Amazon Redshift vs Google Data Studio

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Amazon Redshift or Google Data Studio better?

Neither clearly leads. Amazon Redshift starts at Free and Google Data Studio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Amazon Redshift or Google Data Studio?

Amazon Redshift starts at Free and Google Data Studio at Free.

Does Amazon Redshift or Google Data Studio run on more platforms?

Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.

Can I use Amazon Redshift for free?

Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.

What is Amazon Redshift best used for?

Amazon Redshift is most often used for business intelligence, data warehousing, real-time analytics, reporting. Of those, business intelligence and data warehousing are not what Google Data Studio is typically brought in for.

What can Amazon Redshift do that Google Data Studio cannot?

Amazon Redshift covers Columnar Storage, Massively Parallel, Machine Learning, AQUA Acceleration. Google Data Studio covers Free Platform, Real-time Collaboration, Custom Visualizations, Data Blending. Both handle Web support.