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Data and business teams interested in a powerful data analytics, business intelligence, and data visualization solution

About Looker

Looker, Google Cloud’s business intelligence platform, enables you to chat with your data. Organizations turn to Looker for self-service and governed BI, to build custom applications with trusted metrics, or to bring Looker modeling to their existing environment. The result is improved data engineering efficiency and true business transformation.

Looker is reinventing business intelligence for the modern company. Looker works the way the web does: browser-based, its unique modeling language lets any employee leverage the work of your best data analysts. Operating 100% in-database, Looker capitalizes on the newest, fastest analytic databases—to get real results, in real time.

Pricing

Pricing Details:
Looker (Google Cloud core) offer three platform editions:

Standard: A Looker (Google Cloud core) product for small organizations or teams with fewer than 50 users that includes one production instance, 10 Standard Users, 2 Developer Users, upgrades, up to 1,000 query-based API calls per month, and up to 1,000 administrative API calls per month.

Enterprise: A Looker (Google Cloud core) product with enhanced security features for a wide variety of internal BI and analytics use cases that includes one production instance, 10 Standard Users, 2 Developer Users, upgrades, up to 100,000 query-based API calls per month, and up to 10,000 administrative API calls per month.

Embed: A Looker (Google Cloud core) product for deploying and maintaining external analytics and custom applications at scale that includes one production instance, 10 Standard Users, 2 Developer Users, upgrades, up to 500,000 query-based API calls per month, and up to 100,000 administrative API calls per month.
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.

Integrations

API:
Yes, Looker offers API access

Ratings/Reviews - 20 User Reviews

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.3 / 5
features 4.7 / 5
design 4.5 / 5
support 4.7 / 5

Company Information

Google
Founded: 1998
United States

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Product Details

Platforms Supported
SaaS
Training
Documentation
Live Online
Webinars
Videos
Support
Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Looker Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Looker work with?
Q: What languages does Looker support in their product?
Q: What kind of support options does Looker offer?
Q: What other applications or services does Looker integrate with?
Q: Does Looker have an API?
Q: What type of training does Looker provide?
Q: Does Looker offer a free trial?

Looker Product Features

Big Data

Collaboration
Data Blends
Data Cleansing
Data Mining
Data Visualization
High Volume Processing
No-Code Sandbox
Templates
Data Warehousing
Predictive Analytics

Business Intelligence

Ad Hoc Reports
Benchmarking
Budgeting & Forecasting
Dashboard
Data Analysis
Key Performance Indicators
Performance Metrics
Profitability Analysis
Strategic Planning
Trend / Problem Indicators
Visual Analytics
Natural Language Generation (NLG)
Predictive Analytics

Business Performance Management

Ad Hoc Reports
Ad hoc Analysis
Budgeting & Forecasting
Dashboard
Key Performance Indicators
Quantitative Analysis
Consolidation / Roll-Up
Predictive Analytics
Qualitative Analysis
Scorecarding
Strategic Planning

Dashboard

Annotations
Data Source Integrations
Functions / Calculations
Interactive
KPIs
OLAP
Private Dashboards
Public Dashboards
Scorecards
Themes
Visual Analytics
Widgets

Data Analysis

Data Visualization
Predictive Analytics
Statistical Modeling
Text Analytics
Data Discovery
High Volume Processing
Regression Analysis
Sentiment Analysis

Data Visualization

Analytics
Content Management
Dashboard Creation
Filtered Views
Visual Discovery
OLAP
Relational Display
Simulation Models

Embedded Analytics

Ad hoc Query
Application Development
Benchmarking
Dashboard
Interactive Reports
Mobile Reporting
Multi-User Collaboration
Self Service Analytics
Streaming Analytics
Visual Workflow Management

Marketing Analytics

Dashboard
Performance Metrics
Predictive Analytics
ROI Tracking
Social Media Metrics
Website Analytics
A/B Testing
Campaign Management
Channel Attribution
Customer Journey Mapping

Reporting

Customizable Dashboard
Drag & Drop
Drill Down
Financial Reports
Forecasting
Marketing Reports
Report Export
Sales Reports
Scheduled / Automated Reports
Data Source Connectors
Email Reports
OLAP

Sales Analytics

Dashboards
Forecasting Analytics
Predictive Forecasting
Predictive Lead Scoring
Sales Intelligence Reporting
Collaboration Tools
Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)
Lead Analytics
Pipeline Management

Web Analytics

Campaign Management
Conversion Tracking
Goal Tracking
Keyword Tracking
Referral Source Tracking
Site Search Tracking
Time on Site Tracking
User Interaction Tracking
Form Analytics
Multiple Site Management
Pageview Tracking

Looker Additional Categories

  • Jake S.
    Customer Experience leader
    Used the software for: 6-12 Months
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 26 - 99
    Design
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    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Fantastic product "

    Posted 2024-12-01

    Pros: My favorite aspect of Looker is its customizable in dashboard design compared to the similar products.

