How long does it take to set up Xplainr?

Most teams are up and running in under 5 minutes. Simply connect your marketing channels using OAuth (no API keys needed), and you'll see your first AI-generated insight immediately. There's no complex configuration or data mapping required.

Absolutely. We use bank-level 256-bit AES encryption for all data in transit and at rest. We never store your raw marketing data, only the aggregated metrics needed to generate insights. Our platform is built with enterprise-grade security practices, and we never sell or share your data.

Which marketing platforms do you integrate with?

We currently support Google Analytics 4, Google Ads, Google Search Console, Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram), and LinkedIn Ads. All integrations use secure OAuth authentication, so you never have to share passwords or API keys.

Can I try Xplainr before committing?

Yes! Start with our Free tier to connect one domain and get 5 AI insights per month, no credit card required.

What if Xplainr doesn't work for me?

No problem - all paid plans come with a 14-day free trial, and you can cancel anytime with one click. If you're not seeing value within the first two weeks, you won't be charged. We're confident you'll see ROI, but there's zero risk to try.

How is Xplainr different from Google Analytics or Looker Studio?

Those tools show charts and expect you to figure them out. Xplainr tells you what happened in plain English, explains why it happened, and recommends what to do next. Instead of building dashboards and manually hunting for patterns, you get AI-generated insights that explain anomalies, identify opportunities, and prioritize your daily actions.

Can my whole marketing team use Xplainr?

Yes! Starter plans include 3 team members, Pro plans include 10, and Enterprise plans have unlimited seats. Team members can share domains, assign action items from insights, and collaborate on priorities - all with role-based permissions.

Do I need technical skills to use Xplainr?

Not at all. Xplainr is built for marketing managers, not data scientists. You can ask Aria (our AI assistant) questions in plain English like 'Why did my conversion rate drop yesterday?' and get clear, actionable answers without writing any queries.

Updated 2026-03-08

Migration Guide

20 min

Switch from Databox to Xplainr

TL;DR: Switching from Databox to Xplainr takes under 20 minutes. You'll trade static KPI dashboards for AI that proactively tells you what's happening across your marketing channels - before you even check a dashboard.

Databox is great for aggregating KPIs into mobile-friendly dashboards, but it still relies on you to interpret the data. You check numbers, you notice trends, you draw conclusions. Xplainr flips this model: AI monitors everything continuously and surfaces insights proactively, so you only focus on what actually matters.

The shift from Databox to Xplainr represents a broader trend: dashboard vs insights - why charts alone are no longer enough for modern marketing teams.

Why Teams Switch from Databox

Dashboard fatigue - too many databoards to check, not enough time to analyze

Benchmarks show how you compare but don't explain why or what to do about it

No AI-powered analysis - you still need to interpret every metric manually

Goal tracking shows red/green but doesn't diagnose the underlying cause

Limited cross-channel correlation - each data source lives in its own silo

Pricing scales quickly as you add more data sources and team members

What You Gain with Xplainr

Proactive Intelligence

Stop checking dashboards. Xplainr tells you what changed before you ask.

Root Cause Analysis

When a metric drops, AI explains why - not just that it dropped.

Cross-Channel Correlation

Understand how Google Ads changes ripple through organic and social.

Anomaly Detection

Get alerted to unusual patterns that static goal tracking misses.

AI Daily Briefings

One concise report replaces checking multiple Databox dashboards.

Simpler Pricing

Generous free tier. Pro plan doesn't charge per data source.

For a detailed feature-by-feature breakdown, see our full Xplainr vs Databox comparison.

Step-by-Step Migration

Sign up for Xplainr (free)

Create your account. No credit card required.

2 min

Connect your marketing platforms

Link the same platforms you use in Databox - Google Ads, Meta, GA4, etc. OAuth makes it one-click.

5 min

AI establishes baselines

Xplainr analyzes your historical data to understand normal performance ranges.

5 min

Get your first AI briefing

Receive cross-channel insights with explanations - not just numbers.

3 min

Set notification preferences

Choose how you want to receive alerts: email, in-app, or both.

3 min

What You Keep

Switching doesn't mean losing your data or starting over.

All marketing platform data remains in the original sources

Historical benchmarks and trends are preserved in your platforms

Databox dashboards remain accessible during transition

Team members can be invited with existing email addresses

Xplainr goes beyond what Databox offers with predictive marketing analytics - forecasting what will happen next, not just showing what happened.

Common Concerns

"We rely on Databox benchmarks"

Xplainr provides context through AI analysis rather than static benchmarks. Instead of seeing "you're in the 60th percentile," you get "your CPC increased 23% this week - likely due to increased competition in [segment], and here's what you can do about it." This is more actionable than benchmark comparison.

"Our team loves the Databox mobile app"

Xplainr delivers AI briefings via email and a responsive web app. The key difference: instead of pulling up an app to check metrics, intelligence comes to you proactively.

"We have custom Databox metrics"

Xplainr supports custom KPI definitions and automatically calculates cross-channel derived metrics that Databox can't do natively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Xplainr a replacement for Databox?

Xplainr replaces the need for manually checking KPI dashboards. It's an intelligence layer that proactively surfaces what matters, rather than a dashboard builder that waits for you to look at it.

Does Xplainr have goal tracking like Databox?

Xplainr approaches goals differently - instead of showing red/green against targets, AI monitors for anomalies and significant changes, then explains what's happening and recommends actions.

Can I migrate my Databox dashboards?

You don't need to migrate dashboards because Xplainr doesn't use dashboards as its primary interface. Connect your data sources and AI generates insights automatically.

Need Help Migrating? We'll Do It With You

Our Xplainr team offers free guided migration sessions where we walk you through the entire switch - from connecting your data sources to configuring your first AI briefings. No prep needed, just book a slot and we'll handle the heavy lifting together.

1-on-1 session with a migration specialist
We'll replicate your key Databox workflows in Xplainr
Available for all plans - including the free tier

Book a Free Migration Session

Ready to switch?

Start free - most teams are fully migrated in under 30 minutes. Or book a guided migration session and let our team help.

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