Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right tool
Tableau AI excels in user-friendly data visualization and AI-powered insights, making it ideal for individual analysts and students. Looker, on the other hand, provides a more comprehensive, enterprise-focused platform with a strong semantic modeling layer and deep Google Cloud integration, suited for complex organizational BI needs.
We've analyzed Tableau AI, Looker, and dozens of other tools to find the top performers for your specific needs.
Quick recommendations based on your use case
Tableau AI
Tableau AI's user-friendly interface and strong visualization capabilities make it a better choice for students learning data analysis concepts.
Looker
Looker's enterprise-grade features, unified semantic modeling, and deep integration with the Google Cloud ecosystem make it a more robust solution for large organizations.
Tableau AI
Tableau AI offers powerful visualization and AI features that are more accessible for individual users, even if advanced features have a learning curve.
| Specification | Tableau AI | Looker |
|---|---|---|
| model | N/A | Gemini for Google Cloud |
| users | N/A | N/A |
| security | Enterprise-grade security | SSO with Google Cloud IAM, private networking |
| platforms | Web, Desktop, Cloud | Web |
| context window | N/A | N/A |
| gdpr compliant | N/A | N/A |
| soc2 compliant | N/A | N/A |
| enterprise features | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| free tier allowance | N/A | N/A |