The verdict in three sentences
A custom executive dashboard costs in 2026 10,000 to 30,000 EUR, connected to sources (accounting, CRM, ERP) with automatic refresh. It replaces 15 to 30 hours per month of Excel consolidation, makes the figures reliable and eliminates cross-department discrepancies. The result: a decision cycle that goes from several days to real time, on revenue, margin, cash and pipeline.
What an executive dashboard costs in 2026
The budget depends on the number of connected sources, the refresh level and how sophisticated the indicators are. 2026 orders of magnitude for the European market.
| Level | Scope | Project cost (EUR) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | 1 to 2 sources, 8 KPIs | 10,000 to 14,000 | 3 to 5 weeks |
| Steering | 3 to 4 sources, drill-down | 15,000 to 22,000 | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Executive | Accounting + CRM + ERP + forecasts | 24,000 to 30,000 | 8 to 12 weeks |
| Group | Multi-entity, consolidation | 30,000 to 55,000 | 12 to 18 weeks |
On top comes an operating cost of 80 to 400 EUR per month (hosting, possible BI licences, connection maintenance). The choice between an off-the-shelf BI tool and a custom solution depends on the flexibility needed.
The concrete gain for leadership
A dashboard's value rests on two things: consolidation time removed and decision speed gained. 2026 estimate for a 40-person SME.
| Metric | Before dashboard | After dashboard |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly consolidation | 22 h | 1 h |
| Data freshness | Day+5 | Real time |
| Cross-department discrepancies | Frequent | Single source |
| Key decision delay | 3 to 4 days | Immediate |
| Consolidation cost /year | 9,240 EUR | 420 EUR |
Removing 21 hours a month of consolidation at 35 EUR loaded saves 8,820 EUR per year, not counting the value of decisions taken sooner.
Mini case study
Marc, head of a 40-person services SME in Lille, orders a Steering dashboard at 19,000 EUR + 200 EUR per month. His management control spent 22 hours per month consolidating Excel exports, i.e. 264 hours per year at 35 EUR loaded, or 9,240 EUR. The dashboard cuts that work to 12 hours per year. Annual gain on consolidation alone: 8,820 EUR, plus the reduction of the decision delay from 4 days to instant. First-year cost: 21,400 EUR, amortised in about 15 months on time savings alone, faster once accelerated decisions are valued.
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FAQ
How much does an executive dashboard cost?
Between 10,000 and 30,000 EUR in 2026 depending on the number of sources and analysis depth. An essential version on 1 to 2 sources starts at 10,000 EUR.
What is the running cost?
From 80 to 400 EUR per month: hosting, possible BI licences and maintenance of source connections.
How much time is saved?
Between 15 and 30 hours per month of Excel consolidation removed, i.e. 180 to 360 hours per year valued at around 35 EUR loaded per hour.
Off-the-shelf BI or custom?
A standard BI tool fits classic KPIs. Custom is needed for specific business indicators, forecasts or multi-entity consolidation.
How long until it is operational?
Budget 3 to 12 weeks depending on the number of sources. A first screen with vital KPIs can ship in 3 weeks.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your data sources, your 8 to 12 key KPIs and your refresh frequency: we price the dashboard, the timeline and the time saved. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
