Key Information:

• The 10-point checklist includes target audience, features, technology, collaboration, education, community, customers, support, partners, and cost.
• Six BI tools (Tableau, Looker, Mode Analytics, Chartio, Qlikview, Power BI) are reviewed using the checklist.
• An often overlooked aspect is the data that fuels BI tools and the importance of data pipelines.

Important Details:

• For each point in the checklist, specific aspects are considered such as whether the tool is for engineers or business users, its features like data visualizations, supported databases, collaboration capabilities, training materials, community presence, customer reviews, support models, partner ecosystem, and pricing.
• Examples are given for each tool's standout features (e.g., Tableau for stunning visualizations, Chartio for a simple interface).
• Data pipelines are explained as solving the logistics of moving data from low to high value locations for BI tool usage.