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What is Looker?

Looker is a data analytics solution that's helping companies rethink business intelligence & data visualization. With Looker, teams can break down data silos by quickly and easily integrating data from across data sources into a single view. Everyone in your organization can make better, more informed choices when they access to fresh, reliable data.

Who Uses Looker?

Looker brings the data and business teams together by making it easy for everyone to explore and understand the data that drives business.

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Reviews of Looker

Average score

Overall
4.6
Ease of Use
4.2
Customer Service
4.5
Features
4.4
Value for Money
4.4

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001
Luis
Luis
Cofounder in Spain
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Best Dashboard tool for SEO and Marketing

5.0 9 months ago

Comments: Being using Looker (previously datastudio) for years and they continue to improve the tool.

Pros:

You can create really powerful and complete dashboards totally for free. They're updated in real time and you can easily share them with coworkers or clients.

Cons:

Sometimes the interface is really clumsy and is hard to update data.

Brandon
Director of SEO in US
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Great Reporting Software That’s Hard To Use

4.0 8 months ago

Pros:

The massive amount of data, from many different platforms, can be compiled in many different ways for a great report.

Cons:

You almost need a PhD in computer science to program the report. Steep learning curve.

Ryan
SEO in UK
Financial Services, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Looker review

3.0 4 months ago

Comments: I kept it simple with this tool to start with, there's lots of helpful guides online to use until you get more confident setting up reports

Pros:

There is a lot of visualisation options and data blending can be done which is helpful too

Cons:

It is not self intuitive and can be quite frustrating to use until you get familiar with the tool

Bryan
Director of Technical Operations in US
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Easily the best bang for your buck in dashboarding and reporting

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: Looker has been amazing. It's helped us be more insightful for our clients while also allowing us to easily integrate with basically any kind of data-source a client may have to help them get more value out of their existing data sets.

Pros:

Easily pull data from hundreds of different sources to use in analysis or reporting dashboard that you can setup in minute.

Cons:

Looker has a tendency to hang/freeze if you're working on reports with a lot of elements. You sometimes have to simple close the browser and reopen it to avoid oddball errors.

Manish
Manish
Data Analyst in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Higher Education, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Mapping Complex Relationships with Google LookerML

4.0 3 months ago

Comments: Being a Data analyst requires a Good BI tool and using Google looker has been a great experience for me. I am impressed with the user-friendly interface, easy to understand data modelling, and integration with other google tools like google sheet and google docs. However, there were sometimes I encountered issues with large datasets. Overall, I would say it's been a great experience.

Pros:

My most liked feature of google looker is LookML which has been a great helped me made complex data relationships easier and saved me a lot of time. Moreover, looker has a plethora of customizable visualizations which also has ability to add advanced drill down to make it more interactive. Also, with google looker reports can be delivered by specific schedules.

Cons:

Occasional lags are there when I process large data sets which I feel is a downside. Also, ETL feature is missing in Google looker which I find disappointing as it should be already there.

Ross
PPC Account Executive in UK
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Looker Review

4.0 10 months ago

Comments: Given that any tool providing the features that Looker does, I do not think that any alternatives would eliminate the difficulties sometimes experienced with Looker. Therefore it is a strong choice, particularly for reporting automation and visualisation

Pros:

Looker allows for you to create automated and visual reports that you can use to refer back to for use within the team as well as wider reporting to superiors/clients. It has a wide variety of features and being able to tailor dashboards exactly how you would like them gives the freedom to make reports bespoke to your needs

Cons:

It can be quite fiddly to get set up with multiple data sources, and once there are issues, if they are not promptly sorted, they can compromise the accuracy report/dashboard. Once there are issues, it can often be tricky to identify the root cause

Bogdan Alexandu
Stock Manager in UK
Automotive, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Looker - all data in one place

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: Looker is an important tool in reporting and data analysis. The report is easy to share with others and data is always updated from the sources.

Pros:

An important feature is that you can import data from different sources easily and automatically. I have created a dashboard with all the information I need, and with the graphs created, it is easier to analyze the evolution and what needs to be done in the future.

Cons:

All the options and settings can be overwhelming for the first time.

Advaldo
Director in UK
Automotive, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Looker - data visualization

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: Looker is an impressive tool for every business, it shows a lot of important data, reports are easy to share to see live results or export as a PDF.

