Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio) pricing
Facts and pricing for marketers
Google's drag-and-drop reporting tool, formerly Looker Studio, for Google Ads, Analytics, BigQuery, and Sheets data.
Short answer: Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio) pricing: Free. Pro costs $9 per user per project per month. Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio) has a free plan. Trial: Google's documentation lists a 30-day trial of Data Studio Pro at no cost. Billing then starts automatically. Prices checked November 5, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page.
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What are the key facts about Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio)?
The facts in this table were checked against Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio)'s own pages on November 5, 2026. Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio) belongs to the Reporting job on this site, in the Dashboards and reports group. Starting price: Free. Pro costs $9 per user per project per month. The plan table further down gives the full list.
| Starting price | Free. Pro costs $9 per user per project per month. |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Trial | Google's documentation lists a 30-day trial of Data Studio Pro at no cost. Billing then starts automatically. |
| Price checked | November 5, 2026 |
| Job | Reporting |
What is Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio)?
Google's drag-and-drop reporting tool, formerly Looker Studio, for Google Ads, Analytics, BigQuery, and Sheets data. On this site it sits in the Reporting job, in the Dashboards and reports group. It is best for marketers who want free dashboards from Google Ads and Analytics data. Prices were checked on November 5, 2026. The vendor's own site is lookerstudio.google.com.
Data Studio is Google's tool for building interactive dashboards and reports. Google's documentation says Looker Studio is now called Data Studio. Users drag and drop charts onto a canvas, add filters and multiple pages, and share or embed reports. It connects directly to Google Sheets, Google Ads, BigQuery, Google Analytics, and other cloud databases and apps. Google's product page cites more than 1,400 data sources and over 1,300 community connectors. The free version is available at no charge for creators and viewers. Data Studio Pro adds Google Cloud support, team content management, and customer-managed encryption keys. It suits individuals, business teams, and department-level reporting.
Who is Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio) for?
Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio) fits these people best: Marketers who want free dashboards from Google Ads and Analytics data. It also suits teams that share live reports with clients or colleagues. Skip Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio) if this is you: Teams that need deep data modeling, since Looker Studio is a visualization and reporting layer.
Who should use Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio)?
- Marketers who want free dashboards from Google Ads and Analytics data
- Teams that share live reports with clients or colleagues
- Departments that need managed, supported reporting through Pro
Who should skip Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio)?
- Teams that need deep data modeling, since Looker Studio is a visualization and reporting layer
- Buyers who need Pro pricing without variation, because Google says it changes with subscription length
How much does Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio) cost?
Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio) lists 2 plans: Free, Pro. The lowest paid plan with a list price is Pro at $9 per user per project per month. These figures come from the vendor's pricing page, checked November 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you buy. The table shows each plan's price and notes.
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | No charge | Google states it is available at no charge for creators and report viewers. |
| Pro | $9 per user per project per month | Per user per project. Google notes pricing varies with the length of the subscription. |
Source: the vendor's pricing page, checked November 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
How has the price of Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio) changed?
We last recorded the Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio) headline price on November 5, 2026: Free. Pro costs $9 per user per project per month. That is the first recorded check, so no price change has been seen yet. Each row links to the vendor page it came from.
| Checked | Headline price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2026 | Free. Pro costs $9 per user per project per month. | Vendor page |
This is the first recorded check, on November 5, 2026. A new row is added when a later check finds a change.
How much does Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio) cost for a team?
For 5 people, Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio)'s Pro plan costs $45 a month at list price on monthly billing. It costs $9 for 1 person and $90 for 10. These totals multiply the vendor's list price by team size, checked November 5, 2026. Seat limits, minimums and annual discounts can change the real bill, so check the vendor's page.
| Plan | Priced per | 1 person | 3 people | 5 people | 10 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | person, per project | $9 | $27 | $45 | $90 |
What does Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio) work with?
Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio) lists 5 integrations on its own pages, including Google Sheets, Google Ads, BigQuery, Google Analytics. We took this list from the vendor's pages and checked it on November 5, 2026. A tool missing from the list may still connect through Zapier, Make or an API, so ask the vendor. The full list follows.
Google Sheets, Google Ads, BigQuery, Google Analytics, Community Connectors.
What are the alternatives to Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio)?
The closest alternatives to Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio) on this site are Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Each does a similar job, and the cards show each one's starting price as of its last check. Starting prices differ because vendors count people, channels or usage in different ways. Google Analytics 4 (GA4): Free for the standard version.
Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
Google's free analytics tool for measuring web and app activity, with a paid 360 tier for large teams.
Free for the standard version.
What tools go with Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio)?
These tools go with Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio) because they share a stack, a listed integration or the same job: Google Ads, Google Search Console, PostHog. The list comes from the stack pages and integration lists on this site. It is not a recommendation to buy any of them. Each card says why it was picked.
Google Ads
Google's ad platform for search, shopping, YouTube, and app campaigns, billed by bids and budget.
Works with Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio).
Google Search Console
A free Google service that shows how a site performs in Google Search and flags indexing problems.
Same job.
PostHog
Product analytics suite with replay, feature flags, and surveys, billed by usage with a monthly free tier.
Same job.
Adding up several tools? Use the stack cost calculator.
Common questions
Is Data Studio free?
Yes. Google lists the standard product at no charge for creators and report viewers. Data Studio Pro, which Google formerly called Looker Studio Pro, is paid.
How much is Data Studio Pro?
Google's product page lists Data Studio Pro at $9 per user per project per month. It notes that pricing varies with the subscription length.
What does Data Studio Pro add?
Google lists Google Cloud support, expanded admin features including team content management, and customer-managed encryption keys.
What data can Data Studio connect to?
It connects directly to Google Sheets, Google Ads, BigQuery, Google Analytics, and other apps and databases. Google cites more than 1,400 data sources and over 1,300 community connectors.
How much does Data Studio (formerly Looker Studio) cost?
Free. Pro costs $9 per user per project per month. Checked November 5, 2026 against the vendor's pricing page.
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