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Databox vs Tableau
Both stand on business intelligence tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Databox offers a free entry point with dashboard, metric, source, and AI-credit limits, alongside annual paid plans for individual users, teams, and agencies. Check the plan allowances against the number of users and data sources you need.
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Tableau combines dashboard creation, conversational analytics and team sharing across hosted and self-hosted options. Compare the role-based plans and confirm pricing with sales before choosing.
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| Databox | Tableau | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Analyst: $71 a month | Viewer: $15 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 12 |
| Maker | Databox | Tableau |
| Website | databox.com | tableau.com |
| On business intelligence tools | #7 of 89 | #11 of 89 |
Databox: what it does well
- Hourly data refresh
- Scheduled reports are available
- Supports embedded analytics
- Natural-language queries are available
- Free plan includes one dashboard
What to know first
- Free plan allows three data sources
- Free plan is limited to one user
- Paid plans listed here are billed annually
Tableau: what it does well
- Connects Tableau Creator to any type of data
- Natural-language queries for AI-powered insights
- Supports row-level security and embedded analytics
- Viewer includes mobile access
- Tableau Desktop is free to download
What to know first
- Paid plan pricing requires contacting sales
- Listed prices use annual billing
- Some deployments require a Creator license
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