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Best Data Analytics Software in 2026

Data analytics software helps you examine data, ask natural-language questions, refresh data on a schedule, and share dashboards. This list is for people comparing tools for personal, team, or business use.

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    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
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    Amazon Q

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

    Choose Amazon Q if its developer allowances or business response and consumption options match your work.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $3/user/mo · 60-day trial Visit site
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    Amplitude

    by Amplitude
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+3

    Choose Amplitude if your team needs event tracking, conversion funnels, and session recordings, with a free plan available for up to 2M monthly events.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $0/mo Visit site
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    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.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Heap

    by Heap
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Evidence

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Evidence offers both a self-hosted framework and a hosted collaborative platform for report-driven analytics.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $2,500/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Hex

    by Hex
    Free plan APIWeb

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

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

    by Mixpanel
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

    Choose Mixpanel if you need event tracking, funnels, session recordings, or ecommerce analytics with unlimited data retention.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $120/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Mode

    by Mode
    Free plan APILinuxMac+2
    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    PostHog

    by PostHog
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    PostHog combines analytics, session replay, feature management, and data movement in one product suite.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    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
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    Matomo

    by Matomo
    Free plan APISelf-hosted

    Matomo combines web analytics features with Cloud and self-hosted deployment options. Its free Community plan has unlimited users and hits, while Cloud plans start at €230/mo (annual).

    7.0 Free plan · paid from €230/mo (annual) · 21-day trial Visit site
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    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.

    6.9 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Preset

    by Preset
    Free plan Web
    6.7 Free plan · paid from $20/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Adobe Analytics

    by Adobe Analytics
    Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+2

    Adobe Analytics combines broad data collection with detailed journey analysis, governance, and developer access.

    6.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    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
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    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.

    6.4 From $10.60/user/mo Visit site
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    Kyvos

    by Kyvos
    Free trial APILinuxMac+3

    Kyvos combines shared analytics definitions with multiple deployment choices and access controls. Its trial offers a way to explore the product, while paid usage is priced by core hour.

    6.3 From $0.41 Visit site
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    Looker

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2

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

    6.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    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.

    6.1 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    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
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    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.

    6.0 From $300/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Salesforce CRM Analytics

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    CRM Analytics places forecasting, explanations, recommendations, and dashboards within Salesforce workflows. Its external data support and connectors extend analysis beyond Salesforce records.

    6.0 From $140/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    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
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    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

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Compare free access, paid starting prices, deployment options, query and refresh features, dashboard sharing, self-hosting, and supported data source types. If code access matters, check the open-source licence. For trials and free plans, review limits, duration, and what happens when they end.

Questions

Which platforms can data analytics software run on?

Listed platform options include web, API, Android, iOS, self-hosted, and Windows. Check the platform support for the tool you are considering.

Do any listed tools have a free plan?

Yes. Amazon Q and Evidence list free plans. Apache Superset is listed with a free pricing model. Check plan limits and included features.

What paid starting prices are listed?

Amazon Q lists paid access from $3 per user per month, Evidence from $2,500 per month, and Holistics from $800 per month on an annual plan.

Are free trials available?

Trial periods listed include 60 days for Amazon Q, 30 days for Evidence, and 14 days for Holistics. Check terms before the trial ends.

Can I use an open-source analytics tool?

Open-source code is offered by tools in this category. Review the licence to confirm whether it permits the use and changes you need.

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