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Mode vs Oracle Analytics Cloud

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Mode

Business Intelligence

Collaborative analytics for data teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Oracle Analytics Cloud logo

Oracle Analytics Cloud

Business Intelligence

Complete analytics in the cloud

From
$16/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Mode has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Mode free tier limited to 4GB RAM and 1 CPU for SQL notebooks, insufficient for large datasets; Oracle Analytics Cloud no dedicated mobile application for on-the-go access
  • They diverge on capability: Mode covers SQL Editor, Oracle Analytics Cloud covers Self-service Analytics.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mode and Oracle Analytics Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Mode and Oracle Analytics Cloud differ
AttributeModeOracle Analytics Cloud
Starting priceFree$16/month
Free tierYesNo
Founded20132016

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web), 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 Mode

  • SQL Editor
  • Python/R Notebooks
  • Interactive Reports
  • Version Control
  • Scheduling
  • Redshift
  • BigQuery
  • PostgreSQL

Only in Oracle Analytics Cloud

  • Self-service Analytics
  • Augmented Analytics
  • Data Preparation
  • Natural Language
  • Mobile
  • Oracle Database
  • Oracle ERP
  • Salesforce

Both cover

  • Snowflake
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Mode

  • Self-service analytics
  • Data exploration
  • Ad-hoc reporting
  • Collaborative analysis
  • Embedded analytics

Oracle Analytics Cloud

  • Self-service analytics
  • Data exploration
  • Ad-hoc reporting
  • Collaborative analysis
  • Embedded analytics

Both are used for self-service analytics, data exploration, ad-hoc reporting, collaborative analysis, embedded analytics, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

Mode

  • Free tier limited to 4GB RAM and 1 CPU for SQL notebooks, insufficient for large datasets
  • Requires SQL knowledge for most analysis tasks, creating dependency on technical resources
  • Paid plan pricing not publicly listed; requires sales consultation
  • Recently acquired by ThoughtSpot in 2026, creating product direction uncertainty
  • Limited customization options for visual aspects and embedded analytics

Oracle Analytics Cloud

  • No dedicated mobile application for on-the-go access
  • Limited documentation for collecting data from on-premise services
  • Performance issues and occasional software glitches requiring re-login
  • Expensive for small businesses and organizations with limited budgets

Pricing, plan by plan

Mode

Free
  • FreeFree
    • SQL Editor
    • Python/R Notebooks
    • Basic Charts
  • Business$65/month
    • Advanced Visualizations
    • Collaboration
    • Integrations

Oracle Analytics Cloud

$16/month
  • Professional$16/month
    • Self-service Analytics
    • Reporting
    • Dashboards
  • Enterprise$80/month
    • Advanced Analytics
    • ML Models
    • Premium Support

Which should you pick?

Choose Mode if

  • You need sql editor.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want python/r notebooks.
Mode review

Choose Oracle Analytics Cloud if

  • You need self-service analytics.
  • You also want augmented analytics.
Oracle Analytics Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is Mode or Oracle Analytics Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Mode starts at Free and Oracle Analytics Cloud at $16/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mode or Oracle Analytics Cloud?
Mode has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Mode and $16/month for Oracle Analytics Cloud.
Does Mode or Oracle Analytics Cloud run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Mode for free?
Yes. Mode has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Oracle Analytics Cloud starts at $16/month.
What is Mode best used for?
Mode is most often used for self-service analytics, data exploration, ad-hoc reporting, collaborative analysis.
What can Mode do that Oracle Analytics Cloud cannot?
Mode covers SQL Editor, Python/R Notebooks, Interactive Reports, Version Control. Oracle Analytics Cloud covers Self-service Analytics, Augmented Analytics, Data Preparation, Natural Language. Both handle Snowflake, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mode: What languages does Mode support for analysis?

Mode notebooks support SQL, Python (3.11 with pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, matplotlib), and R (4.2.0 with ggplot2, dplyr, tidyr). Both Python and R allow additional library installation at runtime.

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Oracle Analytics Cloud: What data sources does Oracle Analytics Cloud support?

Oracle Analytics Cloud connects to relational databases, cloud applications, and big data platforms. It integrates with Salesforce, Snowflake, Azure Synapse Analytics, Google BigQuery, Amazon Redshift, and the Oracle ecosystem.

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Mode: Can I integrate Mode notebook results into reports?

Yes. Mode allows adding notebook cell results directly to reports, with synchronized scheduling so reports re-run to keep data current.

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Oracle Analytics Cloud: What are the pricing tiers for Oracle Analytics Cloud?

Oracle Analytics Cloud offers a Professional plan at $16/user/month and an Enterprise plan at $80/user/month. BYOL pricing is $0.3226/OCPU/hour base plus $1.0753/hour (Professional) or $2.1506/hour (Enterprise).

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Mode: Does Mode support collaborative analysis?

Yes. Mode notebooks provide moveable code blocks and markdown cells enabling exploratory analysis and team collaboration on data queries and visualizations.

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Oracle Analytics Cloud: Does Oracle Analytics Cloud have a mobile app?

No, Oracle Analytics Cloud lacks a dedicated mobile application, which is considered a significant limitation by users who need mobile access to dashboards and reports.

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