Link copied to clipboard # Data Studio vs Looker Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/data-studio/looker/export.csv) Data StudioLooker[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **Data Studio** [ 4.4/5(476) ](https://www.g2.com/products/data-studio/reviews#reviews) **Looker** [ 4.4/5(1,652) ](https://www.g2.com/products/looker/reviews#reviews) Pricing **Data Studio** No pricing available **Looker** Free Trial No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Data Studio** 1 monthFaster Based on 63 responses **Looker** 2 months Based on 17 responses Return on Investment **Data Studio** 12 months Based on 47 responses **Looker** 10 months2 months sooner Based on 14 responses Perceived Cost **Data Studio** $$$$$ **Looker** $$$$$ Average Discount **Data Studio** 5% **Looker** 15%10% more ![Data Studio](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_aeae116c52945fdecd7ed16d621cb315/data-studio.png "Data Studio") ![Looker](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_aeae116c52945fdecd7ed16d621cb315/looker.png "Looker") G2 offers free advice on this comparison. 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](https://www.g2.com/products/data-studio/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1602959&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **Looker** [ Ease of Use (108) ](https://www.g2.com/products/looker/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1204641&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Insights (64) ](https://www.g2.com/products/looker/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1204775&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Learning Curve (52) ](https://www.g2.com/products/looker/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1204101&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Learning Difficulty (38) ](https://www.g2.com/products/looker/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1205125&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Data Studio** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_d63327b58e9e55cbadb26d04e56bb0eb/amplitude-analytics.png "Product Avatar Image") Amplitude ](https://www.g2.com/products/amplitude-analytics/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar 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screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/77092/expirable-direct-uploads_2Fcfe92e4b-8bf9-4f02-aafe-77bba549e73a_2FAdwords_Sample_Report.png) **Looker** ![Looker screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/8895/Looker_Graphical_Dashboard.png) Ratings Meets Requirements **Data Studio** 8.5 8.5370 **Looker** 8.7 8.71,136 Ease of Use **Data Studio** 8.2 8.2377 **Looker** 8.3 8.31,143 Ease of Setup **Data Studio** 8.4 8.4204 **Looker** 8.3 8.3619 Ease of Admin **Data Studio** 8.2 8.2154 **Looker** 8.3 8.3433 Quality of Support **Data Studio** 7.3 7.3290 **Looker** 8.6 8.6972 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Data Studio** 8.3 8.3135 **Looker** 8.9 8.9412 Product Direction (% positive) **Data Studio** 8.6 8.6349 **Looker** 8.7 8.71,063 Features Business Intelligence[Hide 85 FeaturesShow 85 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.6 328 8.3 791 Reports Reports Interface 8.8(won by 0.2) 297 8.6 684 | Verified Steps to Answer 7.9 250 8.2(won by 0.3) 620 | Verified Graphs and Charts 8.8(won by 0.6) 299 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.2 677 | Verified Score Cards 8.5(won by 0.2) 242 8.3 529 | Verified Dashboards 8.9(won by 0.2) 298 8.7 681 | Verified Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Marketing Reports Not enough data Not enough data Sales Reports Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Interactive Reports Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Calculated Fields Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 627 | Verified Data Column Filtering Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 648 | Verified Data Discovery Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 621 | Verified Search Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 618 | Verified Collaboration / Workflow Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 596 | Verified Automodeling Not enough data 7.7(won by default) 502 | Verified Natural Language Search Not enough data Not enough data Visual Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Data Blending Not enough data Not enough data Data Blending Not enough data Not enough data Advanced Analytics Predictive Analytics Not enough data 7.6(won by default) 429 | Verified Data Visualization Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 648 | Verified Big Data Services Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 518 | Verified Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Visual Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Building Reports Data Transformation Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 387 | Verified Data Modeling Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 407 | Verified WYSIWYG Report Design Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 358 | Verified Integration APIs Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 331 | Verified Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Platform Mobile User Support Not enough data Not enough data Customization Not enough data Not enough data User, Role, and Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Internationalization Not enough data Not enough data Sandbox / Test Environments Not enough data Not enough data Performance and Reliability Not enough data Not enough data Breadth of Partner Applications Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Metadata Management Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Natural Language Processing Not enough data Not enough data Data Extraction Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Ad hoc Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Publishing/Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Strategic Planning Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Data Preparation Not enough data Not enough data Trend Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Text Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Widgets Not enough data Not enough data Benchmarking Not enough data Not enough data Performance Metrics Not enough data Not enough data