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Pecan AIMost similar to DataRobot in what it does, its category and its price.
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Neural DesignerHas a free plan, rated 3.7 out of 5. DataRobot has none.
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AkkioFrom $49/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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AnswerRocketRated 5.0 out of 5 in our review, against 4.0 for DataRobot.
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At a glance
Green means better than DataRobot, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 DataRobotBaseline | 4.0 | Not listed | No | An automated machine learning pioneer since 2012, before generative AI | |
| Pecan AI | 4.0Same | $760/mo | No | Predictive analytics priced for marketing teams making high-value decisions | vs DataRobot |
 Qlik | 4.3+0.3 | $300/mo | No | A pioneering BI platform from 1993, three decades before AI dashboards | vs DataRobot |
| AnswerRocket | 5.0+1.0 | Not listed | No | An augmented-analytics pioneer since 2013, before the term existed | vs DataRobot |
 dotData | 4.0Same | Not listed | No | Predictive analytics platform that automates feature engineering across multi-table data to find signals and KPI drivers, with products for no-code modeling, model operations and text analytics. | vs DataRobot |
| Akkio | 4.0Same | $49/mo | No | Now built specifically for media agencies, not general predictive AI | vs DataRobot |
| Neural Designer | 3.7−0.3 | Free | YesDataRobot has none | Desktop machine learning software built around explainability - train predictive models and get an account of why they predict what they do. | vs DataRobot |
 Google Looker | 4.3+0.3 | Not listed | No | A semantic modeling layer that defines metrics once, in code | vs DataRobot |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches DataRobot.
Pecan AI
4.0$760/mo
vs DataRobotSame
Predictive analytics priced for marketing teams making high-value decisions.
- SQL-based predictive modeling for marketing and growth teams
- Pre-built templates for churn, LTV, and lead scoring
- Built for semi-technical marketers, not just data scientists
Deep focus on marketing-specific predictive use cases
Among the highest starting prices in this category
Qlik
4.3$300/mo
vs DataRobot+0.3
A pioneering BI platform from 1993, three decades before AI dashboards.
- 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
Genuinely pioneering, decades-long history in business intelligence
No free tier or transparent self-serve pricing
AnswerRocket
5.0Not listed
vs DataRobot+1.0
An augmented-analytics pioneer since 2013, before the term existed.
- Max, an AI analyst generating narrative insight explanations
- Automated insight generation predating the generative AI wave
- Enterprise data warehouse integration
Long, focused track record in augmented analytics specifically
No free tier or transparent self-serve pricing
dotData
4.0Not listed
vs DataRobotSame
Predictive analytics platform that automates feature engineering across multi-table data to find signals and KPI drivers, with products for no-code modeling, model operations and text analytics.
- Feature Factory for automated feature engineering
- Insight for discovering KPI drivers and building scorecards
- Enterprise no-code predictive AI for citizen data scientists
Automates a time-consuming part of building ML models
No published prices or free tier
Akkio
4.0$49/mo
vs DataRobotSame
Now built specifically for media agencies, not general predictive AI.
- Built specifically for media agencies and data providers
- Chat with Data conversational querying
- Campaign strategy, segmentation, and measurement in one platform
Deep vertical focus on media and advertising workflows specifically
No free tier to test before committing
Neural Designer
3.7Free
vs DataRobot−0.3Free plan
Desktop machine learning software built around explainability - train predictive models and get an account of why they predict what they do.
- Build, train, validate and deploy neural network models
- Explainability as the central design goal
- Desktop software - data need not leave your environment
Explainability suits regulated and engineering decisions a black box cannot serve
Explainability is a spectrum - check what the explanations actually tell you
Google Looker
4.3Not listed
vs DataRobot+0.3
A semantic modeling layer that defines metrics once, in code.
- LookML semantic modeling layer for governed metric definitions
- Metrics defined once, consistent across every dashboard
- Native integration with BigQuery and Google Cloud data services
Strong metric governance and consistency across an organization
No free tier or transparent self-serve pricing
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is DataRobot free?
DataRobot does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to DataRobot?
Neural Designer is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.7 out of 5).
What is the cheapest alternative to DataRobot?
Among paid plans, Akkio has the lowest starting price (from $49/mo). If you need it free, start with Neural Designer.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.