Pros:

The most I like at Looker that I can import data from multiple sources automatically. Is very that all data is up to date when needed. Creating a dashboard with essential charts and graphs is very easy with its drag and drop builder. Another helpful thing is sharing the dashboard with other so the reports are available to all who needs any info.

Cons:

Everything works fine, no cons worth mentioning.

Chris
Account Manager in UK
Insurance, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Looker - charts and graphs

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: Looker is a great tool for every business, even though it can be a little overwhelming when setting up your dashboard for the first time.

Pros:

The biggest feature for me is the ability to import different data from different sources. Creating a dashboard with all the data you need gives you a better picture of your activity, which is easier to analyze. It offers many types of charts and graphs where you can integrate data from different sources easily. Sharing the reports with others is eay, as you can share the live report where data is updated automatically or export as a PDF.

Cons:

No cons for Looker, I wish more apps would allow users to export data to Looker automatically.

Tahir Mutlu
Digital Marketing Specialist in Türkiye
Retail, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Looker in general

4.0 2 months ago

Comments: We used Looker a lot in our CEO presentations. We were wasting a lot of time trying to visualize our source data in gsheets. When we started using Looker, it saved us a lot of time and helped us a lot in making sense of the data.

Pros:

It visualizes your data in a very short time and facilitates KPI tracking. These visualizations are very important in the flow of information between teams.

Cons:

It is difficult to implement tables at first. It's a bit hard to learn, but once you get the hang of it, it gets easier to use.

Albert
Manager in UK
Civil Engineering, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Best data vizualization dashboard

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: I open Looker every week and analyze the growth or loos in the company. I can make an overwall picture over the business activity.

Pros:

The most important feature for me is that you can import all sort of data into looker. After importing creating a dashboard with information you need, charts and graphs is a easy thing. When needed I share my dashboard with colleague and partners, is easy to share any report or export in a PDF and sent it.

Cons:

There are no cons for Looker, everything is works good and ... free.

Andreea
Teacher in Romania
Education Management, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Data visualization

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: Looker has been a useful app that I use with pleasure for creating presentations and reports.

Pros:

I really like Looker because is easy to import data from external sources and organize it the way you like it. Making graphs and charts are is easy with the imported data.

Cons:

No cons for Looker, everything works good.

asad
Data Analyst in Germany
Information Technology & Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Easy to use hard to master

4.0 11 months ago

Pros:

Very easy for Self service BI: Enabled our marketing teams to work directly on data without getting the Data engineering team involved,

Cons:

There is a lot of room for improvement. Data connectors should be added more.

Mariana
SEO/SEM Specialist in Colombia
Marketing & Advertising, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Looker Studio is an absolute game-changer

5.0 last year

Comments: Over the past two years, my experience with Looker Studio, coupled with Porter Metrics connectors, has been incredibly positive. The combination of Looker Studio's robust data analytics capabilities and the seamless integration provided by Porter Metrics has streamlined my data analysis processes and empowered me to derive valuable insights efficiently. The user-friendly interface of Looker Studio has made navigating complex data models a breeze, while Porter Metrics connectors have facilitated smooth data integration from various sources. This partnership has not only enhanced my data-driven decision-making but has also simplified the overall analytics experience, making it an essential part of my workflow.

Pros:

Looker Studio's standout features is its robust data modeling capabilities. The ability to create and customize data models is crucial in tailoring analytics to meet specific business needs. Looker Studio makes this process remarkably straightforward, empowering users to build complex models with ease. This flexibility ensures that you can derive insights that are truly relevant to your organization.

Cons:

The flexibility and customization options in Looker Studio can be both a strength and a weakness. While it allows for tailored analytics solutions, it can also be complex to set up intricate data models and dashboards, requiring a higher level of technical expertise.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Retail, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Looker converts your data into concrete digital marketing actions

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: As a digital marketing manager at a specialty fashion retail corporation, I have had the opportunity to use Looker daily. This analytics platform has become an indispensable tool for assessing the effectiveness of our strategies and campaigns.It enables us to make better decisions based on more accurate and personalized data. Its ability to integrate with Tableau expands our analytical capabilities, while its digital marketing-specific features allow us to optimize our SEO and keyword strategies.Although it is important to consider potential delays when solving technical problems, Looker's value to our daily work is undeniable. This platform is highly recommended for all digital marketers looking to maximize their performance and gain actionable insights to improve their strategies.

