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Geckoboard vs Oracle Analytics Cloud

Geckoboard logo

Geckoboard

Business Intelligence

Real-time KPI dashboards

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Oracle Analytics Cloud logo

Oracle Analytics Cloud

Business Intelligence

Complete analytics in the cloud

From
$16/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Geckoboard has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Geckoboard annual billing required; monthly billing not offered; Oracle Analytics Cloud no dedicated mobile application for on-the-go access
  • They diverge on capability: Geckoboard covers Real-time Updates, Oracle Analytics Cloud covers Self-service Analytics.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Geckoboard and Oracle Analytics Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Geckoboard and Oracle Analytics Cloud differ
AttributeGeckoboardOracle Analytics Cloud
Starting priceFree$16/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Tv, MobileWeb
Founded20102016

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Geckoboard

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

Only in Oracle Analytics Cloud

  • Self-service Analytics
  • Augmented Analytics
  • Data Preparation
  • Natural Language
  • Mobile
  • Oracle Database
  • Oracle ERP
  • Workday

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

Geckoboard

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

Oracle Analytics Cloud

  • Self-service analyticsnot Geckoboard
  • Data explorationnot Geckoboard
  • Ad-hoc reportingnot Geckoboard
  • Collaborative analysisnot Geckoboard
  • Embedded analyticsnot Geckoboard

Where each one falls short

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

Geckoboard

  • Annual billing required; monthly billing not offered
  • Add-on dashboards cost $24 each
  • Additional editors cost $20 each
  • Additional screens cost $20 each

Oracle Analytics Cloud

  • No dedicated mobile application for on-the-go access
  • Limited documentation for collecting data from on-premise services
  • Performance issues and occasional software glitches requiring re-login
  • Expensive for small businesses and organizations with limited budgets

Pricing, plan by plan

Geckoboard

Free
  • Essentials$79/month
    • 2 dashboards
    • 1 editor
    • 1 screen
  • Performance$319/month
    • 20 dashboards
    • 3 editors
    • 5 screens
  • Enterprise$null/mo
    • Unlimited dashboards, editors, and screens
    • All Performance features
    • Dedicated support manager

Oracle Analytics Cloud

$16/month
  • Professional$16/month
    • Self-service Analytics
    • Reporting
    • Dashboards
  • Enterprise$80/month
    • Advanced Analytics
    • ML Models
    • Premium Support

Which should you pick?

Choose Geckoboard if

  • You need real-time updates.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Tv, Mobile.
  • You also want tv mode.
Geckoboard review

Choose Oracle Analytics Cloud if

  • You need self-service analytics.
  • You also want augmented analytics.
Oracle Analytics Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is Geckoboard or Oracle Analytics Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Geckoboard starts at Free and Oracle Analytics Cloud at $16/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Geckoboard or Oracle Analytics Cloud?
Geckoboard has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Geckoboard and $16/month for Oracle Analytics Cloud.
Does Geckoboard or Oracle Analytics Cloud run on more platforms?
Geckoboard runs on Web, Tv, Mobile. Oracle Analytics Cloud runs on Web.
Can I use Geckoboard for free?
Yes. Geckoboard has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Oracle Analytics Cloud starts at $16/month.
What is Geckoboard best used for?
Geckoboard is most often used for tv wall dashboards for office and operations displays, live kpi monitoring for sales and support teams, sharing read-only metrics widely, since viewers are unlimited on every tier, alerting when a metric crosses a threshold. Of those, tv wall dashboards for office and operations displays and live kpi monitoring for sales and support teams are not what Oracle Analytics Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Geckoboard do that Oracle Analytics Cloud cannot?
Geckoboard covers Real-time Updates, TV Mode, Custom Widgets, Data Blending. Oracle Analytics Cloud covers Self-service Analytics, Augmented Analytics, Data Preparation, Natural Language. Both handle Salesforce, Web support, Mobile support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Geckoboard: How much does Geckoboard cost?

Geckoboard offers Essentials at $79 per month, Performance at $319 per month, and custom-priced Enterprise plans. All plans are billed annually. A 14-day free trial is available.

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Oracle Analytics Cloud: What data sources does Oracle Analytics Cloud support?

Oracle Analytics Cloud connects to relational databases, cloud applications, and big data platforms. It integrates with Salesforce, Snowflake, Azure Synapse Analytics, Google BigQuery, Amazon Redshift, and the Oracle ecosystem.

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Geckoboard: Is there an annual billing discount for Geckoboard?

Yes, annual billing provides 20% savings compared to monthly pricing. Pricing is shown for annual billing with VAT not included.

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Oracle Analytics Cloud: What are the pricing tiers for Oracle Analytics Cloud?

Oracle Analytics Cloud offers a Professional plan at $16/user/month and an Enterprise plan at $80/user/month. BYOL pricing is $0.3226/OCPU/hour base plus $1.0753/hour (Professional) or $2.1506/hour (Enterprise).

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Geckoboard: What are the add-on costs for additional Geckoboard resources?

Additional dashboards cost $24 each, extra editors cost $20 each, and additional screens cost $20 each. All add-ons are billed with the annual subscription.

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Oracle Analytics Cloud: Does Oracle Analytics Cloud have a mobile app?

No, Oracle Analytics Cloud lacks a dedicated mobile application, which is considered a significant limitation by users who need mobile access to dashboards and reports.

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Geckoboard: Does Geckoboard offer discounts for nonprofits?

Yes, Geckoboard offers 20% off any plan for nonprofit organizations.

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