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DeepnoteMost similar to Zerve in what it does, its category and its price.
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ModeHas a free plan, rated 4.3 out of 5.
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CoginitiFrom $15.75/mo, against from $18.75/mo for Zerve.
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HexRated 4.0 out of 5 in our review, against 4.2 for Zerve.
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At a glance
Green means better than Zerve, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ZerveBaseline | 4.2 | $18.75/mo | Yes | Agentic notebooks that remember institutional context across every past analysis | |
| Deepnote | 4.2Same | $39/mo$20.25 more | Yes | Cloud notebook that combines Python, SQL, and AI assistance for teams doing collaborative data analysis. | vs Zerve |
| Hex | 4.0−0.2 | $36/mo$17.25 more | Yes | Notebooks for analysis, then a polished app for sharing results | vs Zerve |
 Querio | 4.0−0.2 | $1,167/mo$1,148.25 more | No | Charges no per-user fees, with unlimited viewer access to agentic notebooks | vs Zerve |
 Ajelix | 3.3−0.9 | Free | Yes | Agentic AI turns your data into working Excel files with formulas, live dashboards, and finished presentations - not suggestions, actual deliverables ready to use. | vs Zerve |
| Mode | 4.3+0.1 | Free | Yes | Now a ThoughtSpot subsidiary, following a 2023 acquisition | vs Zerve |
 IBM Watson Studio | 3.9−0.3 | Free | Yes | IBM's collaborative workspace for building, training, and deploying machine learning models across the AI lifecycle. | vs Zerve |
 Euno | 4.0−0.2 | Not listed | No | Metadata and lineage layer that gives AI agents context over an enterprise data stack. | vs Zerve |
| Coginiti | 4.2Same | $15.75/mo$3 less | No | Coginiti pairs an AI SQL assistant with a governed semantic layer so data teams and AI agents work from the same trusted metrics. | vs Zerve |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Zerve.
Deepnote
4.2$39/mo
vs Zerve$20.25 moreSame
Cloud notebook that combines Python, SQL, and AI assistance for teams doing collaborative data analysis.
- Real-time multiplayer editing across Python and SQL cells in one notebook
- Native SQL blocks that query connected databases without leaving the notebook
- Built-in AI assistant for generating, explaining, and debugging code
Multiplayer editing removes the file-passing friction of local Jupyter notebooks
Team plan pricing per editor per month adds up for larger data teams
Hex
4.0$36/mo
vs Zerve$17.25 more−0.2
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
Querio
4.0$1,167/mo
vs Zerve$1,148.25 more−0.2
Charges no per-user fees, with unlimited viewer access to agentic notebooks.
- Agentic notebooks converting plain-English questions into SQL or Python
- No per-user fees, unlimited viewer access included
- Built for both internal teams and external customer-facing data access
No per-user pricing removes a common barrier to broad internal adoption
No free tier, a real financial commitment before testing thoroughly
Ajelix
3.3Free
vs Zerve−0.9
Agentic AI turns your data into working Excel files with formulas, live dashboards, and finished presentations - not suggestions, actual deliverables ready to use.
- Generates working Excel files with formulas and VBA scripts
- AI Dashboards for automated reporting
- Persistent workspace storing files up to 1GB across conversations
Produces finished, usable deliverables rather than just chat suggestions
Paid tier pricing isn't detailed on the page
Mode
4.3Free
vs Zerve+0.1
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
IBM Watson Studio
3.9Free
vs Zerve−0.3
IBM's collaborative workspace for building, training, and deploying machine learning models across the AI lifecycle.
- AutoAI automated model-building that tests multiple algorithms against a dataset
- Shared Jupyter and Zeppelin notebooks for collaborative data science projects
- Watson Machine Learning integration for deploying trained models as callable APIs
Free Lite tier lets individual users test the platform before committing budget
Published pricing stops at the free Lite tier; Professional-tier compute rates require a sales conversation
Euno
4.0Not listed
vs Zerve−0.2
Metadata and lineage layer that gives AI agents context over an enterprise data stack.
- Column-level lineage
- Metadata catalogue
- Automated labelling
Lineage at column level rather than table level
Pricing is not published
Coginiti
4.2$15.75/mo
vs Zerve$3 lessSame
Coginiti pairs an AI SQL assistant with a governed semantic layer so data teams and AI agents work from the same trusted metrics.
- AI SQL assistant for query generation and optimization
- Governed semantic layer shared between humans and AI agents
- Connectors to 21+ database and warehouse platforms
Broad database connector coverage spans legacy and modern platforms
No perpetual free plan, only a 14-day trial
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Zerve free?
Zerve has a free plan, and paid plans start from $18.75/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Zerve?
Mode is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5). Other free options: Deepnote, Hex, IBM Watson Studio.
What is the cheapest alternative to Zerve?
Among paid plans, Coginiti has the lowest starting price (from $15.75/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.