Native CRM analytics options
Salesforce Reports/Dashboards. Free with Sales Cloud. Covers 80% of needs for teams under $50M ARR. Tableau CRM (Einstein Analytics). Adds AI scoring. Native to Salesforce. HubSpot Reports. Comparable for HubSpot-native teams.
Standalone BI tools
Tableau, Looker, Power BI, ThoughtSpot. General-purpose. Pull from Salesforce plus other sources.
Native pros
Real-time data. No sync issues. Lower TCO. Easier rep adoption (no second login).
Standalone pros
Cross-functional analytics combining sales, marketing, finance, product. Stronger visualization. Better for executive dashboards.
How to choose
Most teams under $100M ARR can run on native. Above that, layer a BI tool for cross-functional needs.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use native CRM analytics or a standalone BI tool?
For teams under $100M ARR, native is usually enough. Above that, layer a BI tool for cross-functional analytics combining sales, marketing, finance, product.
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