Business Intelligence · head to head
Databox vs Geckoboard
The short version
- Only Databox has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Databox data sources are the billing unit, and the $159 Pro plan still includes only 3 before charging $5.60 for each additional one; Geckoboard there is no free plan, only a 14 day trial; the entry Essentials tier is $79 a month
- They diverge on capability: Databox covers Pre-built Dashboards, Geckoboard covers Real-time Updates.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Databox and Geckoboard actually diverge.
| Attribute | Databox | Geckoboard |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $49/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile, Tv | Web, Tv, Mobile |
| Founded | 2011 | 2010 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Business Intelligence).
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 Databox
- Pre-built Dashboards
- Goal Tracking
- Alerts
- Scorecards
- Mobile App
- HubSpot
Only in Geckoboard
- Real-time Updates
- TV Mode
- Custom Widgets
- Data Blending
- Sharing
- Zendesk
- Intercom
- Pipedrive
Both cover
- Google Analytics
- Salesforce
- Stripe
- Web support
- Mobile support
- Tv support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Databox
- Building business dashboards from multiple SaaS data sourcesnot Geckoboard
- Tracking KPIs and metrics across marketing, sales and finance toolsnot Geckoboard
Geckoboard
- TV wall dashboards for office and operations displaysnot Databox
- Live KPI monitoring for sales and support teamsnot Databox
- Sharing read-only metrics widely, since viewers are unlimited on every tiernot Databox
- Alerting when a metric crosses a thresholdnot Databox
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Databox
- Data sources are the billing unit, and the $159 Pro plan still includes only 3 before charging $5.60 for each additional one
- The $64 Analyst plan is capped at 5 data sources and a single user
- The free plan allows 3 data sources, 10 custom metrics and one user
- AI credits are metered monthly, from 50 on free to 4,000 on Growth
- Every published price assumes annual billing, with monthly costing 20% more
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
Databox
Free- FreeFree
- 3 Data Sources
- Basic Features
- Community Support
- Starter$72/month
- 10 Data Sources
- Alerts
- Forecasting
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 Databox if
- You need pre-built dashboards.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Tv.
- You also want goal tracking.
Choose Geckoboard if
- You need real-time updates.
- You work on Web, Tv, Mobile.
- You also want tv mode.
Questions people ask
- Is Databox or Geckoboard better?
- Neither clearly leads. Databox 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, Databox or Geckoboard?
- Databox has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Databox and $49/month for Geckoboard.
- Does Databox or Geckoboard run on more platforms?
- Databox runs on Web, Mobile, Tv. Geckoboard runs on Web, Tv, Mobile.
- Can I use Databox for free?
- Yes. Databox has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Geckoboard starts at $49/month.
- What is Databox best used for?
- Databox is most often used for building business dashboards from multiple saas data sources, tracking kpis and metrics across marketing, sales and finance tools. Of those, building business dashboards from multiple saas data sources and tracking kpis and metrics across marketing, sales and finance tools are not what Geckoboard is typically brought in for.
- What can Databox do that Geckoboard cannot?
- Databox covers Pre-built Dashboards, Goal Tracking, Alerts, Scorecards. Geckoboard covers Real-time Updates, TV Mode, Custom Widgets, Data Blending. Both handle Google Analytics, Salesforce, Stripe, Web support.