Dashboard Mockup & Wireframe Tool
A dashboard mockup is a quick visual draft of your layout and metrics. Use it to align stakeholders before building in BI.
What is a Dashboard Mockup?
A dashboard mockup is a quick visual draft of your story, layout, comparisons, and filters. It's designed to align stakeholders on the key questions before any BI development begins.
What it's for:
- • Agree on story and layout
- • Define key metrics and comparisons
- • Test filter interactions
- • Get stakeholder buy-in early
What it's NOT:
- • Final BI dashboard
- • Color theme or branding
- • Real data or live connections
- • Pixel-perfect design
Benefits vs Building in BI
Skip the expensive BI rework. Mockups align your team before you build.
Faster Alignment
Get stakeholder agreement in minutes, not weeks. Visual mockups eliminate confusion.
Fewer Rebuilds
Catch layout issues early. No more "can we move this chart?" after BI is built.
Focus on Questions
Start with business questions, not technical constraints. Build what matters.
Clear Scope
Define exactly what's in scope for your first iteration. No scope creep.
Mockup vs Wireframe vs Prototype
Choose the right tool for 80% of dashboard projects
Wireframe
Basic structure and layout. No colors or styling.
- • Content hierarchy
- • Layout structure
- • Information architecture
Mockup
Visual representation with basic styling and content.
- • Visual layout
- • Basic styling
- • Content placement
Prototype
Interactive version with full functionality and data.
- • Interactive elements
- • Real data connections
- • Full functionality
For 80% of dashboard projects, mockups or wireframes are sufficient to align stakeholders.
Quick Tutorial (5 Minutes)
Create your first dashboard mockup in just 5 simple steps
Start with a Blank Grid
Open a new blank grid and set up your basic workspace. Choose your layout dimensions and theme.
Add KPIs and Charts
Drag and drop KPI cards, tables, and charts onto your grid. Customize colors and labels to match your brand.
Add Context and Notes
Include annotations and notes to explain key metrics and decisions. This helps stakeholders understand your thinking.
Share and Collaborate
Share your mockup with stakeholders and gather feedback. Use built-in commenting features to iterate quickly.
Export and Build
Export your final mockup as PNG or JSON. Use it as the blueprint for your BI implementation.
Ready to start building?
Follow these 5 simple steps and create your first dashboard mockup in minutes.
Layout Ideas
10 proven layouts by use case
Templates are coming soon — for now, start from blank and pick a layout idea below
Executive KPI Layout
- • 3-5 key metrics
- • Month-over-month trends
- • Traffic light indicators
Channel Comparison
- • Side-by-side metrics
- • Attribution analysis
- • ROI calculations
Funnel Analysis
- • 5-7 funnel stages
- • Conversion rates
- • Drop-off points
Cohorts & Retention
- • Cohort matrix view
- • Retention curves
- • Lifecycle analysis
Operations Metrics
- • Process efficiency
- • SLA tracking
- • Bottleneck analysis
FAQ
Everything you need to know about dashboard mockups
Q: What is the difference between mockup, wireframe and prototype?
A mockup is a visual representation with styling, a wireframe is a basic structure, and a prototype is a clickable version. For dashboards, mockups are usually sufficient.
Q: Can I import real data into my mockup?
No, mockups are visual drafts—use placeholder data. Real data comes when you build in BI.
Q: How long does it take to create a mockup?
5 minutes for a simple mockup, 15-30 minutes for complex ones.
Q: How do I share my mockup?
Export as PNG or share a link directly from the app.
Q: Can I save my mockup for future edits?
Yes, save as JSON or PNG for future reference.