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Databox vs. Writeback

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
Writeback
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
USEReady's Writeback for Tableau A tool used to add, update and save data or commentary from a Tableau dashboard. Tableau helps people see and understand data. Tableau and other analytics tools are based on read-only technology. They make sure that there are no changes made to the data in the process of exploring and analyzing data. The tool is presented as a solution for users who want to have the ability to create, edit and store data and see how those changes…N/A
Pricing
DataboxWriteback
Editions & Modules
Professional
$199
per month
Growth
$499
per month
Premium
$999
per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
DataboxWriteback
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details20% discount for annual pricing.—
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Community Pulse
DataboxWriteback
Features
DataboxWriteback
BI Standard Reporting
Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Databox
9.3
8 Ratings
13% above category average
Writeback
-
Ratings
Pixel Perfect reports10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Customizable dashboards8.98 Ratings00 Ratings
Report Formatting Templates8.98 Ratings00 Ratings
Ad-hoc Reporting
Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Databox
8.6
8 Ratings
7% above category average
Writeback
-
Ratings
Drill-down analysis8.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Formatting capabilities8.98 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration with R or other statistical packages7.93 Ratings00 Ratings
Report sharing and collaboration9.48 Ratings00 Ratings
Report Output and Scheduling
Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of Product A and Product B
Databox
8.3
8 Ratings
2% above category average
Writeback
-
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 Product A and Product B
Databox
7.7
7 Ratings
4% below category average
Writeback
-
Ratings
Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)8.36 Ratings00 Ratings
Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization7.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Predictive Analytics7.95 Ratings00 Ratings
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Small Businesses
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Medium-sized Companies
Reveal
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Score 10.0 out of 10
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Score 10.0 out of 10
Enterprises
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Score 9.5 out of 10
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User Ratings
DataboxWriteback
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(8 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.8
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
DataboxWriteback
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.
Heather Robinette, MBA | TrustRadius Reviewer
Heather Robinette, MBA
Marketing Manger
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USEReady
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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.
Michael Glover | TrustRadius Reviewer
Michael Glover
Content Marketer
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USEReady
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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
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Anonymous
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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.
Verified User
Anonymous
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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.
Heather Robinette, MBA | TrustRadius Reviewer
Heather Robinette, MBA
Marketing Manger
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USEReady
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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
Daniel Berry | TrustRadius Reviewer
Daniel Berry
SEO Strategy Specialist
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USEReady
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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
Dustin Brackett | TrustRadius Reviewer
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USEReady
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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.

Writeback Screenshots

Screenshot of Add, update and save data or commentary; straight from your Tableau dashboard with USEReady’s Writeback for Tableau.Screenshot of Writeback is a high-grade Tableau extension, allowing users to input data whenever wanted, all from their Tableau dashboards.