Looker Studio: what it does, who it is for and alternatives
Updated · By Robert Breen
Google’s free tool for dashboards from Sheets, Analytics, Ads and databases.
Official site: lookerstudio.google.com
What Looker Studio does
You pick a data source, drag charts, filters, images and text onto a canvas, and build multi-page interactive reports in the browser. Google says it connects directly to more than 1,400 sources, including Google Sheets, Google Ads, BigQuery and Google Analytics, plus over 1,300 Community Connectors. Reports can be shared with people or groups, edited together in real time and embedded on web pages.
Who Looker Studio is for
- Marketing analysts
- Marketing managers
- Business analysts
- Agency account managers
Key features
- Drag-and-drop report editor with responsive or pixel-perfect canvas
- Built-in Google connectors and 1,300+ Community Connectors
- Real-time collaboration and sharing with people or groups
- Embed reports on any web page
- Data Studio Pro paid version adds team features and support
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Alternatives to Looker Studio
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- Coefficient Free plan Pulls live data from CRMs, databases and other sheets into Google Sheets and Excel and refreshes it on a schedule. The free plan refreshes by hand; automatic refresh needs a paid plan.
- Docparser Free trial Pull data out of PDFs, Word files and scanned documents such as invoices and bank statements, then send it to Excel, Google Sheets or other apps. Free trial, no credit card.
- Julius AI Free plan Upload a spreadsheet and ask questions to get charts, analysis and forecasts in plain English.
- Rows Free plan An online spreadsheet with a built-in AI Analyst. Import a CSV or connect tools like HubSpot, Google Analytics or Google Ads, then ask questions about your numbers in plain English.
- Airtable Free plan A database that feels like a spreadsheet, with AI fields that summarize, tag and draft for every row.
- Microsoft Power BI Free plan Dashboards and reports from your business data, with Copilot to build visuals and explain numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Looker Studio?
- Google’s free tool for dashboards from Sheets, Analytics, Ads and databases. You pick a data source, drag charts, filters, images and text onto a canvas, and build multi-page interactive reports in the browser. Google says it connects directly to more than 1,400 sources, including Google Sheets, Google Ads, BigQuery and Google Analytics, plus over 1,300 Community Connectors. Reports can be shared with people or groups, edited together in real time and embedded on web pages.
- Who is Looker Studio for?
- Looker Studio fits marketing analysts, marketing managers, business analysts and agency account managers, and other office teams with the same job to do.
- Is Looker Studio free?
- Yes, Looker Studio is free to use. Plans change often, so check the official pricing page before you commit.
- What are some alternatives to Looker Studio?
- Other AI data and spreadsheet tools include Coefficient, Docparser, Julius AI, Rows and Airtable.
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