Data Mapping Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Trend/Problem Indicators Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Profitability Analysis Not enough data Not enough data OLAP Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Data Connectors Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Data Sources Not enough data Not enough data Key Performance Indicators Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Creation Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Data Mining Not enough data Not enough data Forecasting Not enough data Not enough data Ad hoc Query Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization[Hide 83 FeaturesShow 83 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.3 328 8.2 754 Reports Reports Interface 8.8(won by 0.2) 297 8.6 684 | Verified Steps to Answer 7.9 250 8.2(won by 0.3) 620 | Verified Graphs and Charts 8.8(won by 0.6) 299 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.2 677 | Verified Score Cards 8.5(won by 0.2) 242 8.3 529 | Verified Dashboards 8.9(won by 0.2) 298 8.7 681 | Verified Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Marketing Reports Not enough data Not enough data Sales Reports Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Interactive Reports Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Reports Reports Interface 8.9(won by 0.4) 115 8.5 113 Share Reports 9.1(won by 0.6) 107 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.5 110 Steps to Answer 8.1(tied score) 95 8.1(tied score) 104 Generative AI AI Text Generation 5.5 36 7.0(won by 1.5) 100 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) AI Text Summarization 5.6 37 7.1(won by 1.5) 100 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Visualization Graphs and Charts 9.0(won by 0.5) 115 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.5 117 Score Cards 8.7(won by 0.2) 101 8.5 113 Dashboards 9.1(won by 0.4) 119 8.7 118 Formats 8.5(won by 0.2) 103 8.3 110 Mobile Dashboards Not enough data Not enough data Public Dashboards Not enough data Not enough data Private Dashboards Not enough data Not enough data Data Updates Historical Snapshots 8.3(won by 0.2) 97 8.1 107 Real-Time Updating 8.7(won by 0.4) 109 8.3 108 Collaboration Sharing 8.9(won by 0.5) 116 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.4 109 Co-Editing 8.6(won by 0.6) 102 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.0 106 Devices 8.0(tied score) 93 8.0(tied score) 103 Data Updates Historical Snapshots 8.2(won by 0.4) 208 7.8 137 Real-Time Updating 8.3(won by 0.3) 254 8.0 144 Scheduled/Automated Reports 8.2 213 8.5(won by 0.3) 146 Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Predictive Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Data Management Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality KPI Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Data Sources Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Natural Language Search Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Widgets Not enough data Not enough data Performance Metrics Not enough data Not enough data Ad hoc Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Data Aggregation Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Creation Not enough data Not enough data Data Connectors Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Forecasting Not enough data Not enough data Interactive Elements Not enough data Not enough data Single Page View Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Trend Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Functions/Calculations Not enough data Not enough data Historical Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Data Capture and Transfer Not enough data Not enough data Visual Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Data Mapping Not enough data Not enough data Relational Display Not enough data Not enough data Visual Analytics Not enough data Not enough data OLAP Not enough data Not enough data Ad hoc Query Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Analytics Platforms[Hide 136 FeaturesShow 136 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 7.9 813 Reports Reports Interface 8.8(won by 0.2) 297 8.6 684 | Verified Steps to Answer 7.9 250 8.2(won by 0.3) 620 | Verified Graphs and Charts 8.8(won by 0.6) 299 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.2 677 | Verified Score Cards 8.5(won by 0.2) 242 8.3 529 | Verified Dashboards 8.9(won by 0.2) 298 8.7 681 | Verified Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Marketing Reports Not enough data Not enough data Sales Reports Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Interactive Reports Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Data Preparation Connectors Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 295 | Verified Data Governance Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 264 | Verified Data Modeling and Blending Data Querying Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 312 | Verified Data Filtering Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 333 | Verified Data Blending Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 308 | Verified Data Capture and Transfer Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Generation Not enough data 7.1(won by default) 87 AI Text Summarization Not enough data 7.1(won by default) 85 Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data 7.3(won by default) 40 Multi-step Planning Not enough data 7.4(won by default) 38 Cross-system Integration Not enough data 7.3(won by default) 40 Adaptive Learning Not enough data 7.2(won by default) 41 Natural Language Interaction Not enough data 7.4(won by default) 40 Proactive Assistance Not enough data 7.4(won by default) 38 Decision Making Not enough data 7.8(won by default) 39 Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Calculated Fields Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 627 | Verified Data Column Filtering Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 648 | Verified Data Discovery Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 621 | Verified Search Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 618 | Verified Collaboration / Workflow Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 596 | Verified Automodeling Not enough data 7.7(won by default) 502 | Verified Natural Language Search Not enough data Not enough data