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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (48.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0 Free for 30 days
Looker
Star Rating
(1,580)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 LookerSAP Analytics Cloud
Star Rating
(862)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 Free for 30 days
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Looker excels in its Data Visualization capabilities, scoring 8.4, while SAP Analytics Cloud scores slightly higher at 8.5. Reviewers mention that Looker's visualizations are intuitive and customizable, making it easier to create impactful dashboards.
- Reviewers mention that Looker has a strong performance in Ease of Use with a score of 8.2 compared to SAP Analytics Cloud's 8.1. Users appreciate Looker's user-friendly interface, which simplifies the data exploration process.
- G2 users highlight Looker's superior Quality of Support with a score of 8.6, while SAP Analytics Cloud scores 8.0. Reviewers say that Looker's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, providing timely assistance when needed.
- Users on G2 report that Looker shines in Data Querying with a score of 8.4, while SAP Analytics Cloud scores 8.2. Reviewers mention that Looker's query capabilities allow for more complex data analysis, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Reviewers mention that SAP Analytics Cloud outperforms Looker in AI Text Generation with a score of 8.2 compared to Looker's 7.0. Users appreciate the advanced AI features in SAP that help generate insights and narratives automatically.
- Users say that Looker has a slight edge in Dashboards with a score of 8.7, while SAP Analytics Cloud scores 8.3. Reviewers highlight Looker's dashboard flexibility and the ability to integrate various data sources seamlessly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Looker
No pricing availableSAP Analytics Cloud
30-DAY TRIAL
$0
Free for 30 days
- 1 user
- Business Intelligence functionality only
- Basic data source imports (excel, csv, and Google Drive)
Free Trial
Looker
Free Trial is available
SAP Analytics Cloud
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
1,082
8.1
546
Ease of Use
8.2
1,087
8.1
566
Ease of Setup
8.2
566
7.9
297
Ease of Admin
8.3
429
7.8
261
Quality of Support
8.6
920
8.0
489
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
407
8.3
256
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,014
8.2
522
Features by Category
Reports
8.6
657
|
Verified
8.4
311
|
Verified
8.2
614
|
Verified
8.0
293
|
Verified
8.2
653
|
Verified
8.5
322
|
Verified
8.3
526
|
Verified
8.1
283
|
Verified
8.7
655
|
Verified
8.3
311
|
Verified
Self Service
8.4
619
|
Verified
7.9
307
|
Verified
8.6
635
|
Verified
8.3
313
|
Verified
8.4
608
|
Verified
8.2
297
|
Verified
8.1
614
|
Verified
7.9
288
|
Verified
8.3
586
|
Verified
7.9
265
|
Verified
7.7
499
|
Verified
7.9
261
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
7.6
428
|
Verified
8.3
258
|
Verified
8.4
627
|
Verified
8.5
309
|
Verified
8.0
510
|
Verified
8.0
234
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.3
384
|
Verified
7.9
206
|
Verified
8.3
392
|
Verified
8.1
156
|
Verified
8.0
354
|
Verified
7.9
173
|
Verified
8.1
328
|
Verified
7.9
167
|
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
8.6
657
|
Verified
8.4
311
|
Verified
8.2
614
|
Verified
8.0
293
|
Verified
8.2
653
|
Verified
8.5
322
|
Verified
8.3
526
|
Verified
8.1
283
|
Verified
8.7
655
|
Verified
8.3
311
|
Verified
Reports
8.5
108
8.1
15
8.5
107
8.4
15
8.0
102
8.0
15
Generative AI
7.0
101
8.2
13
7.1
101
8.5
13
Visualization
8.5
111
8.9
15
8.4
110
8.5
14
8.6
111
8.8
15
8.3
110
8.7
15
Data Updates
8.1
108
8.3
15
8.3
106
8.1
15
Collaboration
8.4
107
8.7
14
8.0
107
8.5
14
8.0
103
7.4
14
Data Updates
7.9
138
8.9
28
8.0
141
9.0
31
8.5
144
8.7
15
Reports
8.6
657
|
Verified
8.4
311
|
Verified
8.2
614
|
Verified
8.0
293
|
Verified
8.2
653
|
Verified
8.5
322
|
Verified
8.3
526
|
Verified
8.1
283
|
Verified
8.7
655
|
Verified
8.3
311
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.4
281
|
Verified
8.2
151
|
Verified
8.2
259
|
Verified
8.2
147
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
8.4
309
|
Verified
8.2
160
|
Verified
8.7
326
|
Verified
8.3
171
|
Verified
8.3
309
|
Verified
8.1
158
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.1
88
7.7
26
7.1
86
7.5
24
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.2
39
7.8
18
7.3
38
7.9
18
7.3
38
8.0
18
7.1
39
7.8
18
7.3
39
8.1
18
7.4
38
7.8
18
7.6
37
8.1
18
Self Service
8.4
619
|
Verified
7.9
307
|
Verified
8.6
635
|
Verified
8.3
313
|
Verified
8.4
608
|
Verified
8.2
297
|
Verified
8.1
614
|
Verified
7.9
288
|
Verified
8.3
586
|
Verified
7.9
265
|
Verified
7.7
499
|
Verified
7.9
261