    Cons: It's a bit costlier than other options available.

    Overall: I love it's complex data modeling that can be created without deep SQL knowledge and it simply provides analysis.

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  • David S.
    Information Technology Specialist
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 100 - 499
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Interactive Information Visualization"

    Posted 2024-10-07

    Pros: Looker offers an intuitive interface that facilitates the creation of customized reports. The ability to integrate with multiple data sources is impressive, enabling deeper and more comprehensive analysis. In addition, the real-time data exploration feature is crucial for making informed decisions quickly, which is vital in our dynamic work environment.

    Cons: While Looker is powerful, the initial setup can be complex and requires a significant investment of time and resources.

    Overall: Looker allows integration with multiple data sources, providing robust, centralized analysis. Its interactive visualization capabilities make it easy to understand complex data.

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  • Milo B.
    Logistics Coordinator
    Used the software for: 6-12 Months
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 100 - 499
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "My Take on Google Looker"

    Posted 2024-09-26

    Pros: Looker is great for data analytics needs and can transform complex data into insights. Modern interface makes it incredibly easy to build and customize reports.

    Cons: UI can be complex for new users and Third party integration should be added.

    Overall: Overall, Looker is great. Useful for data analytics needs and can transform complex data into insights. Modern UI, can be complex for new joiners. Rather than that, it's awesome.

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  • John M.
    Cyber Security Engineer
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1,000 - 4,999
    Design
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    Features
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Powerful tool for proactive analysis"

    Posted 2024-09-26

    Pros: Its ability to visualize data in a clear and understandable way makes it easy to identify unusual patterns or potential threats through interactive and customizable dashboards. Looker's ability to create detailed and automated reports is another great advantage. This not only saves time, but also ensures that reports are always up-to-date, which is crucial for informed decision making and regulatory compliance.

    Cons: One concern is the initial setup complexity. Integrating and organizing data from various sources can be challenging, requiring significant time and resources up front.

    Overall: Looker is a powerful tool with the ability to integrate multiple data sources and create detailed reports significantly improves threat surveillance and response.

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  • Jessica C.
    IT Support Engineer
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 500 - 999
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    " Advanced visualization and easy integration"

    Posted 2024-09-19

    Pros: Looker has the ability to integrate with multiple data sources, making it easy to create custom reports and dashboards. I value the collaboration features, such as the ability to easily share reports and dashboards with colleagues. This improves team communication and helps make informed data-driven decisions. In addition, the ability to customize visualizations to the client's needs adds significant value to our service.

    Cons: The lack of some export features may frustrate users who need to work with data in other formats.

    Overall: Looker makes it easy to visualize and analyze data effectively. Its integration and customization capabilities make it a solid choice.

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  • John W.
    Data Analyst
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1,000 - 4,999
    Design
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    Pricing
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "A Powerful Business Intelligence and Analytics Tool."

    Posted 2024-09-11

    Pros: It is simple to analyze data using this tool. Again, it is simple to visualize and understand data with Looker. It is possible to build custom data apps with Looker. It is simple to create data reports and dashboards that are customizable and collaborative.

    Cons: I haven't encountered any challenges with Looker as it best suits all my needs.

    Overall: It's now possible to uncover actionable business insights from data with Looker. Again, it is a reliable tool for data modeling. It is simple to make better data-driven decisions with Looker.

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  • Egura R.
    Junior software engineer.
    Used the software for: Free Trial
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Better tool for analysis."

    Posted 2024-09-10

    Pros: Looker seamless integrates with other Google Cloud services, enabling users to effortlessly access and analyze data stored in various Google Cloud sources.

    Cons: It is not easy to work with as the similar products.

    Overall: Looker is an invaluable tool in data visualization and allow users to pay per session while using it.

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  • John S.
    Employee
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Powerful Data Analytics and Visualization Tool"

    Posted 2024-09-09

    Pros: Looker by Google shines with its powerful data visualization and analytics capabilities. It offers deep customization and flexible reporting, which is great for detailed insights. The integration with Google Cloud services is smooth, enhancing overall data management. It also allows for real-time data analysis, which is super useful for making timely decisions. Plus, its user-friendly dashboards make it easier to share insights across teams.

