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Google Data Studio
Free data visualization by Google
As of 30 August 2026, Google Data Studio is free to use. Google Data Studio (now Looker Studio) is a free data visualization tool that turns data into informative, easy-to-read, and shareable dashboards and reports. Softwr lists it under Business Intelligence. Google Data Studio is made by Google, launched in 1998, available on Web.
Overview
What Google Data Studio does
Google Data Studio (now Looker Studio) is a free data visualization tool that turns data into informative, easy-to-read, and shareable dashboards and reports. It integrates seamlessly with Google products and many third-party sources.
What people use it for
- Self-service analytics
- Data exploration
- Ad-hoc reporting
- Collaborative analysis
- Embedded analytics
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Where it falls short
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- Limited to free offering with no paid tiers or premium features
- Advanced integrations may require Google Workspace subscriptions
Cross-shopped
What people choose instead of Google Data Studio
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- Google Data StudiovsPower BI
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- Google Data StudiovsSisense
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Pricing
What Google Data Studio costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Free
Free
- Unlimited Reports
- Data Connectors
- Collaboration
Capabilities
Features
Free Platform
Real-time Collaboration
Custom Visualizations
Data Blending
Sharing
Google Analytics
Integration with Google Analytics
BigQuery
Integration with BigQuery
Google Sheets
Integration with Google Sheets
YouTube
Integration with YouTube
Google Ads
Integration with Google Ads
MySQL
Integration with MySQL
Web support
Available on web
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Questions people ask
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Is Google Data Studio free?
Yes, Google Data Studio is completely free to use. The platform states it is easy and free to build interactive dashboards and reports.
SourceAre there paid versions of Google Data Studio?
No, Google Data Studio does not offer paid tiers or premium plans. It remains free for all users.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Google Data Studio
- Company
- Based in
- Mountain View, California
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