Mode Analytics, founded in 2013, built an early and well-regarded combination of SQL notebooks, Python, and visualization for analysts who wanted more flexibility than drag-and-drop dashboard builders offered, becoming a common choice for data teams doing exploratory, code-first analysis.
In 2023, ThoughtSpot, also covered elsewhere in this directory, acquired Mode in a $200 million cash-and-equity deal, and Mode now operates as a wholly owned ThoughtSpot subsidiary rather than an independent company. The stated goal was combining Mode's code-first analysis with ThoughtSpot's natural-language, self-service exploration to cover a fuller range of BI needs in one combined platform.
A free tier covers individual use, with paid plans scaling for teams. For a data analyst who wants Mode's established code-first notebook workflow, it's worth knowing the product now operates within ThoughtSpot's broader platform strategy rather than as a fully independent tool, which may shape its product direction going forward.