Visual Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Data Blending Not enough data Not enough data Data Blending Not enough data Not enough data Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms No-code Dashboard Builder Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 40 Report Scheduling and Automation Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 44 Embedded Analytics and White-labeling Not enough data 7.8(won by default) 36 Data Source Connectivity Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 50 Multiple Data Sources Not enough data Not enough data Query Builder Not enough data Not enough data Advanced Analytics Predictive Analytics Not enough data 7.6(won by default) 429 | Verified Data Visualization Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 648 | Verified Big Data Services Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 518 | Verified Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Visual Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms Large data handling and Query Speed Not enough data 7.1(won by default) 58 Concurrent User Support Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 36 Database Support Not enough data Not enough data Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms Data Modeling and Governance Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 47 Notebook and Script Integration Not enough data 7.2(won by default) 34 Built-in Predictive and Statistical Models Not enough data 7.5(won by default) 35 Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms Auto-generated Insights and Narratives Not enough data 7.3(won by default) 35 Natural Language Queries Not enough data 7.6(won by default) 36 Proactive KPI Monitoring and Alerts Not enough data 7.6(won by default) 34 AI Agents for Analytical Follow-ups Not enough data 7.4(won by default) 34 Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms Behavioral Learning for Contextual Query Refinement Not enough data 7.6(won by default) 34 Role-based Insight Personalization Not enough data 7.4(won by default) 36 Conversational and Prompt-based Analytics Not enough data 7.5(won by default) 34 Ad hoc Query Not enough data Not enough data Visual Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Building Reports Data Transformation Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 387 | Verified Data Modeling Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 407 | Verified WYSIWYG Report Design Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 358 | Verified Integration APIs Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 331 | Verified Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Creation Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Metadata Management Not enough data Not enough data Forecasting Not enough data Not enough data Data Storage Management Not enough data Not enough data Ad hoc Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Ad hoc Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Data Migration Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Data Preparation Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Data Mapping Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Sentiment Analysis Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Sales Trend Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Charting Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Performance Metrics Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Data Extraction Not enough data Not enough data Widgets Not enough data Not enough data Storytelling Not enough data Not enough data Trend Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Financing Management Not enough data Not enough data Self-service Analytics Not enough data Not enough data KPI Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Data Integration Not enough data Not enough data Scorecards Not enough data Not enough data Data Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Data Connectors Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Profitability Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Project Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Strategic Planning Not enough data Not enough data Goal Setting/Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Publishing/Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Predictive Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Templates Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Financial Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data OLAP Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Embedded Business Intelligence[Hide 74 FeaturesShow 74 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.4 782 Reports Reports Interface 8.8(won by 0.2) 297 8.6 684 | Verified Steps to Answer 7.9 250 8.2(won by 0.3) 620 | Verified Graphs and Charts 8.8(won by 0.6) 299 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.2 677 | Verified Score Cards 8.5(won by 0.2) 242 8.3 529 | Verified Dashboards 8.9(won by 0.2) 298 8.7 681 | Verified Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Marketing Reports Not enough data Not enough data Sales Reports Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Interactive Reports Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Calculated Fields Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 627 | Verified Data Column Filtering Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 648 | Verified Data Discovery Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 621 | Verified Search Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 618 | Verified Collaboration / Workflow Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 596 | Verified Automodeling Not enough data 7.7(won by default) 502 | Verified Natural Language Search Not enough data Not enough data Visual Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Data Blending Not enough data Not enough data Data Blending Not enough data Not enough data Building Reports Data Transformation Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 387 | Verified Data Modeling Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 407 | Verified WYSIWYG Report Design Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 358 | Verified Integration APIs Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 331 | Verified Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Data