BrightGauge vs Klipfolio vs Resplendent Data

Comparing BI dashboard tools

So you’re in the market for a BI dashboard tool. Which means you probably already know that the best dashboards will deliver data in a quick and easy-to-understand manner that allows your business to make effective decisions in real time. 

Additionally, most businesses operate with vast amounts of (primarily) useless or underwhelming data. The most effective and powerful BI dashboards will move your company out of the gunk of insufficient data into a world of resplendent data. *cough cough*

The more powerful your dashboards, the more accurate your operational and strategic decisions will be. 

Instead of manually compiling data spreadsheets, BI dashboards access, gather, analyze, and display data from functions across your business, creating opportunities to make more accurate decisions. 

What should you look for in a BI dashboard?

The best business intelligence tools utilize the data generated by the tools your company is already using and elevate it to an actionable and accurate point that drives your business forward.

That all sounds good, but what does that look like practically? Here are a few key markers to help you identify a BI dashboard tool that will positively impact your business. 

Accurate and reliable data

The usefulness of a BI dashboard is dependent on its ability to deliver the correct information to your company when it’s needed. But what good is data if it isn’t accurate every time?

You want to look for robust filtering options, data manipulation, and the ability to connect the data points you need. The most impactful dashboards deliver focused data to specific areas of your business on time and with immaculate accuracy. 

Easy-to-read and functional visualization

BI dashboards are useless if your business can’t read or access the data from the dashboard. Having an easy-to-read and functional display allows your company to utilize robust data in quick decision-making moments that accurately impact your company.

Real-time data

Your business intelligence is only as good as its most recent data. Without real-time access to data, your business is left guessing, making decisions based on past data rather than what’s happening now. 

With real-time access to data, everyone in your business can make the best decision at any moment. 

These are simply a few key features to look out for. Even if one factor is missing, the entire platform can be out of sync, leaving you wanting more. 

The best BI dashboard tools

Identifying the right partner to deliver the BI dashboard of your dreams can be difficult. So, let us do it for you by comparing a few companies that offer BI dashboards. 

SPOILER ALERT: We think we’re the best, but we’ll let you make the final call.

Resplendent Data 

Businesses today need more than business intelligence data. They need intelligent business intelligence data.

That’s where we come in. Our enhanced dashboards allow you to connect virtually any data source to deliver actionable data insights that you can view and understand. 

BrightGauge

BrightGauge serves over 1,900 customers with dashboards, automated reporting, and goal management. BrightGauge helps businesses simplify their data through centralization and visualization. 

Klipfolio

Klipfolio offers BI dashboards that make data analysis possible by connecting data sources and centralizing data across dashboards. Klipfolio allows your business to connect, visualize, share, and learn from your business data. 

They offer two options: Klipfolio PowerMetrics and Klipfolio Klips.

Feature Comparison

We worked to standard features across the platforms to paint a clear picture. We also didn’t shy away from the areas where others have better feature sets. We’re growing and we know we’ll get there. In the meantime, you deserve full transparency.

* It’s worth mentioning that 3 of these are direct database integrations that allow you to connect your own internal data sources.

Putting features to work

Finding the ideal BI dashboard for your company comes down to understanding how the product’s features impact your business. 

Resplendent Data offers features that hone in on delivering business data that drives growth. Our magical modifiers and filters allow you to connect, manipulate, and sync data points from different sources to produce the most impactful reporting for your needs. 

You control exactly what data points you see and where, ensuring you have what you need when you need it.

For example:

• Users can modify and join ConnectWise datasets, allowing you to see project tickets in one widget. 
• Shareable dashboard links allow members to view data insights without creating an account
• Display external webpages on dashboards

These features are just a few of many that deliver solutions tailored specifically to your businesses’ needs. 

Pricing

At the end of the day, having the best solution for your business shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg. And paying a higher price for a less-than-ideal solution isn’t beneficial. You should expect the right solution to fit your practical needs and budget. 

Here’s a glance at the pricing for each solution. 

Resplendent

Four pricing tiers are available ranging from $0 for a basic plan to $599/mo for a comprehensive business tier. Custom enterprise plans are also available. Check out our pricing page for a full, detailed breakdown.

BrightGauge

BrightGauge offers three subscription tiers starting at $335/month for the Standard plan (or $300/month when billed annually), plus a one-time onboarding fee for new customers. Pricing scales based on features such as data sources, admin users, snapshot gauges, and advanced reporting capabilities, with higher-tier plans reaching $655/month. Additional data sources and admin users are available for an added monthly cost.

Klipfolio

Klipfolio offers multiple pricing tiers designed for organizations of different sizes. Paid plans currently begin around $90/month, with higher tiers offering additional dashboards, faster data refresh rates, advanced modeling capabilities, and expanded collaboration features. Enterprise options are available for organizations requiring additional scalability and customization.

Summary

It’s not a secret that we prefer our dashboards to others on the market. Still, we deeply believe that the power of delivering quality data lies in the magic of allowing users to tailor their dashboards to their needs. 

Your business deserves better data that delivers magical results. With customizable dashboards, fast refresh rates, and the ability to connect virtually any data source, we aim to bring that magic to life.