Domo vs Looker Studio comparison

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Domo and Google are both solutions in the Reporting category. Domo is ranked #4 with an average rating of 7.8, while Google is ranked #9 with an average rating of 7.8. Domo holds a 4.8% mindshare in RT, compared to Google’s 2.5% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of Domo users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of Google users who would recommend it.

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85% willing to recommend

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83% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

Domo and Looker Studio are competitive analytics platforms with distinctive strengths. Domo has the advantage with its comprehensive feature set, offering extensive data integration capabilities and ETL functionalities.

Features: Domo offers robust ETL capabilities, efficient dashboard creation, and vast data connector options, making it versatile for large enterprises and appealing for varied skill levels. Looker Studio provides smooth integration with Excel and Google Sheets, efficient data aggregation before visualization, and facilitates easy data management and dashboard creation.

Room for Improvement: Domo could improve visualization options and speed in rendering; addressing challenges in merging data from various sources could enhance user experience. Looker Studio should focus on advanced features for large datasets, a deeper set of visualization tools, and better user interface responsiveness.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Domo offers deployment options including on-premises and hybrid solutions, with generally responsive customer service but some areas need better responsiveness. Looker Studio, mainly cloud-based, relies on Google infrastructure but sometimes faces delayed responses and inadequate initial setup support.

Pricing and ROI: Domo is often seen as more expensive but offers rapid ROI, deemed worthwhile by many users especially in sectors like retail and finance. Looker Studio integrates with the Google environment at no direct cost for basic use, though additional data management and IT support costs may impact overall ROI.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Domo

Ranking in Reporting

4th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Integration (20th), BI (Business Intelligence) Tools (6th), Business Performance Management (8th), Data Visualization (8th)

Looker Studio

Ranking in Reporting

9th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Reporting category, the mindshare of Domo is 4.8%, down from 10.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Looker Studio is 2.5%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Reporting Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Domo	4.8%
Looker Studio	2.5%
Other	92.7%

Reporting

Featured Reviews

Ruban Prasanna Dass SP

Assistant Manager at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees

Have improved workflow efficiency through custom reports but encountered formatting limitations

The downsides of Domo are that we don't have a feature in the same column. When data comes in a time format, text format, and number format, we cannot segregate and create conditional formatting in that column. If in the future they develop this feature, it will benefit more users. Domo requires maintenance on my end, such as updates. I am maintaining some dashboards on a weekly basis and monthly basis daily reports. Because we need to upload in SFTP, we cannot schedule or auto-schedule due to rate purposes. We manually handle the data sets. If there were an option to reduce the cost, it would be easier to access.

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Heron Ziegel

Project Engineer at Quartz Consulting Group

Has supported quick dashboard creation and data sharing but lacks tools for managing multiple reports efficiently

We integrated Looker Studio with other platforms in our data ecosystem; we tried integrating with Sheets, and that went okay, but it could have been better. It could have been better because it needed a very specific format to read the data, so we had to reformat the sheet file. Looker Studio was mostly just helpful in that it provided live updating charts for tracking performance indicators in the organization. Integrating with a database was very difficult because there wasn't a lot of feedback for what was going wrong with the connection. I don't remember if we reached out to support. I didn't personally reach out, but my boss may have. I didn't reach out to support, so I do not have experience with it to rate it. We worked with the free version of Looker Studio initially, and we upgraded at some point to the pro version; I don't remember if we actually paid for it or if it was just a free trial. The pricing was reasonable. I remember doing a price comparison, and it was pretty reasonable, but it did have fewer features than a lot of other software, which was okay for a comparable price but a little cheaper.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The dashboarding itself was pretty easy. So both the front and the back end were positive in this case."

"My favorite feature in Domo is Beast Mode, and we have Insights; when asking insights on the right side of the dashboard, we create insights, and if I ask questions in segments, they provide more information regarding the dashboard and data set."

"Domo is not a difficult tool to learn. All you need to know is the SQL for the ETL part. You don't need to write much code. That's the great part. It uses legacy languages, like SQL, which is very common among developers who then don't have to go and learn Domo's own syntax. Therefore, you don't have to learn another hard language to use Domo."

"In general, of all the reporting tools I've used in the past, I have never been able to rapidly report and build dashboards faster than I have with this tool."

"The ease of graphing is a great feature, as it takes the pivot out of pivot tables because once the parameters are set up, the same graphs will continue to be populated based on the new information so there is no need to keep creating graphs."

"Once the data source has been uploaded to Domo, making graphs is quite easy."

