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Google Data Studio vs Quantum Metric

Google Data Studio logo

Google Data Studio

Software

Free data visualization by Google

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Quantum Metric logo

Quantum Metric

Software

Continuous product design platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Google Data Studio has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Google Data Studio google Data Studio has been renamed Looker Studio; the vendor's own landing page states it is free to use ("It's easy and free"), with no enterprise pricing tier visible on the consumer product itself.; Quantum Metric only enterprise plans are offered and the pricing page publishes no rate, no session volume tier and no minimum
  • They diverge on capability: Google Data Studio covers Free Platform, Quantum Metric covers Session Replay.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Data Studio and Quantum Metric actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Data Studio and Quantum Metric differ
AttributeGoogle Data StudioQuantum Metric
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile
Founded19982015

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 Google Data Studio

  • Free Platform
  • Real-time Collaboration
  • Custom Visualizations
  • Data Blending
  • Sharing
  • BigQuery
  • Google Sheets
  • YouTube

Only in Quantum Metric

  • Session Replay
  • Opportunity Analysis
  • Anomaly Detection
  • Real-time Alerts
  • Impact Scoring
  • Adobe Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • ServiceNow

Both cover

  • Google Analytics
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Google Data Studio

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

Quantum Metric

  • Session replay and digital experience analytics for large web and mobile propertiesnot Google Data Studio
  • Quantifying friction and conversion loss in checkout and signup flowsnot Google Data Studio
  • Streaming behavioural insights into a data warehousenot Google Data Studio

Where each one falls short

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

Google Data Studio

  • Google Data Studio has been renamed Looker Studio; the vendor's own landing page states it is free to use ("It's easy and free"), with no enterprise pricing tier visible on the consumer product itself.

Quantum Metric

  • Only enterprise plans are offered and the pricing page publishes no rate, no session volume tier and no minimum
  • The page states plans are built around your business, with the only routes being a personalised discussion, a live demo or product tours
  • There is no self-serve tier, free plan or trial published

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Data Studio

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited Reports
    • Data Connectors
    • Collaboration

Quantum Metric

On request
  • CustomFree
    • Full Platform
    • Real-time Analytics
    • Enterprise Support

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Data Studio if

  • You need free platform.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want real-time collaboration.
Google Data Studio review

Choose Quantum Metric if

  • You need session replay.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want opportunity analysis.
Quantum Metric review

Questions people ask

Is Google Data Studio or Quantum Metric better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Data Studio starts at Free and Quantum Metric at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Data Studio or Quantum Metric?
Google Data Studio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Google Data Studio and On request for Quantum Metric.
Does Google Data Studio or Quantum Metric run on more platforms?
Google Data Studio runs on Web. Quantum Metric runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Google Data Studio for free?
Yes. Google Data Studio has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Quantum Metric starts at On request.
What is Google Data Studio best used for?
Google Data Studio is most often used for self-service analytics, data exploration, ad-hoc reporting, collaborative analysis. Of those, self-service analytics and data exploration are not what Quantum Metric is typically brought in for.
What can Google Data Studio do that Quantum Metric cannot?
Google Data Studio covers Free Platform, Real-time Collaboration, Custom Visualizations, Data Blending. Quantum Metric covers Session Replay, Opportunity Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Real-time Alerts. Both handle Google Analytics, Web support.
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