Machine Learning · head to head
BigQuery ML vs Mouseflow
The short version
- Each has a real cost: BigQuery ML not available in BigQuery's Standard edition, so the cheapest tier cannot use it; Mouseflow the free plan is 500 sessions a month, one website and one month of data retention
- They diverge on capability: BigQuery ML covers SQL-based ML, Mouseflow covers Session Replay.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BigQuery ML and Mouseflow actually diverge.
| Attribute | BigQuery ML | Mouseflow |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | usage-based | subscription |
| Category | Machine Learning | Research |
| Founded | 2008 | 2009 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in BigQuery ML
- SQL-based ML
- AutoML Tables
- Model export
- Prediction functions
- Feature preprocessing
- BigQuery
- Vertex AI
- TensorFlow
Only in Mouseflow
- Session Replay
- 6 Types of Heatmaps
- Funnels
- Form Analytics
- User Feedback
- Google Analytics
- Segment
- HubSpot
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
BigQuery ML
- Training models in SQL without exporting datanot Mouseflow
- Linear and logistic regression on warehouse datanot Mouseflow
- K-means clustering and matrix factorisation for recommendationsnot Mouseflow
- Time series forecasting with ARIMA_PLUSnot Mouseflow
- Running imported ONNX, TensorFlow or XGBoost models against BigQuery datanot Mouseflow
Mouseflow
- Session replay to watch how visitors use a pagenot BigQuery ML
- Click, scroll and geographic heatmapsnot BigQuery ML
- Conversion funnel and form analyticsnot BigQuery ML
- Friction detection on problem pagesnot BigQuery ML
- On-site feedback surveysnot BigQuery ML
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
BigQuery ML
- Not available in BigQuery's Standard edition, so the cheapest tier cannot use it
- Billed through BigQuery compute and storage rather than as its own product, so training cost tracks data scanned
- Remote models incur extra Agent Platform charges on top
- Externally trained model types such as boosted trees and AutoML run through Agent Platform rather than inside BigQuery
Mouseflow
- The free plan is 500 sessions a month, one website and one month of data retention
- Data retention is tiered, from 1 month on free to 12 months on Premium at $319 a month
- Essential at $25 a month covers a single website project
- SSO, custom privacy settings and priority support are on the higher tiers only
- The 14 day money-back guarantee applies to annual subscriptions and excludes Enterprise
Pricing, plan by plan
BigQuery ML
Free- Free TierFree
- 10GB storage
- 1TB queries
- On-Demand$5/TB
- Pay per TB scanned
- ML training costs
Mouseflow
Free- FreeFree
- 500 monthly sessions
- 1 website project
- 1 conversion funnel
- Essential$25/month
- 5,000 monthly sessions
- 1 website project
- 1 conversion funnel
- Advanced$109/month
- 25,000 monthly sessions
- 2 website projects
- 5 conversion funnels
- Premium$319/month
- 100,000 monthly sessions
- 5 website projects
- 10 conversion funnels
Which should you pick?
Choose BigQuery ML if
- You need sql-based ml.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want automl tables.
Choose Mouseflow if
- You need session replay.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want 6 types of heatmaps.
Questions people ask
- Is BigQuery ML or Mouseflow better?
- Neither clearly leads. BigQuery ML starts at Free and Mouseflow at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BigQuery ML or Mouseflow?
- BigQuery ML starts at Free and Mouseflow at Free.
- Does BigQuery ML or Mouseflow run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use BigQuery ML for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is BigQuery ML best used for?
- BigQuery ML is most often used for training models in sql without exporting data, linear and logistic regression on warehouse data, k-means clustering and matrix factorisation for recommendations, time series forecasting with arima_plus. Of those, training models in sql without exporting data and linear and logistic regression on warehouse data are not what Mouseflow is typically brought in for.
- What can BigQuery ML do that Mouseflow cannot?
- BigQuery ML covers SQL-based ML, AutoML Tables, Model export, Prediction functions. Mouseflow covers Session Replay, 6 Types of Heatmaps, Funnels, Form Analytics. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
BigQuery ML: How much does Google Cloud BigQuery ML cost?
BigQuery ML pricing is not specified separately on Google Cloud's pricing page. It follows the same pay-as-you-go model as BigQuery, charging per terabyte of data scanned during analysis. Customers receive $300 in free credits and can use 20+ products free up to monthly limits.
SourceMouseflow: Is there a free version of Mouseflow?
Yes, Mouseflow offers a free plan with up to 500 monthly sessions, 1 website project, and 1-month data retention.
SourceBigQuery ML: Does Google Cloud offer a free trial?
Yes, new customers get $300 in free credits and all customers can use 20+ Google Cloud products free up to their monthly usage limits.
SourceMouseflow: What is the most popular Mouseflow plan?
The Advanced plan at $109/month is marked as most popular, offering 25,000 monthly sessions and 6 months of data retention.
SourceMouseflow: Does Mouseflow offer annual billing discounts?
Yes, Mouseflow offers up to 35% savings when billed annually instead of monthly, and provides a 14-day money-back guarantee.
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