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.0
35
7.5
19
8.1
34
7.7
19
7.7
33
7.6
19
8.3
34
7.3
18
Advanced Analytics
7.6
428
|
Verified
8.3
258
|
Verified
8.4
627
|
Verified
8.5
309
|
Verified
8.0
510
|
Verified
8.0
234
|
Verified
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.1
35
7.3
18
7.9
34
7.4
19
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
7.8
34
7.8
18
7.2
34
7.8
18
7.3
34
7.9
18
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
7.2
34
8.1
18
7.5
34
8.4
18
7.7
34
7.9
18
7.4
34
8.3
18
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
7.7
34
8.1
18
7.2
35
7.9
18
7.6
34
8.1
18
Building Reports
8.3
384
|
Verified
7.9
206
|
Verified
8.3
392
|
Verified
8.1
156
|
Verified
8.0
354
|
Verified
7.9
173
|
Verified
8.1
328
|
Verified
7.9
167
|
Verified
Reports
8.6
657
|
Verified
8.4
311
|
Verified
8.2
614
|
Verified
8.0
293
|
Verified
8.2
653
|
Verified
8.5
322
|
Verified
8.3
526
|
Verified
8.1
283
|
Verified
8.7
655
|
Verified
8.3
311
|
Verified
Self Service
8.4
619
|
Verified
7.9
307
|
Verified
8.6
635
|
Verified
8.3
313
|
Verified
8.4
608
|
Verified
8.2
297
|
Verified
8.1
614
|
Verified
7.9
288
|
Verified
8.3
586
|
Verified
7.9
265
|
Verified
7.7
499
|
Verified
7.9
261
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.3
384
|
Verified
7.9
206
|
Verified
8.3
392
|
Verified
8.1
156
|
Verified
8.0
354
|
Verified
7.9
173
|
Verified
8.1
328
|
Verified
7.9
167
|
Verified
Metrics
8.8
238
Not enough data
8.7
238
Not enough data
8.4
223
Not enough data
8.3
225
Not enough data
8.4
214
Not enough data
8.3
224
Not enough data
8.4
218
Not enough data
8.5
229
Not enough data
8.3
221
Not enough data
Reporting
8.4
240
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
241
Not enough data
8.5
244
Not enough data
8.1
198
Not enough data
8.4
204
Not enough data
9.0
253
Not enough data
Other
8.7
225
Not enough data
8.6
208
Not enough data
8.4
200
Not enough data
8.7
215
Not enough data
8.7
206
Not enough data
8.2
178
Not enough data
8.3
190
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Analytics
7.6
16
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
7.8
16
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
216
Not enough data
8.3
193
Not enough data
8.5
245
Not enough data
8.6
239
Not enough data
Financial Planning
Not enough data
8.3
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
56
|
Verified
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Insight
Not enough data
8.7
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
56
|
Verified
Data
Not enough data
8.8
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
58
|
Verified
Status Communication
Not enough data
8.5
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
52
|
Verified
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
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
Not enough data
8.0
148
Not enough data
8.2
153
Not enough data
8.0
150
Data Analysis
Not enough data
8.5
166
Not enough data
8.3
163
Decision Making
Not enough data
8.3
161
Not enough data
8.5
161
Not enough data
8.4
164
Not enough data
8.4
120
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Marketing Operations
8.6
222
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
241
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
227
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
244
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
129
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Campaign Activity
8.6
230
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
260
|
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 SAP Analytics Cloud are categorized as Analytics Platforms and Data Visualization
Unique Categories
Looker is categorized as Sales Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Embedded Business Intelligence, and Digital Analytics
SAP Analytics Cloud is categorized as Predictive Analytics and FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Looker
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SAP Analytics Cloud
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
8.3%
Financial Services
7.7%
Internet
6.2%
Other
55.2%
Information Technology and Services
17.7%
Computer Software
6.1%
Financial Services
4.3%
Accounting
4.2%
Hospital & Health Care
3.3%
Other
64.4%
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
What is the use of SAP Analytics Cloud?
2 Comments
GP
It is useful for business intelligence to better understand business and improve planning.Read more
Can I use SAC for planning with non-SAP data sources like Oracle and others ?
1 Comment
BM
YesRead more
SAC connection to BW Live connection
1 Comment
NM
Since Planning is import data and the data resides in SAC Smart discovery and sear to insights are possible. Read more
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