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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Databox

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ADatabox is business intelligence software built for teams that need fast, actionable insights.

    $79

    per month

    Lightning Tools Data Viewer

    Score9.1 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    The Data Viewer provides data visualization in the form of reports or charts that can be created and customized to suit a business's needs. Silos of data exist in most organizations and yet contain valuable insights into how well the organization is performing and where action is needed. Those silos often include Microsoft Excel workbooks, Microsoft SQL Azure databases, On-Premises data sources accessible through OData or Business Connectivity Services and even SharePoint Lists. These data…

    $2,200

    per year per installation

    Pricing
    DataboxLightning Tools Data Viewer
    Editions & Modules
    Free
    $0
    1 user, 3 data sources & 50 AI credits/mo included
    Analyst
    $89
    per month 1 user, 5 data sources & 150 AI credits/mo included
    Team
    $249
    per month 3 users, 10 data sources & 500 AI credits/mo included
    Agency
    Starting at $99
    per month 4 clients, unlimited users, 20 data sources & 300 AI credits/mo included
    Custom
    Contact us
    More users, More data sources, More AI credits/mo, We optimize it as your needs
    Data Viewer OnPrem
    $1,000
    per year Per installation, 1 x WFE
    Data Viewer Online
    $2,200
    per year per installation
    Data Viewer OnPrem Enterprise Edition
    POA
    per year Per installation, 4+ WFE
    Data Viewer Online Enterprise Edition
    POA
    per year per installation
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    DataboxLightning Tools Data Viewer
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details20% discount for annual pricing.Prices stated are minimum per installation for "stock" products. $2.20 per user / year on top of base price. Enterprise editions can be amended to suit business needs if deemed necessary, additional costs incurred and TBD. All packages include free technical support. Free upgrades available to latest versions of tool as they are released. (online version)
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    Features
    DataboxLightning Tools Data Viewer
    BI Standard Reporting
    Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of Databox and Lightning Tools Data Viewer
    Feature
    Databox
    9.3
    8 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Lightning Tools Data Viewer
    9.1
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Pixel Perfect reports10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable dashboards8.98 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Report Formatting Templates8.98 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Ad-hoc Reporting
    Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of Databox and Lightning Tools Data Viewer
    Feature
    Databox
    8.6
    8 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Lightning Tools Data Viewer
    8.2
    1 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Drill-down analysis8.06 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Formatting capabilities8.98 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Integration with R or other statistical packages7.93 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report sharing and collaboration9.48 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Report Output and Scheduling
    Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of Databox and Lightning Tools Data Viewer
    Feature
    Databox
    8.3
    8 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Lightning Tools Data Viewer
    -
    Ratings
    Publish to Web8.96 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to PDF8.97 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report Versioning7.74 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report Delivery Scheduling8.98 Ratings00 Ratings
    Delivery to Remote Servers7.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Discovery and Visualization
    Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of Databox and Lightning Tools Data Viewer
    Feature
    Databox
    7.7
    7 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Lightning Tools Data Viewer
    3.6
    1 Ratings
    73% below category average
    Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)8.36 Ratings3.61 Ratings
    Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization7.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Predictive Analytics7.95 Ratings00 Ratings
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    DataboxLightning Tools Data Viewer
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    Score7.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Qlik Cloud Analytics (Qlik Sense)
    Score8.1 out of 10
    Jet Reports
    Score9.5 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Sisense
    Score6.9 out of 10
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    Score8.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    DataboxLightning Tools Data Viewer
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (8 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.8
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DataboxLightning Tools Data Viewer
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Databox
    I believe Databox can be an asset for any company. We are a small company, but I can see the value for large companies too. Databox is a great fit for departments or organizations that need to put their data into a readable form without needing a ton of reports. Databox allows you to save time and put together a nice report without having to do too much extra work. Once it is set up, it basically runs on its own at the frequency you set. I personally receive a daily report and have it sent to the respective people on the day of our meeting so we can quickly review it.
    Incentivized
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    Lightning Tools
    Lightning Tools Data Viewer is well suited for re-surfacing data and customizing its look and feel.
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    Pros
    Databox
    • 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.
    Incentivized
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    Lightning Tools
    • Shows Lists created on different sites to be seen and controlled on another site in a Tenant
    • Allows selection of layouts and coloring way beyond what other programs do.
    • Easy to learn and very functional.
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    Cons
    Databox
    • 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
    Incentivized
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    Lightning Tools
    • Data Viewer has a graph feature that is old school flat design. We loved the In House real 3D graph Lightning Tools program.
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    Usability
    Databox
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Lightning Tools
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Databox
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Lightning Tools
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Databox
    Databox is unique in its ability to report from multiple data sources. Google Analytics is the standard when it comes to web metrics, but it's just one of the tools that integrates with Databox. Tableau is fantastic for data visualizations and reporting, but it's much more expensive than Databox, so it's not ideal for everyone. Tableau is also superior with customization
    Incentivized
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    Lightning Tools
    Lightning Tools Data Viewer is much easier and more powerful than Infowise similar viewer in their lineup. In this case, we use Data Viewer over the one offered by Infowise.
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    Return on Investment
    Databox
    • It has helped us to show our value to clients
    • Easily digestible dashboards make it easy to understand what you're looking at
    Incentivized
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    Lightning Tools
    • It allows us to do things that would take a great deal more time to duplicate in SharePoint
    • It cuts down on ugly looking built in SP list layouts
    • Users find it easy to access, thus this product is more productive
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    ScreenShots

