Zoho Analytics vs Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio)
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Zoho Analytics
Small businesses whose data lives in accounting, CRM, ad and ecommerce apps and whose report builders do not write SQL.
Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio)
Businesses that run on Google Workspace and Google Ads and want to share dashboards with any number of people for free.
Side by side
| Zoho Analytics | Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (2 users); paid from $24/month (yearly) | Free; Pro $9/user/project/mo |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Small businesses whose data lives in accounting, CRM, ad and ecommerce apps and whose report builders do not write SQL. | Businesses that run on Google Workspace and Google Ads and want to share dashboards with any number of people for free. |
Pros and cons
Zoho Analytics
Pros
- Flat plans with users included keep costs predictable
- Native connectors for common small-business apps with prebuilt reports
- No SQL needed for everyday reporting
- Free plan and low-cost Basic tier
Cons
- Row caps per plan (0.5M on Basic, 1M on Standard)
- Basic allows only 2 business app connectors
- Viewer and row add-ons add cost as you grow
Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio)
Pros
- Free with no limit on viewers
- Native Google Sheets, Ads, Analytics and BigQuery connectors
- Browser-based, works on any computer
- Familiar Google sharing makes rollout easy
Cons
- Many non-Google sources rely on partner connectors
- Team ownership and governance need Pro
- Light data modeling for complex blends
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