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Minitab vs Google Data Studio: Which is a better fit?

Updated on January 19th, 2025
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 5,542 reviews from Data Visualization users.
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Feature ratings
Data Visualization
4.5
Reporting/Analytics
4.6
Multiple Data Sources
3.9
Dashboard Creation
NA
Data Import/Export
4.4
% Fit
Missing features
Feature ratings
Data Visualization
4.6
Reporting/Analytics
4.6
Multiple Data Sources
4.3
Dashboard Creation
4.4
Data Import/Export
NA
User satisfaction
4.4
User reviews312
Ease of use
4.1
Functionality
4.4
Value for money
4.2
Customer support
4.2
4.5
User reviews326
Ease of use
4.1
Functionality
4.3
Value for money
4.7
Customer support
3.7
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Data is everywhere, but are you truly taking advantage of yours? Minitab Statistical Software can look at current and past data to discover trends, We can help you predict better outcomes.

Can be used by organizations of any size, from small businesses to large enterprises.

User reviews
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Joe M
Engineer
5.0

Joe M.: Hi, I'm Joe. I'm a lead engineer. I'd give Minitab a five out of five. For more reviews like this, click below. Before Minitab, we used Excel. We switched from Excel to Minitab just for the more powerful analytical tools and the ease of creating charts. We chose Minitab because we needed a way to do more powerful analytics without taking the time to generate macros as well as generating nice-looking charts that could easily be put into reports. Minitab was really easy to get started to use. It functions a lot like Excel. You do need to have some background knowledge and statistics, but it's really easy to get started with. I'd really recommend Minitab, especially if you're looking for more powerful charts, but you do need to have a background in statistics to really utilize it.

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Andrew B
Adtech and SEO Manager
4.0

Andrew: Hi, my name is Andrew. I'm an SEO manager. I give Google Data Studio a four out of five. For more reviews like this, click below. Along with Google Data Studio, we currently use Power BI in addition because Google Data Studio, while it's very powerful, it doesn't have all the features that Power BI does. However, Power BI lacks a great sharing interface, to be able to share the dashboards within our organization, and that's where Google Data Studio really shines. We chose to go with Google Data Studio preeminently because it's free, but also because it has great interface for sharing, and that was one thing we were definitely lacking with Power BI. Getting started with Google Data Studio was incredibly easy as compared to an enterprise level piece of software like Power BI or Tableau. Google Data Studio operates in the cloud. So really, as long as you have a Gmail account or a Google account, I should say, you're ready to go. For a new organization looking at Google Data Studio, I would make sure that it covers all your needs. You may find, like us, that you need a more enterprise level piece of software, like Power BI, Tableau. There are many data digitalization tools out there. Google Data Studio does a great job. It doesn't have all of the features, but it's definitely a great tool.

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Do these products fit your needs?

Prioritize real-user-identified key features according to your needs to find your best fit.

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Access Controls/Permissions
207
Important
Activity Dashboard
388
Important

Minitab

18/35
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Ad hoc Query
  • Ad hoc Reporting
  • API
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Dashboard Creation
  • Data Connectors
  • Data Mapping
  • Drag & Drop
  • Historical Reporting
  • OLAP
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Relational Display
  • Scheduled/Automated Reports
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Customizable Dashboard
  • Data Capture and Transfer
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Management
  • Data Visualization
  • Multiple Data Sources
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Real-Time Analytics
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Search/Filter
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Trend Analysis
  • Visual Analytics
  • Visual Discovery
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Google Data Studio

18/35
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Minitab
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Google Data Studio
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Minitab
  • By Minitab
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1972
Google Data Studio
  • By Google
  • Located in United States
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