"We've worked with all the features of Domo. Among the most important are Pivot and Sumo Cards. We can use drill-down from the top-most level with a click, generating charts."

"Unlike some other visualization tools, users can log in and directly view the data without needing to play around or do more steps, like with Tableau or Power BI, making Domo quite helpful."

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"The solution is free so that is a good feature."

"I find it favorable regarding speed of development, ease of building, and flexibility."

"Looker's ability to perform aggregation before visualization allows for effective data slicing and dicing."

"The most valuable features of this solution are its ease of use and the plethora of query sources."

"This has improved our organization by allowing people to see their data and develop visualizations themselves."

"This solution is a powerful way to have several tools integrated at one location and convert data into beautiful reports that can be easily edited and viewed."

"The company dashboard is useful because we could share it via a link as a reminder for everyone to check it weekly. We observed the progress of our portfolio from last week to the current week, allowing us to compare revenues."

"The product's initial setup phase is very simple."

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Cons

"The UI has issues with some browsers and small glitches that hinder performance or functionality."

"In terms of the analytics, there is quite a limited set of options when using Domo. Whereas with Tableau we can perform heavy statistical computations, Domo doesn't have that capability. Domo is quite limited on that side."

"There are areas to improve on like visualization options, and there are areas I think would be valuable for Domo to explore, such as data governance, and providing sandbox or development instances, but updates are frequent and smooth, and the value of the tool in its simplicity and ability to drive user adoption far outweighs any missing visualization features."

"Domo's pricing is high compared to other BI tools, and it is costly."

"Sometimes the tool tends to be a little laggy, but it depends on what kind of volume of data that we are working in."

"Domo as a solution can be improved in various ways."

"One of the areas where we've had frustrations with Domo is the aesthetics."

"It is very difficult too, if we do have specific requests or errors that we can't get figure out - especially when it comes to the development platform, developing custom connectors or doing any kind of API work, custom cards - in that there's a lag in the response time."

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"I would appreciate improvements in the data modeling features, as it's not straightforward, and it's not what people in analytics are used to."

"We are aware that there are areas in Looker Studio that could be improved. Out of the box, if you don't utilize a template or create a template, which can take significant time, it's not the most user-friendly from an interface perspective."

"The tool has a lot of room for improvement. It's not very professional and allows for only simple tasks like indicating KPIs or quick calculations. It lacks a good calculation-based language like Power BI's DAX, making it less suitable for professional use. Additionally, the variety of visualization tools is limited, and customization options are restricted."

"The performance of Looker needs improvement, particularly the report loading time, which is critical for business users."

"Panels are not as easy to use as other data extraction UIs."

"There are issues with integration and I encountered limits and warnings, especially with my pivot table size."

"When you physically install a product on one machine instead of the cloud, you have a better visibility, best icon quality, etc.. It's more of an issue with how we are adapting to the transition. We are still in the early moments of using this tool, and we need to go deeper to discover some improvements."

"From the perspective of infrastructure, I cannot provide a valuable opinion on the ease of use and customization options of Looker Studio."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"For about 100 users our cost is $95,800."

"Domo has more than one licensing model. You can choose between the yearly subscription and the per-user licensing model. The tool is flexible in terms of licensing. As for the cost, Domo is an end-to-end BI tool so its pricing is a little higher than other players in the market, for example, non end-to-end BI tools such as OBIEE and Tableau specific only for business intelligence and presenting data to the end users, unlike Domo which handles everything. You want to get Domo as an integration tool, an ETL tool, etc. As the tool is end-to-end, its cost is always going to be a little higher than other BI tools, but it's worth paying because you won't have to spend extra for other activities. After all, Domo can do those activities."

"The pricing differs from customer to customer, depending on the package."

"Domo is slightly costly but it's much cheaper than some."

"I think it is reasonable."

"The solution is expensive compared to one of its competitors."

"Because it's software as a service, it's more expensive on the face of it. But there are a lot of variables. I don't have to pay for servers or for infrastructure. I don't have to pay labor for my IT organization to set up or maintain the environment. I don't have to pay for them to upgrade the software, and test it, etc., because when it rolls out, it is transparent and seamless for us. But, because of that, it costs more, I imagine, than Sisense, or Yellowfin, or Power BI. A lot of those make it sound like they're inexpensive, but when you add in all the hidden costs and all of the overhead, it's probably comparable."

"It started out at about $600 a seat. However, then as we started to grow, it scaled that down to about $330 or 3$50 a seat, if I'm not mistaken."

