BI / Analytics · true cost · Updated June 2026
The true cost of BI / analytics
What you'll actually pay. Of the 9 BI / analytics tools we track, 4 publish no self-serve price (quote-only). Here's every tool's entry price and its hidden-cost flags — each linked to its sourced record.
The hidden-cost picture
- No public price: 4 of 9 are quote-only (contact sales).
- Cheapest published: Microsoft Power BI from $14/mo.
- No overage or setup fee: Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, ThoughtSpot, Qlik Sense (Qlik Cloud Analytics), ….
As of · re-verified with each catalog refresh
BI / Analytics — entry price & hidden-cost flags
| Tool | Entry price | Usage overages | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Power BI | $14/mo | — | — |
| Tableau | $15/mo | — | — |
| ThoughtSpot | $25/mo | — | — |
| Qlik Sense (Qlik Cloud Analytics) | $30/mo | — | — |
| Metabase | $100/mo | — | — |
| GoodData | Quote-only | — | — |
| Looker | Quote-only | — | — |
| Mode Analytics | Quote-only | — | — |
| Sigma Computing | Quote-only | — | — |
Prices and fee terms re-verified with each catalog refresh. Last catalog update 2026-06-15. "Quote-only" means the vendor publishes no self-serve price.
Frequently asked questions
Does BI / analytics have hidden fees?
Across the 9 BI / analytics tools we track: 4 publish no self-serve price (quote-only). As of 2026-06-15.
What is the cheapest BI / analytic with published pricing?
Microsoft Power BI, from $14/mo. Verified 2026-06-15.
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