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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (51.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0.00
Looker
Star Rating
(1,586)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about LookerMetabase
Star Rating
(138)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Looker excels in providing a comprehensive and customizable reporting experience, with users highlighting its ability to create interactive visual reports using various charts and graphs. This flexibility makes it a strong choice for teams needing detailed insights.
- Users say that Metabase stands out for its simplicity and ease of use, particularly for those who may not have extensive querying knowledge. The dashboarding filter allows users to easily navigate and understand data, making it accessible for a wider audience.
- According to verified reviews, Looker has a more robust support system, with users appreciating the quality of assistance they receive. Reviewers mention that Looker’s support team is responsive and helpful, which can be crucial for businesses relying on timely data insights.
- Reviewers mention that Metabase shines in its quick implementation process, with many users noting that it requires minimal setup. This allows teams to start analyzing data almost immediately, which is a significant advantage for organizations looking to gain insights without lengthy onboarding.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Looker offers a wide range of features, some users find it can be overwhelming due to its complexity. This may pose a challenge for smaller teams or those without dedicated data analysts, as they might struggle to fully leverage its capabilities.
- Users report that Metabase's lightweight nature and strong core features enable fast data exploration, which is particularly beneficial for teams needing quick insights. However, some users feel that it may lack the depth of advanced analytics features found in Looker, which could limit its utility for more complex data needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Looker
No pricing availableMetabase
Open Source
$0.00
The user-friendly BI suite in a box.
- Unlimited charts
- Unlimited dashboards
- Connect to 20+ database types
Free Trial
Looker
Free Trial is available
Metabase
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
1,086
8.8
96
Ease of Use
8.2
1,091
8.4
99
Ease of Setup
8.2
570
9.1
39
Ease of Admin
8.3
432
8.9
25
Quality of Support
8.6
924
7.9
71
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
410
8.9
20
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,018
8.4
86
Features by Category
Reports
8.6
658
|
Verified
8.8
44
8.2
615
|
Verified
8.4
42
8.2
654
|
Verified
8.6
44
8.3
527
|
Verified
8.3
41
8.7
657
|
Verified
9.1
44
Self Service
8.4
620
|
Verified
8.3
42
8.6
636
|
Verified
8.8
42
8.4
610
|
Verified
8.7
43
8.1
615
|
Verified
8.0
41
8.3
588
|
Verified
8.4
40
7.7
500
|
Verified
7.7
36
Advanced Analytics
7.6
429
|
Verified
7.5
41
8.4
629
|
Verified
9.1
45
8.0
510
|
Verified
7.8
40
Building Reports
8.3
385
|
Verified
8.8
13
8.3
394
|
Verified
8.3
13
8.0
354
|
Verified
8.8
14
8.1
329
|
Verified
8.7
9
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
8.6
658
|
Verified
8.8
44
8.2
615
|
Verified
8.4
42
8.2
654
|
Verified
8.6
44
8.3
527
|
Verified
8.3
41
8.7
657
|
Verified
9.1
44
Reports
8.5
109
Not enough data
8.5
108
Not enough data
8.0
102
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.0
101
Not enough data
7.1
101
Not enough data
Visualization
8.5
112
Not enough data
8.4
111
Not enough data
8.7
112
Not enough data
8.3
110
Not enough data
Data Updates
8.1
108
Not enough data
8.3
107
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.4
107
Not enough data
8.0
107
Not enough data
8.0
103
Not enough data
Data Updates
7.9
138
Not enough data
8.1
142
Not enough data
8.5
145
Not enough data
Reports
8.6
658
|
Verified
8.8
44
8.2
615
|
Verified
8.4
42
8.2
654
|
Verified
8.6
44
8.3
527
|
Verified
8.3
41
8.7
657
|
Verified
9.1
44
Data Preparation
8.4
282
|
Verified
8.3
47
8.3
260
|
Verified
8.3
46
Data Modeling and Blending
8.4
309
|
Verified
8.6
57
8.7
327
|
Verified
8.8
57
8.4
310
|
Verified
8.3
53
Generative AI
7.1
88
6.9
16
7.1
86
7.6
16
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.2
39
6.7
8
7.3
38
7.3
8
7.3
38
7.7
8
7.1
39
7.5
8
7.3
39
7.1
8
7.4
38
7.1
8
7.6
37
7.7
8
Self Service
8.4
620
|
Verified
8.3
42
8.6
636
|
Verified
8.8
42
8.4
610
|
Verified
8.7
43
8.1
615
|
Verified
8.0
41
8.3
588
|
Verified
8.4
40
7.7
500
|
Verified
7.7
36
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.0
37
9.4
9
8.1
34
8.7
9
7.7
33
8.7
9
8.3
36
8.9
9
Advanced Analytics
7.6
429
|
Verified
7.5
41
8.4
629
