Looker
Our verdict
Who it's for
Data teams on Google Cloud that want a governed semantic layer and embedded analytics.
Who should look elsewhere
Small teams or self-serve analysts wanting a cheap, plug-and-play BI tool.
Pros
- +Governed semantic (LookML) modeling layer
- +Strong embedded-analytics and API support
- +FedRAMP authorized; cloud-hosted
Cons
- −No free tier; paid from ~$35/month and enterprise-priced
- −LookML modeling has a real learning curve
- −Best fit inside the Google Cloud ecosystem
Key features
- ✓Business intelligence
- ✓Semantic layer
- ✓Data modeling
- ✓Embedded analytics
- ✓Google Cloud
- ✓Enterprise
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $35 | year | — |
| Enterprise | Custom | year | — |
| Embed | Custom | year | — |
Capabilities
- Sso Saml
- —
- Rbac
- Yes
- Mobile App
- —
- Webhooks
- —
- Data Export
- —
- Data Source Connectors
- —
- Self Service Exploration
- —
- Embedded Analytics
- Yes
- Natural Language Query
- Yes
- Scheduled Reports
- —
Integrations
Google SheetsGoogle CalendarGmailGoogle Drive