Google Charts vs. Mode Analytics

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Google Charts
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
Google Charts provides a way to visualize data on your website - for free. From simple line charts to complex hierarchical tree maps, the chart gallery provides a large number of ready-to-use chart types. The most common way to use Google Charts is with simple JavaScript that you embed in your web page.N/A
Mode
Score 8.1 out of 10
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Mode, or Mode Analytics, from ThoughtSpot since the June 2023 acquisition, is a business intelligence platform that unifies company analytics by bringing data teams and business teams together, so analysts can provide rapid answers to strategic, ad hoc questions. And, business stakeholder can access relevant data to answer their own questions which can often detract more impactful work.N/A
Pricing
Google ChartsMode Analytics
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
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Google ChartsMode
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
Google ChartsMode Analytics
Considered Both Products
Google Charts
Chose Google Charts
In comparison to Microsoft Power BI, Google Charts has more ease of use for businesses who simply need a way to visually display their data from their reports. Although Power BI may be more robust in more complicated data compilation, Google Charts can still be able to do some …
Chose Google Charts
As our company heavily utilizes Google products, when we first looked into the tool to help us to present our data, we were looking if we could find anything that is from Google and can satisfy our basic needs. Google Charts fit in it very well. That does not mean we are not …
Chose Google Charts
Google Charts is free so it was a no brainer for our company to use. There may be other products out there that have more functionality or are easy, but they are not free.
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Google Charts is great because it is free. There are not really other options that are out there that offer as much as Google Charts does without the cost, so no other software really stacks up.
Chose Google Charts
I also would like to add Chart.js to the list, although it was not a searchable option. Google Charts is hard to beat, considering how effective it is, and that there's no need for an enterprise subscription. It's got basically any sort of chart or timeline or trend tracker you …
Chose Google Charts
Having used other powerful BI tools, Google is still not upto the mark. But it does a decent job for a free tool.
Chose Google Charts
We have not really tried any other software for this purpose other than Google Charts because it is free and has worked very well for us.
Chose Google Charts
It is a reliable tool and its free version definitely stacks up against a lot of other paid versions of other software. So if you are using anything else, it is definitely worth checking out Google Charts.
Chose Google Charts
Google Charts is one of the better software for data visualization because it is free. You can’t beat that!
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Google Charts is better than any other alternative because it is free. It is a bit difficult to customize, so there may be better softwares out there depending on the complexity of what you are trying to do.
Chose Google Charts
Google Charts is one of the best tools out there because it integrates perfectly with Google Drive and Google Sheets, etc.
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Google Charts does offer a lot of functionality and it is also free which is why it is a great choice for our team. We are always looking for free solutions that are out there.
Chose Google Charts
Smartsheet integrates better with JIRA out of the box so we primarily use Smartsheet for visualisation of our Sprint breakdown. However, when reporting to higher-ups, we use Google Charts as the flexibility is far greater. We can better make visualisations that suite our …
Chose Google Charts
There are very many other softwares out there that are as intuitive as Google Charts and that is what makes it great.
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Our teams were already using Google's G suite and as google charts simply came tagged along with it, they were more than happy to go with google charts given its capabilities. Though we have another BI solution in place but teams mostly work with google charts and export their …
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Google Charts stacks up better since it is free and does not have the constant pressure for cost overruns, add-ons, annual maintenance and implementation services. The speed of using Google Charts is quick, saving users potentially weeks in getting up and going. For the …
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Chart.js is another javascript alternative to Google Charts. It outputs charts in Canvas elements rather than SVG, so it's a bit easier to manipulate and make responsive.
Chose Google Charts
For both the tools you need a good programming knowledge but this is not the case with Google Charts.
Chose Google Charts
I honestly have no used others. This was my first in my field. But I can say it's been a joy to work with and I don't see myself or my organization using any other platform or program.
Chose Google Charts
Went with Google Charts directly. Integrates with other Google apps that we use seamlessly.
Chose Google Charts
We selected Google Charts because it is a free tool and is a part of the GSuite.
Chose Google Charts
We have not really used any other products, but we do not really need a reason to because this one has worked so well for us.
