KPI dashboards in minutes – try a simpler Power BI alternative
Microsoft Power BI is great for data analysis, but it’s not the simplest tool for creating KPI dashboards. If you’re looking for a hassle-free alternative to Power BI that will save you time and effort, look no further than Geckoboard.
Connect direct to 90+ data sources
Optimized for TV display
Drag and drop dashboard builder
How it works
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1. Connect your data
Choose from over 90 data sources and connect real-time data in a few clicks.
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2. Design your dashboard
Select the metrics you care about. Then use our drag and drop interface to design a dashboard that makes you look like a pro.
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3. Make it unmissable
Create a sharing link. Display on TV. View on mobile. Or schedule snapshots for email and Slack.
90+ data sources
Geckoboard connects to over 90 popular business tools, including spreadsheets. If you don’t see the data source you need, then get in touch. It’s often possible to connect your data via Zapier or our custom API.
Comparison
Geckoboard
Tableau
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Tableau
From $39 per month
Our sharing features mean unlimited viewers can access your dashboards.
$10 per user per month
Scaling to $4,995 per capacity /month.
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Tableau
Connects to 90+ tools in real-time
Geckoboard directly integrates with over 90 cloud based business tools like Google Analytics, Shopify and Zendesk. No complex data processes required.
Designed for data warehouses
Power BI is primarily designed to be used with a data warehouse. Meaning most businesses will need to streamline and store their business data in a SQL database. The complexity of this process also means your data is unlikely to be refreshed in real-time.
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Tableau
No training required
You’ll be able to build your first dashboard in just a few minutes.
Specialists only
Like all BI tools, Power BI is not something you can set up and use without prior training, or specialist knowledge.
Geckoboard
Tableau
No – it’s a KPI dashboard tool
That means it’s designed for visualizing, sharing and drilling into KPIs. But not for complicated analysis tasks – for this you will need a BI tool.
Yes – it’s a BI tool
Providing you have the specialist expertise to pull all your data together, Power BI is a great tool for data modeling and analysis.
Geckoboard
Tableau
Yes
Our Send to TV feature makes it easy to display and manage your TV dashboards.
Not really
You will need to purchase additional digital signage software. Even then, Power BI dashboards are rarely optimized for TV display.
Geckoboard
Tableau
Yes – unlimited sharing
Sharing links mean you can share your dashboard with whoever you want. You can also set up Slack alerts and automated reports for email and Slack.
No – only with Power BI users
If you want to share your dashboard, your users will need a Power BI Pro or Premium Per User (PPU) licence.
Loved by data-driven teams at businesses big & small