Geckoboard

Overview

Geckoboard builds on the premise that “data you can’t see doesn’t exist.” It focuses on visibility. Unlike analysis tools where you dig for answers, Geckoboard is a broadcasting tool. It is designed to run on a TV on the office wall (or a second monitor), showing big, easy-to-read numbers that keep the whole team aligned on their targets in real time.

Key Features

TV Optimization

Most dashboard tools are hard to read from a distance. Geckoboard is designed with high contrast and large typography specifically for TV screens. It ensures that your sales number or support queue length is legible from across the room.

80+ Integrations

It connects out of the box with tools like Google Analytics, Zendesk, Salesforce, HubSpot, and Google Sheets. Users simply log in and drag a pre-built widget onto the canvas.

Send to Slack

Geckoboard can take daily snapshots of your dashboards and post them to Slack channels automatically. This brings visibility to remote teams who aren’t in the physical office to see the TV.

Spreadsheets as Data

For data that doesn’t have a native integration, Geckoboard offers a powerful Google Sheets connection. It can visualize specific cells or ranges, allowing teams to dashboard practically anything.

Pricing

Pricing and plan details may change over time. The information below reflects the general structure of Geckoboard’s plans.

• Essential: For small teams needing a few dashboards and users.
• Pro: Adds higher refresh rates, more dashboards, and priority support.
• Scale: Geared towards larger organizations with many screens and users.

Who Should Use Geckoboard?

Ideal for:

• Sales teams wanting a live leaderboard.
• Customer support teams monitoring ticket queues.
• Agile teams tracking sprint burndowns.
• CEOs wanting a high-level company pulse.

Verdict

Geckoboard is a leading tool for “passive” data consumption. It won’t replace a deep-dive BI tool like Tableau or Looker, but it complements them. If your goal is to get your team looking at similar numbers every day, Geckoboard is a strong solution.

Rating: 4.5/5 - A dashboard tool for high-visibility metrics.