GoodData Reviews & Product Details

So GoodData has saved me time in that it puts all my information into one place so i don’t have to search through multiple websites for my numbers. After a long day at work i really come back to the dashboard as i am able to view kpi’s without having to create a complex query each time. I’m happy to say that dragging & dropping the chart function works well and did not fail me when i needed to put together a presentation for the executive team last week. The non-technical people on my team are able to utilize this system, which was a major goal of ours. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It becomes slow (noticeably) when trying to process larger than normal datasets which is very annoying. When exporting excel files they always appear unprofessional (sub-totals and grand totals all stacked up) and i would never send an exported file to a client without having to re-format it myself. Also, every single time you make a query you must wrap the column name(s) in quotes which may be a small pet peeve but it is certainly frustrating when doing it over and over again. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The fact that I can pull in metrics from probably twelve different sources and then look at them all together in one screen (instead of having to make a new spreadsheet each morning) has saved me a ton of time. The data explorer is super-easy to flip through and I’ve even started making real-time queries directly from the dashboard settings screen; this has definitely saved me some time. Noisy in here today so I’m getting lost easily, but yes – the customization is great and as long as you’re tracking either numbers or graphs based on your needs, they don’t make you use only one layout. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The P.L.T.V. Model stuff took me way too long to figure out. And like, there isn’t an obvious place to start, you sorta just mess around until something clicks and also, the benchmark setup is okay, but I think it could be 2 fewer steps. Petty complaint, but the default colors on all the graphs are awful, and I end up changing them all the time. Support answers very quickly, which is good, however - sometimes the response is “go check the Docs”, and the Docs… are a lot. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like how GoodData performs with its data-modeling. Once all the metrics have been correctly defined, everyone is working off the same information and no one is disputing whose spreadsheet is correct. I am often on the couch (half) watching TV and can easily find what I need, without it becoming an ordeal. We don't have to export manually and/or receive "Can you resend that file?" emails. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The initial setup for GoodData is not for the faint of heart. Petty complaint: When something goes awry in the defining of a metric, the error message is usually so vague it may as well say, "Something is wrong - figure it out." Minor annoyance. Documentation varies based on what you want to do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The actual reason we stayed using GoodData was because of the Drag and Drop Workflow Builder; you plug in tools (like Legos) onto a canvas and even non-coding personnel can build and run their own workflows without bothering Engineering personnel. I had some non-technical personnel train on it in under a couple of weeks and they were able to do ETL Jobs independently which really surprised me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Performance slows down significantly when dealing with very large datasets, because it loads into memory instead of processing in-place, therefore, if you do not have sufficient hardware, you will notice it. There is no version control built-in, which in today's world, is frankly unbelievable; Collaborating on Workflows feels like it is stuck in 2012. Minor pet peeve, but annoying nonetheless: it does not allow for Notepad or Word Files to be used as input; you need to reformat the file prior to even starting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I love is it enhances my communication of results throughout the company. I can also deliver formatted dashboards pointing out major points, rather than using spreadsheets. I can customize what I see to different teams by the number of features which makes things relevant. This has enabled my work to be more effective, as individuals will be more dependent on the data that I present. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One negative thing I have observed is that, developing more detailed dashboards in GoodData may be time consuming. Some rigs are more demanding and can be difficult to make quick adjustments. This impacts my job whenever I am required to act quickly to business demands. It may also cause delays as multiple requests are processed simultaneously. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The strength of GoodData is in its strong data integration features, which enables us to easily get data of different sources. I find its built-in analytics especially appealing; we can add our own dashboards to our apps and have end-users access data without leaving our platform. This offers a customized, branded experience to our clients, which is priceless to their self-service requirements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The first installation needs a lot of technical skills. Report generation can be a slow process with very big datasets sometimes which can affect on instant decisions. The user interface, though practical, is not necessarily the most user-friendly one to non-technical members of the team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The inbuilt analytics of GoodData are a revolution. We adore interactive dashboards being embedded in customer portal and providing clients with self-service insights. Its sophisticated data modeling also allows us to model some complex metrics to fit well in different business units. I like the possibility to design very customized reports. This actually gives our users actionable information where it is most required without having to keep on requesting our team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only drawback of GoodData that is practically feasible is the learning curve, particularly when non-technical users are getting into custom metrics or the analytical language. Although the dashboard creation interface is powerful, it is not always the most user-friendly, and it may involve too many clicks to make some quick changes. In addition, loading of very large and complex datasets may be at times slowed down. It is quite strong, yet it needs some dedication to master it completely. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The key features of GoodData that I like are the possibility to centralize information and present it in a convenient way when the data come in many different sources. With the integration of it with Salesforce and Sheets, I will be able to handle data in a systematic manner. Its visualization, dashboard, and automated alerts capabilities are quite convenient. It enables me to move swiftly in response to the tendencies, maintains the alignment of my staff, and eliminates the stress of handling disjointed information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

In my experience, the software is not necessarily easy to use when it comes to the set up of exact dashboards. Personalizing of the visualizations and filters may require additional time, which may affect the productivity. Although it has a broad range of features, sometimes it may need additional effort and attention to use them effectively to create customized reporting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This tool integrates seamlessly with a variety of databases and delivers a wealth of information drawn from the data. It also makes it easy to extract and visualize data in different ways, and what I appreciate most is the extensive report customization it offers. On top of that, the user interface is simple, clean, and intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think it’s the perfect platform for managing everything in one place. It’s very efficient for handling large amounts of data, and overall it makes staying organized much easier. Honestly, I haven’t found anything negative so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like the most in GoodData is that it enhances business outcomes visibility within our online retailing business. With platform review, we can present straightforward pictures when we look at the results of campaigns and leadership teams have an easy time reading them. I also enjoy relating the knowledge derived in other systems such as Salesforce and Google sheets such that our marketing and sales teams can communicate about the same performance perspective. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A limitation that I have realized about GoodData is that it can be limiting at times to modify existing dashboards, when the business needs a different one. We often change the manner in which we package the campaign results in our e-commerce department and sometimes even updating those layouts takes more time than we anticipated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.