Periscope vs. Windsor.ai vs. Panoply

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If you’re like most businesses, data is everywhere, but syncing, storing, and accessing it is a challenge. An analytics stack is the answer, but deciding how to build one isn’t easy.

To help, we’ve compared Periscope, Windsor.ai, and Panoply on key factors like price, ease of use, and compatibility so you can make an informed decision that fits your needs.

Periscope is a BI Tool for Analysts and Business Users

Acquired by Sisense, Periscope is a popular business intelligence tool designed to work for both data analysts via SQL and business users via drag-and-drop tools. It enables real time real time dashboards and automated notifications for important changes, ensuring that you’re always working from the freshest data. Periscope offers a wide array of data visualization options and customizability.

Windsor.ai is an Ad Optimization Tool for Digital Marketers

Windsor.ai is a marketing optimization tool built for digital marketers and data analysts. It integrates with the most popular digital ad platforms, provides insights on ads and campaigns with just a few clicks, and offers a SQL workbench to customize data tables. While the platform is easy to use, Windsor.ai’s process for calculating the data and recommending campaign optimizations is a black box, which may be an issue for users who prefer transparency.

Panoply is a Data Warehouse + ETL Platform for Analysts

Panoply is the easiest way to sync, store, and access all your business data. The platform combines a powerful data warehouse with code-free ETL, which results in quick and easy setup and minimal upkeep. Users can query data directly in Panoply or connect their preferred analytical notebook or BI tool.

Compare Periscope, Windsor.ai and Panoply features

Platform Features

Data storage

Cloud-based collection and retention of data.

ETL

Pipelines that sync data between a source and a destination.

Data Transformation

Automated structuring, cleaning, and standardization of raw data.

SQL Workbench

A tool that enables you to create SQL queries to analyze data.

Technical Skill Required

How complicated the tool is to use.

Support

How much and what types of support are provided.

Chat.

Industry leading chat & live support

Data Governance

Features that ensure data control and consistency.

Security (HIPAA, SOC-2, GDPR)

Protocols that ensure data safety and adherence to industry standards; includes SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR.

HIPAA, SOC-2 & GDPR compliant

Compatible with BI tools

Built-in integrations with top business intelligence tools.

Compatible with ETL tools

Built-in integrations with top ETL tools.

Compatible with IPaaS

Built-in integrations with cloud-based platforms that connect applications, systems, and technologies.

Trial Availability

Ability to try the product prior to purchasing.

30-Day Free Trial

Free 21-Day Proof of Value

Data Source Connectors

Periscope Connectors

Periscope works with a variety of ETL providers, but does not include native integrations to most data sources.

Windsor.ai Connectors

Windsor.ai provides 50+ integrations with digital ad platforms, marketing automation platforms, data storage, BI tools, and other data sources.

Panoply Connectors

Panoply provides built-in ETL integrations with dozens of data sources, including popular cloud APIs, databases, CRMs, advertising platforms, and file storage systems. Users can also pipe data in through partners like Stitch or Fivetran or pull in data via an S3 bucket. Once data is synced, users can query it via Panoply’s workbench or connect their favorite BI tool.

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Pricing Structure

Periscope Pricing

Periscope was acquired by Sisense in 2019 and is now called Sisense for Cloud Data Teams. Interested parties must submit a price quote request to find out its cost.

Windsor.ai Pricing

Windsor.ai offers a very basic free plan with a limited number of users and data connectors. The platform’s tiered paid plans are priced according to data volume per month, data connectors, and reporting date range.

Panoply Pricing

Panoply offers both monthly and annual plans starting as low as $299 per month. Its pricing model is simple and transparent, based on how many query bytes users need. There are no extra fees for adding users or the number data connectors used so cost is more predictable than with pay-by-the-hour or pay-by-the-row models.

Get Started

Get started with Panoply by beginning a free trial. Try all of Panoply’s features free for 21 days, no credit card required or strings attached. Or to learn more about Panoply, request a custom demo.