The Looker Studio alternative
that doesn't take 6 hours to configure
Looker Studio is powerful, but every new client costs you half a day of setup. NarratIQ connects GA4 in 5 minutes and generates a branded PDF report in 30 seconds.
The problem with Looker Studio
3 to 6h of setup
For each new client: create the dashboard, connect the source, adapt the layout, share the link.
Monthly maintenance
GA4 connections expire. Properties change. You spend time debugging, not analysing.
A link, not a deliverable
A Looker Studio dashboard can't be archived, can't be presented in a board meeting. A PDF can.
Looker Studio vs NarratIQ
| Criterion | Looker Studio | NarratIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Initial setup per client | 3 to 6 hours | 5 minutes |
| Deliverable format | Web link (not archivable) | PDF + live consultation link |
| Custom branding | Limited | Colour, logo, agency name |
| Monthly maintenance | 30–60 min (reconnections) | Zero |
| Readable by non-tech clients | Moderately | Yes, clear summary |
| Price | Free | From €9.99/month |
When to choose NarratIQ over Looker Studio
✅ NarratIQ is for you if…
- → You manage multiple analytics clients
- → You want to send a professional monthly PDF
- → You don't have 6h to spend on each setup
- → Your client wants something to archive and present
- → You want your branding on the report, not Google's
Looker Studio still makes sense if…
- → Your client wants real-time self-serve data access
- → You need complex interactive filters
- → You work with multiple data sources (Ads, Sheets, BigQuery)
Try NarratIQ, it's free
Connect GA4 in 5 minutes, generate your first PDF report in 30 seconds. No credit card, no commitment.
Get started for freeFrequently asked questions
Can NarratIQ really replace Looker Studio?▾
For standard monthly GA4 reporting (traffic, acquisition, engagement, top pages), yes. For interactive multi-source dashboards with advanced filters (GA4 + Ads + Social in one view), Looker Studio remains more complete. NarratIQ addresses a specific use case: delivering a professional PDF report to each client in under 5 minutes.
Is my GA4 data safe with NarratIQ?▾
NarratIQ accesses GA4 in read-only mode via OAuth2. No raw data is stored in the database: metrics are cached temporarily (6 hours) then deleted. AES-256 encrypted tokens. Hosted in Europe (GDPR compliant).
Is the PDF report customisable with my branding?▾
Yes. You can add your logo, primary colour, and agency name. The report doesn't mention NarratIQ to the client: it's your deliverable, your identity.
Is it free?▾
NarratIQ offers a 14-day free trial. No credit card required to create an account and generate your first reports.
How many GA4 clients can I connect?▾
Plans range from 3 clients (Solo at €9.99/month) to unlimited (Agency at €39.99/month). A 14-day free trial is available on all plans.