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Spectacles vs Tricentis Data Integrity

Checked Nov 15, 2026How we score

Verdict: Spectacles scores 8.4/10 against 8.2/10 for Tricentis Data Integrity on our data score for BI report testing tools.

Spectacles has a free plan; Tricentis Data Integrity does not.

Tricentis Data Integrity leads on 2 checks and Spectacles on 1; 4 are even, out of 7 checks (yes/no, price and seats) where we have data for both.

Choose Spectacles for looker teams that want pull-request checks on LookML. Choose Tricentis Data Integrity for enterprises already using Tricentis Tosca, especially for SAP and ERP migrations.

Scoreboard: 7 checks

CheckSpectaclesTricentis Data Integrity
Free planLeads
Free trialEvenEven
Smaller seat minimumEvenEven
Power BILeads
TableauLeads
Other BI tools (Qlik, Looker, Cognos, MicroStrategy...)EvenEven
Report regression testingEvenEven
Total12

At a glance

SpectaclesTricentis Data Integrity
Score8.4/10 (#5)8.2/10 (#6)
Best forLooker teams that want pull-request checks on LookMLEnterprises already using Tricentis Tosca, especially for SAP and ERP migrations
Free planYesNo
Paid from (annual)See vendorSee vendor
Paid from (monthly)——
Free trial14-day free trial of the hosted service (per terms of service)Trial available on request (length not stated)
Minimum seats11
PlatformsCloud (SaaS), CLI (Python)Cloud (SaaS), Windows (Tosca Commander)

Features

ToolScorePower BITableauOther BI tools (Qlik, Looker, Cognos, MicroStrategy...)Report regression testingCI/CD integration
Spectacles8.4/10NoNoYesYesYes
Tricentis Data Integrity8.2/10YesYesYesYesNot confirmed

Pros and cons

Spectacles

Pros
  • Finds SQL errors in Explores by running queries in the database, which Looker's built-in validator does not
  • Content validator checks that LookML changes do not break saved dashboards and Looks
  • Integrates with GitHub, GitLab and Azure DevOps pull requests, plus an API and a dbt Cloud integration
  • Open-source CLI (MIT license) on GitHub, last released July 2026
Cons
  • Looker only; no Power BI or Tableau support
  • Hosted app pricing is not published
  • Checks report definitions and queries, not report values against a separate source system
Spectacles pricing →

Tricentis Data Integrity

Pros
  • Pre-built connectors to SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, SQL Server, Snowflake and Databricks
  • Report testing for Power BI, Tableau and QlikView using Tosca model-based automation (per Tricentis' 2024 datasheet)
  • Low-code test authoring and risk-based prioritization of tests
  • Cloud-native delivery, so no test infrastructure to maintain
Cons
  • No public pricing; pricing and demos by request only
  • No self-serve trial listed for Data Integrity (demo request)
  • CI/CD integration and alert channels are not described on the product page
Tricentis Data Integrity pricing →

Frequently asked questions

How do Spectacles and Tricentis Data Integrity compare on features and price?

Tricentis Data Integrity leads on 2 checks and Spectacles on 1; 4 are even, out of 7 checks (yes/no, price and seats) where we have data for both.

Is Spectacles better than Tricentis Data Integrity?

Spectacles scores 8.4/10 against 8.2/10 for Tricentis Data Integrity on our data score for BI report testing tools. Spectacles is best for looker teams that want pull-request checks on LookML; Tricentis Data Integrity is best for enterprises already using Tricentis Tosca, especially for SAP and ERP migrations.

Which is cheaper, Spectacles or Tricentis Data Integrity?

Check each vendor's pricing page; one of them does not publish an entry price.

Do Spectacles and Tricentis Data Integrity have free plans?

Spectacles: yes. Tricentis Data Integrity: no.

See the full BI Report Testing Tools ranking for other options.

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