What are data visualization tools?

Data visualization tools convert raw data into visual formats like charts, graphs, and dashboards. Options range from standalone BI platforms like Tableau and Looker to built-in charting in Excel and Google Sheets, to AI-powered database visualizers like Query Streams Nova AI that generate charts from natural language questions.

What chart types does Query Streams support?

Nova AI includes six chart types: line charts for trends, bar charts for comparisons, pie charts for proportions, scatter plots for correlations, area charts for cumulative trends, and horizontal bar charts for rankings. The Excel and Google Sheets add-ins also give access to the full native charting libraries of those platforms.

Do I need to know SQL to create charts from my database?

No. Nova AI generates validated, dialect-correct SQL from plain English questions. Ask a question like 'show monthly revenue by region as a bar chart' and Nova generates the SQL, runs it, and creates the chart automatically.

How is Query Streams different from Tableau or Looker?

Tableau and Looker are dedicated BI platforms with hundreds of chart types but require data model setup, proprietary training, and per-user licensing. Query Streams provides six chart types through Nova AI plus full native charting in Excel and Google Sheets -- no data models, no new tool to learn, flat pricing per plan.

Can I create charts in Excel from live database data?

Yes. The Query Streams Excel add-in runs saved queries on-demand and streams live data into worksheets. Build any native Excel chart from the results and refresh anytime with one click. No ODBC drivers or CSV exports needed.

Can I share charts with people outside my organization?

Yes. Nova AI supports chart email to send charts directly. You can also share saved queries through the portal -- recipients run them from their own Excel or Google Sheets with independent filter selection, without seeing SQL code or database credentials.

What databases can I visualize data from?

Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, Microsoft Access, Oracle, Snowflake, BigQuery, and DuckDB. API connectors for Stripe, HubSpot, Shopify, Google Analytics, and more are also supported. The Agent runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Is my data secure when creating visualizations?

Yes. The Query Streams Agent runs on your infrastructure with outbound-only connections. Database credentials never leave your network. Nova AI accesses query results for chart generation but credentials remain securely on your infrastructure.

Can I schedule automated chart reports?

Query Streams supports scheduled data sync to platforms like Airtable and Smartsheet. For Excel and Sheets, users run queries on-demand with one-click refresh. Nova AI chart email lets you send charts to stakeholders directly.

How much does data visualization in Query Streams cost?

Query Streams offers a free tier with Excel and Google Sheets add-ins and full query functionality. Nova AI charts are available on Business and Enterprise plans with monthly AI credits. Running saved queries and building native charts is always unlimited. Flat pricing per plan, not per-user.

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Is the Agent Online? What Offline Means and How to Fix It
How to Install the Query Streams Agent on Windows
How to Install the Query Streams Agent on Linux
How to Install the Query Streams Agent on macOS
Query Streams Access Level Permissions: Complete User Role Management Guide
How to Install the Query Streams Google Sheets Addon

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Set up the PostgreSQL connector
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