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Looker

The BI & analytics platform for the cloud of your choice.

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Overview

Looker is a business intelligence software and big data analytics platform that helps you explore, analyze and share real-time business analytics easily. Now part of Google Cloud, Looker is a modern BI & analytics platform that helps you deliver impact through a data-driven culture.

✨ Key Features

  • LookML (proprietary data modeling language)
  • In-database architecture (no data extraction)
  • Embedded analytics (Powered by Looker)
  • Modern BI & analytics
  • Data-driven workflows

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Governed data modeling layer (LookML)
  • In-database architecture for real-time data
  • Developer-friendly and API-first approach

Unique Value: Provides a governed, single source of truth for business data, enabling self-service analytics and the creation of custom data applications.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Centralized data modeling and governance Embedded analytics for SaaS products Self-service analytics for business teams Data application development

✅ Best For

  • Building a single source of truth for business metrics
  • Embedding customer-facing dashboards into a web application

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Quick, ad-hoc analysis without a data model
  • Organizations without technical resources to manage LookML

🏆 Alternatives

Tableau Microsoft Power BI Qlik Sense Sisense

Offers a more robust and governed approach to data modeling compared to visualization-first tools, ensuring consistency across all reports and dashboards.

💻 Platforms

Web

🔌 Integrations

Google BigQuery Snowflake Amazon Redshift Slack Marketo API

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Live Chat
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ SOC 2 ✓ HIPAA ✓ BAA Available ✓ GDPR ✓ ISO 27001 ✓ SSO ✓ SOC 2 Type II ✓ ISO 27001 ✓ HIPAA ✓ GDPR

💰 Pricing

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✓ 14-day free trial

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