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Zoho AnalyticsMost similar to Einstein Analytics in what it does, its category and its price.
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Tableau PulseFrom $15/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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AnswerRocketRated 5.0 out of 5 in our review, against 4.1 for Einstein Analytics.
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At a glance
Green means better than Einstein Analytics, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Einstein AnalyticsBaseline | 4.1 | Not listed | No | Now called CRM Analytics, after three previous name changes | |
| Zoho Analytics | 4.3+0.2 | $22/mo | YesEinstein Analytics has none | Accessible BI bundled inside Zoho's much larger business suite | vs Einstein Analytics |
 Qlik | 4.3+0.2 | $300/mo | No | A pioneering BI platform from 1993, three decades before AI dashboards | vs Einstein Analytics |
| Tableau Pulse | 4.4+0.3 | $15/mo | No | Pushes relevant insights to you instead of waiting to be asked | vs Einstein Analytics |
 Snowflake Cortex Analyst | 4.2+0.1 | Not listed | No | Conversational querying built into Snowflake's cloud data warehouse | vs Einstein Analytics |
 Kyvos | 4.2+0.1 | Not listed | No | A semantic layer sitting underneath Tableau, Looker, and Power BI at once | vs Einstein Analytics |
 Sisense | 4.0−0.1 | Not listed | No | Built to embed inside other software, not stand alone | vs Einstein Analytics |
 Domo | 4.2+0.1 | Not listed | No | A 2010 business intelligence platform, mobile-first from the start | vs Einstein Analytics |
| AnswerRocket | 5.0+0.9 | Not listed | No | An augmented-analytics pioneer since 2013, before the term existed | vs Einstein Analytics |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Einstein Analytics.
Zoho Analytics
4.3$22/mo
vs Einstein Analytics+0.2Free plan
Accessible BI bundled inside Zoho's much larger business suite.
- Native integration with Zoho's broader business app suite
- AI-assisted natural-language querying
- Accessible pricing relative to enterprise BI platforms
Significantly more accessible than enterprise-tier BI competitors
Less powerful than dedicated enterprise BI platforms for complex analysis
Qlik
4.3$300/mo
vs Einstein Analytics+0.2
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
Tableau Pulse
4.4$15/mo
vs Einstein Analytics+0.3
Pushes relevant insights to you instead of waiting to be asked.
- Proactive, pushed insight delivery via Slack and email
- Automatic explanation of what changed and why
- Built on Tableau's established BI platform since 2003
Proactive delivery means insights don't require manually checking a dashboard
No free tier or transparent self-serve pricing
Snowflake Cortex Analyst
4.2Not listed
vs Einstein Analytics+0.1
Conversational querying built into Snowflake's cloud data warehouse.
- Natural-language querying grounded in Snowflake's data warehouse
- No separate data connection or governance setup required
- Built for organizations already using Snowflake
Native grounding in already-governed Snowflake data
No free tier or transparent self-serve pricing
Kyvos
4.2Not listed
vs Einstein Analytics+0.1
A semantic layer sitting underneath Tableau, Looker, and Power BI at once.
- Semantic layer feeding Tableau, Looker, Power BI, Excel, and MicroStrategy at once
- Addresses metric drift across different BI tools and teams
- AI-powered smart aggregation on a distributed, elastic architecture
Solves metric-drift consistency issues most standalone BI tools don't address
Usage-based pricing takes more upfront estimation than a flat subscription
Sisense
4.0Not listed
vs Einstein Analytics−0.1
Built to embed inside other software, not stand alone.
- Purpose-built for embedding analytics inside other software products
- Compose SDK for fine-grained embedded design control
- AI-assisted natural-language querying within embedded experiences
Genuine specialization in embedded analytics, not just internal dashboards
No free tier or transparent self-serve pricing
Domo
4.2Not listed
vs Einstein Analytics+0.1
A 2010 business intelligence platform, mobile-first from the start.
- Broad platform spanning data integration, visualization, and apps
- Mobile-first dashboard access since early on
- Domo.AI for natural-language querying and insight generation
Comprehensive, all-in-one platform beyond just dashboards
No free tier or transparent self-serve pricing
AnswerRocket
5.0Not listed
vs Einstein Analytics+0.9
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
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Einstein Analytics free?
Einstein Analytics does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to Einstein Analytics?
Zoho Analytics is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5).
What is the cheapest alternative to Einstein Analytics?
Among paid plans, Tableau Pulse has the lowest starting price (from $15/mo). If you need it free, start with Zoho Analytics.
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.