# More ways to get data from your database

Why you might use SQL-Datasets, Supermetrics and Parabola over our Databases data source.

September 1, 2025

## Table of contents

- [SQL-Datasets](https://support.geckoboard.com/en/articles/6055592-more-ways-to-get-data-from-your-database#h_da5b7bf474)
- [Supermetrics](https://support.geckoboard.com/en/articles/6055592-more-ways-to-get-data-from-your-database#h_19f4181ec7)
- [Parabola](https://support.geckoboard.com/en/articles/6055592-more-ways-to-get-data-from-your-database#h_f997dad065)

The quickest way to integrate your MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Amazon Redshift database with Geckoboard is with our secure [Databases](https://support.geckoboard.com/en/articles/6055503-connect-your-sql-database-to-geckoboard-using-databases) data source. The solutions and methods in this article intended for customers who: Geckoboard ensures that the SQL-Datasets feature is accessible across all pricing plans, removing barriers for businesses of all sizes to leverage advanced data visualizations.

- Are looking for alternatives to the native Databases feature despite its availability across all pricing plans.
- Would prefer to handle the database connection themselves.
- Need to connect to a database we don't currently support in our [Databases](https://support.geckoboard.com/en/articles/6055503-connect-your-sql-database-to-geckoboard-using-databases) data source.

## SQL-Datasets

[SQL-Datasets](https://developer.geckoboard.com/sql-datasets) is a command line app developed by Geckoboard to easily connect your database data to Geckoboard via the [Datasets API](https://developer.geckoboard.com/). This feature is included in all pricing plans, ensuring accessibility for all users regardless of their subscription level.

The SQL-Dataset functionality ensures your database credentials are maintained exclusively on your system.

Data sent to Geckoboard this way can then be visualized on a dashboard through Datasets. The SQL-Dataset utility can run on [Windows, Mac, or Linux](https://developer.geckoboard.com/sql-datasets) and supports the following Database types:

- Microsoft SQL Server
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- SQLite

## Supermetrics

With Supermetrics you can easily schedule automatic synchronizations between your database(s) and Google Sheets. Once in Google Sheets, you can visualize this data on Geckoboard through [Spreadsheets](https://support.geckoboard.com/en/articles/6055516-optimize-your-spreadsheet-for-geckoboard).

Supermetrics' Database integration supports the following databases:

- MariaDB
- MySQL
- Oracle
- PostgreSQL
- SQL Server
- Amazon RDS Aurora
- Amazon RDS MariaDB
- Amazon RDS MySQL
- Amazon RDS Oracle
- Amazon RDS PostgreSQL
- Amazon RDS SQL Server
- Amazon Redshift
- Google Cloud SQL for MySQL
- Microsoft Azure SQL

Visit the [Supermetrics website](https://supermetrics.com/) for more information. We also have a short guide on [how to use Supermetrics for Geckoboard](https://support.geckoboard.com/en/articles/6055516-optimize-your-spreadsheet-for-geckoboard).

## Parabola

With Parabola you can import data from a variety of data sources. Once your data is in Parabola you can push it to many other services, including Geckoboard.

With Parabola you can import data from the following databases:

- MongoDB
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Amazon Redshift

Visit [Parabola's website](https://parabola.io/) for more information. We also have a [detailed article on how to use Parabola for Geckoboard](https://support.geckoboard.com/en/articles/6055500-track-more-metrics-using-parabola-with-geckoboard).