Overview

Google Data Studio enables creation of reports and dashboards by connecting to data sources such as Google Analytics. It combines data from multiple sources into visualizations including charts, graphs, tables, and maps. Reports support real-time collaboration, dynamic data updates, and interactive elements like filters and cross-filtering. Users build customizable dashboards with unlimited widgets and share them via links for viewing or editing. The tool now operates as Looker Studio, providing version history and draft modes for controlled publishing.

How It Works

Looker Studio connects to data sources through built-in Google connectors or partner connectors. Users design reports using drag-and-drop components such as charts, tables, and filters. Data refreshes automatically, and reports can be shared or embedded via links.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Marketing and campaign performance reporting
  • Website and traffic analytics dashboards
  • Lightweight business and operational reporting
  • Client-facing and shareable reports
  • Embedded dashboards for internal portals.
  • Real-time data updates and sharing
  • Custom charts, tables, and calculated fields
  • Collaboration with role-based access controls
  • Embeddable reports for internal or external use

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Free tool with no limits on number of widgets or reports

Pulls data from up to 12 sources for consolidated views

Real-time collaboration allows simultaneous edits

Interactive features enable clicking to explore data points

Cons:

Limited to 12 data sources per report

Requires Google account and familiarity with connected platforms

Chart types restricted to nine predefined options

Software Trial

1-7 Days

Free Version

Yes

Licensing Type

Proprietary

Starting Price

Price Type

  • Free

Currency

  • USD ($)

Subscription

  • N/A

Google Data Studio Software Features

Reporting Features

  • Automated Reports
  • Customizable Dashboard
  • Data Source Connectors
  • Drag & Drop
  • Drill Down
  • Financial Reports
  • Forecasting
  • Marketing Reports
  • OLAP
  • OLAP
  • Report Export
  • Sales Reports
  • Visual Analysis

Business Intelligence Features

  • Dashboard
  • Dashboard
  • Data Visualization
  • Data Visualization
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Workflow Collaboration

Data Visualization Features

  • Dashboard
  • Dashboard
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Management
  • Data Mining
  • Filtered Views
  • OLAP
  • OLAP
  • Relational Display
  • Simulation Models
  • Visual Discovery

Data Analysis Features

  • Data Quality
  • Data Sources
  • Data Visualization
  • Data Visualization
  • Reporting
  • Search & Filter
  • Text Exploration

Deployment

  • Cloud Hosted

Platform

  • Web-Based
  • iPhone/iPad
  • Android
  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Linux

Support

  • Email

Training

  • Documentation
  • Help Guides
  • Videos

Google Data Studio Pricing

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Software Category

Business Intelligence Data Analysis Data Visualization Reporting

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