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Rocky vs Tableau
Both stand on data transformation tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Rocky combines SQL transformations with versioning, orchestration and data-quality checks in a free self-hosted package. Adapter-dependent warehouse support is the main limitation to review before adoption.
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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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| Rocky | Tableau | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Viewer: $15 a month |
| Plans published | None | 12 |
| Maker | Not published | Tableau |
| Website | rocky-data.dev | tableau.com |
| On data transformation tools | #33 of 37 | #29 of 37 |
Rocky: what it does well
- Free plan
- Self-hosted deployment
- SQL transformation interface
- Version control and workflow orchestration
- Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows
What to know first
- Warehouse-table support varies by adapter
- No hosted deployment is listed
- Transformation interface is SQL-based
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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