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Oracle Analytics Cloud vs Zoho Analytics

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Oracle Analytics Cloud

Business Intelligence

Complete analytics in the cloud

From
$16/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Zoho Analytics

Business Intelligence

Self-service BI and analytics platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zoho Analytics has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Oracle Analytics Cloud no dedicated mobile application for on-the-go access; Zoho Analytics the free plan is limited to 2 users, 10,000 rows and 5 workspaces
  • They diverge on capability: Oracle Analytics Cloud covers Self-service Analytics, Zoho Analytics covers AI Assistant.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Oracle Analytics Cloud and Zoho Analytics differ
AttributeOracle Analytics CloudZoho Analytics
Starting price$16/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile, Embedded
Founded20161996

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Oracle Analytics Cloud

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

Only in Zoho Analytics

  • AI Assistant
  • Drag-and-drop Reports
  • Auto-blending
  • Embedded Analytics
  • White-labeling
  • Zoho CRM
  • Google Analytics
  • QuickBooks

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

Oracle Analytics Cloud

  • Self-service analyticsnot Zoho Analytics
  • Data explorationnot Zoho Analytics
  • Ad-hoc reportingnot Zoho Analytics
  • Collaborative analysisnot Zoho Analytics
  • Embedded analyticsnot Zoho Analytics

Zoho Analytics

  • Self-service dashboards and reports over business datanot Oracle Analytics Cloud
  • Blending data from Zoho apps, databases and cloud services into one workspacenot Oracle Analytics Cloud
  • Embedding white-labelled analytics inside another productnot Oracle Analytics Cloud

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Oracle Analytics Cloud

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

Zoho Analytics

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 Users
    • Basic Features
    • 10K Rows
  • Basic$24/month
    • 2 Users
    • 500K Rows
    • Email Support

Which should you pick?

Choose Oracle Analytics Cloud if

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

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.
Zoho Analytics review

Questions people ask

Is Oracle Analytics Cloud or Zoho Analytics better?
Neither clearly leads. Oracle Analytics Cloud starts at $16/month and Zoho Analytics at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Oracle Analytics Cloud or Zoho Analytics?
Zoho Analytics has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $16/month for Oracle Analytics Cloud and Free for Zoho Analytics.
Does Oracle Analytics Cloud or Zoho Analytics run on more platforms?
Oracle Analytics Cloud runs on Web. Zoho Analytics runs on Web, Mobile, Embedded.
Can I use Zoho Analytics for free?
Yes. Zoho Analytics has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Oracle Analytics Cloud starts at $16/month.
What is Oracle Analytics Cloud best used for?
Oracle Analytics Cloud is most often used for self-service analytics, data exploration, ad-hoc reporting, collaborative analysis. Of those, self-service analytics and data exploration are not what Zoho Analytics is typically brought in for.
What can Oracle Analytics Cloud do that Zoho Analytics cannot?
Oracle Analytics Cloud covers Self-service Analytics, Augmented Analytics, Data Preparation, Natural Language. Zoho Analytics covers AI Assistant, Drag-and-drop Reports, Auto-blending, Embedded Analytics. Both handle Salesforce, Web support, Mobile support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Zoho 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.

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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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Zoho 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.

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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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Zoho 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.

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Zoho 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.

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Zoho 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.

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