Reveal vs Domo: Native SDK vs Hosted Workaround
Reveal vs Domo: Native SDK vs Hosted Workaround
Reveal is built from the ground up for embedded use cases—no iFrames, no hidden fees, no bloated setup. Unlike Domo’s cloud-only model that limits control and flexibility, Reveal gives developers a true SDK, complete UI control, and flat pricing that scales with you.
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Why Teams Switch from Domo to Reveal
Domo adds layers of complexity where speed and flexibility matter most. Reveal eliminates unnecessary overhead, giving your team full control, faster time to value, and a pricing model that scales with you:
Transparent Pricing
No user-based fees.
Better Developer Tools
Real SDK, not black box.
Faster Embedding
No complex configuration.
Open Platform
More control, less vendor lock-in.
Reveal vs. Domo
A side-by-side look at how Reveal compares to Domo across performance, flexibility, and developer experience. Reveal gives you full control without the cost and constraints of Domo’s cloud-only model.
| Reveal | Domo | |
|---|---|---|
Pricing  | Flat Rate | Per User/Module |
| Customization | Full | Limited |
| Developer Access | Open SDK | Closed System |
| Embedding | Easy | Complex Setup |
| AI/ML | Built-In | Add-On |
Why Choose Reveal Over Domo?
True Embedded SDK: No iFrames
Reveal provides full embedding control—no iFrames, no hosted dashboards. Developers can embed analytics with native SDKs for JavaScript, .NET, and more. Customize layout, interactions, and events. It looks and behaves like your app.
Fixed, Predictable Pricing
Reveal offers one flat annual fee per app. No per-user pricing. No usage spikes. No surprise overages. You get one predictable price, regardless of how many users or dashboards you embed.
Fast & Easy Integration
With Reveal, integration is simple. Reveal’s SDK-first model, detailed docs, and plug-and-play connectors let developers embed analytics in days. No complex workflows or slow onboarding.
Easy Permissions and Real-Time Data Access
Reveal offers live data access and built-in Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). This lets you manage permissions effortlessly, while real-time data keeps your users informed with the latest insights. No more wrestling with slow refreshes or manual security workarounds.
Flexible Deployment for Any Environment
While Domo only offers a cloud-hosted model, Reveal adapts to your infrastructure. Run analytics on-premises for compliance, in the cloud for speed, or both. You stay in control of data residency, architecture, and performance.
This is the magic. On the fly, we transform data from disparate data sources into visual displays that the brain can understand and act on.
Jim Richardson
President of Atanasoft
Jim Richardson
President of Atanasoft
What People are Saying About Reveal
I’ve been using Reveal BI for 1 week, and I must say it is completely awesome. I like the intuitive user interface, seamless integration, responsive customer support, powerful visualization tools, real-time analysis, and the best security measures.
The Reveal SDK is ideal for detecting errors in the programming language and creating Add-ons to increase and complement the interfaces and functions that we want to develop.
Reveal has established excellent base for our customers and sales team to explore and raise their concerns on our products and services. It has been able to streamline and our relationship ecosystem that has boosted the growth of our company. I have met and addressed many challenges that affect our customers and solved them to enable them trust our services increase pipeline leads.
Reveal has driven our business performance to great and recommendable lengths. It is very powerful and result achievement product that I highly recommend to any growing business.
With embedded evidence our company teams are able to drive data insights effectively. It anlyses our data automatically and recommends on the most relevant customer markets. With a simple to use interface we are able to create and customize our dashboard and visualizations.
If you have worked with power bi or Qlik view, You would rather use Reveal as it is easier to use and more user friendly. The learning curve to use the software is easy and overall the software is great!
Frequently Asked Questions
Domo Embedded is an extension of the Domo BI platform that lets companies display dashboards inside their apps, typically using iFrames. Because it’s built on Domo’s cloud-only architecture, embedding is limited to hosted views with minimal customization, making it difficult to deliver a fully native or white-labeled user experience.
Reveal is a true embedded SDK, not a hosted BI tool in an iFrame. Developers get full API access, custom UI control, and flexible deployment (cloud, on-prem, or hybrid). While Domo bolts analytics onto your app, Reveal builds it in—secure, seamless, and fully integrated.
Domo charges by user, usage, and capacity, making costs unpredictable and hard to scale. Reveal offers flat pricing with no per-user fees or overage penalties. You get full access from day one, so your costs stay stable whether you have 10 or 10,000 users.
Yes, Reveal provides full white-labeling so you can customize logos, colors, fonts, and layout to match your product’s branding. Domo’s embedded dashboards retain platform branding and styling restrictions. Reveal looks and feels like your app because it is—no compromises, no hosted wrappers.
Reveal supports a wide range of data sources including SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Google BigQuery, REST APIs, Excel, and cloud services like Azure and AWS. Unlike Domo, Reveal doesn’t lock you into rigid pipelines. You get real-time access to any data source your product depends on.
Absolutely. Reveal is built for developers, with a true embedded SDK, full API access, and detailed documentation. It’s designed for fast, flexible integration across multiple tech stacks, while Domo relies more on iFrames and is less customizable at the code level.
Reveal offers robust, built-in security features, including role-based access control (RBAC), row-level security, and multi-tenant support. It can be deployed on-prem or in private clouds to meet strict compliance needs, providing more flexibility than Domo’s cloud-only model.
Yes. Reveal’s architecture is optimized for high performance, even with large data volumes and heavy user loads. Its native embed approach reduces latency and improves scalability—ensuring reliable performance where iFrame-based solutions like Domo can struggle.
Yes, Reveal is expanding its AI capabilities with features like natural language querying (NLQ), predictive analytics, and AI-driven insights. These tools help your users access deeper insights faster, directly within your embedded analytics experience.
Ready to Escape Domo’s Rising Cost & Lag?
Looking for a more affordable option with modern features, full control, and faster deployment? Reveal upgrades your app with unlimited users and usage, and lets you scale worry-free with fixed pricing.
Got questions? Book a 1:1 call with our consultants to see how Reveal can help you go live faster and scale smarter.
