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Mode
Collaborative analytics for data teams
As of 30 August 2026, Mode is free to use. Mode is a collaborative analytics platform that combines SQL, Python, R, and visual analytics in one place. Softwr lists it under Business Intelligence. Mode is made by ThoughtSpot (Mode), launched in 2013, available on Web.
Overview
What Mode does
Mode is a collaborative analytics platform that combines SQL, Python, R, and visual analytics in one place. It enables data teams to explore data, build reports, and share insights with stakeholders.
What people use it for
- Self-service analytics
- Data exploration
- Ad-hoc reporting
- Collaborative analysis
- Embedded analytics
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Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about 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
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Pricing
What Mode costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Free
Free
- SQL Editor
- Python/R Notebooks
- Basic Charts
Business
$65 /mo
- Advanced Visualizations
- Collaboration
- Integrations
Capabilities
Features
SQL Editor
Python/R Notebooks
Interactive Reports
Version Control
Scheduling
Snowflake
Integration with Snowflake
Redshift
Integration with Redshift
BigQuery
Integration with BigQuery
PostgreSQL
Integration with PostgreSQL
Databricks
Integration with Databricks
Slack
Integration with Slack
Web support
Available on web
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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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.
SourceCan 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.
SourceDoes 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.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Mode
- Company
- ThoughtSpot (Mode)
- Based in
- San Francisco, California
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