Vetted Score
4.6
/ 5.0
Earned a high score for its powerful modeling layer, seamless embedding capabilities, and strong governance, though pricing can be a barrier for smaller teams.
Key Features
Explore Data with Drag‑and‑Drop
Create interactive dashboards and visualizations without writing code, using a simple drag‑and‑drop interface.
Embedded Analytics
Integrate Looker visualizations directly into applications, portals, or internal tools via robust APIs.
Data Governance & Modeling
Define consistent business metrics with LookML, ensuring data accuracy and governance across the organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Looker offers a free trial period for new customers, but there is no permanent free tier; after the trial, a paid subscription is required.
Looker is primarily a cloud‑based SaaS solution, though on‑premises deployments are available for enterprise customers under special agreements.
Looker connects to a wide range of databases and warehouses, including Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and many others via native connectors.
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Specifications
Pricing Model
Subscription-based pricing with tiered plans ranging from $30.00 to $100.00 per user per month, plus custom Enterprise options.
Supported Platforms
Web (any modern browser)Windows (via browser)macOS (via browser)Linux (via browser)