Pros:

Looker allows marketers to create and track custom metrics and specific KPIs, which is extremely useful for evaluating and measuring the success of our initiatives. I can get a detailed view of the performance of our strategies in real-time thanks to its advanced analytical capabilities.Looker's capabilities extend beyond general analysis to include specific functionality for digital marketing. I can analyze SEO and keyword data, identify relevant trends, and evaluate the performance of specific keywords. This data enables me to fine-tune our optimization strategies and increase our visibility in search engines.

Cons:

When technical issues, such as reporting issues or data visualization issues, arise, our ability to make informed decisions and respond quickly is jeopardized. Instead of addressing problems and finding solutions directly, we must pause our activities and wait for IT or technical support to intervene and resolve the issues.These delays can have a significant impact on our daily operations' agility. Decisions based on quick, up-to-date analysis are critical in digital marketing, where trends change quickly, and adaptability is critical to success. Delays in resolving technical issues may impair our ability to capitalize on opportunities, adjust strategies, or fix bugs in real-time.

Kevin
VP, Revenue in US
Financial Services, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Powerful but complex

5.0 last year

Pros:

It's quickly ingests the data we need to run reports and build visualizations for various teams.

Cons:

It doesn't follow the same data schema and handle objects from salesforce the same way so we have had to manipulate various fields to make Looker connect properly. The data quality doesn't always match salesforce.

Adam
Accountant in Jordan
Construction, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

One of the best Dashboards

5.0 last year

Comments: Looker is the best when looker retrieves data from one source.

Pros:

Looker is the best data source retriever I have ever used. high level of compatibility with the data sources.

Cons:

When linked to using more than one source of information, it results in a slowdown Dashboard.

Henri
Henri
Web designer in Benin
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Business intelligence data analyzer

4.0 last year

Pros:

Even non-technical users can analyze data with this software. Very easy to use.

Cons:

Impossible to access data without an Internet connection which may hinder remote work.

Carine Sylvie
Carine Sylvie
Virtual Assistant in Benin
Verified LinkedIn User
Consumer Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

A lot of features

4.0 last year

Comments: A very useful artificial intelligence. Of course, we might need data from previous campaigns offline to write reports.

Pros:

Intuitive interface makes team collaboration and report transfer easy

Cons:

Unfortunately, the data collected are only available online.

Isam
CFO in Jordan
Construction, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

The best tool for business intelligence

4.0 last year

Comments: As a CFO, Google Looker helps me monitoring budgets and financial information about our company. It is a great tool that helps me taking financial decisions.

Pros:

Google Looker is one of the best business intelligence tools, it offers many features and visualizations that can help business owners to view real-time reports and dashboards. Also, Google Looker is fully customized so that you can make your own reports, graphs, and dashboards.

Cons:

Google Looker is complex and hard to learn especially when you are trying to make complex data collection or reports.

Tumusiime
News reporter in Uganda
Information Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Share reports easily

5.0 last year

Comments: My reporting of information has been made easy

Pros:

It is a free which enable to share reports quickly

Cons:

I recommend it ,it is the best for sharing reports

Mohammad
Technical Support in Jordan
Construction, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Most Trust Dashboard.

5.0 last year

Comments: Looker is good for off-Google data sources, but I think it will be great for users who have their data in Google

Pros:

The ability of Looker to integrate with most of the data resources. that what allowed us to combine smoothly and benefit from Dashboard.

Cons:

Looker is a cloud-based version only which is what made some challenges for us to guarantee the quality of the internet and stability for accessing the local databases.

Cameron
Business Development Coordinator in US
Recreational Facilities & Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Helps Create Improved Data Visualization

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

Easy to use, Creates stunning graphs on complex data, fully customizable, low-price product, can't beat it.

Cons:

No cons whatsoever. Easily integrated and we learned how to use this product quickly.

Ramesh
Legal Head in India
Legal Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Most recommended analytical tool for basic to top end user

5.0 last year

Pros:

Data visualization, analytical tool and data collection methods are effective tools which this platform provides.

Cons:

As far as my user experiences' concerned, I have not faced any difficulty or using disability with regard to my use case.

Harshit
Sr. Digital Marketing Manager in India
Education Management, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Ultimate tool for Dashboard Creation & Reporting

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

I have been using Looker from quite a while and it allows you to integrate Google sheet, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook and other channel and bring data to a single platform for analysis.

Cons:

Nothing much. I only found some customization issues with creating two dimensions.