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Tableau Cloud
Formerly Tableau Online

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What is Tableau Cloud?

Tableau Cloud (formerly Tableau Online) is a self-service analytics platform that is fully hosted in the cloud. Tableau Cloud enables users to publish dashboards and invite colleagues to explore hidden opportunities with interactive visualizations and accurate data, from any browser…

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Tableau Online has become an essential tool for organizations across various departments, providing valuable data analysis and …
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Popular Features

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  • Report sharing and collaboration (65)
    9.5
    95%
  • Formatting capabilities (64)
    8.5
    85%
  • Customizable dashboards (67)
    8.2
    82%
  • Drill-down analysis (67)
    8.1
    81%

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Pricing

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What is Tableau Cloud?

Tableau Cloud (formerly Tableau Online) is a self-service analytics platform that is fully hosted in the cloud. Tableau Cloud enables users to publish dashboards and invite colleagues to explore hidden opportunities with interactive visualizations and accurate data, from any browser or mobile…

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  • Free/Freemium Version
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What is Tableau Server?

Tableau Server allows Tableau Desktop users to publish dashboards to a central server to be shared across their organizations. The product is designed to facilitate collaboration across the organization. It can be deployed on a server in the data center, or it can be deployed on a public cloud.

What is Tableau Desktop?

Tableau Desktop is a data visualization product from Tableau. It connects to a variety of data sources for combining disparate data sources without coding. It provides tools for discovering patterns and insights, data calculations, forecasts, and statistical summaries and visual storytelling.

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Features

BI Standard Reporting

Standard reporting means pre-built or canned reports available to users without having to create them.

8.8
Avg 8.2

Ad-hoc Reporting

Ad-Hoc Reports are reports built by the user to meet highly specific requirements.

8.7
Avg 8.1

Report Output and Scheduling

Ability to schedule and manager report output.

8.8
Avg 8.4

Data Discovery and Visualization

Data Discovery and Visualization is the analysis of multiple data sources in a search for patterns and outliers and the ability to represent the data visually.

8.8
Avg 8.1

Access Control and Security

Access control means being able to determine who has access to which data.

8.5
Avg 8.6

Mobile Capabilities

Support for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.

7.7
Avg 7.9

Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding

APIs are a set of routines, protocols, and tools for used for embedding one application in another

9.1
Avg 7.9
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Product Details

What is Tableau Cloud?

Tableau Cloud (formerly Tableau Online) is a self-service analytics platform that is fully hosted in the cloud. Tableau Cloud enables users to publish dashboards and invite colleagues to explore hidden opportunities with interactive visualizations and accurate data, from any browser or mobile device.

Tableau Cloud is a fully hosted solution, meaning that users won't have to configure servers, manage software upgrades, or scale hardware capacity. According to the vendor, Tableau Cloud is an enterprise-ready infrastructure with the latest security certifications. The product can support the entire analytics journey, from data preparation, to deep analysis, to the shared insights that drive the business forward.


Tableau Cloud Video

In this video, the TrustRadius team will be discussing the top business intelligence tools available: Qlik Sense, Tableau, ThoughtSpot, and IBM Cognos Analytics.

Tableau Cloud Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

Tableau Cloud (formerly Tableau Online) is a self-service analytics platform that is fully hosted in the cloud. Tableau Cloud enables users to publish dashboards and invite colleagues to explore hidden opportunities with interactive visualizations and accurate data, from any browser or mobile device.

Domo, IBM Cognos Analytics, and Looker are common alternatives for Tableau Cloud.

Reviewers rate REST API and Javascript API and Themeable User Interface (UI) highest, with a score of 9.7.

The most common users of Tableau Cloud are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Tableau Online has become an essential tool for organizations across various departments, providing valuable data analysis and visualization capabilities. Users from the Digital Marketing department rely on Tableau Online to accurately track lead and sale counts, as well as credit pass reports. By analyzing campaign performance and identifying areas for improvement, users are able to focus their time effectively and make data-driven decisions. The software also integrates seamlessly with web analysis tools, allowing for incident and defect analysis within the organization.

