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Three Reasons to Choose Bold BI Over Looker

See how Bold BI offers flexible deployment, easy embedding, built-in AI, and simple, code-free dashboards compared to Looker. 

  • Looker Drawback: Embedding requires Google Cloud authentication, making integration complex and restrictive.
  • Bold BI Advantage: Supports flexible embedding with SDKs and APIs, cloud independent.
  • Low code embedding examples for React, Angular, Vue, and other frameworks.
  • Comprehensive SDKs and APIs for secure and public embedding.
  • Freedom to Deploy Your Way with Managed Cloud Hosting.
  • Looker Challenge: Requires setup, cloud login, and LookML—too complex for non-tech users.
  • Bold BI Strength: Built-in AI Copilot and Agent work instantly, delivering insights without setup or delay.
  • Ask questions in plain English and get instant visual insights.
  • Prompt-to-Dashboard builds dashboards from natural language.
  • GenAI Narrations clearly explain trends, patterns, and key data points.
  • Looker Limitation: Requires learning a proprietary data modeling language that adds complexity for users.
  • Bold BI Flexibility: Build dashboards visually with an easy drag-and-drop interface — no coding needed.
  • Easy for anyone to use—even without technical or coding knowledge.
  • Quickly build dashboards without needing special training.
  • Helps business users, analysts, and developers work together smoothly.

Why Leading Teams Trust Bold BI to Drive Insights

Bold BI helps teams work faster, save money, and stay in control—use your data smarter and watch success grow.

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  • Everything you need, all in one price
  • Empower anyone to build and explore
  • Teams collaborate and share data with ease
  • Grows seamlessly with your business
  • Multi-language support for worldwide localized access

Get more and spend less with Bold BI

Check out how Bold BI compares Looker with features and functionalities. 

Features

Pricing Model

Flexible Pricing with Predictable Costs.

Per-User Pricing with Rising Costs.

Add-ons

Not needed.

Needed for a few functionalities.

Supported Frameworks

Offering 20+ framework samples for flexible embedding integration across diverse development environments.

Offering only 9+ framework and samples are supported for embedding integration.

AI-Powered Dashboard

Supports instant dashboard creation from natural language prompts using Prompt to Dashboard. No coding or setup required.

Does not support direct dashboard creation from natural language. Requires Gemini setup, semantic modeling, and LookML configuration.

Anonymous User Embedding

Supports dashboard embedding for anonymous users with group-based access in SDK integration.

Lacks group-based access for anonymous user embedding in SDK integration.

Deployment Options

 Direct installation support for Windows, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure App Service and provides standardized cloud hosting with optional fully managed services.

Direct installation support isn't offered for Windows and Azure App Service.

SSAS Support

Supports integration with SSAS, enabling users to connect and work with OLAP cubes for advanced analytics.

Does not support SSAS, focusing on more standard relational database connections for analytics.

Tab Widget

Supports tab widgets, improving navigation and organization within embedded analytics.

Does not offer tab widget functionality; relies on separate dashboard navigation.

Web Connector

Direct support for live web connector.

Does not provide direct support for live web connector.

Custom Email Templates

Enables users to create, edit, and manage custom email templates directly within the platform.

Lacks customizable email templates, offering only basic email notifications with limited formatting options.

Simple Pricing That Grows With You

Say goodbye to hidden costs, complex quotes, and pricing guesswork. 

Is Bold BI Right for You? Here’s How to Know

Choosing the right BI platform comes down to what truly supports your goals—without slowing you down.

Seamless Integration

You want an embedded analytics solution that adapts to your product, not the other way around.

Seamless Integration

You prefer seamless integration with your tech stack.

Flexible Deployment

You’re looking for flexible deployment options, whether it’s cloud, on-premises, or Docker/Kubernetes.

Fast Implementation

You care about fast implementation and a shorter learning curve for your teams.

Technical Support

You expect responsive technical support and in-depth product documentation that helps.

Self Help Demo

You’re looking for easy-to-follow videos that help without needing support.

Analytics That Wins Awards and Users

Recognized by G2 and Visual Studio Magazine for delivering standout performance and value.

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Regional Leader Fall 2025Regional Leader Fall 2025
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What makes Bold BI so Great?

Here are a few kind words from some of our happy customers.

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Enterprise-Ready Compliance

Bold BI’s audit trail system is engineered to meet today’s toughest compliance and security standards. All logs are securely stored, immutable, and available for export. 

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