    Cons: Looker by Google is a strong tool for data analytics, but it does have a few downsides. The interface can be a bit confusing for new users, and getting the most out of Looker often requires a steep learning curve. Additionally, it might not integrate as smoothly with every data source, which can be a hassle. Some users also find the pricing to be on the higher side, especially for smaller teams.

    Overall: Overall, Looker by Google is a robust data analytics and visualization platform that excels in providing detailed insights and real-time analysis. Its integration with Google Cloud services and customizable reporting features make it a powerful tool for data-driven decision-making. However, it may have a steep learning curve for new users and could be pricey for smaller teams. Despite these issues, it remains a valuable asset for businesses needing advanced data analytics.

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  • Robert S.
    IT Analyst
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 100 - 499
    Design
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    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Robust for data visualization and analysis"

    Posted 2024-09-07

    Pros: Its ability to integrate with multiple data sources allows analysts to access and combine information from a variety of areas, facilitating comprehensive analysis. Looker's data modeling capabilities are highly customizable, allowing analysts to create reports and dashboards tailored to specific business needs. In addition, the user interface is intuitive, making the reporting experience more efficient.

    Cons: It can be complicated to set up initially, especially for those without prior data modeling experience. Advanced customization may require considerable technical knowledge.

    Overall: Looker is a powerful tool for data analysis in the financial sector. Its integration and customization capabilities make it ideal for IT analysts who need to handle complex data and create detailed reports.

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  • A Looker User
    User
    Used the software for: 6-12 Months
    Frequency of Use: Monthly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Looker is a good tool"

    Posted 2024-02-25

    Pros: Thoughtful user experience, lots of customization options, and great support.

    Cons: Expensive.

    Overall: We have tried many different options for business analytics and finally settled on Looker.

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  • Purva K.
    Process Associate
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 100 - 499
    Design
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    Pricing
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Looker review"

    Posted 2024-01-23

    Pros: Flexible visualization options including charts, Graphs, & maps. powerful filtering tools to slice & dice data for granular analysis.

    Cons: It can be very expensive for smaller companies with limited analytics needs. It also lacks advanced customization available in other BI tools.

    Overall: Looker is an enterprise scale business intelligence perform great for centralized analytics teams. Power analytics & visualizations optimized for web/cloud data sources.

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    1 user found this review helpful.
  • Anis A.
    Ownership Workflow Coordinator
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 26 - 99
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Ideal for Business Intelligence and Data Exploration"

    Posted 2024-01-22

    Pros: Looker is renowned for its intuitive user interface, which lets business people examine and evaluate data without needing to have a lot of technical expertise. It offers a simple-to-use interface for building and modifying dashboards and reports.

    Cons: Looker may have a learning curve for sophisticated features and data modeling, even if it is easy to use for fundamental purposes. Sufficient training and onboarding are advised for users who want to make the most out of the platform.

    Overall: Looker is a superb platform for business intelligence that enables users to intuitively browse and understand data. It is a useful tool for businesses looking to extract insights from their data that can be put into action because of its emphasis on collaborative analytics, strong data modeling, and integration capabilities.

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  • A Looker User
    COO
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 26 - 99
    Design
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    Features
    Pricing
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Looker is Awesome!"

    Posted 2024-01-20

    Pros: Looker, a Google Cloud data analytics platform, excels in several areas, making it a top choice for organizations seeking to enhance their data-driven decision-making processes. One of its most commendable aspects is its user-friendly interface, which allows users of varying technical skills to navigate and utilize the platform effectively. This accessibility is further complemented by Looker’s powerful data modeling capabilities, enabling users to create complex data models without needing extensive SQL knowledge. Additionally, Looker's integration with various data sources and Google Cloud services, like BigQuery, ensures seamless data manipulation and analysis. The platform's real-time data analytics feature stands out, allowing businesses to make timely decisions based on current data insights. Moreover, Looker’s robust security features, adhering to Google's high standards, ensure that sensitive data remains protected, fostering a trustworthy environment for data analysis.

    Cons: Looker, while highly efficient and user-friendly, does have a consideration regarding its pricing. While it offers a range of advanced features and capabilities, the cost may be slightly higher than some other options in the market. This aspect could be a factor for small to medium-sized businesses that are budget-conscious. However, it's important to note that the pricing reflects the quality and comprehensiveness of the service provided by Looker, aligning with its premium features and Google's robust infrastructure.

    Overall: In summary, Looker is a superior data analytics tool, largely due to its user-friendly interface, extensive data modeling capabilities, and seamless integration with various data sources and Google Cloud services. The minor consideration regarding its pricing is relatively insignificant when weighed against the significant benefits it offers, such as real-time data analytics, enhanced security, and scalability. These attributes underscore Looker's value as an investment in top-tier data analytics. Therefore, despite the slightly higher cost, Looker earns a well-deserved 5-star rating, making it a commendable choice for businesses seeking a comprehensive and reliable data analytics solution.

