Dashboard Creation Tools

No Power BI? No Problem. Everyone seems to be building dashboards in Power BI these days. But what if you don’t have access? Maybe your company hasn’t provided a license. Maybe your laptop can’t handle it. Or maybe you’re just not sure where to begin. Here’s what most people don’t realize: You can still build solid analytics skills using free, accessible tools, and those same skills will carry over when you do start using Power BI. Tools like Tableau Public, Looker Studio, Google Sheets, and Excel Online can teach you how to clean data, build dashboards, apply formulas, and tell compelling stories with data. You don’t need expensive software to start. You just need the right mindset and resources. I’ve pulled together some of the best tutorials and practice tools to help you get started: ↳ Access the Tableau Free desktop version here: https://lnkd.in/dxXxzR_m ↳ Learn how to install it here: https://lnkd.in/dkYHrQfC ↳ Introduction to Tableau: https://lnkd.in/deXZiDjG ↳ Connecting to Data Sources: https://lnkd.in/dq8ibppR Core Skills ↳ Calculated Fields: https://lnkd.in/dEdhYjYC ↳ Filters & Parameters: https://lnkd.in/dJPaGJ_i ↳ Tableau Zen Master Tips & Tricks: https://lnkd.in/dXqY3yPs ↳ Top 10 Tableau Dashboard Design Tips: https://lnkd.in/dZcewx7i Advanced Techniques ↳ Create a Stunning Advanced Dashboard in Tableau: ↳ LOD Expressions: https://lnkd.in/dSfjmuWg ↳ Tableau Prep: https://lnkd.in/dkYHrQfC Real-World Applications ↳ Tableau Public Portfolio: https://lnkd.in/dxXxzR_m ↳ Case Studies: https://lnkd.in/d_jRSttk Additional Resources ↳ Practice Datasets: https://lnkd.in/dEwcEiVq ↳ Cheat Sheets: https://shorturl.at/3SHnK ↳ Communities: https://lnkd.in/dqTZySvW Know someone who needs this? Share it with them. ♻ If you’re serious about leveling up your data career, join my WhatsApp channel for direct insights & updates, or subscribe to my YouTube channel for in-depth tutorials. ↳ My WhatsApp channel: https://lnkd.in/dawGfYjq ↳ My YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/deiQF4DW

Apache Superset might be the most underrated dashboarding tool out there: 1. Open source and free. 2. Supports nearly every data source you’ll ever need. 3. Gives control for customizations. 4. The richest selection of graphics and charts. 5. Semantic layer support for SQL. 6. Active community support. 7. Virtual datasets and views. Superset was built by data people for experienced data users who are comfortable with technology. It might not be suitable for everyone on your team. It’s designed for speed and efficiency without unnecessary complexity. There’s no “Read this tutorial to learn how to change measures to dimensions” or “Contact customer support to add a new user” or run SELECT* and see what’s there. If someone can build in Superset, they can handle anything. Not because Superset is difficult (it isn’t!), but because using it trains you to achieve the desired output with minimal steps. Analysts proficient in Superset tend to use only the necessary number of columns for reports, optimize data structures for efficiency, aim for the most optimal time for query execution, etc. Superset may not be a BI tool in the traditional sense, but it stands out as one of the most capable, lightweight, and thoughtfully designed dashboard builders. My recent overview of Superset and what to expect from modern BI tools - https://lnkd.in/g5Wwwvq6

GoodData is redefining the way we think about data visualization with an innovative concept called Napkin Analytics—a way to turn your drawn ideas into interactive dashboards. I found this fascinating. Here’s why: We often start with ideas in meetings, brainstorming sessions, or even casual discussions—charts drawn by hand, layouts mocked up on whiteboards, or notes scribbled on paper. But translating those into actual BI tools? That’s where many great ideas get stuck. Napkin Analytics aims to solve that. Here’s how it works: -- You sketch out a chart—literally, on paper or a whiteboard -- Using AI models like GPT-4o and computer vision, the image is processed to identify chart types, titles, axes, and metrics -- Then, semantic mapping kicks in—linking your sketch with actual datasets in your BI system -- The result? A fully interactive and dynamic dashboard, generated from a drawing This has big implications: - Faster idea-to-insight cycles - Less reliance on technical skills for initial prototypes - Better collaboration between business users and data teams This isn’t just a cool feature—it’s a bridge between human creativity and data-driven action. You can check out the full blog here → https://lnkd.in/d92Nfgrz What do you think—is this the future of how we’ll build dashboards?