# Data Studio vs think-cell Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- **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. This feature significantly enhances data visualization, making it easier for businesses to track performance metrics effectively.
- **Users say** that think-cell is particularly strong in producing standardized charts and maintaining a tidy layout, which is appreciated by those in consulting roles. Reviewers mention that it simplifies the process of creating compelling visualizations, aligning well with expectations for a Microsoft tool.
- **According to verified reviews** , Looker Studio has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its ability to meet the needs of small businesses effectively. Users appreciate its seamless integration with the Google ecosystem, which streamlines reporting processes and saves time on manual tasks.
- **Reviewers mention** that think-cell offers a slightly better quality of support, with users noting that they find the assistance helpful when navigating the software. This can be a crucial factor for teams that require reliable support during implementation and daily use.
- **G2 reviewers highlight** that Looker Studio's recent user feedback indicates a strong focus on real-time updating and sharing capabilities, which are essential for teams that need to collaborate and make data-driven decisions quickly. This feature is particularly beneficial for cross-channel ad campaign reporting.
- **Users report** that while both tools are easy to use, think-cell has a slight edge in setup ease, making it a favorable choice for users who prioritize a quick onboarding experience. However, Looker Studio's intuitive interface also receives praise, ensuring that users can get started without significant hurdles.



| | Data Studio | think-cell | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 476 | 83 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (46.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (45.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $27.30 1 # users Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Data Studio

Pros:
- Ease of Use (23 reviews)
- Visualization (13 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (9 reviews)
- Slow Performance (9 reviews)

### think-cell

Pros:
- Ease of Use (12 reviews)
- Charting (10 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Formatting Options (4 reviews)
- Learning Curve (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Data Studio | think-cell | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (370 reviews) | 8.7 (57 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (377 reviews) | 8.2 (58 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (204 reviews) | 8.9 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (154 reviews) | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.3 (290 reviews) | 8.7 (44 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (135 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (349 reviews) | 8.0 (53 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Data Studio

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### think-cell

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: think-cell Suite

Price: Starting at $27.30 1 # users Per Month

Description: The think-cell Suite license is an annual subscription priced per user and covers unlimited usage, updates, upgrades and technical support. Add-on of think-cell Assist - AI-powered features available for an additional fee. 

Key Features:
- https://server.think-cell.com/portal/en/trial.srf

[Learn more about think-cell](https://www.g2.com/products/think-cell/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Business Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Data Studio** | 8.6/10 | 328 |
| **think-cell** | 8.2/10 | 26 |

#### Reports

| Feature | Data Studio | think-cell | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | 8.8 (297 reviews) | 7.9 (21 reviews) | 
| **Steps to Answer** | 7.9 (250 reviews) | 7.9 (20 reviews) | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | 8.8 (299 reviews) | 9.1 (25 reviews) | 
| **Score Cards** | 8.5 (242 reviews) | 7.7 (19 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.9 (298 reviews) | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 

#### Self Service 

| Feature | Data Studio | think-cell | 
|---|---|---|
| **Calculated Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Column Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration / Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automodeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Analytics

| Feature | Data Studio | think-cell | 
|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Big Data Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Reports

| Feature | Data Studio | think-cell | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Data Studio | think-cell | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Data Visualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Data Studio** | 8.3/10 | 328 |
| **think-cell** | 7.8/10 | 26 |

#### Reports

| Feature | Data Studio | think-cell | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | 8.8 (297 reviews) | 7.9 (21 reviews) | 
| **Steps to Answer** | 7.9 (250 reviews) | 7.9 (20 reviews) | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | 8.8 (299 reviews) | 9.1 (25 reviews) | 
| **Score Cards** | 8.5 (242 reviews) | 7.7 (19 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.9 (298 reviews) | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 