    Databox Screenshots

    Screenshot of Better-informed actions by you, your team, or agents.Screenshot of Combine your performance data with AI-powered analysis and workflows, so you can analyze, report, and take better-informed action faster.Screenshot of Use MCP connectors to bring trusted Databox data into your AI tools and get answers grounded in your business performance.Screenshot of Create clear dashboards and reports that keep everyone aligned on performance and the metrics that matter.Screenshot of Bring all your data together in one place, with consistent metrics you can confidently use to make decisions.Screenshot of Connect your favorite tools and bring all your data into one place for a complete view of your performance.

    Lightning Tools Data Viewer Screenshots

    Screenshot of DISPLAYING EXTERNAL DATA WITHIN SHAREPOINT OR MICROSOFT TEAMS
The Data Viewer Client Side Web Part can be configured by Business Users within a few minutes to display Line of Business Data from Data Sources such as Excel,  SQL Azure, Business Connectivity Services, OData and SharePoint Lists.  Connections to an organizations data such as Customer Relationship Management Systems, Accounting Systems, or Custom Databases can be connected, giving business users a live up-to-date view of business information within the context of their SharePoint Team Sites or Microsoft Teams Tabs.Screenshot of HIGHLIGHTING KEY BUSINESS DATA (NO CODE)
Conditional formatting can be used to highlight key business data. Overdue Tasks, Low Stock, Currency Exchange Rates, Sales Revenue are examples of data to highlight visually allowing for a quick reaction time. Key Financial Indicators and Key Performance Indicators can be configured with a simple dialog and no need to write any code. Choose colours, icons or data bars to highlight key data.Screenshot of SELECTING AND STYLING ICONS
Icons can be chosen as part of the conditional formatting to make data stand out. The Office 365 Fabric icons can be selected and styled and applied to cell values. Pepper pots, Smileys, Envelopes and more icons are available. There are hundreds of options to choose from to highlight data that needs to be acted upon.Screenshot of DATA VIEWER CAN BE A GRID OF DATA OR A CHART IN SHAREPOINT OR MICROSOFT TEAMS
The Data Viewer can be used within Microsoft SharePoint Modern Sites or Microsoft Teams Tabs as a Grid of Data with styling or as a Chart which can be configured. The Charting Feature allows for Pie, Donut, Column, Line, Area, and Scatter Charts which can all be configured and displayed in 2D or 3D.Screenshot of TREEMAPS
summary information can be displayed within a TreeMap next to the detail. Users will be able to see trends, and how the business is performing  using the TreeMap view of data.Screenshot of CHARTS AND GAUGES
The Data Viewer is used to represent data in multiple ways using Gauges, TreeMaps, Multiple Series Charts, and Pie Charts.