Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Zoho Analytics
From $22/mo against from $300/mo
Free plan
Zoho Analytics
Only Zoho Analytics has one
Higher rating
Tie
4.3 against 4.3
Same job?
Yes
Both are Data and Analytics tools
Side by side
Compared on
Qlik
Zoho Analytics
Our rating
4.3
4.3
Starts at
$300/mo
$22/moBetter
Free plan
No
YesBetter
Category
Data and Analytics
Data and Analytics
Plans
StarterFrom $300/mo for 10 users, billed annually
StandardFrom $825/mo for 25 GB of data, billed annually
PremiumFrom $2,750/mo for 50 GB of data, billed annually
EnterpriseQuote only
FreeFree
Basic$22/mo
Standard$45/mo
Key features
Associative data model for free-form data exploration
Operating since 1993, one of the oldest names in BI
AI-assisted natural-language querying and AutoML added more recently
Enterprise-grade governance built over three decades
No self-serve free tier
Native integration with Zoho's broader business app suite
AI-assisted natural-language querying
Accessible pricing relative to enterprise BI platforms
Free tier for small teams
Direct reporting on Zoho CRM and Zoho Books data
Pros
Genuinely pioneering, decades-long history in business intelligence
Associative data model still offers distinctive free-form exploration
Enterprise governance proven over a very long operating history
Significantly more accessible than enterprise-tier BI competitors
Native integration removes a separate step for existing Zoho users
Free tier available for small teams
Cons
No free tier or transparent self-serve pricing
Older underlying platform can feel less modern than AI-first newer competitors
Enterprise sales process required to evaluate
Less powerful than dedicated enterprise BI platforms for complex analysis
Full integration value depends on already using other Zoho products
Smaller third-party ecosystem than Tableau or Power BI
Company
Qlik, founded 1993
Zoho Corporation, founded 2009
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FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Qlik better than Zoho Analytics?
In our reviews Qlik scores 4.3 and Zoho Analytics scores 4.3. The better pick depends on the job. Qlik: A pioneering BI platform from 1993, three decades before AI dashboards. Zoho Analytics: Accessible BI bundled inside Zoho's much larger business suite.
Which is cheaper, Qlik or Zoho Analytics?
Zoho Analytics has the lower starting price: from $300/mo for Qlik and from $22/mo for Zoho Analytics.