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Databox vs. Plecto

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Databox
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
Databox is business intelligence software built for teams that need fast, actionable insights.
$199
per month
Plecto
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
Plecto helps companies around the world understand their performance by visualizing KPIs and real-time data in a transparent and engaging way. Plecto's software offers personalizable widgets and unique gamification options to increase employees' engagement and motivation at work.
$870
per quarter for the first 10 licenses
Pricing
DataboxPlecto
Editions & Modules
Professional
$199
per month
Growth
$499
per month
Premium
$999
per month
Medium
starts at $870
per quarter for the first 10 licenses
Large
starts at $1350
per quarter for the first 10 licenses
Enterprise
Custom Quote
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
DataboxPlecto
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details20% discount for annual pricing.20% discount for annual billing.
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Community Pulse
DataboxPlecto
Features
DataboxPlecto
BI Standard Reporting
Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Databox
9.3
Ratings
13% above category average
Plecto
-
Ratings
Pixel Perfect reports10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Customizable dashboards8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Report Formatting Templates8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Ad-hoc Reporting
Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Databox
8.6
Ratings
7% above category average
Plecto
-
Ratings
Drill-down analysis8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Formatting capabilities8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration with R or other statistical packages7.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Report sharing and collaboration9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Report Output and Scheduling
Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of Product A and Product B
Databox
8.3
Ratings
0% below category average
Plecto
-
Ratings
Publish to Web8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to PDF8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Report Versioning7.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Report Delivery Scheduling8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Delivery to Remote Servers7.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Data Discovery and Visualization
Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of Product A and Product B
Databox
7.7
Ratings
3% below category average
Plecto
-
Ratings
Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Predictive Analytics7.90 Ratings00 Ratings
User Ratings
DataboxPlecto
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.8
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
DataboxPlecto
Likelihood to Recommend
Databox is fantastic for companies or agencies that regularly report on a variety of metrics from multiple data sources. It's ideal for any company that uses a variety of different tools (as long as Databox integrates with them). It's particularly good for HubSpot agencies and companies that use HubSpot. It's maybe not necessary for companies that only use one tool or don't do reporting.
Daniel Berry | TrustRadius Reviewer
Daniel Berry
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Pros
  • Create dashboards from a variety of data sources.
  • Set & track goals based on the data and metrics provided.
  • Send alerts and scorecard updates to Slack and email automatically.
Michael Glover | TrustRadius Reviewer
Michael Glover
Content Marketer
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Cons
  • Some types of data can only be reported on for 1-2 months back. Unless I'm misunderstanding the function of the software this seems really weird. I can't figure out how to report on Activities more than 2 months ago
Verified User
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Usability
Databox is an intuitive, well-designed platform that can be used by non-technical marketers. It is easy to learn, and while set up takes time, usability is high and the team has enjoyed creating custom dashboards and clients have also given us great feedback regarding its usability and value. While other BI tools are much more complex to navigate, Databox is a breeze.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Support Rating
I have really enjoyed using Databox and have seen the value of it in many ways. They also continue to improve the functions of it and grow their integrations and templates. I look forward to continuing to use Databox in the future, potentially even finding ways to incorporate it into other departments to help them with reporting as well.
Heather Robinette, MBA | TrustRadius Reviewer
Heather Robinette, MBA
Marketing Manger
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Alternatives Considered
While HubSpot is where we store our information and utilize the systems, the reporting wasn't deep enough and it didn't include the entire website since it is hosted elsewhere. So I started looking at options, and Databox came as a recommendation so I checked it out and haven't turned back. I didn't evaluate any other products because Databox met our need and we were able to get started right away.
Heather Robinette, MBA | TrustRadius Reviewer
Heather Robinette, MBA
Marketing Manger
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Return on Investment
  • It has helped us to show our value to clients
  • Easily digestible dashboards make it easy to understand what you're looking at
Dustin Brackett | TrustRadius Reviewer
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ScreenShots

Databox Screenshots

Screenshot of a dashboard used to tack and monitor company’s metrics and KPIs.Screenshot of an example of a custom dashboard that can be built in minutes, without code.Screenshot of a custom report which can be created by adding dashboards, images, and text. In both slide and pageless format.Screenshot of an example of how to compare performance across companies, to see where there’s room to improve.Screenshot of an example prediction of how a campaign is likely to perform. These can be viewed over months, quarters, or years.Screenshot of an AI-generated summary of performance.

Plecto Screenshots

Screenshot of some live KPI dashboards.Screenshot of a contest, to motivate employees.Screenshot of the Plecto Reward Store, available to help motivate employees.Screenshot of an example of the ready-to-go dashboard templates.Screenshot of the Plecto mobile app, used to track performance on the go.