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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $159.00 Per Month
$70.00 1 User Per Month
Databox
Star Rating
(193)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $159.00 Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansTableau
Star Rating
(3,383)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$70.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Tableau excels in data visualization, with a score of 9.2, allowing for intricate and detailed visual representations of data. Reviewers mention that its ability to create complex dashboards is a standout feature, making it ideal for enterprise-level analytics.
- Reviewers mention that Databox shines in ease of use, scoring 8.7 compared to Tableau's 8.3. Users appreciate its intuitive interface and straightforward setup process, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses looking to quickly implement data tracking without extensive training.
- Users on G2 highlight the quality of support for Databox, which scored 9.0, indicating a strong commitment to customer service. In contrast, Tableau's support, while good at 8.3, does not match the responsiveness and helpfulness reported by Databox users.
- Reviewers say that Databox's dashboard capabilities are impressive, scoring 9.4, which is higher than Tableau's 9.1. Users appreciate the flexibility and ease of customizing dashboards to meet specific business needs, making it a favorite among small business users.
- G2 users report that Tableau's calculated fields feature, scoring 8.5, is robust but can be complex for new users. In contrast, Databox's calculated fields score slightly higher at 8.6, with users noting that it simplifies the process of creating custom metrics.
- Users report that while both products offer strong data transformation capabilities, Databox's score of 8.6 outshines Tableau's 8.3. Reviewers mention that Databox provides more user-friendly tools for transforming data, which is crucial for small businesses needing quick insights.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Databox
Professional
Starting at $159.00
Per Month
Business reporting & goal-tracking for teams that want easy, flexible visibility into their performance.
- 3 Data Sources included ($5.6/mo per additional Data Source)
- ∞ Users
- ∞ Unlimited custom metrics
Tableau
Creator
$70.00
1 User Per Month
- Includes Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep Builder, and one Creator license on Tableau Cloud (SaaS) or Tableau Server (self-hosted).
Free Trial
Databox
Free Trial is available
Tableau
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
165
8.7
2,385
Ease of Use
8.7
166
8.3
2,778
Ease of Setup
8.6
100
8.2
1,443
Ease of Admin
8.8
95
8.2
776
Quality of Support
8.9
141
8.3
2,038
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
88
8.5
754
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
157
8.8
2,363
Features by Category
Reports
9.0
109
8.7
1717
|
Verified
8.5
93
8.2
1582
|
Verified
9.1
112
9.1
1759
|
Verified
8.8
101
8.6
1358
9.4
112
9.1
1743
|
Verified
Self Service
8.6
80
8.5
1675
|
Verified
8.4
83
8.7
1705
|
Verified
8.4
80
8.5
1621
|
Verified
8.0
78
8.2
1419
8.7
74
8.2
1507
|
Verified
8.2
64
7.9
1324
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
7.9
50
7.8
1280
9.2
93
9.1
1713
|
Verified
8.1
51
8.1
1289
Building Reports
8.6
46
8.3
1003
|
Verified
8.3
38
8.2
965
|
Verified
8.8
41
8.3
834
|
Verified
9.0
44
8.1
844
|
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
9.0
109
8.7
1717
|
Verified
8.5
93
8.2
1582
|
Verified
9.1
112
9.1
1759
|
Verified
8.8
101
8.6
1358
9.4
112
9.1
1743
|
Verified
Reports
8.1
15
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.0
8
Not enough data
6.3
8
Not enough data
Visualization
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
Data Updates
8.5
13
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.1
13
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
Data Updates
8.8
71
Not enough data
8.9
95
Not enough data
8.9
86
Not enough data
Reports
9.0
109
8.7
1717
|
Verified
8.5
93
8.2
1582
|
Verified
9.1
112
9.1
1759
|
Verified
8.8
101
8.6
1358
9.4
112
9.1
1743
|
Verified
Data Preparation
Not enough data
8.6
860
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
849
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
Not enough data
8.5
886
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
909
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
