Databox is an analytics platform that connects data from more than 130 tools into live dashboards, KPI tracking, and automated insights. For a program or M&E team pulling numbers from a CRM, a spreadsheet, and a survey tool separately, it consolidates them into one dashboard that updates on its own instead of a manually rebuilt report.
Key features
- AI Analyst (Genie): ask plain-language questions and get answers pulled from live connected data
- Customizable dashboards and reports for tracking KPIs
- A governed semantic layer that keeps metric definitions consistent across the organization
- Integrations with CRMs, marketing platforms, databases, spreadsheets, and APIs
- Automated routines and agents for recurring analysis tasks
- Anomaly detection that flags unusual metric movement automatically
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | 1 user, 3 data sources, 50 AI credits/mo |
| Analyst | $71/mo | 1 user, 5 data sources, 150 AI credits/mo |
| Team (Core) | $199/mo | 3 users, 10 data sources, 500 AI credits/mo |
| Team (Scale) | $319/mo | 10 users, 30 data sources, 1,000 AI credits/mo |
| Agency | $99/mo | Unlimited users, 20 data sources, 300 AI credits/mo |
Prices shown are monthly; annual billing offers a 20 percent discount. A Custom plan is available for larger implementations. Prices change over time. Figures above are based on Databox’s own pricing page.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| The Free plan with 3 data sources is enough to pilot a real dashboard before paying anything | Data source caps on lower tiers mean a program pulling from many systems will need a paid tier fast |
| A governed semantic layer prevents different staff from defining the same KPI two different ways | AI credits are metered per plan, heavy use of the AI Analyst can require an upgrade |
| Anomaly detection can flag a data problem or an unusual program result before a funder asks about it | Team tiers priced per named user get expensive for a program with many stakeholders needing dashboard access |
Who it’s best for
A program or M&E team already pulling data from multiple systems (a CRM, a survey tool, a spreadsheet) that wants one live dashboard instead of a manually rebuilt monthly report.
Skip it if your reporting draws from a single source already, a native dashboard in that one tool likely covers the need without adding another subscription.
How to get started
Start on the Free plan, connect your three most-used data sources, and build one dashboard tracking your core program KPIs before deciding whether you need more sources or users.
FAQ
Can Databox pull data from a CRM and a spreadsheet at the same time? Yes. It connects to more than 130 tools, including CRMs, spreadsheets, and databases, in one dashboard.
Is there a free plan? Yes, with 1 user, 3 data sources, and 50 AI credits a month, enough to pilot a single dashboard.
Does Databox require technical setup? Connecting common tools is largely point-and-click, though a data source without a built-in connector may need an API or spreadsheet workaround.
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