it a great tool for precise targeting.
- According to verified reviews, Tableau has a significant edge in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score. Users frequently mention the platform's robust data visualization capabilities, which allow for complex analyses and effective storytelling through data.
- Reviewers mention that while CARTO offers powerful visualization options, it has fewer recent reviews compared to Tableau, which may indicate a smaller user base or less frequent updates. This could impact the availability of community support and shared resources.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Tableau's implementation process is generally quick and intuitive, with many users praising the onboarding experience. This contrasts with CARTO, where some users may find the learning curve steeper despite its user-friendly design.
- Users report that while both platforms provide strong support, CARTO receives higher marks for quality of support, with users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. Tableau, however, is noted for its extensive resources and community forums that can assist users in troubleshooting and maximizing the tool's potential.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CARTO
ENTERPRISE - SMALL
Free Trial
For smaller teams looking for advanced spatial analytics with basic enterprise capabilities.
- Starts from 3 Editors
- Starts from 15 Viewers
- 180.000 usage units per year
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
CARTO
Free Trial is available
Tableau
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
49
8.7
2,453
Ease of Use
8.7
50
8.3
2,846
Ease of Setup
9.2
22
8.2
1,511
Ease of Admin
8.3
18
8.2
794
Quality of Support
9.1
47
8.3
2,101
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
20
8.5
773
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
50
8.8
2,429
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
8.7
1749
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1589
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1792
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1368
Not enough data
9.1
1781
|
Verified
Self Service
Not enough data
8.5
1688
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1715
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1635
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1424
Not enough data
8.2
1519
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1327
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
7.8
1284
Not enough data
9.2
1762
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1300
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.3
1000
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
963
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
835
|
Verified
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
8.7
1749
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1589
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1792
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1368
Not enough data
9.1
1781
|
Verified
Data Preparation
Not enough data
8.6
872
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
852
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
Not enough data
8.5
890
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
914
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
884
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
430
Not enough data
7.5
453
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.4
134
Not enough data
7.5
136
Not enough data
7.8
138
Not enough data
7.6
133
Not enough data
7.7
130
Not enough data
7.4
130
Not enough data
7.8
134
Self Service
Not enough data
8.5
1688
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1715
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1635
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1424
Not enough data
8.2
1519
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1327
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.4
135
Not enough data
8.3
114
Not enough data
8.1
111
Not enough data
8.5
127
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
7.8
1284
Not enough data
9.2
1762
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1300
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.8
136
Not enough data
8.2
112
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.1
111
Not enough data
7.9
108
Not enough data
7.7
111
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.6
108
Not enough data
7.6
106
Not enough data
7.8
109
Not enough data
7.6
108
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.7
108
Not enough data
7.9
113
Not enough data
7.7
108
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.3
1000
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
963
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
835
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
841
|
Verified
Reports
Not enough data
8.7
1749
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1589
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1792
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1368
Not enough data
9.1
1781
|
Verified
Self Service
Not enough data
8.5
1688
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1715
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1635
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1424
Not enough data
8.2
1519
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1327
|
Verified
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.3
1000
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
963
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
835
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
841
|
Verified
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Map Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cartography
8.5
27
9.4
26
8.1
27
9.2
26
8.1
26
9.6
28
8.6
27
9.4
27
Analysis
6.9
18
9.0
28
7.8
22
9.2
27
7.3
22
9.3
27
8.2
19
9.0
27
Reporting
7.8
30
9.3
27
8.5
23
9.2
26
8.0
23
9.1
26
Data Source Access
Not enough data
8.7
235
Not enough data
8.8
237
Not enough data
8.3
231
Data Interaction
Not enough data
8.2
229
Not enough data
8.1
233
Not enough data
8.3
231
Not enough data
8.5
235
Not enough data
8.3
232
Not enough data
8.4
229
Not enough data
8.4
231
Not enough data
8.3
228
Data Exporting
Not enough data
8.5
225
Not enough data
8.4
228
Not enough data
8.4
225
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
220
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
9.3
62
Basics
Not enough data
9.2
62
Content
Not enough data
8.9
59
Data
Not enough data
9.3
61
Interoperability
Not enough data
8.9
59
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
62
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
Not enough data
8.4
251
Not enough data
8.4
253
Not enough data
8.4
244
Data Analysis
Not enough data
9.0
274
Not enough data
8.9
268
Decision Making
Not enough data
8.7
258
Not enough data
9.4
272
Not enough data
9.1
266
Not enough data
8.7
262
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
176
Not enough data
8.0
176
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CARTO and Tableau are categorized as Location Intelligence
Unique Categories
CARTO is categorized as GIS
Tableau is categorized as Semantic Layer Tools, Insurance Analytics, Data Preparation, Embedded Business Intelligence, Analytics Platforms, Predictive Analytics, and Agentic Analytics
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CARTO
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
Telecommunications
12.5%
Higher Education
6.3%
Real Estate
4.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.7%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Other
67.2%
Information Technology and Services
11.7%
Computer Software
7.3%
Financial Services
7.1%
Hospital & Health Care
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.3%
Other
65.1%
Discussions
how do i auto refresh my data?
1 Comment
VF
Hi,
CARTO enables sync tables to make sure that data stored in your CARTO account is up to date....Read more
I missed the tableau beta test announcement -- Do you know when this integration will be available!?
1 Comment
VD
Hi Cynthia,
We've closed that beta for now and the team is exploring feature options. If you're interested in getting an update on this once we have news...Read more
why did saleforce by tableau? IS SFDC reporting going to change now?
2 Comments
TR
Perfect answer by Derrick. I totally agree.Read more
What does Tableau Desktop do?
2 Comments
NA
Tableau Desktop help create interactive Dashboards offline and publish it to the wider audience through Tableau public. Tableau Desktop is one of the version...Read more
Do I need Tableau Desktop if I have Tableau Server?
2 Comments
LT
Anyway, whether you need Tableau Desktop depends on your specific use case and requirements. If you're unsure, you can consider the following
Evaluate...Read more
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