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DomoMost similar to Tableau Pulse in what it does, its category and its price.
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BlazeSQLHas a free plan, rated 5.0 out of 5. Tableau Pulse has none.
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TelliusRated 4.5 out of 5 in our review, against 4.4 for Tableau Pulse.
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At a glance
Green means better than Tableau Pulse, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tableau PulseBaseline | 4.4 | $15/mo | No | Pushes relevant insights to you instead of waiting to be asked | |
| Domo | 4.2−0.2 | Not listed | No | A 2010 business intelligence platform, mobile-first from the start | vs Tableau Pulse |
 Einstein Analytics | 4.1−0.3 | Not listed | No | Now called CRM Analytics, after three previous name changes | vs Tableau Pulse |
| Tellius | 4.5+0.1 | Not listed | No | Runs autonomous 'missions' that surface answers before you ask | vs Tableau Pulse |
 Databox | 4.1−0.3 | $71/mo$56 more | YesTableau Pulse has none | A business intelligence dashboard that pulls metrics from 130+ tools and explains what changed in plain language. | vs Tableau Pulse |
| BlazeSQL | 5.0+0.6 | $39/mo$24 more | YesTableau Pulse has none | A full AI data analyst, not just a text-to-SQL converter | vs Tableau Pulse |
 Google Looker | 4.3−0.1 | Not listed | No | A semantic modeling layer that defines metrics once, in code | vs Tableau Pulse |
 Qlik | 4.3−0.1 | $300/mo$285 more | No | A pioneering BI platform from 1993, three decades before AI dashboards | vs Tableau Pulse |
 Zoho Analytics | 4.3−0.1 | $22/mo$7 more | YesTableau Pulse has none | Accessible BI bundled inside Zoho's much larger business suite | vs Tableau Pulse |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Tableau Pulse.
Domo
4.2Not listed
vs Tableau Pulse−0.2
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
Einstein Analytics
4.1Not listed
vs Tableau Pulse−0.3
Now called CRM Analytics, after three previous name changes.
- Natively embedded in Salesforce CRM data and workflows
- Currently named CRM Analytics, after Wave, Einstein, and Tableau CRM
- AI-generated insights and predictions inside CRM records
Deep native integration with Salesforce CRM data specifically
Confusing naming history makes current branding hard to track
Tellius
4.5Not listed
vs Tableau Pulse+0.1
Runs autonomous 'missions' that surface answers before you ask.
- Kaiya AI agent running scheduled investigative "missions"
- Proactive insight delivery before a question is asked
- Vertical-specific depth in pharma, CPG, and financial services
Proactive missions surface insights without waiting to be asked
No free tier or transparent self-serve pricing
Databox
4.1$71/mo
vs Tableau Pulse$56 more−0.3Free plan
A business intelligence dashboard that pulls metrics from 130+ tools and explains what changed in plain language.
- 130+ pre-built integrations across analytics, CRM, ads, and finance tools
- AI assistant that answers natural-language questions about business metrics
- 200+ pre-built report templates and Datablocks
Broad integration library removes most manual data-pulling from a reporting workflow
Growth plan's $399/month jump from Analyst is a big step for a growing team
BlazeSQL
5.0$39/mo
vs Tableau Pulse$24 more+0.6Free plan
A full AI data analyst, not just a text-to-SQL converter.
- Proactive, autonomous insight suggestions and weekly updates
- Self-learning database schema extraction
- Separate technical and business-user interfaces
Goes beyond query generation into proactive insight delivery
Broader feature set adds complexity versus a narrow SQL-only tool
Google Looker
4.3Not listed
vs Tableau Pulse−0.1
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
Qlik
4.3$300/mo
vs Tableau Pulse$285 more−0.1
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
Zoho Analytics
4.3$22/mo
vs Tableau Pulse$7 more−0.1Free 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
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Tableau Pulse free?
Tableau Pulse does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $15/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Tableau Pulse?
BlazeSQL is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (5.0 out of 5). Other free options: Zoho Analytics, Databox.
What is the cheapest alternative to Tableau Pulse?
Among paid plans, Zoho Analytics has the lowest starting price (from $22/mo). If you need it free, start with BlazeSQL.
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.