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Bold BI vs Pentaho Embedded Analytics

Both stand on embedded analytics software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

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.

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Choose Pentaho Embedded Analytics if you are a SaaS or software vendor building analytics into your product and need white-label control, APIs, and governance options. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or published pricing before contacting the vendor.

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The facts

	Bold BI	Pentaho Embedded Analytics
Free plan	Not published	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android	API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	3	1
Maker	Bold BI	Pentaho Embedded Analytics
Website	boldbi.com	pentaho.com
On embedded analytics software	#7 of 24	#18 of 24

Bold BI: what it does well

Real-time data refresh
Includes row-level security
Supports scheduled reports and embedded analytics
Natural-language queries are available
Offers cloud and self-hosted editions

What to know first

Pricing is available on request
No per-user or per-viewer fee is listed

Pentaho Embedded Analytics: what it does well

Embeds reports, dashboards, and real-time visualizations in applications
White-label controls for branding, interface, and user experience
Supports multi-tenancy and tenant isolation
Offers server core-based or creator-and-viewer licensing
Supports SaaS, on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployments

What to know first

There is no free plan
Pricing requires a demo request
The product is paid

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