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Head-to-head · Realtime Dashboards

Cyfe vs Geckoboard

  • 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
Geckoboard #7 in Realtime Dashboards 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Geckoboard

Cyfe leads on 1 check, Geckoboard on 0, and 0 are 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 planonly Cyfe
  • Free trialboth

Cyfe scores higher on our rubric for realtime dashboards: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Cyfe offers free plan; Geckoboard doesn't.

Cyfe is the better fit for small teams and agencies building live KPI dashboards. Geckoboard is the better fit for teams displaying live KPIs on TVs or wallboards.

  • Cyfe fits best

    Small teams and agencies building live KPI dashboards

  • Geckoboard fits best

    Teams displaying live KPIs on TVs or wallboards

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Side by side

Feature Cyfe 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Geckoboard 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.4
Ranking #6 in Realtime Dashboards #7 in Realtime Dashboards
Best for Small teams and agencies building live KPI dashboards Teams displaying live KPIs on TVs or wallboards
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $79/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Live chat, Email, Docs
Integrations 100+ integrations 90+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cyfe 0/3 · Geckoboard 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 to 90+ business data integrations and databases.
  • Unlimited viewers can access customizable, automatically refreshed dashboards.
  • Shares snapshots, alerts and embedded dashboards across team channels.
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
  • No free plan; Essentials starts at $79/month with annual billing.
  • Alerts and interactive drilldowns require the $319/month Performance plan.
  • Support is available Monday to Friday, not around the clock.
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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Geckoboard gives teams a shared view of live operational KPIs, drawing metrics from business tools and databases into customizable dashboards. It is designed for sales, customer support, operations, marketing, leadership and finance teams…

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  1. CyfeRealtime Dashboards 8.5Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. GeckoboardRealtime Dashboards 8.414-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

  • Geckoboard — where it wins

    • Connects to 90+ business data integrations and databases.
    • Unlimited viewers can access customizable, automatically refreshed dashboards.
    • Shares snapshots, alerts and embedded dashboards across team channels.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; Essentials starts at $79/month with annual billing.
    • Alerts and interactive drilldowns require the $319/month Performance plan.
    • Support is available Monday to Friday, not around the clock.
  • Cyfe8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

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

    Visit CyfeFull verdict →
  • Geckoboard8.4/10 · 14-day trial

    Geckoboard turns connected business metrics into live dashboards for screens and teams.

    Visit GeckoboardFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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