Developer Tools · head to head
Fig vs Hex
Fig
Developer Tools
IDE-style autocomplete for your existing terminal
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
Hex
Business Intelligence
AI-powered analytics platform unifying notebooks, dashboards, and business intelligence
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
The short version
- Fig is free; Hex starts at $36/mo.
- Where Fig falls short: the standalone desktop app is no longer available or supported.
- Where Hex falls short: pricing based per-seat ($36-$75/editor/month) becomes expensive for large teams.
- Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fig and Hex actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes).
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 Fig
Nothing recorded that Hex does not also cover.
Only in Hex
- Agentic notebooks
- Conversational analytics
- Data apps
- Context Studio
- Data warehouse integration
- dbt integration
- Version history
- Scheduled automation
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fig
No use cases recorded yet. See the Fig review.
Hex
- Deep exploratory analysis by data teams on organizational datasetsnot Fig
- Self-serve analytics for business users without SQL knowledgenot Fig
- Executive dashboarding and reporting with real-time datanot Fig
- Cross-functional data collaboration and insight sharingnot Fig
- AI-assisted analysis reducing manual exploration timenot Fig
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Fig
- Shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete
- The standalone desktop app is no longer available or supported
- The completion specs remain open source on GitHub, but the product that consumed them is gone
Hex
- Pricing based per-seat ($36-$75/editor/month) becomes expensive for large teams
- Free Community tier limited to small compute and trial AI features
- Advanced compute adds per-hour fees ($0.32-$4.06/hour), requiring cost monitoring
- Learning curve for users unfamiliar with SQL or Python notebooks
- Enterprise features requiring custom quotes lack transparent pricing
Pricing, plan by plan
Fig
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fig review.
Hex
Free- CommunityFree
- Hex agent trial
- Data source connections
- All cell types
- Professional$36/mo
- Everything in Community
- Full Hex agent access
- Standard credits
- Team$75/mo
- Everything in Professional
- Extended credits
- Unlimited published apps
- EnterpriseOn request
- Everything in Team
- Explorer seat add-ons
- Audit logs
Which should you pick?
Choose Hex if
- You need agentic notebooks.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Slack.
- You also want conversational analytics.
Questions people ask
- Is Fig or Hex better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fig starts at Free and Hex at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fig or Hex?
- Fig starts at Free and Hex at Free.
- Does Fig or Hex run on more platforms?
- Fig runs on Web. Hex runs on Web, Slack.
- Can I use Fig for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Fig do that Hex cannot?
- Hex covers Agentic notebooks, Conversational analytics, Data apps, Context Studio.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Hex: What is included in the free Community plan?
The Community plan ($0) includes Hex agent trial, data source connections, all cell types, and small compute sizing. It's suitable for prototyping and hobbyist projects.
SourceHex: How much do advanced compute resources cost?
Advanced compute is billed per minute and ranges from $0.32 to $4.06 per hour depending on resource tier. Monthly credit grants are included in paid plans.
SourceHex: Can I share analytics with non-Hex users?
Yes. Published apps can be shared publicly. Embedded analytics are available on Enterprise plans for integrating Hex into other applications.
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