Business Intelligence

How does OLARI compare to Tableau or Looker?

Quick Answer

Tableau and Looker are visualization tools that require analysts to build dashboards. OLARI is an AI intelligence layer that automatically provides insights without manual analysis — complementing or replacing traditional BI for many use cases.

Key Differences

When to Use Tableau/Looker

  • You have dedicated data analysts
  • You need highly custom visualizations
  • Your compliance requires audit trails on queries
  • You're embedding analytics in your product

    • When to Use OLARI

  • You don't have dedicated analysts
  • You want insights delivered, not built
  • Speed to insight is critical
  • You prefer proactive monitoring

    • Can I Use Both?

    Yes! Many teams use:

  • **OLARI** for automated monitoring and insights
  • **Tableau/Looker** for custom visualizations and exploration

    • OLARI can connect to your data warehouse alongside Tableau/Looker.

    Cost Comparison

    For a 10-person team:

  • **Tableau:** $420-750/month + analyst ($10k/month)
  • **OLARI:** $299/month, no analyst needed

    • Annual savings: ~$120,000

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