Alexander Ruin

AI Systems Design Consultant

Alexander Ruin — systems design consultant. I help design architecture, assess risks, and establish transparent processes — from technology selection to support. AI executors handle routine tasks. Areas: automation, integrations, AI products.

Online Dashboard 2026: Top 5 Cloud Services for Business — No Installation

An online dashboard is a browser-based analytics panel: no software to install, no DevOps, no being tied to a workstation. In 2026, you can create an online dashboard in minutes. Below is a comparison of five services: from free open-source tools to an AI builder.

Key Takeaways

  • DataLens and Looker Studio are free but require SQL or the Google ecosystem
  • Metabase and Superset are open-source but need a server and DevOps
  • SimpleDashboard is the only service with AI: creates an online dashboard in 5 minutes from a chat description
  • All 5 services work internationally (Looker Studio may have regional restrictions)

Online Dashboard Services Comparison

Parameter DataLens Metabase Superset Looker Studio SimpleDashboard
Cloud Yandex Cloud Cloud from $85/mo No (self-hosted) Google Cloud Telegram bot
Free Yes Open-source Open-source Yes Trial dashboard
Setup 1-3 hrs + SQL 4-8 hrs DevOps 4-8 hrs DevOps 30 min 5 min
Developer SQL Docker Python No No
AI Basic No No No Full AI

DataLens is a free Yandex platform, requires SQL. Metabase is intuitive open-source, but you handle administration. Superset is powerful (50+ visualizations) but needs DevOps. Looker Studio is free from Google but locked into the ecosystem. SimpleDashboard uses AI to build an online dashboard from plain-language descriptions in 5 minutes.

How to Create an Online Dashboard in 3 Steps

Step 1. Send a file to @simpledashboard_bot: CSV, Excel, or a Google Sheets link.

Step 2. Describe in chat: "Sales dashboard: revenue by month, average order value, top 5 reps."

Step 3. In 1-3 minutes get an online dashboard with charts, KPIs, and filters. Export to PDF or set up auto-refresh.

See Also

FAQ

Which service is best for small business?

No IT department -- SimpleDashboard. Have an SQL analyst -- DataLens. Marketers with Google Analytics -- Looker Studio.

Can I create an online dashboard for free?

DataLens and Looker Studio are free. Metabase and Superset are free when self-hosted. SimpleDashboard offers a trial dashboard.

Two payment options: - $50/mo -- subscription with auto-refresh and PDF delivery - $300 -- one-time payment, one year access

Create an online dashboard for free →

Learn more -- SimpleDashboard -- AI Business Dashboard Builder.

SimpleDashboard Team. Updated: 2026-02-22.

Sources: - Top 9 BI Dashboard Services -- hightime.media - BI Dashboards: Power BI, DataLens, Metabase Comparison -- cybrain.io - Google Looker Studio Alternatives -- vc.ru - Data Visualization: Online Dashboard -- cleverence.ru - Dashboard Platform Comparison -- fanruan.ru

About the service "AI-powered business dashboard builder"

A platform for creating analytical dashboards via AI chat. Upload CSV/Excel or connect an API, describe the metrics you need — get a ready-made dashboard with charts, KPIs, and filters. No coding required, in minutes.

Key Benefits:

  • No need for a programmer or BI analyst.
  • Dashboard ready in minutes, not weeks
  • AI itself suggests suitable visualizations
  • The data remains on your server
  • Integration with any sources via API
  • Automatic report update and distribution

Target Audience:

Leaders of small and medium-sized businesses Marketers and analysts Sales department managers Chief Financial Officers Product managers of startups

Use Cases:

💡 Sales Dashboard with Funnel and KPIs
💡 Marketing Analytics (Traffic, Conversions, ROI)
💡 Financial Dashboard (Revenue, Expenses, Forecasts)
💡 Operations Monitoring (orders, warehouse, logistics)
💡 CRM Analytics (leads, deals, pipeline)
💡 Management Reports for Executives