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Klipfolio vs Pigment

Klipfolio logo

Klipfolio

Business Intelligence

Dashboard and reporting for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pigment logo

Pigment

Business Intelligence

Enterprise business planning platform for finance, sales and workforce modelling

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Klipfolio has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Klipfolio requires Formula knowledge for complex data transformations; Pigment no pricing is published and the structure has three moving parts, platform fee, use-case fees and tiered seats, so two companies of the same size can pay very different amounts and neither can benchmark the other.
  • They diverge on capability: Klipfolio covers Pre-built Metrics, Pigment covers Dimensional modelling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Klipfolio and Pigment actually diverge.

Attributes where Klipfolio and Pigment differ
AttributeKlipfolioPigment
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
Founded2001Unknown

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 Klipfolio

  • Pre-built Metrics
  • Real-time Data
  • Custom Visualizations
  • Data Modeling
  • TV Display
  • Google Analytics
  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce

Only in Pigment

  • Dimensional modelling
  • Scenario planning
  • Data connectors
  • Application blocks
  • Reporting and boards
  • Access control
  • Audit trail
  • AI assistance

What people use each for

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

Klipfolio

  • KPI monitoringnot Pigment
  • Real-time dashboardsnot Pigment
  • TV dashboardsnot Pigment
  • Team metricsnot Pigment
  • Client reportingnot Pigment

Pigment

  • A finance team retiring a fragile Excel consolidation that no one can audit and only one person can runnot Klipfolio
  • Sales operations modelling quota, territory and headcount capacity against a revenue plan in the same system finance usesnot Klipfolio
  • A company that needs monthly re-forecasting fast enough to run scenarios live in the leadership meetingnot Klipfolio
  • Replacing an ageing Anaplan estate where the model has become unmaintainable and per-workspace costs have crept upnot Klipfolio

Where each one falls short

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

Klipfolio

  • Requires Formula knowledge for complex data transformations
  • Dashboard setup is time-consuming with each widget built individually
  • Performance slows with very large datasets or intricate dashboard complexity

Pigment

  • No pricing is published and the structure has three moving parts, platform fee, use-case fees and tiered seats, so two companies of the same size can pay very different amounts and neither can benchmark the other.
  • Cost scales with planning processes rather than with company size, so a successful first deployment creates internal demand that directly increases the bill at renewal.
  • It requires a modelling owner. Without a person who understands dimensional design, teams rebuild spreadsheet patterns in Pigment and inherit all the maintenance problems they were trying to escape.
  • Implementation is partner-led and measured in months, so the payback horizon is long compared with lighter FP&A tools that a controller can configure alone.
  • The connector library covers major systems well but the long tail is thinner than the incumbents, and industry-specific source systems often need a warehouse or a file drop in between.

Pricing, plan by plan

Klipfolio

Free
  • PowerMetrics FreeFree
    • 3 users
    • 250 metric instances
    • Limited data sources
  • Klips Starter$90/month
    • 1-5 dashboards
    • Limited data sources
    • Basic customization
  • Klips Professional$350/month
    • Unlimited dashboards
    • All data connectors
    • Advanced formulas

Pigment

On request
  • Pigment platform$undefined/year
    • Platform fee plus per use-case fees
    • Licences tiered as editor, contributor and explorer
    • No free tier and no self-service signup

Which should you pick?

Choose Klipfolio if

  • You need pre-built metrics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want real-time data.
Klipfolio review

Choose Pigment if

  • You need dimensional modelling.
  • You also want scenario planning.
Pigment review

Questions people ask

Is Klipfolio or Pigment better?
Neither clearly leads. Klipfolio starts at Free and Pigment at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Klipfolio or Pigment?
Klipfolio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Klipfolio and On request for Pigment.
Does Klipfolio or Pigment run on more platforms?
Klipfolio runs on Web, Mobile. Pigment runs on Web.
Can I use Klipfolio for free?
Yes. Klipfolio has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pigment starts at On request.
What is Klipfolio best used for?
Klipfolio is most often used for kpi monitoring, real-time dashboards, tv dashboards, team metrics. Of those, kpi monitoring and real-time dashboards are not what Pigment is typically brought in for.
What can Klipfolio do that Pigment cannot?
Klipfolio covers Pre-built Metrics, Real-time Data, Custom Visualizations, Data Modeling. Pigment covers Dimensional modelling, Scenario planning, Data connectors, Application blocks.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Klipfolio: What is Klipfolio's pricing model?

Klipfolio offers two products: Klips (original dashboard builder) starting at $90/month, and PowerMetrics (metrics-focused) with a free plan for up to 3 users and 250 metrics. Both offer 14-day free trials.

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Pigment: Does Pigment publish prices?

No. Expect a quote combining a platform fee, fees per planning use case, and seat licences split into editor, contributor and explorer tiers.

Klipfolio: How many data sources does Klipfolio support?

Klipfolio connects to over 140 data connectors including databases, APIs, spreadsheets, and SaaS applications for seamless data aggregation.

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Pigment: Is Pigment an alternative to Anaplan?

It is positioned directly against Anaplan and much of its customer base is migrating from it, mainly citing modelling readability and recalculation speed.

Klipfolio: Do I need technical skills to use Klipfolio?

Basic dashboard creation uses drag-and-drop interface, but advanced features require Excel-like formulas and some data transformation knowledge. Non-technical users often need developer help for complex visualizations.

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Pigment: Can we use it without consultants?

In practice most deployments use Pigment or a partner for the initial build. Ongoing model changes can be handled in-house once someone owns the modelling discipline.

Klipfolio: Can Klipfolio replace Tableau?

Klipfolio works better for smaller teams and faster setup, while Tableau offers deeper analysis and visual sophistication. Klipfolio is more cost-effective; Tableau is more powerful for enterprise analytics.

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Pigment: Where is data hosted?

Pigment is a European vendor with regional hosting options, which is often the deciding factor for EU buyers with data residency requirements.

Klipfolio: Is there a free version of Klipfolio?

PowerMetrics has a free plan supporting 3 users and 250 metric instances. Klips (the dashboard builder) offers a 14-day free trial but no permanent free tier.

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