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Head-to-head · Realtime Dashboards

Cyfe vs Databox

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Cyfe #6 in Realtime Dashboards 8.5/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Cyfe
Databox #8 in Realtime Dashboards 8.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Databox

Cyfe leads on 0 checks, Databox on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCyfe · 8.5/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Cyfe scores higher on our rubric for realtime dashboards: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Cyfe is the better fit for small teams and agencies building live KPI dashboards. Databox is the better fit for teams and agencies consolidating performance metrics.

  • Cyfe fits best

    Small teams and agencies building live KPI dashboards

  • Databox fits best

    Teams and agencies consolidating performance metrics

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Side by side

Feature Cyfe 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Databox 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.3
Ranking #6 in Realtime Dashboards #8 in Realtime Dashboards
Best for Small teams and agencies building live KPI dashboards Teams and agencies consolidating performance metrics
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $71/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Live chat, Email, Docs
Integrations 100+ integrations 130+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Cyfe 0/3 · Databox 0/3
Streaming data sources Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom data sources Not checked yet Not checked yet
Metric alerts Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Minimum refresh interval Not checked yet Not checked yet
Dashboard sharing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data retention Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Connects 100+ integrations and tracks 250+ metrics
  • Combines app data with custom CSV, Sheets, SQL, URL, and API inputs
  • Supports scheduled reports, alerts, embedding, and white-label branding
  • Connects data from 130+ tools, spreadsheets, databases, and APIs
  • Interactive dashboards support goals, forecasts, filters, and drill-downs
  • Scheduled reports, embeds, and AI analysis support sharing and insight
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to 2 dashboards and 1 user
  • Web-based platform, with no other platform listed
  • Agency plan caps usage at 100 dashboards and 15 users
  • Free plan is limited to one user, three data sources, and one dashboard
  • Free plan syncs daily at most; hourly maximum sync starts with Analyst
  • Analyst has one user; broader team capacity requires higher plans
Our verdict

Cyfe brings business data from marketing, sales, analytics, social media, finance, and support systems into customizable web dashboards. It is aimed at small teams and agencies that want a shared view of KPIs, as well as client-facing…

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Databox brings business metrics from tools, spreadsheets, databases, and APIs into customizable cloud dashboards. It is aimed at individuals, growing businesses, teams, and agencies that want to monitor performance, set goals and…

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  1. CyfeRealtime Dashboards 8.5Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. DataboxRealtime Dashboards 8.3Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cyfe — where it wins

    • Connects 100+ integrations and tracks 250+ metrics
    • Combines app data with custom CSV, Sheets, SQL, URL, and API inputs
    • Supports scheduled reports, alerts, embedding, and white-label branding

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 2 dashboards and 1 user
    • Web-based platform, with no other platform listed
    • Agency plan caps usage at 100 dashboards and 15 users

  • Databox — where it wins

    • Connects data from 130+ tools, spreadsheets, databases, and APIs
    • Interactive dashboards support goals, forecasts, filters, and drill-downs
    • Scheduled reports, embeds, and AI analysis support sharing and insight

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to one user, three data sources, and one dashboard
    • Free plan syncs daily at most; hourly maximum sync starts with Analyst
    • Analyst has one user; broader team capacity requires higher plans
  • Cyfe8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Cyfe brings live KPI dashboards, alerts, reports, and client sharing into a web workspace.

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  • Databox8.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A flexible dashboard and reporting hub, with hourly refresh starting on paid plans.

    Visit DataboxFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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