Culture Amp vs Looker (Google Cloud)
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Employee Engagement Software and The 11 Best HR Analytics Software Platforms. Last verified June 13, 2026.
The short answer
Culture Amp ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #11) for HR teams measuring and improving engagement / HR teams measuring workforce metrics, turnover, and engagement. The market leader for its powerful people science, analytics, and extensive benchmark data.
At a glance
| Culture Amp | Looker (Google Cloud) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Employee Engagement Software | #11 / The 11 Best HR Analytics Software Platforms |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 7.1 |
| Best for | Best for analytics and benchmarking | Governed, scalable BI for data teams |
| Pricing | $$$ ($8-$15/user/mo) | $$$$$ (Custom Enterprise) |
| HQ | Melbourne, Australia | Santa Cruz, USA |
| Founded | 2009 | 2012 |
Culture Amp
The market leader for its powerful people science, analytics, and extensive benchmark data.
www.cultureamp.comLooker (Google Cloud)
A BI platform with a unique modeling layer for data governance at scale.
cloud.google.com/lookerSee full entry in The 11 Best HR Analytics Software Platforms
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