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Looker

Track every metric that matters.

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Solid Contender

Grafana

Grafana is a leading Analytics solution designed for modern teams.

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Node_B
49%Looker
User Preference Split
51%Grafana
Best Value
Grafana

Starts at $12/mo

Top Rated
Grafana

4.3/5 from users

Most Popular
Grafana

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Feature
Looker
Recommended
Grafana
Feature Score
82
84
REST API Access
SAML/SSO Security
Enterprise
Enterprise
24/7 Priority Support
24/7
Email
iOS/Android App
White-Label Branding

Cost Projection

Based on entry-level paid plans.

10
1 USER500 USERS
Looker
$120
EST. MONTHLY
Grafana
$120
EST. MONTHLY

Projected Scaling Costs

Team Size
Looker
Grafana
1 Users
$12
$12
10 Users
$120
$120
50 Users
$600
$600
100 Users
$1,200
$1,200

Looker

Primary Node
Industry Standard
4.2
Satisfaction Index
$12
Efficiency: 85/100
Cost Efficiency
Pricing vs Value ratio.
4.2
Sentiment Hub
User satisfaction index.
ValueComplexity
Market Positioning
Market Quadrant
Competitive position.

Infrastructure Audit

Verified: 2026
SSL/TLS 1.3
Uptime: 99.9%
API: 328ms
🌍 Market Leader

Looker Pros

  • Streamlined user onboarding.
  • Highly customizable dashboard.

Looker Cons

  • Advanced features require premium plans.
  • Legacy UI elements may feel dated.

Stack Compatibility Check

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Grafana

Secondary Node
Solid Contender
4.3
Satisfaction Index
$12
Efficiency: 78/100
Cost Efficiency
Pricing vs Value ratio.
4.3
Sentiment Hub
User satisfaction index.
ValueComplexity
Market Positioning
Market Quadrant
Competitive position.

Infrastructure Audit

Verified: 2026
SSL/TLS 1.3
Uptime: 99.9%
API: 307ms

Grafana Pros

  • Streamlined user onboarding.
  • Highly customizable dashboard.

Grafana Cons

  • Advanced features require premium plans.
  • Smaller community marketplace.

Stack Compatibility Check

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Provision Grafana

Migration Calculator

Estimate the effort to switch from Looker to Grafana.

Based on Analytics industry avgs
Team Size10 Users
Time to Migrate
15 Hours
Total downtime/setup
Data Export
CSV
Recommended format
Est. Cost
$750
In labor/consulting

Frequently Asked Questions

Deep Dive Reviews

Infrastructure Matrix: Related Battles

Engineer Discourse

4 Verified Reports
Engineering Lead
VERIFIED_USER
VP of Product @ Series B SaaS
Jan 02, 2026

"As a VP of Product at a Series B SaaS, we evaluated Looker specifically for its docker containerization. Migration was a nightmare but worth it. The integration with our existing stack took about 10 days. Latency is sitting around 32ms which is impressive"

Engineering Lead
VERIFIED_USER
VP of Product @ Series B SaaS
Dec 18, 2025

"As a VP of Product at a Series B SaaS, we evaluated Looker specifically for its build times. Documentation is lacking but the tool is powerful. The integration with our existing stack took about 6 days. Latency is sitting around 118ms which is acceptable"

Engineering Lead
VERIFIED_USER
Founder (Ex-YCombinator) @ Bootstrapped Agency
Jan 03, 2026

"As a Founder (Ex-YCombinator) at a Bootstrapped Agency, we evaluated Looker specifically for its developer experience (DX). Best in class for latency. The integration with our existing stack took about 7 days. Latency is sitting around 129ms which is impressive"

Engineering Lead
VERIFIED_USER
CTO @ AI Startup
Dec 12, 2025

"As a CTO at a AI Startup, we evaluated Looker specifically for its k8s orchestration. Migration was a nightmare but worth it. The integration with our existing stack took about 6 days. Latency is sitting around 86ms which is concerning"