TotalKPI vs SimpleKPI: Which Simple KPI Dashboard Is Right for You?
| Feature | TotalKPI | SimpleKPI |
|---|---|---|
| Overlay Metrics on Same Chart | Yes - automatic 0-100% normalization | No - separate KPI cards and charts |
| Automatic Correlation Detection | Pearson correlation on every combined view | Not available |
| CSV & Spreadsheet Import | Yes - auto-detect dates, currencies, formats | Yes - CSV and Excel import |
| Custom API Connections | Any JSON API endpoint with automatic polling | REST API for pushing data in |
| Inbound Webhooks | Yes - JSON template mapping | API-based data push |
| Trend Projections | 5 methods (linear, moving avg, Holt, log, CAGR) | Target lines and goals |
| Chart Types | Time-series line, area, bar, scatter | Line, bar, pie, gauge, counters |
| Starting Price | $9/month | $99/month (Team plan) |
TotalKPI Pricing
From $9/mo (Starter) to $19/mo (Growth). 14-day free trial, no credit card required.
SimpleKPI Pricing
From $99/mo (Team) to $299/mo (Department). 14-day free trial available.
Two Approaches to Simple KPI Tracking
Both TotalKPI and SimpleKPI position themselves as simple, no-fuss KPI dashboards. But they solve different problems.
SimpleKPI is a traditional KPI tracking tool. You define your key performance indicators, set targets, and track progress over time. It's built around scorecards, goal tracking, and management reporting. The interface is clean and focused on answering one question: are we hitting our numbers?
TotalKPI is a metric correlation tool. You pull data from multiple sources and overlay them on the same chart to discover relationships. It's built around combined views, automatic normalization, and Pearson correlation. It answers a different question: what's driving our numbers?
Where SimpleKPI Shines
SimpleKPI does traditional KPI management well:
- Target tracking with visual progress indicators
- KPI scorecards for team and department views
- Scheduled PDF reports for stakeholder updates
- Annotations and commentary on KPI performance
- Department-level dashboards with role-based access
If your primary need is setting KPI targets and reporting progress to management, SimpleKPI is purpose-built for that workflow.
Where TotalKPI Goes Further
TotalKPI takes a fundamentally different approach to understanding your metrics:
Metric Overlay
Instead of showing each KPI in its own widget, TotalKPI lets you plot multiple metrics from completely different sources on the same time-series chart. Stripe revenue alongside Google Search Console traffic alongside support ticket volume, all normalized to a comparable 0-100% scale.
Automatic Correlation
Every combined view calculates the Pearson correlation coefficient. You see instantly whether metrics move together, move apart, or have no relationship. No spreadsheet formulas or statistical tools needed.
Universal Connectivity
TotalKPI connects to any JSON API endpoint, accepts CSV imports, and receives data via inbound webhooks. SimpleKPI primarily relies on manual data entry or its own API for data ingestion.
Price Difference
At $9/month vs $99/month for entry-level plans, TotalKPI is significantly more affordable. The Growth plan at $19/month includes 10 projects and 1,000 data sources.
The Core Difference
SimpleKPI tracks KPIs against targets. TotalKPI reveals how KPIs relate to each other. If you already know what to measure and need to report on targets, SimpleKPI fits well. If you need a simple KPI dashboard that shows you the patterns and correlations hiding in your data, TotalKPI is the better choice.