Side by side
Blazer vs Propulso
Both stand on business intelligence tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Blazer provides SQL-based exploration, dashboards, checks, and auditing in a self-hosted Rails setup. Its database requirements and caching model should be reviewed alongside authentication and read-only access recommendations.
Visit Blazer Free plan APIWeb
Propulso pairs location-based advertising with reporting on movement and market activity. Review the listed territory and report limits, and confirm pricing for GeoIndicators or any managed campaign conditions.
Visit PropulsoThe facts
| Blazer | Propulso | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | GeoMarketing Self-Service — Banners: $12, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 14 |
| Maker | Not published | Propulso |
| Website | blazer.dokkuapp.com | propulso.io |
| On business intelligence tools | #31 of 89 | #27 of 89 |
Blazer: what it does well
- Free and released under the MIT license
- Supports several major data sources
- Automatic charts from SQL results
- Email and Slack check notifications
- Tracks every query
What to know first
- Requires self-hosting
- Cohort analysis has database requirements
- CSV uploads require PostgreSQL
- Asynchronous queries require caching
Propulso: what it does well
- Campaigns measure physical conversions such as store visits.
- Custom polygon targeting offers up to three-meter accuracy.
- Reports cover visits, affinities, trails, and demographics.
- Pro lists API access and JSON and XLSX exports.
- A free plan is listed.
What to know first
- Account billing addresses must be in Canada or the United States.
- Some GeoMarketing managed-service rates have conditions.
- Report counts and territory coverage vary by plan.
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