Chose Google Charts
I've used D3.js and Google Charts, in my opinion, is easier to use and more accessible. But D3.js is much more visually flexible and has a lot of different use cases if we compare it to this service. So I think Google Charts is suitable for dashboards and applications that …
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I have not used many other software similar to Google Charts because a lot of the software I have used in the past has integrated reporting available to the customer. However, for instances where our software reporting is not accurate, we are able to use this online source to …
Chose Google Charts
I definitely prefer Google Charts over Piktochart chart because of the way that it integrates with Google Sheets, Google Drive, and Google Docs. The entire G Suite is completely crucial to our operation and having an outside chart program doesn't streamline or make data …
Mode
Chose Mode
  • Tableau is a huge pain to edit or create dashboards, by comparison. It can make better looking visualizations, but in practice, letting users drill down and change dimensions slows the end user experience so much that it's often not worth it.
  • Looker is amazing for data modeling, …
Chose Mode
We used both Qlik and Mode at our organization. The mode was used a quick analysis SQL tool while Qlik was our enterprise BI solution.
Chose Mode
I've used other BI tools such as Spotfire and Mode is by far the better solution. It is far more stable, less susceptible to errors/needs to reload/re-format reports, and overall more user-friendly. Spotfire might have some deeper functionality for absolute power users, but for …
Chose Mode
Mode Analytics is better for us than most -- because of its white-label feature, its security-first posture, and the fact that you can go directly to SQL.
Chose Mode
In my opinion Mode Analytics has an edge on much of the competition due to the intuitive and powerful custom dashboard creation interface. I can create dashboards for stakeholders that are self explanatory and easy to make conclusions from. In other respects, it's very much at …
Chose Mode
Mode [Analytics] has a shorter learning curve and is better for starter analysts who are not yet Python fluent. They also require very little setup for report viewers to consume data, making it a more optimal solution for team members on the ground.
Chose Mode
Mode is the best for the advanced user with advanced use cases. Even creating a simple report will require an SQL query. No drag-and-drop interface for querying data. But it is best for the advanced user already familiar with Python or R and SQL. The other products are more …
Features
Google ChartsMode Analytics
BI Standard Reporting
Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Google Charts
8.8
Ratings
8% above category average
Mode Analytics
8.5
Ratings
4% above category average
Pixel Perfect reports8.10 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Customizable dashboards9.50 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Report Formatting Templates8.80 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Ad-hoc Reporting
Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Google Charts
9.3
Ratings
14% above category average
Mode Analytics
7.4
Ratings
8% below category average
Drill-down analysis8.60 Ratings7.10 Ratings
Formatting capabilities9.50 Ratings6.70 Ratings
Integration with R or other statistical packages9.50 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Report sharing and collaboration9.60 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Report Output and Scheduling
Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of Product A and Product B
Google Charts
9.0
Ratings
8% above category average
Mode Analytics
7.9
Ratings
5% below category average
Publish to Web9.50 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Publish to PDF9.60 Ratings5.80 Ratings
Report Versioning8.60 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Report Delivery Scheduling8.70 Ratings9.60 Ratings
Delivery to Remote Servers8.80 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Data Discovery and Visualization
Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of Product A and Product B
Google Charts
8.8
Ratings
10% above category average
Mode Analytics
6.5
Ratings
20% below category average
Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)8.90 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization8.80 Ratings5.50 Ratings
Predictive Analytics8.80 Ratings6.40 Ratings
Access Control and Security
Comparison of Access Control and Security features of Product A and Product B
Google Charts
8.8
Ratings
4% above category average
Mode Analytics
9.5
Ratings
11% above category average
Multi-User Support (named login)8.80 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Role-Based Security Model8.80 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)8.80 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Single Sign-On (SSO)8.80 Ratings9.80 Ratings
Mobile Capabilities
Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Product A and Product B
Google Charts
9.0
Ratings
14% above category average
Mode Analytics
-
Ratings
Responsive Design for Web Access9.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile Application9.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding
Comparison of Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding features of Product A and Product B
Google Charts
8.8
Ratings
12% above category average
Mode Analytics
9.0
Ratings
14% above category average
REST API8.90 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Javascript API8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
iFrames8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Java API8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Themeable User Interface (UI)8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Customizable Platform (Open Source)8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Google ChartsMode Analytics
Likelihood to Recommend
8.9
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8.1
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Likelihood to Renew
7.3
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Usability
8.9
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8.1
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Availability
10.0
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Performance
5.0
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Support Rating
8.3
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7.4
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Online Training
5.0
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Implementation Rating
10.0
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Configurability
8.0
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Ease of integration
10.0
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Product Scalability
8.0
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Vendor post-sale
10.0
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10.0
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User Testimonials
Google ChartsMode Analytics
Likelihood to Recommend
Google Charts is perfectly suited for most presentations that are data oriented. There's not much of a limit on the type of table or chart you can create, and being able to integrate with Google Sheets just makes things even easier if you've already got the data stored somewhere. It works well on desktop browsers, Iphones, and Android phones. The only drawback I've been able to find is for those that prefer to have a desktop application.
