Side by side
NBi vs Soda
Both stand on database testing tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
Pick NBi if you need a free, open-source way to define BI checks in XML and run them through NUnit on Windows. Look elsewhere if your environment requires NUnit 3.x or you need a commercial licence.
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Soda combines data testing, observability, and contracts for teams managing data quality across workflows. Teams considering paid use should account for the Team plan’s 750.00 USD monthly price and the Enterprise tier for premium support.
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| NBi | Soda | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Team: $750 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | nbi.io | soda.io |
| On database testing tools | #15 of 28 | #11 of 28 |
NBi: what it does well
- Open-source framework available free of charge plan.
- XML test specifications do not require C# authoring.
- Targets databases, cubes, ETLs, and reports.
- GenBI and genbiL can automate large test-suite creation.
- Automation documentation covers Azure DevOps and AppVeyor.
What to know first
- Windows platform listed.
- Requires .NET Framework 4.5 or higher and NUnit 2.x.
- The maker says no commercial licence is available.
Soda: what it does well
- Tests data across development and CI/CD workflows.
- Observability does not require every rule upfront.
- Sample rows are not collected by default.
- Offers three deployment models.
- Free plan includes pipeline testing and alerting integrations.
What to know first
- Team plan costs $750 a month.
- Premium support is an Enterprise feature.