Centralized Data Governance and Modeling
Implement a unified semantic data model to enforce consistent metrics and access control across the organization.
Looker
Data platform for business intelligence and analytics
By Google
Business Intelligence
Data Analytics
Business Intelligence
Dashboards
Product Overview
Looker is a modern data platform that enables organizations to explore, analyze, and share real-time business insights with ease. It provides customizable dashboards, data modeling capabilities, and integration with multiple data sources, empowering teams to make data-driven decisions effectively.
Looker offers a comprehensive approach to business intelligence by combining data exploration, visualization, and embedded analytics features. It supports a semantic modeling layer that enables scalable data governance and consistency across teams. The platform integrates with cloud databases, supports automated workflows, and offers tools for data transformation, enabling both technical and business users to collaborate seamlessly.
Headquarters and Est. In
Santa Cruz, United States — Est. 2012
No. of Employees
1001-5000
Customer Demography
Global
Customer Domains
Technology
Finance
Healthcare
Retail
Manufacturing
Use Case Deep Dive
Interactive analysis dashboard - explore detailed performance insights for key business scenarios
Real-Time Operational Monitoring
Deploy real-time dashboards to monitor key operational metrics and receive proactive alerts on deviations.
Embedded Analytics for SaaS Products
Integrate Looker analytics into SaaS applications to deliver value-added insights directly to customers.
Automated Reporting and Data Delivery
Streamline business reporting workflows by automating periodic data deliveries.
Self-Service Analytics Enablement
Enable business users to independently explore and analyze data securely.
Cost and Usage Analytics
Track cloud and infrastructure costs to optimize spending.
Product Analytics and User Behavior Tracking
Analyze user interactions and feature engagement to inform product decisions.
Integrated CRM and Sales Reporting
Combine CRM data with operational metrics for holistic sales insights.
Compliance Reporting Automation
Automate generation and distribution of compliance and audit reports.
Multi-Tenant Analytics for Managed Services
Provide separate data environments and dashboards for multiple clients or departments.
Use Case Details
Integration Details
Feature Details
Key Features
Explore the core capabilities that make Looker stand out.
Customizable Dashboards
Create dynamic dashboards tailored to business needs that update in real-time.
LookML Data Modeling
Define reusable data models to enforce data consistency and governance.
Embedded Analytics
Embed interactive analytics and visualizations into applications and portals.
Data Exploration Interface
Intuitive interface to explore and drill into data interactively.
Scheduled Data Deliveries
Automate report and dashboard delivery to teams and stakeholders.
Integration with Cloud Data Warehouses
Connect natively to modern cloud data warehouses such as BigQuery, Snowflake, and Redshift.
Role-Based Access Control
Manage user permissions to control access to data and features.
Custom Visualizations
Extend visualizations beyond standard charts with custom-built components.
API and SDK Access
Programmatic access to Looker data, metadata, and actions via APIs and SDKs.
Data Governance Tools
Centralize data definitions and enforce governance policies.
Mobile Access
Access dashboards and reports on mobile devices with responsive design.
Multi-Cloud Deployment
Deploy Looker on multiple cloud platforms for flexibility.
In-Database Analytics
Execute analytics queries directly in the database for speed.
Data Actions
Trigger workflows directly from reports to external systems.
Multi-Language Support
Support for multiple languages and localization settings.
Version Control for Models
Track changes to LookML models with integrated version control.
Data Alerts
Set thresholds to get alerted on critical business metrics deviations.
Data Import and Export
Facilitate import and export of data for blending and external use.
Collaborative Workspaces
Enable multiple team members to create, share, and comment on data insights.
Audit Logging
Track user activity and changes within the platform for compliance.
Self-Service Analytics
Empower business users to create reports and analyze data without IT dependence.
Contextual Integrations
Not just "integrates with" – here's the specific value each integration delivers:
Google BigQuery
Delivers: Cloud data warehouse service for scalable analytics.
Snowflake
Delivers: Cloud data platform for data warehousing and analytics.
Amazon Redshift
Delivers: Fully managed data warehouse for large scale data analytics.
Salesforce
Delivers: Customer relationship management platform.
Google Analytics
Delivers: Web traffic and user behavior analytics platform.
HubSpot
Delivers: Inbound marketing, sales, and service platform.
Resources
Latest insights, guides, and templates to accelerate your decisions.
Downloads
Downloads coming soon
Resources and templates will be available soon
Case Studies
Looker Customer Success Stories
How a Retailer Transformed Analytics with Looker
Platform Updates
Looker Product Updates
Videos
Watch Looker in action.
Looker Overview
Looker Data Modeling Tutorial
Pricing & Plans
Looker Standard
Custom Pricing
Looker Enterprise
Custom Pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Looker:
Looker supports integration with modern cloud data warehouses like BigQuery, Snowflake, and Redshift, as well as traditional databases and APIs.
Yes, Looker provides intuitive data exploration tools that allow business users to create reports and dashboards without writing SQL.
Yes, Looker supports embedding interactive analytics into internal and customer-facing applications securely.
Looker uses a semantic modeling layer called LookML to centralize metric definitions and enforces role-based access control to secure data.
Looker queries data directly from the source warehouses on demand, enabling access to the most current data available.
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