#### Reports

| Feature | Data Studio | think-cell | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | 8.9 (115 reviews) | 7.5 (19 reviews) | 
| **Share Reports** | 9.1 (107 reviews) | 7.2 (17 reviews) | 
| **Steps to Answer** | 8.1 (95 reviews) | 7.3 (14 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Data Studio | think-cell | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 5.5 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 5.6 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Visualization

| Feature | Data Studio | think-cell | 
|---|---|---|
| **Graphs and Charts** | 9.0 (115 reviews) | 9.0 (23 reviews) | 
| **Score Cards** | 8.7 (101 reviews) | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.1 (119 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 
| **Formats** | 8.5 (103 reviews) | 7.9 (19 reviews) | 

#### Data Updates

| Feature | Data Studio | think-cell | 
|---|---|---|
| **Historical Snapshots** | 8.3 (97 reviews) | 7.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Updating** | 8.7 (109 reviews) | 7.5 (16 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Data Studio | think-cell | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sharing** | 8.9 (116 reviews) | 7.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **Co-Editing** | 8.6 (102 reviews) | 7.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Devices** | 8.0 (93 reviews) | 6.2 (14 reviews) | 

#### Data Updates

| Feature | Data Studio | think-cell | 
|---|---|---|
| **Historical Snapshots** | 8.2 (208 reviews) | 7.9 (17 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Updating** | 8.3 (254 reviews) | 8.4 (19 reviews) | 
| **Email Reports** | 8.2 (213 reviews) | 7.4 (15 reviews) | 

### Presentation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Data Studio** | N/A | N/A |
| **think-cell** | 7.7/10 | 36 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Data Studio | think-cell | 
|---|---|---|
| **Slide Design** | Not enough data | 8.2 (33 reviews) | 
| **Presenter Tools** | Not enough data | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 
| **Auto Save** | Not enough data | 8.1 (29 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Data Studio | think-cell | 
|---|---|---|
| **Charts** | Not enough data | 9.0 (35 reviews) | 
| **Template Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Template Creator** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Data Studio | think-cell | 
|---|---|---|
| **Messaging** | Not enough data | 6.6 (20 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 6.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Cloud** | Not enough data | 7.0 (22 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Data Studio | think-cell | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Music** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Data Visualization Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-visualization-tools)


**Unique to think-cell (1):** [Presentation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/presentation-software)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Data Studio | think-cell | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 46.4% | 20.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 36.6% | 34.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 17.0% | 45.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Data Studio

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 23.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.3%
- **Computer Software:** 7.1%
- **Internet:** 4.7%
- **Financial Services:** 3.3%
- **Higher Education:** 2.9%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.4%
- **Automotive:** 2.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.4%
- **Education Management:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 41.6%

#### think-cell

- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.5%
- **Management Consulting:** 8.5%
- **Financial Services:** 7.3%
- **Accounting:** 6.1%
- **Consumer Goods:** 6.1%
- **Computer Software:** 4.9%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.9%
- **Construction:** 3.7%
- **Insurance:** 3.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.7%
- **Other:** 42.7%

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## Top Discussions

### Data Studio

- Title: [Is Google Data Studio free to use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-google-data-studio-free-to-use) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, it is free to use"
- Title: [How good is Google Data Studio?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-good-is-google-data-studio) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Best tool to play around with data and also single page dashboard creation tool"
- Title: [How do I use Google Data Studio?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-use-google-data-studio) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "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/reporting"
- Title: [Which is the best place where I can see more tutorials about Data Studio?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-is-the-best-place-where-i-can-see-more-tutorials-about-data-studio) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "The best place may be to search on Youtube for beginner tutorials, as well as Google's own website. 

This post from HubSpot may help you as well:..."
- Title: [What is Google Data Studio for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-google-data-studio-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Google Data Studio is now called Google Looker Studio and is an online tool for anyone who wants a simple and free way to create dashboards from any data..."

### think-cell

- Title: [Which of the following are features of think-cell Gantt chart?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-of-the-following-are-features-of-think-cell-gantt-chart) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "think-cell allows you to create complex timeline charts (also known as Gantt charts) directly in PowerPoint. The charts are completely calendar-based and..."
- Title: [What is Thinkcell software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-thinkcell-software-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "think-cell is used to automate and enhance many of the features of PowerPoint but especially charts. It brings 40+ chart types to PowerPoint and dozens of..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/data-studio-vs-think-cell)