# Google Sheets + Looker Studio: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 3 judge labels across 1 categories by 3 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/google-sheets-looker-studio/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| People analytics | 2% | 12 | 0% | 3 |

## What the models said for it

- "the best choice is usually Google Sheets + Looker Studio if you can tolerate a DIY setup, because it is the lowest-cost credible option" (Perplexity Sonar, People analytics)
- "If your budget is extremely tight, you likely already have the tools you need." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, People analytics)
- "<10 employees: Go free with Google Sheets/Looker Studio or Zoho People." (Grok 4.1 Fast, People analytics)

## Record

- Method: https://hr-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://hr-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, hr-ai-index.com.