Looker
The business intelligence platform from Google Cloud.
Overview
Looker is a business intelligence software and big data analytics platform that helps you explore, analyze and share real-time business analytics easily. Looker is part of the Google Cloud Platform and provides a unified view of your data, enabling you to make better business decisions. It features a proprietary data modeling language called LookML that allows data analysts to define business metrics and logic centrally.
✨ Key Features
- LookML Data Modeling Layer
- Modern Business Intelligence & Analytics
- Integrated AI/ML
- Embedded Analytics (Powered by Looker)
- Custom Data Applications
- Multi-cloud and on-premises deployment
🎯 Key Differentiators
- LookML data modeling layer for centralized and reusable data logic
- Developer-friendly platform with strong API and embedding capabilities
- Integration with the Google Cloud ecosystem
Unique Value: Providing a governed, single source of truth for data through a powerful modeling layer, enabling both self-service analytics and the creation of custom data applications.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Building a centralized data model with LookML to ensure consistent business logic.
- Embedding dashboards and reports into customer-facing applications.
- Creating custom data applications for specific business needs.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Quick, ad-hoc analysis without a data model
- Small teams with limited data engineering resources
🏆 Alternatives
Looker's key differentiator is its LookML modeling layer, which provides a level of governance and reusability that is not as central to other tools like Tableau or Power BI.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: NA
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