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"The cost is quite affordable based on feature analysis."

"I think the tool is cheap because you don't need to pay anything for using the tool. However, when connecting and analyzing other data sources, you should consider where to analyze this information because Google Data Studio doesn't handle much data well. You must also consider how you will connect this data to it. In this case, you might need to hire DevOps or a data team to help with these issues."

"The tool is free."

"The solution is free but the Google Looker is expensive."

"The product is available for free."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	20

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	6

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Domo?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that there was very little.

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What needs improvement with Domo?

I'm not sure how Domo can be improved overall, as it's a really good experience.

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What is your primary use case for Domo?

My main use case for Domo involves building different tables and different cards so I can look at different data points. A quick specific example of a table I have built or a data point I often loo...

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What needs improvement with Google Data Studio?

I would appreciate improvements in the data modeling features, as it's not straightforward, and it's not what people in analytics are used to. Specifically, most people using this visualization too...

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What is your primary use case for Google Data Studio?

I used Looker Studio mainly for reporting, where I created multiple dashboards on it. I wouldn't say I made the most of the usage of the connections because all the connections were based on flat f...

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What advice do you have for others considering Google Data Studio?

I confirm that we have a call regarding my experience with Zoho. Looker Studio is a good visualization tool, but I wouldn't say there's a specific feature that stands out in terms of tracking metri...

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Overview

Domo provides self-service BI, enabling users to generate reports without needing a data warehouse. Its cloud-based nature enhances accessibility and performance, while offering customizable dashboards for data-driven decision-making.

Domo stands out for its robust data integration, featuring Magic ETL to streamline processes. Its AI-driven insights, extensive data connectors, and collaboration tools promote secure sharing and analytical proficiency. Although users note room for improvement in visualization, pricing, and data integration, its capabilities in generating executive dashboards and unified analytics remain prominent. Performance and user experience enhancements are desired, including improved support for large data volumes and richer data transformation tools.

What are the key features of Domo?

Self-Service BI: Generate reports without a data warehouse for simplified analysis.
Data Integration: Leverage Magic ETL for easy data management.
Customizable Dashboards: Tailor dashboards to specific needs.
AI-Driven Insights: Gain automated insights for better decision-making.
Extensive Data Connectors: Access a wide range of data sources.

What benefits should users look for when evaluating Domo?

Accessibility: Cloud-based structure ensures data access anywhere.
Performance: Enhanced performance with seamless data processing.
Collaboration: Facilitate secure sharing and collaboration for collective insights.
Decision-Making: Enable data-driven decisions with real-time analytics.

In industries like finance, marketing, project management, and retail, organizations use Domo for crafting executive dashboards, integrating data sources, and conducting advanced analytics. Its capabilities allow them to transform data into insightful dashboards, aiding in performance tracking and actionable insights.

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Looker Studio offers seamless integration with Google products, supporting business visualization and collaboration through efficient data management and analytics, catering to teams aiming for quick analytics solutions.

Looker Studio combines diverse data source integration including SQL and MongoDB with powerful visualization and custom filter creation. Users find its visuals clean and its platform user-friendly, enhanced by collaboration features and pricing. It aids decision-making and is popular for tracking metrics and analyzing sales funnels. Despite its strengths, users seek faster report loading, simpler data modeling, and better interface usability. Advertising system limitations, delayed data reflections, and integration challenges affect performance. Security and stability improvements alongside a richer data modeling layer are desirable, with pricing impacting large organizations.

What are the most important features of Looker Studio?

Google Integration: Easily integrates with Google products for efficient workflow.
Diverse Data Sources: Connects to databases like SQL and MongoDB.
Custom Filters: Offers flexible filter options for tailored analyses.
Data Visualization: Enables powerful, clear visual data representation.
Collaboration: Supports team collaboration for shared insights.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Ease of Use: Accessibility and user-friendly operation for teams.
Decision-Making Support: Facilitates informed business decisions.
Flexibility: Adapts to different business analytics needs.
Cost-Effectiveness: Competitive pricing for budget-conscious teams.

Looker Studio supports business visualization for different industries, creating dashboards and reports for sales and marketing analysis. It's used to track metrics and sales funnels from sources like Google Sheets and BigQuery. Many companies integrate Looker Studio within web apps, providing data insights tailored to sectors such as e-commerce, finance, and more.

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Capco, SABMiller, Stance, eBay, Sage North America, Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana, Telus, The Cliffs, OGIO International Inc., and many more!

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