Tableau Online's strength lies in its ability to provide excellent KPI graphics and executive summaries, making it a valuable tool for data visualization and analysis. Users can easily customize reports to meet their specific needs, and the software also offers live data visualizations, ensuring that users always have access to up-to-date information. Vivint, for example, utilizes Tableau as a platform to centralize lead, sale, and install data, creating custom dashboards that display conversion rates and call center metrics.

Another key use case for Tableau Online is generating daily, monthly, and annual reports in the analytics department. The software provides powerful data insights that help drive business decisions. It is particularly useful for data integration with other software systems, serving as a bridge between data teams and business/product teams by presenting data in ways that stakeholders can understand and use effectively.

Sales representatives also benefit from Tableau Online as they can track their performance and commission through the software. It acts as the front-end to the in-house sales commission system. Additionally, Tableau Online promotes collaboration within organizations by facilitating data sharing and visualization.

The analytics and reporting team extensively uses Tableau Online for automated sharing of reports across various verticals. Similarly, partners of Tableau Software leverage this tool to advise customers on usage, implementation, and support.

Tableau Online has revolutionized product launches by providing dynamic online visualizations that were not possible with traditional presentation tools like PowerPoint. It enables different departments to present complex reporting in a visually pleasing and easy-to-understand manner.

In addition to marketing and sales, Tableau Online finds applications in HR, procurement, trade, security, and other business areas. It helps track the impact of projects, investigate whether design goals are being met, and provides valuable business intelligence through visualizations and exploration of key metrics.

Overall, Tableau Online is a versatile tool that addresses a wide range of business problems and enables organizations to make informed decisions based on data insights.

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Reviews

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Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Our analytics consulting team uses Tableau Online for many of our client projects. We are a boutique data analytics consulting firm who specializes in advising clients on how to achieve their analytics goals as well as creating and implementing customized data visualization tools, and BI best practices. Tableau is usually an application that we will have clients consider, as it is considered a leader in the marketplace.

