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ChartMogul vs Geckoboard

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ChartMogul

Software

Subscription analytics platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Geckoboard

Software

Real-time KPI dashboards

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ChartMogul has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ChartMogul the free tier stops at $10K MRR, so it lapses precisely as a company starts to matter; Geckoboard there is no free plan, only a 14 day trial; the entry Essentials tier is $79 a month
  • They diverge on capability: ChartMogul covers MRR Analytics, Geckoboard covers Real-time Updates.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ChartMogul and Geckoboard actually diverge.

Attributes where ChartMogul and Geckoboard differ
AttributeChartMogulGeckoboard
Starting priceFree$49/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Tv, Mobile
Founded20142010

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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.

Only in ChartMogul

  • MRR Analytics
  • Churn Analysis
  • Cohort Analysis
  • Customer Segmentation
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Chargebee
  • Recurly
  • PayPal

Only in Geckoboard

  • Real-time Updates
  • TV Mode
  • Custom Widgets
  • Data Blending
  • Sharing
  • Salesforce
  • Zendesk
  • Google Analytics

Both cover

  • Stripe
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

ChartMogul

  • MRR trackingnot Geckoboard
  • Churn analysisnot Geckoboard
  • Revenue analyticsnot Geckoboard
  • Subscription metricsnot Geckoboard
  • Financial forecastingnot Geckoboard

Geckoboard

  • TV wall dashboards for office and operations displaysnot ChartMogul
  • Live KPI monitoring for sales and support teamsnot ChartMogul
  • Sharing read-only metrics widely, since viewers are unlimited on every tiernot ChartMogul
  • Alerting when a metric crosses a thresholdnot ChartMogul

Where each one falls short

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

ChartMogul

  • The free tier stops at $10K MRR, so it lapses precisely as a company starts to matter
  • Starter is capped at 3 team members and a single billing system connection
  • Two-way CRM sync and warehouse integration require the Pro tier
  • Pricing scales with your ARR rather than with usage, so the bill rises as the business grows
  • Enterprise starts at $19,900 a year and is required above $10M ARR

Geckoboard

  • There is no free plan, only a 14 day trial; the entry Essentials tier is $79 a month
  • Essentials includes 2 dashboards, 1 editor and 1 screen, with extras billed at $24 per dashboard and $20 per editor or screen
  • Alerts, drilldowns and custom templates need the Performance tier at $319 a month
  • SSO, audit logs and dedicated support are Enterprise only

Pricing, plan by plan

ChartMogul

Free
  • LaunchFree
    • Under $10k MRR
    • Core Metrics
    • Basic Support
  • Scale$100/month
    • Advanced Analytics
    • Segmentation
    • API Access

Geckoboard

$49/month
  • Essential$49/month
    • 1 Dashboard
    • 60+ Integrations
    • TV Display
  • Scale$99/month
    • Multiple Dashboards
    • Advanced Features
    • Priority Support

Which should you pick?

Choose ChartMogul if

  • You need mrr analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want churn analysis.
ChartMogul review

Choose Geckoboard if

  • You need real-time updates.
  • You work on Web, Tv, Mobile.
  • You also want tv mode.
Geckoboard review

Questions people ask

Is ChartMogul or Geckoboard better?
Neither clearly leads. ChartMogul starts at Free and Geckoboard at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ChartMogul or Geckoboard?
ChartMogul has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ChartMogul and $49/month for Geckoboard.
Does ChartMogul or Geckoboard run on more platforms?
ChartMogul runs on Web, Api. Geckoboard runs on Web, Tv, Mobile.
Can I use ChartMogul for free?
Yes. ChartMogul has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Geckoboard starts at $49/month.
What is ChartMogul best used for?
ChartMogul is most often used for mrr tracking, churn analysis, revenue analytics, subscription metrics. Of those, mrr tracking and churn analysis are not what Geckoboard is typically brought in for.
What can ChartMogul do that Geckoboard cannot?
ChartMogul covers MRR Analytics, Churn Analysis, Cohort Analysis, Customer Segmentation. Geckoboard covers Real-time Updates, TV Mode, Custom Widgets, Data Blending. Both handle Stripe, Web support.
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