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ModeMost similar to ThoughtSpot in what it does, its category and its price.
Visit (opens Mode in a new tab)Need a free plan?
PolymerHas a free plan, rated 4.3 out of 5. ThoughtSpot has none.
Visit (opens Polymer in a new tab)Want to pay less than ThoughtSpot?
AI2SQLFrom $15/mo, against from $25/mo for ThoughtSpot.
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AnswerRocketRated 5.0 out of 5 in our review, against 4.4 for ThoughtSpot.
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At a glance
Green means better than ThoughtSpot, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ThoughtSpotBaseline | 4.4 | $25/mo | No | Pioneered search-bar-style BI, now owns Mode after a 2023 acquisition | |
| Mode | 4.3−0.1 | Free | YesThoughtSpot has none | Now a ThoughtSpot subsidiary, following a 2023 acquisition | vs ThoughtSpot |
| AI2SQL | 4.1−0.3 | $15/mo$10 less | YesThoughtSpot has none | A narrow, focused text-to-SQL converter, nothing else bolted on | vs ThoughtSpot |
 Domo | 4.2−0.2 | Not listed | No | A 2010 business intelligence platform, mobile-first from the start | vs ThoughtSpot |
 Qlik | 4.3−0.1 | $300/mo$275 more | No | A pioneering BI platform from 1993, three decades before AI dashboards | vs ThoughtSpot |
| AnswerRocket | 5.0+0.6 | Not listed | No | An augmented-analytics pioneer since 2013, before the term existed | vs ThoughtSpot |
 Databricks Genie | 5.0+0.6 | Not listed | No | Conversational analytics on top of an established data engineering platform | vs ThoughtSpot |
| Polymer | 4.3−0.1 | $25/moSame price | YesThoughtSpot has none | Turns spreadsheets and business apps into dashboards, no SQL needed | vs ThoughtSpot |
 Hex | 4.0−0.4 | $36/mo$11 more | YesThoughtSpot has none | Notebooks for analysis, then a polished app for sharing results | vs ThoughtSpot |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches ThoughtSpot.
Mode
4.3Free
vs ThoughtSpot−0.1Free plan
Now a ThoughtSpot subsidiary, following a 2023 acquisition.
- SQL and Python notebooks for code-first analysis
- Acquired by ThoughtSpot in 2023 for $200 million
- Now a wholly owned ThoughtSpot subsidiary
Long-established, proven code-first analyst workflow
No longer an independent company, product direction now follows ThoughtSpot's roadmap
AI2SQL
4.1$15/mo
vs ThoughtSpot$10 less−0.3Free plan
A narrow, focused text-to-SQL converter, nothing else bolted on.
- Natural-language to SQL query generation
- Support for multiple SQL dialects
- Narrow, focused scope without bundled dashboards
Simple, focused tool without unnecessary bundled features
No dashboards or reporting layer for business users
Domo
4.2Not listed
vs ThoughtSpot−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
Qlik
4.3$300/mo
vs ThoughtSpot$275 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
AnswerRocket
5.0Not listed
vs ThoughtSpot+0.6
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
Databricks Genie
5.0Not listed
vs ThoughtSpot+0.6
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
Polymer
4.3$25/mo
vs ThoughtSpotSame price−0.1Free plan
Turns spreadsheets and business apps into dashboards, no SQL needed.
- Direct connections to Airtable, Shopify, and similar business apps
- No SQL or data pipeline required
- Automatic dashboard generation from connected data
No SQL knowledge required to build working dashboards
Less flexible than code-first BI tools for complex custom analysis
Hex
4.0$36/mo
vs ThoughtSpot$11 more−0.4Free plan
Notebooks for analysis, then a polished app for sharing results.
- Collaborative SQL and Python notebooks
- Polished app-building layer for sharing results
- Real-time multi-analyst collaboration
Combines flexible code-based analysis with a clean sharing layer
Team-scale pricing required for larger organizations
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is ThoughtSpot free?
ThoughtSpot does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $25/mo.
What is the best free alternative to ThoughtSpot?
Mode is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5). Other free options: Polymer, AI2SQL, Hex.
What is the cheapest alternative to ThoughtSpot?
Among paid plans, AI2SQL has the lowest starting price (from $15/mo). If you need it free, start with Mode.
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.