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Data Studio alternatives
Data Studio compared with 5 alternatives: Databox, Klipfolio, Geckoboard, DashThis and AgencyAnalytics.
Data Studio has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9 per user / month, per project. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data StudioThis tool | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Databox | Free plan · from $71/mo | Yes | Web |
| Klipfolio | Free trial · from $120/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Geckoboard | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web |
| DashThis | Free trial · from $44/mo | Trial only | Web |
| AgencyAnalytics | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Data Studio starts at $9 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Databox, Klipfolio and AgencyAnalytics score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Data Studio
- Free plan · from $71/mo
Databox
Reporting dashboards with an AI analyst over 130+ connected sources
- Databox starts at $71 per month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly). Data Studio starts at $9 per user / month, per project.
- Only Data Studio lists iOS and Android apps.
- Databox also covers goals.
Suits: Small teams that want marketing, sales and finance numbers on one screen
- Free trial · from $120/mo
Klipfolio
Custom-built business dashboards from 130+ sources and APIs
- Klipfolio starts at $120 per month for 3 dashboards, billed annually ($140 billed monthly). Data Studio starts at $9 per user / month, per project.
- Data Studio has a free plan. Klipfolio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Data Studio lists iOS and Android apps.
- Klipfolio also covers spreadsheets.
Suits: Analysts who want full control over how each metric is calculated
- Free trial · from $79/mo
Geckoboard
Live KPI dashboards for TV screens, Slack and shared links
- Geckoboard starts at $79 per month, billed annually. Data Studio starts at $9 per user / month, per project.
- Data Studio has a free plan. Geckoboard does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Data Studio lists iOS and Android apps.
- Geckoboard also covers goals.
Suits: Support and sales teams showing live numbers on an office TV
- Free trial · from $44/mo
DashThis
White-labeled marketing report dashboards priced by dashboard
- DashThis starts at $44 per month for 3 dashboards, billed yearly ($54 billed monthly). Data Studio starts at $9 per user / month, per project.
- Data Studio has a free plan. DashThis does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Data Studio lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Agencies building one report dashboard per client
- Free trial · from $20/mo
AgencyAnalytics
White-labeled client reporting dashboards for marketing agencies
- AgencyAnalytics starts at $20 per client / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly). Data Studio starts at $9 per user / month, per project.
- Data Studio has a free plan. AgencyAnalytics does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Data Studio lists iOS and Android apps.
- AgencyAnalytics also covers rank tracking and backlink analysis.
Suits: Marketing agencies that send monthly reports to many clients
Limits worth knowing in Data Studio
- Pro costs $9 per user per project a month; Google says the per-user price varies with the length of the subscription.
- Technical support needs both a Pro subscription and a separate Google Cloud support plan.
- The mobile app is Google's Looker app and works with Data Studio content only for Pro users.
- Most non-Google sources, such as other ad platforms, connect through community connectors built by third parties.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Data Studio?
The alternatives to Data Studio in this directory are Databox, Klipfolio, Geckoboard, DashThis and AgencyAnalytics. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Data Studio.
Is there a free alternative to Data Studio?
Yes. Databox has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.