Looker
A modern business intelligence and data analytics platform for enterprise.
Acquired by Google
2019 for $2.6 billion
G2 Grid Leader
Analytics Platforms
Forrester Wave Leader
Augmented BI Platforms
About Looker
Looker, a part of the Google Cloud platform, provides a comprehensive solution for modern business intelligence, data applications, and embedded analytics. Its core feature is the LookML semantic modeling layer, which creates a trusted, single source of truth for all users, abstracting the complexity of the underlying database. This allows for consistent and reliable reporting and analysis across the organization. Businesses can go beyond traditional dashboards to build custom, data-driven applications and workflows, integrating analytics directly into their operational systems. Looker integrates deeply with Google's ecosystem, including BigQuery and Vertex AI, enabling advanced analytics and machine learning use cases.
Core Platform Features
Lookml Modeling Layer
A semantic layer that provides a reusable, version-controlled source of truth for business logic.
Modern Bi & Analytics
Interactive dashboards, reporting, and data exploration tools for all users.
Embedded Analytics
APIs and SDKs to embed Looker analytics into third-party applications and workflows.
Custom Data Applications
Build and deploy custom applications powered by the Looker platform.
Integration Ecosystem
Google Cloud
Deep integration with BigQuery, Vertex AI, Google Workspace, and other Google services.
Database Support
Connects to over 50 SQL dialects, including Redshift, Snowflake, and BigQuery.
Application Integrations
Connects with services like Slack, Salesforce, and Marketo to deliver data into workflows.