StackCompare Intelligence Report
Audit ID: looker-metabase-2026
Confidential
1/9/2026
Looker
Track every metric that matters.
Verdict: Industry Standard
Rating: 4.2/5.0
Pricing: $12/mo
API Latency: 328ms
Metabase
Streamline your Analytics workflows with Metabase's powerful platform.
Verdict: Solid Contender
Rating: 4.2/5.0
Pricing: $10/mo
API Latency: 289ms
Analyst Conclusion
Based on technical performance and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, Metabase demonstrates superior ROI for scaling organizations.
Looker
Track every metric that matters.
Metabase
Streamline your Analytics workflows with Metabase's powerful platform.
Starts at $10/mo
4.2/5 from users
Trusted by 50k+
Community Consensus
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Cost Projection
Based on entry-level paid plans.
Projected Scaling Costs
Looker
Infrastructure Audit
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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Metabase
Infrastructure Audit
Metabase Pros
- Streamlined user onboarding.
- Highly customizable dashboard.
Metabase Cons
- Advanced features require premium plans.
- Smaller community marketplace.
Stack Compatibility Check
Select the tools you already use to see how well Metabase integrates.
Migration Calculator
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Frequently Asked Questions
Deep Dive Reviews
Infrastructure Matrix: Related Battles
Engineer Discourse
4 Verified Reports"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"
"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"
"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"
"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"