DataLion vs Lighthouse Studio
DataLion
datalion.comLighthouse Studio
sawtoothsoftware.comSide by side
| Figure | DataLion | Lighthouse Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €100/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Spec score · Market Research Software | 9.1 (#3) | 7.8 (#20) |
| AI data handling | The default AI route is a German gateway with no training and stated zero-retention processing, while workspaces can bring their own model and endpoint. | Sawtooth says survey data is not used to train its AI models and is processed to provide the chosen features. |
| Founded | 2014 | 1983 |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany | Provo, Utah, USA; Leeds, UK |
| Support | All plans include German-language support by email and help center; Pro and Enterprise include priority support, while Enterprise also lists an SLA and personal contact. | The pricing page says all plans include knowledgeable support; its FAQ says support can answer technical questions and advise on research. |
Plans
DataLion
- FreeFree
- Solo€100 a month
- Starter€350 a month
- Pro€525 a month
- Enterprise€1,400 a month
In their own words
DataLion
DataLion is a web-based survey and dashboard platform for collecting or importing data, analyzing it, and sharing findings as interactive dashboards or reports. Survey tools cover questionnaire creation, skip logic and distribution; publishing can automatically create a dataset, codebook and live dashboard. Analysis options include crosstabs, significance testing, weighting, regression, ANOVA, MaxDiff, price sensitivity, and sentiment and topic analysis. Data can come from SPSS, Excel, CSV, databases and APIs, with scheduled imports and ways to combine sources. Drag-and-drop dashboards offer interactive filters, drill-downs and more than 50 chart types. Exports include editable PowerPoint, Google Slides, Excel, PDF, image and CSV, alongside a Power BI OData feed and AI access through MCP. Deployment options include on-premise Docker or a dedicated hosted instance. The Free plan is free, limited to one user, one project and 100 cases; exports, crosstabs and AI analysis are excluded. Solo starts at €100 a month, billed annually and excluding VAT. DataLion says it is a Munich-based company founded in 2014.
Lighthouse Studio
Lighthouse Studio has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.