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Oracle Analytics Cloud vs Periscope Data
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Oracle Analytics Cloud no dedicated mobile application for on-the-go access; Periscope Data the periscopedata.com domain now redirects to sisense.com, so Periscope Data is no longer sold as a standalone product
- They diverge on capability: Oracle Analytics Cloud covers Self-service Analytics, Periscope Data covers SQL Editor.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Oracle Analytics Cloud and Periscope Data actually diverge.
| Attribute | Oracle Analytics Cloud | Periscope Data |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $16/month | $1000/month |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Cloud |
| Founded | 2016 | 2012 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Oracle Analytics Cloud
- Self-service Analytics
- Augmented Analytics
- Data Preparation
- Natural Language
- Mobile
- Oracle Database
- Oracle ERP
- Salesforce
Only in Periscope Data
- SQL Editor
- Python/R Integration
- Version Control
- Caching
- Dashboards
- Redshift
- BigQuery
- PostgreSQL
Both cover
- Snowflake
- Web support
- Cloud support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Oracle Analytics Cloud
- Self-service analyticsnot Periscope Data
- Data explorationnot Periscope Data
- Ad-hoc reportingnot Periscope Data
- Collaborative analysisnot Periscope Data
- Embedded analyticsnot Periscope Data
Periscope Data
- SQL-based analytics and dashboards over a data warehousenot Oracle Analytics Cloud
- Python and R analysis alongside SQL in one workflownot Oracle Analytics Cloud
- Shared dashboards for data teamsnot Oracle Analytics Cloud
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Periscope Data
- The periscopedata.com domain now redirects to sisense.com, so Periscope Data is no longer sold as a standalone product
- No Periscope Data pricing, plan or seat rate remains published at the original domain
- Buyers must now purchase through Sisense, whose own pricing is not published as a rate card
Pricing, plan by plan
Oracle Analytics Cloud
$16/month- Professional$16/month
- Self-service Analytics
- Reporting
- Dashboards
- Enterprise$80/month
- Advanced Analytics
- ML Models
- Premium Support
Periscope Data
$1000/month- Team$1000/month
- SQL Analytics
- Python/R
- Dashboards
- EnterpriseFree
- Advanced Features
- Custom Integrations
- Premium Support
Which should you pick?
Choose Oracle Analytics Cloud if
- You need self-service analytics.
- You also want augmented analytics.
Choose Periscope Data if
- You need sql editor.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want python/r integration.
Questions people ask
- Is Oracle Analytics Cloud or Periscope Data better?
- Neither clearly leads. Oracle Analytics Cloud starts at $16/month and Periscope Data at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Oracle Analytics Cloud or Periscope Data?
- Oracle Analytics Cloud starts at $16/month and Periscope Data at $1000/month.
- Does Oracle Analytics Cloud or Periscope Data run on more platforms?
- Oracle Analytics Cloud runs on Web. Periscope Data runs on Web, Cloud.
- What is Oracle Analytics Cloud best used for?
- Oracle Analytics Cloud 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 Periscope Data is typically brought in for.
- What can Oracle Analytics Cloud do that Periscope Data cannot?
- Oracle Analytics Cloud covers Self-service Analytics, Augmented Analytics, Data Preparation, Natural Language. Periscope Data covers SQL Editor, Python/R Integration, Version Control, Caching. Both handle Snowflake, Web support, Cloud support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceOracle 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).
SourceOracle 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.
SourceRelated pages
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