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ThoughtSpot
by ThoughtSpot
What ThoughtSpot is
ThoughtSpot is a cloud analytics platform for exploring data through natural-language queries and using analytics in embedded experiences. It supports scheduled reports, embedded analytics and real-time data refresh, with row-level security. The service is available on the web, iOS and Android. Essentials costs $25 per user per month, billed annually, for 5 to 50 users and up to 25M rows of data. Pro costs $50 per user per month, billed annually, for up to 1,000 users and 250M rows, and includes 25 Spotter queries per user each month. A usage-based Pro plan is listed at $0.10 per month and allows up to 1,000 users and 250M rows. Enterprise and Enterprise (usage) list unlimited users and data but no price. Developer (Embedded) has no listed price and covers up to 10 users and 25M rows. Enterprise (Embedded) lists embeddable AI dashboards and visualizations, natural-language data exploration, Spotter AI Agents, Analyst Studio, and API and SDK access. ThoughtSpot was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Who it suits
ThoughtSpot may suit teams that want cloud analytics with natural-language queries, scheduled reporting or embedded analytics. Its plans provide listed user and data limits for Essentials and Pro, with unlimited users and data specified for Enterprise.
What it does well
- Refreshes data in real time.
- Includes row-level security and scheduled reports.
- Natural-language queries are supported.
- Available on web, iOS and Android.
- Embedded analytics are supported.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Essentials requires 5 to 50 users.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | billed annually · 5 to 50 users · Up to 25M rows of data | $25 a month |
| Pro | billed annually · Up to 1,000 users · Up to 250M rows of data · 25 Spotter queries/month per user | $50 a month |
| Enterprise | Unlimited users · Unlimited data | On request |
| Pro (usage) | Up to 1,000 users · Up to 250M rows of data | $0.10 a month |
| Enterprise (usage) | Unlimited users · Unlimited data | On request |
| Developer (Embedded) | Up to 10 users · Up to 25M rows of data | On request |
| Enterprise (Embedded) | Dynamic embeddable AI dashboards and visualizations · Natural-language search and data exploration · Spotter AI Agents · Analyst Studio · API and SDK | On request |
As thoughtspot.com lists them, read 21 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
ThoughtSpot offers natural-language querying alongside scheduled and embedded analytics, with real-time refresh and row-level security. Check the plan-specific user and data limits, and note that prices are not provided for the Enterprise options.
Facts from ThoughtSpot's own pages
- Deployment
- cloud · thoughtspot.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Embedded analytics
- Yes · thoughtspot.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2012 · thoughtspot.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · thoughtspot.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, California, United States · thoughtspot.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Natural-language queries
- Yes · thoughtspot.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Refresh frequency
- real-time · thoughtspot.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Row-level security
- Yes · thoughtspot.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Scheduled reports
- Yes · thoughtspot.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Paid from
- 25 · thoughtspot.com, 21 Sept 2026
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