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Zoho AnalyticsMost similar to Qlik in what it does, its category and its price.
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Power BI CopilotFrom $14/mo, against from $300/mo for Qlik.
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Databricks GenieRated 5.0 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for Qlik.
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At a glance
Green means better than Qlik, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 QlikBaseline | 4.3 | $300/mo | No | A pioneering BI platform from 1993, three decades before AI dashboards | |
| Zoho Analytics | 4.3Same | $22/mo$278 less | YesQlik has none | Accessible BI bundled inside Zoho's much larger business suite | vs Qlik |
 Domo | 4.2−0.1 | Not listed | No | A 2010 business intelligence platform, mobile-first from the start | vs Qlik |
 Sisense | 4.0−0.3 | Not listed | No | Built to embed inside other software, not stand alone | vs Qlik |
| Databricks Genie | 5.0+0.7 | Not listed | No | Conversational analytics on top of an established data engineering platform | vs Qlik |
 AnswerRocket | 5.0+0.7 | Not listed | No | An augmented-analytics pioneer since 2013, before the term existed | vs Qlik |
| Power BI Copilot | 4.4+0.1 | $14/mo$286 less | No | Microsoft's AI layer on the BI platform already inside many organizations | vs Qlik |
 DataRobot | 4.0−0.3 | Not listed | No | An automated machine learning pioneer since 2012, before generative AI | vs Qlik |
 Snowflake Cortex Analyst | 4.2−0.1 | Not listed | No | Conversational querying built into Snowflake's cloud data warehouse | vs Qlik |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Qlik.
Zoho Analytics
4.3$22/mo
vs Qlik$278 lessSameFree 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
Domo
4.2Not listed
vs Qlik−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
Sisense
4.0Not listed
vs Qlik−0.3
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
Databricks Genie
5.0Not listed
vs Qlik+0.7
Conversational analytics on top of an established data engineering platform.
- Natural-language querying grounded in Databricks' lakehouse data
- Built on an established data engineering and governance foundation
- No separate platform migration for existing Databricks customers
Grounded in already-governed, cleaned data rather than raw sources
No free tier or transparent self-serve pricing
AnswerRocket
5.0Not listed
vs Qlik+0.7
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
Power BI Copilot
4.4$14/mo
vs Qlik$286 less+0.1
Microsoft's AI layer on the BI platform already inside many organizations.
- Natural-language querying within existing Power BI reports
- Automated report and summary generation
- Deep integration with Excel, Teams, and Microsoft 365
No migration needed for organizations already using Power BI
No free tier for Copilot specifically
DataRobot
4.0Not listed
vs Qlik−0.3
An automated machine learning pioneer since 2012, before generative AI.
- Automated machine learning for predictive model training
- Automated feature engineering and model selection
- Production model monitoring after deployment
Deep, long-established expertise in automated predictive modeling
No free tier or transparent self-serve pricing
Snowflake Cortex Analyst
4.2Not listed
vs Qlik−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
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Qlik free?
Qlik does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $300/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Qlik?
Zoho Analytics is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5).
What is the cheapest alternative to Qlik?
Among paid plans, Power BI Copilot has the lowest starting price (from $14/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.