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GNAT Pro vs Hex

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GNAT Pro

Developer Tools

Software development environments and toolchains for Ada, C/C++ and Rust

From
On request
Free plan
No
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Hex

Business Intelligence

AI-powered analytics platform unifying notebooks, dashboards, and business intelligence

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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The short version

  • Hex starts at $36/mo; GNAT Pro prices on request.
  • Where GNAT Pro falls short: no pricing published on website; requires contacting AdaCore directly for quotes.
  • 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 GNAT Pro and Hex actually diverge.

Attributes where GNAT Pro and Hex differ
AttributeGNAT ProHex
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelQuoteSeat-based subscription with credit system
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Slack
CategoryDeveloper ToolsBusiness Intelligence

Not yet recorded: founded for GNAT Pro.

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 GNAT Pro

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.

GNAT Pro

  • Building certified avionics software meeting DO-178B/C standardsnot Hex
  • Developing automotive embedded systems with ISO-26262 compliancenot Hex
  • Integrating Ada, C/C++, and Rust components in single codebasenot Hex
  • Managing software supply chain vulnerabilities and SBOMsnot Hex
  • Supporting long-lived software systems spanning decadesnot Hex

Hex

  • Deep exploratory analysis by data teams on organizational datasetsnot GNAT Pro
  • Self-serve analytics for business users without SQL knowledgenot GNAT Pro
  • Executive dashboarding and reporting with real-time datanot GNAT Pro
  • Cross-functional data collaboration and insight sharingnot GNAT Pro
  • AI-assisted analysis reducing manual exploration timenot GNAT Pro

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

GNAT Pro

  • No pricing published on website; requires contacting AdaCore directly for quotes
  • Vendor indicates per-user, per-year subscription model but does not disclose specific costs

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

GNAT Pro

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the GNAT Pro 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 GNAT Pro if

Nothing in the data separates GNAT Pro from Hex on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

GNAT Pro review

Choose Hex if

  • You need agentic notebooks.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Slack.
  • You also want conversational analytics.
Hex review

Questions people ask

Is GNAT Pro or Hex better?
Neither clearly leads. GNAT Pro starts at On request and Hex at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GNAT Pro or Hex?
Hex has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for GNAT Pro and Free for Hex.
Does GNAT Pro or Hex run on more platforms?
GNAT Pro runs on Web. Hex runs on Web, Slack.
Can I use Hex for free?
Yes. Hex has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GNAT Pro starts at On request.
What is GNAT Pro best used for?
GNAT Pro is most often used for building certified avionics software meeting do-178b/c standards, developing automotive embedded systems with iso-26262 compliance, integrating ada, c/c++, and rust components in single codebase, managing software supply chain vulnerabilities and sboms. Of those, building certified avionics software meeting do-178b/c standards and developing automotive embedded systems with iso-26262 compliance are not what Hex is typically brought in for.
What can GNAT Pro do that Hex cannot?
Hex covers Agentic notebooks, Conversational analytics, Data apps, Context Studio.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

GNAT Pro: How much does GNAT Pro cost?

GNAT Pro pricing is not published on the website. Customers must request a pricing quote by contacting AdaCore directly or speaking with a GNAT Pro expert.

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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.

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GNAT Pro: What is GNAT Pro licensing model?

GNAT Pro is sold on a per-user, per-year basis with no license locks. Customers can request pricing for their specific needs.

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Hex: 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.

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Hex: 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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