Mapping Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Data Sources Not enough data Not enough data Forecasting Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Charting Not enough data Not enough data Customization Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Ad hoc Query Not enough data Not enough data Data Extraction Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Application Development Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Geographic Maps Not enough data Not enough data Widgets Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Self-service Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Ad hoc Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Data Capture and Transfer Not enough data Not enough data Integration into Third Party Applications Not enough data Not enough data Ad hoc Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Visual Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Visual Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Trend Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Predictive Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Data Connectors Not enough data Not enough data Benchmarking Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Streaming Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Creation Not enough data Not enough data Digital Analytics[Hide 31 FeaturesShow 31 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.4 324 Metrics Sessions - Digital Analytics Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 238 Engagement Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 238 Entry and Exit Pages Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 224 Standard Event Tracking Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 226 Custom Event Tracking Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 215 Retention Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 224 Return Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 219 Conversions Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 230 Funnels Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 223 Reporting Real-Time Reporting Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 242 Retroactive Reporting Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 242 Segmentation Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 245 Mobile Reporting Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 199 Unification Across Devices Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 205 Custom Reports and Dashboards Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 254 Trending Not enough data Feature Not Available Other User Data Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 226 Site Search Reporting Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 209 Load Time Monitoring Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 201 Campaign Tracking Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 215 E-Commerce Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 207 Promotional Messages Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 179 Administration Alerts Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 191 Agentic AI - Digital Analytics Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data 7.4(won by default) 15 Cross-system Integration Not enough data 7.8(won by default) 15 Proactive Assistance Not enough data 7.8(won by default) 16 Decision Making Not enough data 7.9(won by default) 16 Administration API / Integrations Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 218 QA Testing Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 193 Performance and Reliability Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 245 User, Role, and Access Management Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 239 Sales Analytics[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.1 260 Agentic AI - Sales Analytics Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data 7.0(won by default) 11 Cross-system Integration Not enough data 7.6(won by default) 11 Adaptive Learning Not enough data 6.7(won by default) 11 Natural Language Interaction Not enough data 7.4(won by default) 12 Proactive Assistance Not enough data 7.3(won by default) 11 Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data CRM Integration Not enough data Not enough data Data Sourcing Data Sourcing Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 203 Exporting & Sharing Data Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 221 Multi-Device Data Visualization Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 188 Interactive Dashboards Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 225 Data Segmentation Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 209 Predictive Analytics Lead Scoring Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 153 Opportunity Scoring Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 149 Risk Analysis Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 147 Live Forecasting Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 164 Budgeting/Forecasting Not enough data Not enough data Correlation Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Competitive Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Sales Trend Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Statistical Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Sales Management Live Pipeline Management Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 161 Sales Gamification Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 140 Account-Based Analytics Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 170 Activity Tracking Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 168 Predictive Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Visual Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Contact Management Not enough data Not enough data Lead Management Not enough data Not enough data Opportunity Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Dynamic Modeling Not enough data Not enough data Lead Qualification Not enough data Not enough data Lead Capture Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Contact Database Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Creation Not enough data Not enough data Modeling & Simulation Not enough data Not enough data Exception Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Sales Reports Not enough data Not enough data Performance Metrics Not enough data Not