Columns

Pros

After a little learning curve, i'm able to generate all the visualisations i need using data from Notion, Airtable and CSV. Very happy with Columns !

Cons

I would say it's the fact the because it's powerful, it can be complex to master, there are so much possibilities using it...

Pros

It's a simple and powerful tool to visualize the data. I can present the data I've in various visualization formats available and the most important thing is it quickly does that. I haven't seen any performance lag till the moment. I can connect the data from various other applications like CSV, Google Sheets, APIs etc. and convert them to user-friendly visual graphs. I used to rely on Excel for visualizing data, but its limitations led me to try Columns.ai. Now, I can embed centralized charts on my website and update the data easily. I can also export the chart to images and share them if needed.It's a basic, simple and elegent platform to visualize the data.

Cons

Well, not a dislike but the Columns team can add some advanced visualizations and complex interactivity to the system. The team behind Columns is solid and they've been updating the system frequently and I believe there'll be a time where Columns will become one of the preferred visualization tool amongst others.

Pros

The basic interface is ok and therefore initially ok to use with small amounts of data or public data.Data reports are easy to publish.

Cons

- I miss a lot of features which are standard available in other reporting products and/or tools- Lot of the data needs to be brought into the cloud for reporting due to lack of proper integrations- Roles and Rights are missing especially when you work with different teams to allow access to certain data- Its very you in development and many standard options in other products are missing.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to Columns

Pros

I like the concept that Columns discover and shape data stories for me, get insights out of my data, and make it ready for presentation, sharing and embedding with access control is great!

Cons

Dashboard - it has a function to freely filter a dashboard which is called Page on Columns

Pros

One of its key strengths is its ease of use, especially compared to more complex tools like Looker Studio. With Columns, users can quickly and easily create charts and graphs that accurately represent their data.

Cons

Despite its strengths, there are some areas where Columns could use improvement. One of the most noticeable drawbacks is its user interface. While the tool is easy to use, the overall design and layout are not particularly visually appealing. This could be a turnoff for some users who prefer a more polished and aesthetically pleasing interface & results.