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What I appreciate most about Tableau is its ability to turn raw, complex data into visually compelling, interactive dashboards with ease. Working as a data analyst in a tech-enabled real estate company, I used Tableau to build executive dashboards that pulled real-time data from Google BigQuery and Excel to visualize KPIs like lead conversions, onboarding efficiency, and operational bottlenecks across multiple business verticals.

The drag-and-drop interface makes it approachable for business users, while calculated fields and advanced filtering options provide power and flexibility for more technical analysts. Its integration with numerous cloud platforms—especially Salesforce and Google Sheets—has made data consolidation seamless. We reduced manual reporting time by over 75%, and decision-making became data-driven rather than intuition-based. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While Tableau is feature-rich, it can be resource-intensive—especially when handling large datasets (millions of rows) or complex calculated fields. At times, dashboards took several seconds to load despite server optimization. Licensing is also on the higher side, which makes it a less accessible option for startups or smaller teams.

Moreover, although the UI is friendly, the learning curve for mastering calculated fields, LOD expressions, and advanced analytics features can be steep for non-technical users. We had to invest in onboarding and formal training sessions for new team members to ensure proper adoption. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tableau, especially within the Salesforce ecosystem, is highly valued for its ability to transform complex CRM data into intuitive and actionable visual intelligence. It serves as the powerful visualization layer that Salesforce’s native reporting often lacks, enabling users—from C-suite executives to sales reps—to quickly analyze millions of records through interactive dashboards, uncover hidden customer trends, and blend Salesforce data with external sources seamlessly. This combination eliminates the need for manual reporting, dramatically accelerating the time it takes to gain insights and empowering every team to make data-driven decisions in real-time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The primary challenge and source of dislike for Tableau, especially when integrated with Salesforce, is the dramatically increased total cost of ownership (TCO) and the administrative complexity required to manage the tandem. Not only are the Tableau licenses premium add-ons to the already expensive Salesforce ecosystem, but maintaining a secure, high-performing integration demands specialized expertise in both Salesforce data modeling and advanced Tableau administration. This complexity often leads to friction in achieving consistent data governance, managing security controls across both platforms (like row-level security), and necessitates higher reliance on consulting resources, ultimately making the entire solution inaccessible or overly burdensome for organizations with limited budgets or technical depth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tableau offers an easy-to-use and intuitive interface that allows users to create impressive, interactive visualizations without needing to code, making analytics accessible to everyone in an organization. It handles large volumes of data efficiently, supports a wide variety of data sources, and provides advanced dashboarding and data analysis features that help uncover insights quickly. Additionally, its drag-and-drop functionality and robust collaboration options enable seamless teamwork and rapid sharing of findings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tableau can be expensive for smaller organizations, and its pricing lacks flexibility, sometimes requiring unnecessary features to be purchased. Scheduled report refresh and notification features are limited, often requiring manual data updates. The platform lacks support for custom visual imports, has restricted conditional formatting, and advanced workflows often demand IT assistance and SQL knowledge for complex tasks. Integration with robust security, version control, and broader BI capabilities is not as comprehensive as some competing tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I appreciate most about Tableau is how it makes complex data much easier to understand. The platform enables anyone, even those without a technical background, to build clear and compelling visualizations. I also value how effortlessly it connects to a variety of data sources, as well as the simplicity of sharing dashboards with team members. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One aspect I find somewhat challenging is the learning curve associated with Tableau's more advanced features. While creating basic visualizations is straightforward, developing complex dashboards that incorporate multiple data sources requires a significant investment of time to truly master. However, I also believe that this challenge is part of what makes learning Tableau ultimately so rewarding. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I appreciate most about Tableau is its robust and user-friendly data visualization features. The platform enables users to swiftly build interactive and insightful dashboards through a straightforward drag-and-drop interface, making the process both efficient and intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One aspect I find disappointing about Tableau is its relatively high cost, along with a pricing structure that lacks flexibility. This combination can make it difficult for small to medium-sized businesses to afford. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly, Tableau is a game-changer. I love how intuitive the drag-and-drop interface is—it genuinely makes building impressive dashboards so fast, even if you're not a super technical person. Connecting to all my different data sources is a breeze, and it turns complicated data into visuals that actually make sense. It’s the best way to not just see the data, but actually tell a story with it. Totally recommend it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tableau is powerful, sure, but it can be really frustrating. My main issue is the cost—it feels too expensive compared to some other options out there. Also, when I start working with massive datasets, the dashboards can get annoyingly slow to load, which totally breaks my workflow. It has a high learning curve for some of the advanced stuff, too; what should be a quick fix sometimes turns into a whole struggle just to customize a small detail. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate Tableau's great visualization features, which include interactive options and a wide variety of charts. This is highly valued by our salespeople, especially the filtering and drill-down options, providing them with the detailed insights they need. Additionally, I find the easy integration with Salesforce valuable, as it facilitates seamless connectivity and enhances data visibility and reporting, delivering insights that were previously unavailable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Tableau to have a significant learning curve, especially with advanced features like calculated fields and level of detail expressions, which require support or training that we didn’t have. Additionally, the cost of Tableau is a major issue for me, as it's expensive considering the need for additional hires, licenses, and managing cloud capacity. The licensing model is also problematic because even being a large organization doesn't mean I need 600 licenses. This expectation complicates things as it doesn't allow us to scale at a manageable pace according to our needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s solid for slicing data and building dashboards that leadership can easily digest. One thing I really like is how easy it is to connect to different data sources and build quick visuals that help tell a story. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s not perfect. Building dashboards can be time-consuming, especially when you want to customize things for different audiences. As a data consumer, I often find the UI a bit rigid — not everything is as interactive or flexible as I'd like. It also runs a little slow at times, especially with larger data sets or more complex views. Use it almost every other day, have integrated it with amplitude but dont love that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate how Tableau easily connects with Salesforce, allowing for effortless integration for our company. Additionally, I find Tableau Pulse incredibly useful as it connects with various APIs, integrating market data and our own numbers in one place, which is extremely advantageous for presenting updated data to the leadership. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think Tableau is not very user-friendly for common users. I had to hire two people to help implement the project and start using it. Additionally, the internal training on Tableau could be improved; it would be ideal if Tableau had something similar to Trailhead to facilitate learning and implementation, allowing me to use internal resources instead of hiring external partners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate how Tableau allows us to view Salesforce data across objects, not just through a vertical hierarchy, which enhances our data analysis capabilities. Its ability to integrate and compare with other client data from systems like our phone system or Google Sheets has also been valuable. Additionally, I find the insights from Tableau Pulse and AI to be very insightful for my work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I found setting up Tableau initially quite difficult. I started with Tableau Prep. Creating relationships between Salesforce objects to achieve the desired level of detail was challenging. Additionally, making cross-object relationships and setups more replicable would be a significant improvement. Furthermore, I want to increase both my and my organization’s knowledge on how to effectively prompt Tableau Pulse AI to maximize its use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.