G2

Jaime Ricardo L.

Jefe del Departamento de Políticas y Herramientas en materia de Transparencia

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5/13/2026

"Mobile-First, Spreadsheet-Driven Reports with Instant Updates—and a Great Free Version"

5/5

What do you like best about Data Studio?

The most useful aspect is the integration with spreadsheets that work as data sources, the ease of dragging or selecting table columns, and the recent modification designed with a mobile‑first approach, which allows reports to adapt correctly on mobile devices. Additionally, the fact that data or interface updates are displayed immediately when changes are made is very valuable. Finally, the free version makes it easy to deliver professional‑looking reports without additional cost. I am still exploring the Conversational Analytics option, but the integration with Gemini seems like an excellent tool that will undoubtedly allow me to generate reports I had not previously considered. Moreover, the information contained in the Data Studio guides is clear, and the translation or interpretation into Spanish, my native language, is excellent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Data Studio?

One downside I have experienced is the timeout or update failure caused by multiple simultaneous connections. Even though I was not connecting to a database but rather to a free data source like Google Sheets, this issue still appeared. Ironically, the ability to use spreadsheets instead of database managers is what makes Data Studio very attractive for people who are not specialized in databases. However, when several sheets are connected at the same time, the system sometimes struggles to update properly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Data Studio solving and how is that benefiting you?

For me, the biggest benefit of Data Studio is the ability to access updated reports almost simultaneously, even while other users are updating spreadsheets. The people I report to can immediately view clear and professional reports with charts and location maps, all presented in a user‑friendly interface. What I appreciate most is that they can do this directly from their smartphones, simply using their browser with an internet connection—no need to install any app. This makes reporting fast, accessible, and convenient from anywhere. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.