enough data "What If" Scenarios Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Graphical Data Presentation Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Business Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Currency Not enough data Not enough data Pipeline Reports Not enough data Not enough data Marketing Analytics[Hide 83 FeaturesShow 83 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.2 312 Marketing Operations ROI Tracking Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 221 | Verified Data Collection Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 242 | Verified Customer Insights Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 229 | Verified Multi-User Access Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 244 | Verified Spend Management Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 130 White Label Not enough data Feature Not Available Multi-Channel Data Collection Not enough data Not enough data Engagement Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Keyword Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Behavior Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Campaign Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Conversion Tracking Not enough data Not enough data SEO Management Not enough data Not enough data Tag Management Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Click Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Contact Management Not enough data Not enough data Content Management Not enough data Not enough data Lead Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Campaign Management Not enough data Not enough data Channel Management Not enough data Not enough data Template Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Campaign Activity Campaign Insights Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 231 | Verified Reports and Dashboards Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 260 | Verified Campaign Stickiness Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 212 | Verified Multichannel Tracking Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 213 | Verified Brand Optimization Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 199 | Verified Predictive Analytics Not enough data 7.9(won by default) 120 | Verified Multi-Campaign Not enough data Not enough data Campaign Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Website Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Conversion Rate Optimization Not enough data Not enough data Drip Campaigns Not enough data Not enough data Visual Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Marketing Analytics Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data 6.8(won by default) 14 Cross-system Integration Not enough data 7.5(won by default) 14 Proactive Assistance Not enough data 7.3(won by default) 14 Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Event Marketing Not enough data Not enough data Social Promotion Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Channel Marketing Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Lead Generation Not enough data Not enough data Campaign Segmentation Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Forms Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Email Templates Not enough data Not enough data Web Forms Not enough data Not enough data Lead Capture Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Campaign Planning Not enough data Not enough data A/B Testing Not enough data Not enough data CRM Not enough data Not enough data Customer Segmentation Not enough data Not enough data Campaign Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Autoresponders Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Event Triggered Actions Not enough data Not enough data Email Marketing Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Fields Not enough data Not enough data Contact Database Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Ad hoc Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Performance Metrics Not enough data Not enough data Data Source Connectors Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Channel Attribution Not enough data Not enough data Customer Journey Mapping Not enough data Not enough data KPI Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Cohort Analysis Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![Data Studio](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_aeae116c52945fdecd7ed16d621cb315/data-studio.png "Data Studio")](https://www.g2.com/products/data-studio/reviews) Data Studio Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 46.4% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 36.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 17.0% [![Looker](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_aeae116c52945fdecd7ed16d621cb315/looker.png "Looker")](https://www.g2.com/products/looker/reviews) Looker Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 19.4% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 60.4% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 20.1% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 46.4% 19.4% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 36.6% 60.4% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 17.0% 20.1% Reviewers' Industry [![Data Studio](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_aeae116c52945fdecd7ed16d621cb315/data-studio.png "Data Studio")](https://www.g2.com/products/data-studio/reviews) Data Studio Marketing and Advertising 23.4% Information Technology and Services 7.3% Computer Software 7.1% Internet 4.7% Financial Services 3.3% Other 54.1% [![Looker](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_aeae116c52945fdecd7ed16d621cb315/looker.png "Looker")](https://www.g2.com/products/looker/reviews) Looker Computer Software 11.6% Information Technology and Services 11.2% Marketing and Advertising 8.4% Financial Services 7.4% Internet 6.0% Other 55.5% FAQs ## Data Studio vs Looker FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 14, 2026 ### What is the difference between Looker vs Data Studio? Looker and Data Studio are both highly rated analytics platforms, but Looker is favored for its centralized data modeling and governance, while Data Studio is praised for ease of use and integration within the Google