Workday Prism Analytics vs Looker (Google Cloud)
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best HR Analytics Software Platforms. Last verified June 14, 2026.
The short answer
Workday Prism Analytics ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #11) for HR teams measuring workforce metrics, turnover, and engagement. Best for its seamless data blending within the Workday ecosystem.
At a glance
| Workday Prism Analytics | Looker (Google Cloud) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best HR Analytics Software Platforms | #11 / The 11 Best HR Analytics Software Platforms |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9 | 7.1 |
| Best for | Unified analytics for Workday users | Governed, scalable BI for data teams |
| Pricing | $$$$$ (Add-on to Workday Suite) | $$$$$ (Custom Enterprise) |
| HQ | Pleasanton, USA | Santa Cruz, USA |
| Founded | 2005 | 2012 |
Workday Prism Analytics
Best for its seamless data blending within the Workday ecosystem.
www.workday.com/en-us/products/analytics-reporting/prism-analytics.htmlSee full entry in The 11 Best HR Analytics Software Platforms
Looker (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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