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Head to head · 2026

Mode vs Polymer

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

Mode

Now a ThoughtSpot subsidiary, following a 2023 acquisition

4.3Free

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Polymer

Turns spreadsheets and business apps into dashboards, no SQL needed

4.3$25/mo

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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

    Tie

    4.3 against 4.3

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Data and Analytics tools

Side by side

Compared onModePolymer
Our rating4.34.3
Starts atFree$25/mo
Free planYesYes
CategoryData and AnalyticsData and Analytics
PlansFreeFrom $25/mo
Key features
  • 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
  • Direct connections to Airtable, Shopify, and similar business apps
  • No SQL or data pipeline required
  • Automatic dashboard generation from connected data
  • Free tier for limited use
  • Built for teams without dedicated data analysts
Pros
  • Long-established, proven code-first analyst workflow
  • Now backed by ThoughtSpot's broader platform and resources
  • Free tier available for individual use
  • No SQL knowledge required to build working dashboards
  • Direct connections to popular business apps speed up setup
  • Accessible to teams without dedicated data analyst resources
Cons
  • 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
  • Less flexible than code-first BI tools for complex custom analysis
  • Limited to supported app connections rather than any arbitrary data source
  • Advanced features require a paid plan
CompanyMode Analytics, founded 2013Polymer Search

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260703. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Mode better than Polymer?

In our reviews Mode scores 4.3 and Polymer scores 4.3. The better pick depends on the job. Mode: Now a ThoughtSpot subsidiary, following a 2023 acquisition. Polymer: Turns spreadsheets and business apps into dashboards, no SQL needed.

Which is cheaper, Mode or Polymer?

Mode: free. Polymer: from $25/mo.

Do Mode and Polymer have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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