ecosystem. | [Looker](https://www.g2.com/products/looker/reviews) | [Data Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/data-studio/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.4/5 (1656 reviews) | 4.4/5 (476 reviews) | | Mid-Market | Small-Business | | 8.3 | 8.4 | | 8.6 | 7.3 | | Centralized data model and governance | Ease of use and Google ecosystem integration | ### How do the pricing models of Looker and Data Studio compare? Looker and Data Studio are rated at parity for value, with both products scoring equally on price satisfaction. - **Looker:** Reviewers describe Looker as "okay" on pricing, but note that it can be expensive for smaller organizations and that pricing has increased significantly for some use cases. - **Data Studio:** Reviewers consistently highlight that Data Studio is free to use, making it highly attractive for cost-conscious buyers and small businesses. - **Switching reasons:** In recent reviews, buyers mention switching to Data Studio for its zero-cost entry and integration with Google products, especially when budget is a primary concern. ### What are the best alternatives to Looker and Data Studio? The top three alternatives to Looker and Data Studio are AgencyAnalytics, Mode, and Zoho Analytics. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Looker](https://www.g2.com/products/looker/reviews) | 4.4/5 (1656) | Mid-Market | Described as expensive for smaller organizations; pricing has increased for some use cases | Centralized data model and governance | | [Data Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/data-studio/reviews) | 4.4/5 (476) | Small-Business | Free to use; highly attractive for cost-conscious buyers | Ease of use and Google ecosystem integration | | [AgencyAnalytics](https://www.g2.com/products/agencyanalytics/reviews) | 4.7/5 (459) | Small-Business | — | — | | [Mode](https://www.g2.com/products/mode-mode/reviews) | 4.5/5 (330) | Mid-Market | — | — | | [Zoho Analytics](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-analytics/reviews) | 4.2/5 (286) | Mid-Market | — | — | ### Which Analytics Platforms features should I prioritize when comparing Looker and Data Studio? Buyers should prioritize Dashboards, Ease of Use, Integrations, Customization, and Real-Time Data when comparing Looker and Data Studio. - **Dashboards:** Dashboards are the most frequently mentioned feature in reviews for both products. - **Ease of Use:** Looker scores 8.3, Data Studio 8.2; Data Studio has 20 all-time mentions for ease of use. - **Integrations:** Looker integrates with Google Analytics (24 all-time mentions), Slack (20), and Adjust (18); Data Studio integrates with Google Analytics (96), Google Ads (28), and Tableau (28). - **Customization:** Data Studio has 8 all-time mentions for limited customization and 4 for customization as a strength; Looker reviewers note limited visualization customization as a trade-off. - **Real-Time Data:** Both products are cited for real-time dashboards and reporting in recent reviews. ### What are the pros and cons of Looker vs Data Studio? Looker's headline strength is centralized data modeling and governance, while Data Studio's is ease of use and integration within the Google ecosystem. - **Looker strengths:** Centralized data model with LookML, real-time querying from data warehouses, collaborative features, and strong governance for consistent metrics. - **Looker trade-offs:** Steep learning curve for LookML and data modeling, higher technical requirements, limited visualization customization, and higher cost for smaller organizations. - **Data Studio strengths:** Ease of use (20 all-time mentions), visualization (11), easy integrations (10), collaborative sharing (7), and free access. - **Data Studio trade-offs:** Limited customization (8 all-time mentions), slow performance (8), slow loading (5), connectivity issues (4), and fewer advanced features compared to other BI tools. ### Is Looker or Data Studio better for small businesses? Data Studio is the better fit for small businesses, as it is most popular in the Small-Business segment and praised for its free access and ease of use. - **Looker:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note higher cost and technical requirements, making it less accessible for small businesses. - **Data Studio:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight its free pricing, ease of use, and quick setup as ideal for small teams and startups. ### Which Analytics Platforms platform has better integrations? Data Studio is favored for integrations, with higher all-time mention counts for key connectors. - **Looker:** Integrates with Google Analytics (24 all-time mentions), Slack (20), and Adjust (18). - **Data Studio:** Integrates with Google Analytics (96 all-time mentions), Google Ads (28), and Tableau (28). ### How do Looker and Data Studio compare on customer support? Looker and Data Studio are near parity on Quality of Support, with Looker scoring 8.6 and Data Studio 7.3, a difference below the materiality threshold. - **Looker:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive and helpful, with several citing positive experiences but noting that support is less accessible for end users in some organizations. - **Data Studio:** Reviewers mention that support is limited, especially for the free version, and often rely on community forums or documentation for troubleshooting. ### Which is easier to implement, Looker or Data Studio? Looker and Data Studio are at parity on Ease of Setup, with scores of 8.3 and 8.4 respectively. - **Looker:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward once data models are defined, but note a learning curve for non-technical users and initial configuration. - **Data Studio:** Reviewers highlight quick and easy setup, especially for those already using Google products, with many able to start building dashboards within minutes. ### Which product has better Dashboards? Dashboards are the most frequently mentioned feature for both Looker and Data Studio, with both products highly rated for this capability. - **Looker:** Reviewers consistently praise interactive dashboards, real-time updates, and centralized reporting; dashboards are cited as a core benefit in recent reviews. - **Data Studio:** Reviewers highlight ease of dashboard creation, customization, and integration with Google data sources; dashboards are frequently mentioned as a key strength. 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