FREEDOM251

Freedom251 › Analytics & Data

Free and open first

Best Bi Platforms in 2026

BI platforms help teams work with business data through data modeling, embedded analytics, row-level security and scheduled refreshes. This list covers services available on the web, through self-hosting or an API, plus Android, Windows and iOS options.

  1. 1

    Metabase

    by Metabase
    Free plan Open source Self-hosted

    Metabase combines data exploration, dashboarding, and sharing, with both self-hosted and cloud deployment options.

    8.5 Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  2. 2

    Apache Superset

    by Apache Superset
    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Apache Superset combines visual chart building, SQL access, and interactive dashboards in a free, self-hosted platform.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
  3. 3

    Mode

    by Mode
    Free plan APILinuxMac+2
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
  4. 4

    Redash

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Redash provides query, dashboard, and sharing tools as self-hosted software. Its former hosted service is unavailable, so plan for deployment and infrastructure if you choose it.

    7.2 Open source Visit site
  5. 5

    Lightdash

    by Lightdash
    Free plan Web

    Lightdash offers analytics features across self-hosted, cloud, and enterprise arrangements.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $3,000/mo · 21-day trial Visit site
  6. 6

    TIBCO Spotfire

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+6

    Choose Spotfire if your work involves complex operational data and you need visual exploration, specialized industrial analytics, or enterprise governance.

    7.0 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  7. 7

    Preset

    by Preset
    Free plan Web
    6.8 Free plan · paid from $20/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  8. 8

    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
  9. 9

    FineReport

    by FineReport
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    FineReport brings report design, data entry, charting, and distribution into an enterprise web reporting tool. Organizations using older releases should note FanRuan's maintenance guidance.

    6.4 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  10. 10

    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.

    6.3 From $10.60/user/mo Visit site
  11. 11

    Looker

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2

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

    6.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  12. 12

    Birst

    by Birst
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Choose Birst if your organization wants analytics alongside budgeting, forecasts, scenario modeling and financial reporting.

    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  13. 13

    Holistics

    Free trial APIWeb

    Holistics combines self-service reporting with a semantic layer and analytics as code. Its listed entry pricing and support model are worth weighing alongside its governance and deployment features.

    6.1 From $800/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  14. 14

    Qlik Sense

    by Qlik Sense
    Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+4

    Choose Qlik Sense if your team needs data exploration alongside reporting, forecasting, and natural-language queries, and its capacity-based plans fit your use.

    6.1 From $300/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
  15. 15

    Bold BI

    by Bold BI
    Paid WebWindowsLinux+2

    Bold BI combines reporting and embedded analytics with real-time refresh and natural-language queries. Its three editions offer distinct deployment approaches, while prices are available on request.

    6.0 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  16. 16

    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.

    6.0 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  17. 17

    Omni Analytics

    by Omni Analytics
    Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb

    Omni combines self-service analytics, a shared semantic model, and controls for sharing and access. Organizations considering it should request pricing and a trial to assess fit.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  18. 18

    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.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  19. 19

    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
  20. 20

    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
  21. 21

    Dundas BI

    by Dundas BI
    Paid WebWindowsLinux

    Dundas BI provides a broad business intelligence feature set with hybrid deployment and real-time refresh.

    5.8 25-day trial Visit site
  22. 22

    datapine (now RIB BI+)

    by datapine (now RIB BI+)
    Paid Windows

    Choose RIB BI+ if your construction team needs real-time analytics, configurable dashboards and recurring reports alongside construction-specific workflows.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  23. 23

    GoodData

    by GoodData
    Paid Web

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

    5.5 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  24. 24

    SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText

    by SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText
    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+4
    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  25. 25

    Sigma Computing

    by Sigma Computing
    Free trial APIWeb

    Sigma brings spreadsheet-style analysis, code, AI features, and warehouse writeback into one cloud platform.

    5.4 Pricing on request · 7-day trial 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 the free plan, paid starting price, deployment method and the data features you need. If code access matters, check the open-source licence. Check trial length, refresh scheduling and security controls before choosing.

Questions

Do BI platforms offer free plans?

A free plan is available from platforms in this category. Check the plan terms and limits before relying on it.

Can I try a BI platform before paying?

A free trial is available from platforms in this category. Trial length and terms vary; Holistics lists a 14-day trial.

Are open-source BI platforms available?

Yes. Open-source code is offered by platforms in this category. Review the licence and hosting requirements before adoption.

Where can these BI platforms run?

Options include web, self-hosted and API deployments, with Android, Windows and iOS platforms also represented.

What BI features should I compare?

Compare free plan, paid starting price, deployment, data modeling, row-level security, embedded analytics and scheduled data refresh.

More in Analytics & Data