Our take: A free way for marketers to turn GA and Sheets data into shareable dashboards; note it was renamed from Looker Studio to Data Studio in April 2026.
- Free to use
- Renamed: Looker Studio to Data Studio
- Pro: US$9 per user per project/month
- Not tested by us yet
- ? China access — not tested yet
Checked before sign-up
Checked 28 Sep 2026 · from official pricing and help pages · not tested hands-on yet
Free planYes
Paid fromUS$9 per user per project/month (Pro)
Sign-upGoogle Account required
Your data: Reports and connection settings are stored in Google’s cloud, and data is pulled from the sources you connect for visualization.
Data sheet
Every row shows how we know it
| Free? | Described as a no-cost tool Official |
|---|---|
| Pro price | US$9 per user per project per month Official |
| Name change | Returned to Data Studio name in April 2026 Official |
| New address | datastudio.google.com (old URLs redirect) Official |
| Pro extras | Google Cloud support, CMEK and admin controls Official |
| Access from China | — Not tested |
When to use it
Pick it to combine GA4, Google Sheets and ad data into one dashboard you can share with clients.
Before you use it
Check that your company network allows the new datastudio.google.com domain.
How to use it
- Open datastudio.google.com with a Google Account.
- Create a blank report and connect a source such as GA4 or Google Sheets.
- Add charts and filters, then share the report link.
Alternatives
- Google Analytics — Built-in reports may be enoughCloud
- Google Sheets — Simple charts and tablesCloud
Checked 28 Sep 2026 · compiled from official information, not yet tested by us. Found something outdated? Tell us. · Data Studio docs (official)