Business Intelligence · head to head
Periscope Data vs Whatagraph

Periscope Data
Business Intelligence
SQL and Python analytics platform
- From
- $1000/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Whatagraph has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Periscope Data the periscopedata.com domain now redirects to sisense.com, so Periscope Data is no longer sold as a standalone product; Whatagraph the entry Max plan starts at 699 EUR per month and is billed annually, with no monthly billing option shown
- They diverge on capability: Periscope Data covers SQL Editor, Whatagraph covers Automated reporting.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Periscope Data and Whatagraph actually diverge.
| Attribute | Periscope Data | Whatagraph |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $1000/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Cloud | Web, Mobile, Api |
| Category | Business Intelligence | Marketing |
| Founded | 2012 | 2016 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Periscope Data
- SQL Editor
- Python/R Integration
- Version Control
- Caching
- Dashboards
- Redshift
- BigQuery
- Snowflake
Only in Whatagraph
- Automated reporting
- Multi-channel integration
- Custom dashboards
- Data visualization
- PDF reports
- Real-time updates
- Historical tracking
- Anomaly detection
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Periscope Data
- SQL-based analytics and dashboards over a data warehousenot Whatagraph
- Python and R analysis alongside SQL in one workflownot Whatagraph
- Shared dashboards for data teamsnot Whatagraph
Whatagraph
- Automated client marketing reports for agenciesnot Periscope Data
- Blending data from multiple ad platforms into one dashboardnot Periscope Data
- White-labelled reporting under an agency's own brandingnot Periscope Data
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Whatagraph
- The entry Max plan starts at 699 EUR per month and is billed annually, with no monthly billing option shown
- Only two plans exist and the Prime plan is custom priced with no published rate
- Public API access, transfer to BigQuery and Looker, a custom report domain and premium integrations all require the Prime plan
- Data sources are metered as credits at 1 credit per connected data account, so each additional ad account consumes quota
- Extra credits can be bought only up to the next plan threshold, after which an upgrade is required
- Moving to either the Max or Prime plan requires booking a call with sales rather than self-serve upgrade
- The free trial is 14 days
Pricing, plan by plan
Periscope Data
$1000/month- Team$1000/month
- SQL Analytics
- Python/R
- Dashboards
- EnterpriseFree
- Advanced Features
- Custom Integrations
- Premium Support
Whatagraph
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 3 data sources
- Basic dashboards
- Daily updates
- Starter$99/month
- Up to 10 data sources
- Advanced dashboards
- Hourly updates
- Professional$299/month
- Unlimited data sources
- Real-time updates
- White-label
Which should you pick?
Choose Periscope Data if
- You need sql editor.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want python/r integration.
Choose Whatagraph if
- You need automated reporting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
- You also want multi-channel integration.
Questions people ask
- Is Periscope Data or Whatagraph better?
- Neither clearly leads. Periscope Data starts at $1000/month and Whatagraph at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Periscope Data or Whatagraph?
- Whatagraph has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1000/month for Periscope Data and Free for Whatagraph.
- Does Periscope Data or Whatagraph run on more platforms?
- Periscope Data runs on Web, Cloud. Whatagraph runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
- Can I use Whatagraph for free?
- Yes. Whatagraph has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Periscope Data starts at $1000/month.
- What is Periscope Data best used for?
- Periscope Data is most often used for sql-based analytics and dashboards over a data warehouse, python and r analysis alongside sql in one workflow, shared dashboards for data teams. Of those, sql-based analytics and dashboards over a data warehouse and python and r analysis alongside sql in one workflow are not what Whatagraph is typically brought in for.
- What can Periscope Data do that Whatagraph cannot?
- Periscope Data covers SQL Editor, Python/R Integration, Version Control, Caching. Whatagraph covers Automated reporting, Multi-channel integration, Custom dashboards, Data visualization.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Periscope Data: Does Sisense offer a free trial?
Yes. Sisense offers a free trial of their Self-Serve plan. You can try features like data warehouse connectivity, built-in AI for natural-language queries, auto-narratives, and customer assistant features.
SourceWhatagraph: What is the starting price for Whatagraph's Max plan?
The Max plan starts at 699 euros per month when billed annually.
SourcePeriscope Data: What is the difference between Sisense Self-Serve and Enterprise plans?
The Self-Serve plan is for startups and teams and includes basic connectivity and AI features with iframe embedding. The Enterprise plan is for regulated industries and includes multi-tenant architecture, HIPAA readiness, column-level security, single sign-on, on-premise deployment options, 99.99% SLA, and 30-day backups.
SourceWhatagraph: Do Whatagraph plans limit the number of users or reports?
No, both the Max and Prime plans include unlimited users and unlimited reports.
SourcePeriscope Data: How do I access the Sisense Enterprise plan?
The Enterprise plan requires contacting Sisense for a demo and custom quote. There is no self-service signup for this tier.
SourceWhatagraph: What is a 'source credit' in Whatagraph pricing?
One source credit equals one connected data account. The Max plan starts with 50 source credits, and the Prime plan includes a custom amount based on needs.
SourceWhatagraph: What's included in both Whatagraph plans?
Both Max and Prime plans include Whatagraph IQ with automated report creation, live chat support, EU data center access, and version history.
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