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Geckoboard vs Prettier

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Geckoboard

Business Intelligence

Real-time KPI dashboards

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit GeckoboardFull review
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Prettier

Developer Tools

Opinionated code formatter

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit PrettierFull review

The short version

  • Geckoboard is a real-time dashboard tool; Prettier is an opinionated code formatter.
  • Prettier is free; Geckoboard starts at $79/mo.
  • Where Geckoboard falls short: annual billing required; monthly billing not offered.
  • Where Prettier falls short: inflexible style rules that cannot be customized significantly, forcing teams to accept opinionated defaults.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Geckoboard and Prettier actually diverge.

Attributes where Geckoboard and Prettier differ
AttributeGeckoboardPrettier
Pricing modelSubscriptionFree
PlatformsWeb, TV and console, iOS, AndroidAPI, Editor Plugins, Build Tools
CategoryBusiness IntelligenceDeveloper Tools
Founded20102016

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes).

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
  • Salesforce
  • Zendesk
  • Google Analytics

Only in Prettier

Nothing recorded that Geckoboard does not also cover.

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 Prettier
  • Live KPI monitoring for sales and support teamsnot Prettier
  • Sharing read-only metrics widely, since viewers are unlimited on every tiernot Prettier
  • Alerting when a metric crosses a thresholdnot Prettier

Prettier

  • Automatically formatting TypeScript files to project style standardsnot Geckoboard
  • Enforcing consistent HTML indentation across component filesnot Geckoboard
  • Removing style-related comments from pull request reviewsnot Geckoboard
  • Formatting GraphQL queries with consistent indentationnot 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

Prettier

  • Inflexible style rules that cannot be customized significantly, forcing teams to accept opinionated defaults
  • Developers must format entire files rather than selective line ranges in some contexts
  • Limited language support compared to some alternatives, though it covers major languages

Pricing, plan by plan

Geckoboard

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

Prettier

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Prettier review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Geckoboard if

  • You need real-time updates.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, TV and console, iOS, Android.
  • You also want tv mode.
Geckoboard review

Choose Prettier if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on API, Editor Plugins, Build Tools.
Prettier review

Questions people ask

Is Geckoboard or Prettier better?
Neither clearly leads. Geckoboard starts at Free and Prettier at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Geckoboard or Prettier?
Geckoboard starts at Free and Prettier at Free.
Does Geckoboard or Prettier run on more platforms?
Geckoboard runs on Web, TV and console, iOS, Android. Prettier runs on API, Editor Plugins, Build Tools.
Can I use Geckoboard for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Prettier is typically brought in for.
What can Geckoboard do that Prettier cannot?
Geckoboard covers Real-time Updates, TV Mode, Custom Widgets, Data Blending.

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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Prettier: Is Prettier free and open source?

Yes, Prettier is completely free and open source, available as an npm package with no licensing costs or subscriptions.

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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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Prettier: Can Prettier be integrated with ESLint?

Yes, Prettier integrates with ESLint by disabling ESLint formatting rules via eslint-config-prettier, allowing both tools to work together with Prettier handling formatting and ESLint handling code quality.

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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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Prettier: Does Prettier support configuration customization?

Prettier is intentionally opinionated with limited configuration options to enforce consistency. You can create a .prettierrc file for basic customization, but Prettier does not support extensive rule customization like ESLint.

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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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