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After launching a new contact pathway in a help experience, Mode Analytics can help provide insight into the sentiments from users as well as the engagement with any written content. Numeric outputs are easier to manage, whereas more nuanced/emotional feedback is sometimes hard to quantify (though not impossible if you get creative).
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Pros
  • Google Charts is free so a terrific tool for universities and students
  • Provides new users that need charts an inventory and gallery of potential charts and types to visualize data
  • The software is useful to add charts and data for websites with limited effort but with success
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  • Easy to use (click a button and get right to SQL).
  • Security First (everything is locked down by default).
  • The White Label feature is super easy to skin -- our embedded reports look just like our app!
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Cons
  • I would like a couple more introductory videos or a live chat option for when you run into an issue. I think this is a Google-wide problem, not only linked to Google Charts.
  • I have run into some issues with the Dynamic Data but also admittedly could potentially dive in deeper and investigate.
  • It would be great if Google Charts made it possible to integrate Google Chat into the platform.
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  • Date ranges aren't always the most intuitive to set, strangely
  • Faster refresh rates would be ideal
  • Would love more dynamic mobile device integration (alerts, etc)
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Likelihood to Renew
Google Charts is a good product. It's widely supported with deep documentation and a large community. But for me, it wasn't customizable enough. When we started with simple charts, it was great, but as we got deeper and more complex, our needs outgrew the library. If I was going forward, I would choose a more barebones library with more freedom and extensibility.
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Usability
Requires knowledge of Javascript, which can be difficult for a beginner. A business analyst often isn't as technically minded as a developer so collaboration is often required to produce a correct chart for the purpose required. However, the customisation capable due to this creates much better looking charts compared to other tools.
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For the advanced user already familiar with Python. It is just the same tool, already managed and connected to the data.
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Reliability and Availability
Google charts is always available and provides fast output.
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Performance
Connectivity is occasionally very slow.
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Support Rating
Google Charts has a very good documentation that we can just go in there and find the stuff we need to implement our solutions on Google Charts. Plus, if we get stuck, we can also email the support and they are very responsive. So overall, the support is very satisfying.
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Mode has dedicated agents who are online in a chatroom, ready to take on any questions and provide helpful feedback.
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Online Training
The online training was solely done through self training on google's guide to charts.
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Implementation Rating
Easy to implement
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Alternatives Considered
In comparison to Microsoft Power BI, Google Charts has more ease of use for businesses who simply need a way to visually display their data from their reports. Although Power BI may be more robust in more complicated data compilation, Google Charts can still be able to do some of the basics that Power BI delivers.
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  • Tableau is a huge pain to edit or create dashboards, by comparison. It can make better looking visualizations, but in practice, letting users drill down and change dimensions slows the end user experience so much that it's often not worth it.
  • Looker is amazing for data modeling, but you have to get your whole business all in on it to take advantage. Viz capabilities are similar.
  • Databricks has a lot of functionality overlap, but the visualizations are terrible. Databricks' great strength is that you can use notebooks to do anything with code.
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Scalability
Google Charts is essential for quick, easy, reporting. There are opportunities for advanced features.
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Return on Investment
  • teams were easily able to create charts and find out progress on our learning courses and thus take actionable insights to their managers, professors
  • students could also know their progress on various courses from one single view, same for instructors in terms of imparting education
  • sales team could learn which kind of courses sold more to focus more on those areas
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  • It has allowed us to monitor ongoing financial transactions written to our SQL data tables in real-time and that helps us to monitor user transaction activities in real-time
  • Using Mode we have been able to also track users who undertake fraudulent financial transactions; preventing financial losses to our users
  • Mode's collaborative abilities have been very helpful in sharing transaction monitoring workload across our compliance and cybersecurity team
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