Head-to-head · Kpi Tracking
Geckoboard vs BSC Designer
Geckoboard leads on 0 checks, BSC Designer on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGeckoboard · 8.7/10
- Lowest starting priceBSC Designer · $49.95/user/mo
- Free planonly BSC Designer
- Free trialonly Geckoboard
- Most featuresGeckoboard · 1 of 5
Geckoboard scores higher on our rubric for kpi tracking: 8.7 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
BSC Designer offers free plan; Geckoboard doesn't. BSC Designer is cheaper to start at $49.95/mo against $79/mo.
Geckoboard is the better fit for teams needing live KPI screens and alerts. BSC Designer is the better fit for organizations managing KPIs within strategy scorecards.
- Geckoboard fits best
Teams needing live KPI screens and alerts
- BSC Designer fits best
Organizations managing KPIs within strategy scorecards
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Side by side
| Feature | Geckoboard 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | BSC Designer 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #3 in Kpi Tracking | #6 in Kpi Tracking |
| Best for | Teams needing live KPI screens and alerts | Organizations managing KPIs within strategy scorecards |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $79/mo | $49.95/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Email, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, 2FA |
| Integrations | 90+ integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Geckoboard 1/5 · BSC Designer 0/5 | ||
| Scheduled reports | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Goal tracking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Custom metrics | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| API access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile app | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Dashboard limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Data update frequency | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Geckoboard is a cloud-based KPI dashboard product for teams that need current operational metrics on screens they can share. It is aimed at sales, customer support, operations, marketing, leadership, and finance teams. Dashboards can… Read the review → |
BSC Designer is strategy execution and performance management software for organizations connecting strategic objectives, KPIs, initiatives, risks, and scorecards. It suits strategy teams, consultants, small prototypes, and organizations… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Geckoboard — where it wins
- Customizable real-time dashboards can be shared by link or displayed on TVs.
- Connects to 90+ business data integrations, with a Datasets API for custom data.
- Performance adds alerts, drilldowns, and custom dashboard controls.
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan; Essentials starts at $79/month with annual billing.
- Alerts and drilldowns require the $319/month Performance plan with annual billing.
- Support is not 24/7; listed channels are chat, email, and documentation.
BSC Designer — where it wins
- Cascades objectives across corporate, departmental, and functional scorecards
- Combines KPI formulas, targets, maps, dashboards, and initiative tracking
- Connects to spreadsheets, databases, automation tools, and REST APIs
Where it doesn't
- Web-only deployment may not suit teams needing native desktop or mobile apps
- Professional pricing starts at $49.95 per user/month before scaling seats
- Enterprise features require a custom quote, complicating upfront budgeting
- Geckoboard8.7/10 · 14-day trial
Geckoboard turns business metrics into live dashboards, alerts, and scheduled snapshots.
Visit GeckoboardFull verdict → - BSC Designer8.4/10 · Free plan
A scorecard-focused KPI system with free entry and deep strategy execution controls.
Visit BSC DesignerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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