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Best Ai Analytics in 2026

AI analytics software lets you examine business data, pose natural-language questions, create predictive models and distribute findings. This list is for people comparing hosted services, APIs and self-hosted options on a budget.

23 apps
Research read 7 Oct 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Akkio

Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

Akkio brings campaign workflow tools, data access, and modeling together, with web, API, and self-hosted options.

7.5 Free plan · pricing on request · 7-day trial Visit site
2

Aible

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

Choose Aible if your business team needs AI agents alongside data readiness checks, analytics, and forecasting workflows.

7.4 From $99/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
3

Hex
by Hex
Free plan APIWeb

Hex brings notebooks, data connections, app building, and conversational tools into one hosted platform.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $36/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
4

Predict.ai

Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

Predict.ai combines forecasting, scenario comparisons and multiple deployment interfaces, with free access and paid plans from $149 per month.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $149/mo Visit site
5

Obviously AI

Free plan APIWeb

Obviously AI offers several prediction use cases, model sharing, and integrations through a web interface. The Free plan is constrained to one seat, CSV input, and a 10 MB upload limit.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
6

Zoho Analytics
by Zoho Analytics
Free plan Self-hosted

Zoho Analytics offers broad data connections, visualization choices and access controls, with cloud and on-premise deployment options.

6.5 Free plan · paid from $24/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Visit site
7

DataRobot

Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

DataRobot combines AI development, deployment, and governance tools with several deployment options.

6.4 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
8

IBM Cognos Analytics
by IBM Cognos Analytics
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4

Cognos Analytics combines report production, dashboards, forecasting, and AI-assisted queries, with different report permissions across its two listed plans.

6.2 From $10.60/user/mo Visit site
9

Looker

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2

Looker combines semantic modeling, reporting, embedded analytics, and conversational data exploration.

6.2 Pricing on request Visit site
10

SAP Analytics Cloud
by SAP Analytics Cloud
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

SAP Analytics Cloud brings planning, analytics, data connections, and access controls into a hybrid cloud service.

6.0 Pricing on request · 60-day trial Visit site
11

Domo
by Domo
Free trial Web

Domo combines several analytics and distribution capabilities in a cloud web product. The free 30-day trial has no credit-card requirement, while continued use moves to custom pricing.

5.9 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
12

Microsoft Power Automate

Free trial WebWindows

Power Automate covers cloud and desktop automation, with connectors, AI features, and administrative controls.

5.9 Free plan · paid from $15/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
13

SAS Visual Analytics
by SAS Visual Analytics
Free trial AndroidiPhoneSelf-hosted+2

SAS Visual Analytics brings data exploration, reporting, and predictive analysis into a hybrid deployment.

5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
14

Tellius

Free trial APIExtensionSelf-hosted+1

Tellius combines conversational analysis, monitoring missions, and business deliverables with multiple integration and deployment paths.

5.9 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
15

AnswerRocket

Paid APISelf-hostedWeb

Choose AnswerRocket if your organization wants an AI assistant for business analytics, with natural-language queries, customizable Skills, and scheduled analysis.

5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
16

Polymer

Free trial APIWeb

Polymer combines embedded visualizations, connectors, templates, and AI analysis for applications and business users. Monthly plans start at 10.00 USD, with connector and plan limits to review.

5.8 From $10/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
17

SAS Advanced Analytics
by SAS Advanced Analytics
Free trial APISelf-hosted

Choose SAS Advanced Analytics if your organization needs broad analytics and model-management capabilities with governance tools and flexible deployment.

5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
18

GoodData
by GoodData
Paid Web

GoodData brings reporting, query, and embedded analytics capabilities together, with real-time refresh and row-level security.

5.4 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
19

ThoughtSpot
by ThoughtSpot
Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

ThoughtSpot offers natural-language querying alongside scheduled and embedded analytics, with real-time refresh and row-level security.

5.2 From $25/user/mo (annual) Visit site
20

Databricks AI/BI

Paid Web

Databricks AI/BI combines conversational analysis with explanatory, predictive, and diagnostic functions. Its paid model and browser-based delivery are central considerations before adoption.

4.6 14-day trial Visit site
21

Alteryx Machine Learning

Paid Web

4.5 30-day trial Visit site
22

Qlik Cloud Analytics

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

4.5 From $300/mo (annual) Visit site
23

ClarityQ

Paid Web

4.4 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare free plans, trial length, paid starting prices and the platforms you need. Check data connectors, refresh timing, export formats and deployment options. If reading or changing code matters, review the licence for the tool you choose.

Questions

Are free plans offered by AI analytics tools?

Yes. Aible and Akkio list free plans. Some other products instead offer a trial or require paid access.

Which products list free trials?

Aible shows a 30-day trial, Akkio 7 days, Alteryx Machine Learning 30 days, and Databricks AI/BI 14 days. DataRobot also shows a 30-day trial.

Can I find public pricing for these products?

Aible shows pricing beginning at $99 per user per month. Akkio and several paid products provide prices on request.

Can I deploy AI analytics software myself?

AnswerRocket supports web, API and self-hosted platforms. Check the deployment details for the product you are considering.

What should I compare besides price?

Look at natural-language queries, predictive analytics, data connectors, deployment, refresh schedules and export formats.

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