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Head-to-head · Ai Analytics

Qlik Cloud Analytics vs Looker

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Qlik Cloud Analytics #4 in Ai Analytics 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Qlik
Looker #8 in Ai Analytics 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Looker

Qlik Cloud Analytics leads on 0 checks, Looker on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreQlik Cloud Analytics · 8.9/10
  • Most featuresLooker · 1 of 2

Qlik Cloud Analytics scores higher on our rubric for ai analytics: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Qlik Cloud Analytics is the better fit for teams wanting established BI with predictive features. Looker is the better fit for teams prioritizing governed analytics and embedding.

  • Qlik Cloud Analytics fits best

    Teams wanting established BI with predictive features

  • Looker fits best

    Teams prioritizing governed analytics and embedding

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Side by side

Feature Qlik Cloud Analytics 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Looker 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.5
Ranking #4 in Ai Analytics #8 in Ai Analytics
Best for Teams wanting established BI with predictive features Teams prioritizing governed analytics and embedding
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $300/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Community, Docs Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 500+ integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Qlik Cloud Analytics 0/2 · Looker 1/2
Natural-language queries Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Predictive analytics Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Data connectors Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Hybrid
Data refresh Not checked yet Not checked yet
Export formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines dashboards, associative exploration and conversational AI insights.
  • Automates predictive models and supports no-code preparation and workflows.
  • Connects with major cloud data platforms and offers web and mobile access.
  • LookML provides a semantic model for governed data exploration.
  • Conversational Analytics supports natural-language data questions.
  • Embedding, APIs, and row-level security support custom analytics applications.
Cons
  • Starter begins at $300 per month, billed annually.
  • Predictive analytics with automated machine learning starts at Premium.
  • BI breadth may not suit teams focused mainly on predictive modeling.
  • Quote-based pricing makes costs harder to assess upfront.
  • No free plan is offered.
  • AI features focus on analytics rather than predictive modeling.
Our verdict

Qlik Cloud Analytics is Qlik’s hosted analytics service for teams that need dashboards, data exploration and reporting alongside AI features. Users can search and explore data through the Qlik Associative Engine, build interactive…

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Looker is Google Cloud’s business intelligence and analytics platform for organizations that need governed data exploration, reporting, and embedded analytics. Teams model data with LookML, explore it through Explores, and build dashboards…

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  1. Qlik Cloud AnalyticsAi Analytics 8.9Paid
  2. LookerAi Analytics 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Qlik Cloud Analytics — where it wins

    • Combines dashboards, associative exploration and conversational AI insights.
    • Automates predictive models and supports no-code preparation and workflows.
    • Connects with major cloud data platforms and offers web and mobile access.

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter begins at $300 per month, billed annually.
    • Predictive analytics with automated machine learning starts at Premium.
    • BI breadth may not suit teams focused mainly on predictive modeling.

  • Looker — where it wins

    • LookML provides a semantic model for governed data exploration.
    • Conversational Analytics supports natural-language data questions.
    • Embedding, APIs, and row-level security support custom analytics applications.

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing makes costs harder to assess upfront.
    • No free plan is offered.
    • AI features focus on analytics rather than predictive modeling.
  • Qlik Cloud Analytics8.9/10 · Paid

    Established BI with predictive features, priced from $300 per month billed annually.

    Visit QlikFull verdict →
  • Looker8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A governed BI platform with conversational analytics and embedded dashboards; pricing is quote-based.

    Visit LookerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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