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  • Ayush G.
    C Parts Expert
    Used the software for: 6-12 Months
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 100 - 499
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Unleashing Data insights with Looker for informed decision making"

    Posted 2024-01-20

    Pros: Looker's centralized & governed data model provides a single source of truth, enhancing data accuracy & consistency across the organization.

    Cons: The initial setup & configuration requires strong technical expertise & an MNC like us needed a lot of time in defining & maintaining a robust data model.

    Overall: My overall experience has been positive particularly for an organization like us who prioritize data driven insights for every major decision making. While there are considerations like setup complexity & support responsiveness, the benefits of Looker is still empowering data driven decision making.

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    1 user found this review helpful.
  • Sierra Z.
    Office Technology Manager
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
    Frequency of Use: Monthly
    User Role: Administrator
    Company Size: 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "OK analytics tool"

    Posted 2022-01-29

    Pros: * Able to pull in data from different sources
    * Different levels of users
    * Ability to create dashboards/views

    Cons: * Have to pay for viewers
    * Doesn't allow for many modifications to the looks of the dashboards

    Overall: Overall it's hard to use the tool to share out on our company digital displays. There is no easy way to export or view some of the information we'd like to display.

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  • Michael M.
    Software Development
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 26 - 99
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Data management as a factor to improve decision-making"

    Edited 2021-07-05

    Pros: Looker is a tool that collects and presents data to guide analysis and make appropriate decisions to grow our business. I like to understand how Looker started using its features and how easy it is to have a very attentive customer service team.

    Cons: Sometimes the interface is cumbersome. Other than that, we have had no problems or issues with Looker; it has provided us with what we needed.

    Overall: Looker has helped us through the collection, visualization, and analysis of our data to be more organized as a company, which has been a fundamental milestone for our growth as an organization based on our decision-making. Another point to highlight and from which we have benefited is the availability and speed of response from Looker's customer service team. It is a tool based on data management ideal for any organization that will facilitate decision-making for business growth through the generation of analysis and reports.

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  • Dominik R.
    Senior Project Manager
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 100 - 499
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Data management to improve decision making "

    Posted 2021-04-22

    Pros: Looker has been for my colleagues and me a data analysis solution that has allowed us to rethink business intelligence and the management of data visualizations. We have also liked its reporting and dashboarding capabilities in various departments.

    Cons: Looker has very few cons on our side; among them is that it has some limitations on visualizations. However, the customer support team has been very responsive when these have arisen.

    Overall: Among the benefits we have realized with the acquisition of Looker is that it helps synchronize departments using the same data; the ease of configuring reports, these reports are created based on the data flow sources, plus the excellent job it does in terms of visualizations and graphical creations. Overall, Looker has provided us with unique visualizations and quite detailed analysis.

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  • A Looker User
    Manager
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 26 - 99
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Cost-effective business intelligence"

    Posted 2020-08-18

    Pros: It's a very cost-effective business intelligence tool. Looker helps to plan and take better decisions for the business. It provides great detailed and real-time analytics.

    Cons: It worked great for me. Nothing to share about cons.

    Overall: Looker is a handy business intelligence tool. It helps our team to strategically plan and visualize our business performances. It offers the best BI solution for any business. I highly recommend this tool.

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  • A Looker User
    Software Developer
    Used the software for: 6-12 Months
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 100 - 499
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Excellent Data visualization tool"

    Posted 2020-06-24

    Pros: Simple & clean user interface
    Customizable dashboard
    Great visualization - charts & graphs
    In depth data analytics & reporting
    Easily connect with multiple data sources
    Cloud based - High availability
    Custom SQL Queries capability

    Cons: Steep learning curve for most features
    Expensive license

    Overall: Looker is a great data analytics & visualization tool. It lets you pull in data from almost any data source be it database or cloud storage and lets you represent it in graphical format. It also has great reporting feature and is excellent for working in collaboration.

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  • Mohit V.
    Operation manager
    Used the software for: 6-12 Months
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 100 - 499
    Design
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Intuitive business analysis tool"

    Posted 2020-06-24

    Pros: Looker gives very informative data to analyze the business. It shows real-time analytics. It has various options to choose cloud, gives freedom to users. Setting up process is very easy.

    Cons: Overall it's packed with features, but subscription plans are high.

    Overall: Looker is a very intuitive business intelligence tool. It helps me to analyze my business performance and gives the idea to change according to stats. After having this tool it gives a very positive impact on my business.

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