Looker

Category: Analytics & Reporting

Company: Google LLC

Enterprise BI and data analytics platform with semantic modeling layer and embedded analytics.

Founded: 2012

Target Market: General

Industries: Financial Services & Banking, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Retail & E-commerce, Technology & Software, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other

Website: https://lookerstudio.google.com

Frequently asked questions

What is Looker?

Enterprise BI and data analytics platform with semantic modeling layer and embedded analytics.

What is Looker known for?

Its strongest capability coverage is in BI connectors & semantic layer.

Who is Looker for?

Looker is used by teams across Financial Services & Banking, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Manufacturing and Retail & E-commerce.

Who makes Looker?

Looker is owned and operated by Google LLC and was founded in 2012. See the company profile for leadership, milestones, and acquisitions.

How is Looker evaluated?

Looker is assessed across four dimensions — Innovation Index (30%), Organizational Strength (20%), Customer Mix (20%), and Vision Index (30%) — using documented evidence that is refreshed monthly. See the methodology page for the full scoring rules.

What are alternatives to Looker?

The alternatives page lists sibling platforms in the Analytics & Reporting category alongside Looker, each with a full profile and side-by-side capability comparison so you can weigh the trade-offs for your use case.