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Head to head · 2026

AI2SQL vs Mode

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

AI2SQL

A narrow, focused text-to-SQL converter, nothing else bolted on

4.1$15/mo

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Mode

Now a ThoughtSpot subsidiary, following a 2023 acquisition

4.3Free

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Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

  • Lower starting price

    Not comparable

    Not comparable: Mode does not list a price

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    Mode

    4.1 against 4.3

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Data and Analytics tools

Side by side

Compared onAI2SQLMode
Our rating4.14.3Better
Starts at$15/moFree
Free planYesYes
CategoryData and AnalyticsData and Analytics
Plans
  • Basic$15/mo
  • Pro$25/mo
Free
Key features
  • Natural-language to SQL query generation
  • Support for multiple SQL dialects
  • Narrow, focused scope without bundled dashboards
  • Free tier for limited queries
  • Built for developers and analysts writing SQL directly
  • SQL and Python notebooks for code-first analysis
  • Acquired by ThoughtSpot in 2023 for $200 million
  • Now a wholly owned ThoughtSpot subsidiary
  • Combined with ThoughtSpot's natural-language exploration capabilities
  • Free tier for individual use
Pros
  • Simple, focused tool without unnecessary bundled features
  • Multi-dialect support fits different database engines
  • Free tier available to test
  • Long-established, proven code-first analyst workflow
  • Now backed by ThoughtSpot's broader platform and resources
  • Free tier available for individual use
Cons
  • No dashboards or reporting layer for business users
  • Less useful for someone wanting a full self-serve analytics experience
  • Complex, multi-step queries may still need manual refinement
  • No longer an independent company, product direction now follows ThoughtSpot's roadmap
  • Team-scale features require a paid plan
  • Overlaps with ThoughtSpot's own platform, worth comparing both directly
CompanyAI2SQL, founded 2021Mode Analytics, founded 2013

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is AI2SQL better than Mode?

In our reviews AI2SQL scores 4.1 and Mode scores 4.3. The better pick depends on the job. AI2SQL: A narrow, focused text-to-SQL converter, nothing else bolted on. Mode: Now a ThoughtSpot subsidiary, following a 2023 acquisition.

Which is cheaper, AI2SQL or Mode?

AI2SQL: from $15/mo. Mode: free.

Do AI2SQL and Mode have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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