Looker
by Google
Modern BI and embedded analytics by Google Cloud.
Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Pricing
- Subscription — Custom
- Free tier
- No
- Platforms
- Web, Api
- Best for
- Enterprise, Data Teams
- Editor rating
- 4.4 / 5
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Santa Cruz, CA, USA
What is Looker?
Looker is a business intelligence tool from Google. Looker is Google Cloud's BI platform with a semantic modeling layer (LookML).
Looker uses subscription pricing. Custom.
It's best suited to enterprise, data-teams and runs on Web, Api.
Standout strengths include strong semantic layer, governed metrics, embeddable. Worth weighing: expensive, lookml learning curve.
Looker pricing
Pros
- Strong semantic layer
- Governed metrics
- Embeddable
Cons
- Expensive
- LookML learning curve
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Frequently asked questions
What is Looker?
Looker is Google Cloud's BI platform with a semantic modeling layer (LookML).
How much does Looker cost?
Looker is subscription-priced.
Does Looker have a free trial?
Looker does not advertise a free trial.
What platforms does Looker support?
Looker is available on Web, Api.