Tableau Online is one of my favorite applications in our toolbox and I thoroughly enjoy showing our clients how powerful it can be to get them started. It is very easy to use, and even the most intimidated, least tech-savvy customers tend to grow excited when using Tableau. It is powerful, easy to load data into, it is compatible with many sources, feature-rich, and packaged up behind a super-slick UI.
  • Compatible with many data sources.
  • Easy to use, easy to learn - with a slick UI.
  • Feature-rich, especially in the geo-analytic area. Lots of charts with customizable options.
  • Tech-support widgets or web-agents would be helpful. Because the tool is so feature-rich, it is not always easy to identify where the seemingly-endless list of features exists.
  • The price of Tableau over-all can be high depending on the needs of your organization and the purchase model.
  • The out-of-box color schemes and options could be more dynamic, but this is my personal preference.
Custom formatting options can be limited with the Tableau Online edition.
Tableau is among the top applications out there in the space and at this level. It really comes down to personal preference and data visualization goals. All of the top products I listed do their job very well and are packed with features. I prefer Tableau online for analyzing geographical information. I like the out-of-box geo-analytic visualizations and charts better in Tableau than Qlik Sense, for example.
BI Platform
N/A
N/A
Supported Data Sources
N/A
N/A
BI Standard Reporting (3)
46.66666666666667%
4.7
Pixel Perfect reports
80%
8.0
Customizable dashboards
60%
6.0
Report Formatting Templates
N/A
N/A
Ad-hoc Reporting (4)
60%
6.0
Drill-down analysis
90%
9.0
Formatting capabilities
60%
6.0
Integration with R or other statistical packages
N/A
N/A
Report sharing and collaboration
90%
9.0
Report Output and Scheduling (5)
18%
1.8
Publish to Web
90%
9.0
Publish to PDF
N/A
N/A
Report Versioning
N/A
N/A
Report Delivery Scheduling
N/A
N/A
Delivery to Remote Servers
N/A
N/A
Data Discovery and Visualization (3)
66.66666666666667%
6.7
Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)
100%
10.0
Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization
100%
10.0
Predictive Analytics
N/A
N/A
Access Control and Security (4)
75%
7.5
Multi-User Support (named login)
100%
10.0
Role-Based Security Model
100%
10.0
Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)
100%
10.0
Single Sign-On (SSO)
N/A
N/A
Mobile Capabilities (3)
66.66666666666667%
6.7
Responsive Design for Web Access
N/A
N/A
Mobile Application
100%
10.0
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
100%
10.0
Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding (6)
N/A
N/A
REST API
N/A
N/A
Javascript API
N/A
N/A
iFrames
N/A
N/A
Java API
N/A
N/A
Themeable User Interface (UI)
N/A
N/A
Customizable Platform (Open Source)
N/A
N/A
20
All consultant types use Tableau at our firm, including the solution designers, practice directors, developers, project managers, and even the partners and sales team.
3
Developer/Designers
Product Owners
General Consultants
Lance Smith | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Tableau is used in many different departments throughout my organization. It is used in every department from Sales and Engineering to Accounting and Production. Tableau is used to analyze trends in large amounts of data and reveal the patterns locked into the data. It also excels at building dashboards that are able to provide management and other users with dynamic easy to understand visuals.
  • Easy to use and set up
  • Scales well within a growing organization
  • Works well with mobile or cloud based platforms
  • Easy to customize access for a variety of users
  • Customizing a particular look can be challenging
  • Has a bit of a learning curve
I have found that it is well suited for sending reports out to any level in the organization. Executive management used to receive many emails each day with a report, slides, and analysis. Now the majority of those updates and reports all flow through Tableau Online. They are able to get live data and digest and analyze it at their own pace. They are more prepared when they walk in to meetings and find it easier to explain trends with the Tableau Dashboards.
I feel like Tableau is easier to use compared with the SAP Business Objects. Both have a bit of a learning curve but I felt that Tableau Online was still more intuitive and user friendly. Tableau Desktop is a powerhouse. It has a very steep learning curve but once you master the fundamentals the sky is the limit.
BI Platform
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N/A
Supported Data Sources
N/A
N/A
BI Standard Reporting (3)
96.66666666666666%
9.7
Pixel Perfect reports
90%
9.0
Customizable dashboards
100%
10.0
Report Formatting Templates
100%
10.0
Ad-hoc Reporting (4)
92.5%
9.3
Drill-down analysis
100%
10.0
Formatting capabilities
90%
9.0
Integration with R or other statistical packages
80%
8.0
Report sharing and collaboration
100%
10.0
Report Output and Scheduling (4)
90%
9.0
Publish to Web
100%
10.0
Publish to PDF
70%
7.0
Report Versioning
90%
9.0
Report Delivery Scheduling
100%
10.0
Data Discovery and Visualization (3)
100%
10.0
Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)
100%
10.0
Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization
100%
10.0
Predictive Analytics
100%
10.0
Access Control and Security (3)
100%
10.0
Multi-User Support (named login)
100%
10.0
Role-Based Security Model
100%
10.0
Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)
100%
10.0
Mobile Capabilities (3)
100%
10.0
Responsive Design for Web Access
100%
10.0
Mobile Application
100%
10.0
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
100%
10.0
Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding
N/A
N/A
20
Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Production, and Accounting
7
People with a strong background in IT and data analysis.
  • Continued migration of older static reports.
  • The sky is the limit with this software and we are still learning what it can do.
  • Spread information
  • Speed up reporting
  • Enhances trend analysis
  • Turned an antiquated monthly reporting process into a slick automatically updating set of real time dashboards.
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