|
Verified
9.1
45
8.0
510
|
Verified
7.8
40
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.1
36
7.3
11
8.0
35
7.8
9
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
7.9
35
7.4
9
7.2
34
7.3
8
7.3
34
7.5
8
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
7.2
34
7.5
8
7.5
34
7.1
8
7.7
34
7.5
8
7.4
34
7.5
8
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
7.7
34
7.9
8
7.2
35
7.9
8
7.6
34
8.8
8
Building Reports
8.3
385
|
Verified
8.8
13
8.3
394
|
Verified
8.3
13
8.0
354
|
Verified
8.8
14
8.1
329
|
Verified
8.7
9
Reports
8.6
658
|
Verified
8.8
44
8.2
615
|
Verified
8.4
42
8.2
654
|
Verified
8.6
44
8.3
527
|
Verified
8.3
41
8.7
657
|
Verified
9.1
44
Self Service
8.4
620
|
Verified
8.3
42
8.6
636
|
Verified
8.8
42
8.4
610
|
Verified
8.7
43
8.1
615
|
Verified
8.0
41
8.3
588
|
Verified
8.4
40
7.7
500
|
Verified
7.7
36
Building Reports
8.3
385
|
Verified
8.8
13
8.3
394
|
Verified
8.3
13
8.0
354
|
Verified
8.8
14
8.1
329
|
Verified
8.7
9
Metrics
8.8
238
Not enough data
8.7
239
Not enough data
8.4
224
Not enough data
8.4
226
Not enough data
8.4
215
Not enough data
8.3
225
Not enough data
8.4
219
Not enough data
8.5
230
Not enough data
8.3
222
Not enough data
Reporting
8.4
241
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
242
Not enough data
8.6
245
Not enough data
8.1
199
Not enough data
8.4
204
Not enough data
9.0
254
Not enough data
Other
8.7
226
Not enough data
8.6
209
Not enough data
8.4
201
Not enough data
8.7
216
Not enough data
8.7
206
Not enough data
8.2
178
Not enough data
8.3
191
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Analytics
7.6
16
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
7.8
16
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
217
Not enough data
8.3
193
Not enough data
8.5
245
Not enough data
8.6
240
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Analytics
7.0
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
Data Sourcing
8.8
203
Not enough data
8.8
220
Not enough data
8.6
188
Not enough data
8.8
224
Not enough data
8.7
208
Not enough data
Predictive Analytics
8.3
152
Not enough data
8.2
148
Not enough data
8.2
146
Not enough data
8.0
164
Not enough data
Sales Management
8.4
161
Not enough data
8.2
140
Not enough data
8.6
170
Not enough data
8.7
168
Not enough data
Marketing Operations
8.6
222
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
242
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
228
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
245
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
130
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Campaign Activity
8.6
231
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
261
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
212
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
213
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
199
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
119
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Analytics
6.8
14
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
7.4
15
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Looker and Metabase are categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms
Unique Categories
Looker is categorized as Sales Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Digital Analytics, and Data Visualization
Metabase has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Looker
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Metabase
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
Computer Software
11.7%
Information Technology and Services
11.1%
Marketing and Advertising
8.2%
Financial Services
7.6%
Internet
6.2%
Other
55.1%
Information Technology and Services
15.0%
Computer Software
12.0%
Financial Services
9.8%
Hospital & Health Care
5.3%
Internet
4.5%
Other
53.4%
Discussions
Is looker an ETL tool?
3 Comments
AP
No, Looker is not an ETL tool. It is a Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Analytics platform that helps users visualize, explore and analyze data.Read more
Best way to start on visualizations?
2 Comments
AG
Looker has a built-in set of visualizations that you can automatically apply to any dataset that they work with. Once you setup your initial connection to a...Read more
Which databases does Looker work with?
1 Comment
Official Response from Looker
Looker works with any SQL readable data store, including Hadoop. Looker sits in-database allowing you to access all of your row level data and leverage the...Read more
Is Metabase secure?
1 Comment
IG
Yes. It provides SSO integration, and a capability to invite users via e-mail where only the user gets to set their password and password reset capability....Read more
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