Business Intelligence · head to head
Cyfe vs Zoho Analytics

Zoho Analytics
Business Intelligence
Self-service BI and analytics platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Cyfe dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan; Zoho Analytics the free plan is limited to 2 users, 10,000 rows and 5 workspaces
- They diverge on capability: Cyfe covers Pre-built Widgets, Zoho Analytics covers AI Assistant.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cyfe and Zoho Analytics actually diverge.
| Attribute | Cyfe | Zoho Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Mobile, Tv | Web, Mobile, Embedded |
| Founded | 2012 | 1996 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Business Intelligence).
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 Cyfe
- Pre-built Widgets
- Custom Metrics
- Historical Data
- Embedding
- PayPal
- Tv support
Only in Zoho Analytics
- AI Assistant
- Drag-and-drop Reports
- Auto-blending
- Embedded Analytics
- Zoho CRM
- QuickBooks
- Xero
- Embedded support
Both cover
- White-labeling
- Google Analytics
- Salesforce
- Mailchimp
- Web support
- Mobile support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Cyfe
- Building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sourcesnot Zoho Analytics
- Displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public URLsnot Zoho Analytics
Zoho Analytics
- Self-service dashboards and reports over business datanot Cyfe
- Blending data from Zoho apps, databases and cloud services into one workspacenot Cyfe
- Embedding white-labelled analytics inside another productnot Cyfe
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Cyfe
- Dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan
- Users are capped separately, at 1 on Starter and 2 on Standard, so a two person team needs the second tier for seats alone
- Unlimited users only appears on the $119 Premier plan
- Additional dashboards beyond a plan are $5 each
- The Agency plan includes 10 clients with further clients at $19 each
Zoho Analytics
- The free plan is limited to 2 users, 10,000 rows and 5 workspaces
- Plans are sold with a minimum user count: Basic starts at 2 users, Standard at 5, Premium at 15 and Enterprise at 50
- Row capacity is part of the plan, starting at 0.5 million rows on Basic, and additional rows are sold as add-ons
- Viewer licences are sold in blocks of 25 minimum rather than one at a time
- Data alerts are capped per plan at 10, 30 and 100 active alerts across the whole account
- REST API usage is metered in API units per day, from 4,000 per day on the lowest paid tier, with extra units sold separately
- Logo rebranding and hiding the Powered By Zoho Analytics message on embedded reports are not available on the lower plans
- Activity logs and cluster analysis are excluded from the lower plans
- The white label embedded analytics offering has no published price and requires contacting Zoho
- Local taxes such as VAT and GST are charged on top of the listed prices
Pricing, plan by plan
Cyfe
Free- Starter$29/month
- 2 Dashboards
- 1 User
- 14-day free trial
- Standard$39/month
- 5 Dashboards
- 2 Users
- 14-day free trial
- Pro$65/month
- 10 Dashboards
- 5 Users
- 14-day free trial
- Premier$119/month
- 20 Dashboards
- Unlimited Users
- Additional dashboards available at $5 per dashboard
Zoho Analytics
Free- FreeFree
- 2 Users
- Basic Features
- 10K Rows
- Basic$24/month
- 2 Users
- 500K Rows
- Email Support
Which should you pick?
Choose Cyfe if
- You need pre-built widgets.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Tv.
- You also want custom metrics.
Choose Zoho Analytics if
- You need ai assistant.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Embedded.
- You also want drag-and-drop reports.
Questions people ask
- Is Cyfe or Zoho Analytics better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cyfe starts at Free and Zoho Analytics at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Cyfe or Zoho Analytics?
- Cyfe starts at Free and Zoho Analytics at Free.
- Does Cyfe or Zoho Analytics run on more platforms?
- Cyfe runs on Web, Mobile, Tv. Zoho Analytics runs on Web, Mobile, Embedded.
- Can I use Cyfe for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Cyfe best used for?
- Cyfe is most often used for building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sources, displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public urls. Of those, building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sources and displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public urls are not what Zoho Analytics is typically brought in for.
- What can Cyfe do that Zoho Analytics cannot?
- Cyfe covers Pre-built Widgets, Custom Metrics, Historical Data, Embedding. Zoho Analytics covers AI Assistant, Drag-and-drop Reports, Auto-blending, Embedded Analytics. Both handle White-labeling, Google Analytics, Salesforce, Mailchimp.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Cyfe: How much does Cyfe cost?
Cyfe offers five subscription plans: Starter at $29/month (2 dashboards, 1 user), Standard at $39/month (5 dashboards, 2 users), Pro at $65/month (10 dashboards, 5 users), Premier at $119/month (20 dashboards, unlimited users), and Agency at $190/month (100 dashboards, 15 users, 10 clients).
SourceZoho Analytics: Is there a free plan available?
Yes, Zoho Analytics offers a permanent free plan with 2 users, 10,000 rows, and 5 workspaces. A 15-day free trial is also available for paid plans, no credit card required.
SourceCyfe: What features are included in all Cyfe plans?
All Cyfe tiers include unlimited history, TV mode for dashboard displays, public shareable URLs, custom logos and themes, custom SSL domain support, unlimited data exports, and embedded analytics capabilities. The 14-day free trial is available for every plan.
SourceZoho Analytics: Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
Yes, you can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your subscription at any time. It operates as a month-to-month, pay-as-you-go service with full flexibility.
SourceCyfe: What is included in Cyfe's Agency plan?
The Agency plan at $190/month includes 100 dashboards, 15 users, and 10 clients. Additional clients cost $19 each. The plan provides 100% white label branding, branded widgets, custom CSS, and full client management features.
SourceZoho Analytics: What is the difference between monthly and yearly billing?
Yearly billing provides a 20% discount compared to monthly rates. Both options are available for all subscription tiers.
SourceZoho Analytics: How much do additional users and data rows cost beyond what is included in my plan?
Additional users, data rows, and viewers are available as paid add-ons. The page does not specify the exact per-unit cost for these add-ons.
SourceZoho Analytics: How often can I refresh my data in each tier?
Basic allows 1 refresh per day, Standard and Premium allow 8 per day, and Enterprise allows 24 per day. Dedicated Compute offers custom refresh rates.
SourceRelated pages
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