876
|
Verified
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
7.4
426
Not enough data
7.5
453
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
Feature Not Available
7.4
131
Feature Not Available
7.5
134
Feature Not Available
7.8
133
Feature Not Available
7.6
131
Feature Not Available
7.7
129
Feature Not Available
7.4
128
Not enough data
7.8
128
Self Service
8.6
80
8.5
1675
|
Verified
8.4
83
8.7
1705
|
Verified
8.4
80
8.5
1621
|
Verified
8.0
78
8.2
1419
8.7
74
8.2
1507
|
Verified
8.2
64
7.9
1324
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.3
114
Not enough data
8.3
110
Not enough data
8.1
109
Not enough data
8.4
110
Advanced Analytics
7.9
50
7.8
1280
9.2
93
9.1
1713
|
Verified
8.1
51
8.1
1289
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.0
113
Not enough data
8.2
109
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.1
109
Not enough data
8.0
107
Not enough data
7.8
108
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.6
106
Not enough data
7.7
105
Not enough data
7.8
105
Not enough data
7.7
106
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.8
108
Not enough data
7.9
109
Not enough data
7.9
107
Building Reports
8.6
46
8.3
1003
|
Verified
8.3
38
8.2
965
|
Verified
8.8
41
8.3
834
|
Verified
9.0
44
8.1
844
|
Verified
Reports
9.0
109
8.7
1717
|
Verified
8.5
93
8.2
1582
|
Verified
9.1
112
9.1
1759
|
Verified
8.8
101
8.6
1358
9.4
112
9.1
1743
|
Verified
Self Service
8.6
80
8.5
1675
|
Verified
8.4
83
8.7
1705
|
Verified
8.4
80
8.5
1621
|
Verified
8.0
78
8.2
1419
8.7
74
8.2
1507
|
Verified
8.2
64
7.9
1324
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.6
46
8.3
1003
|
Verified
8.3
38
8.2
965
|
Verified
8.8
41
8.3
834
|
Verified
9.0
44
8.1
844
|
Verified
Cartography
Not enough data
9.4
26
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.6
27
Not enough data
9.4
27
Analysis
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.2
27
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
9.0
27
Reporting
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.1
26
Data Source Access
Not enough data
8.6
234
Not enough data
8.8
233
Not enough data
8.3
234
Data Interaction
Not enough data
8.2
234
Not enough data
8.2
236
Not enough data
8.3
234
Not enough data
8.5
236
Not enough data
8.3
234
Not enough data
8.4
231
Not enough data
8.4
233
Not enough data
8.3
229
Data Exporting
Not enough data
8.5
228
Not enough data
8.4
228
Not enough data
8.4
230
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
224
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
Data Sources
9.2
18
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
Analysis
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.1
18
Not enough data
9.6
20
Not enough data
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
Statistical Tool
Not enough data
8.4
251
Not enough data
8.4
254
Not enough data
8.4
244
Data Analysis
Not enough data
9.0
273
Not enough data
8.9
268
Decision Making
Not enough data
8.7
259
Not enough data
9.4
271
Not enough data
9.1
266
Not enough data
8.7
262
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
177
Not enough data
8.0
177
Marketing Operations
7.8
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Campaign Activity
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Databox and Tableau are categorized as Analytics Platforms
Unique Categories
Tableau is categorized as Location Intelligence, Insurance Analytics, Embedded Business Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Data Preparation, and Semantic Layer Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Databox
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
Marketing and Advertising
27.8%
Computer Software
12.8%
Information Technology and Services
12.3%
Internet
5.3%
Education Management
2.7%
Other
39.0%
Information Technology and Services
11.7%
Financial Services
7.1%
Computer Software
7.1%
Hospital & Health Care
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.4%
Other
65.2%
Discussions
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1 Comment
HH
It does support bar codes and other graphs and charts. You can use customisable interfaces and integrate them into the platform with a single click. It does...Read more
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TR
Perfect answer by Derrick. I totally agree.Read more
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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
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