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Periscope Data
SQL and Python analytics platform
As of 30 August 2026, Periscope Data starts at $1000/month. Periscope Data (now Sisense for Cloud Data Teams) was a SQL and Python analytics platform built for data teams. Softwr lists it under Business Intelligence. Periscope Data is made by Sisense (Periscope Data), launched in 2012, available on Web.
Overview
What Periscope Data does
Periscope Data (now Sisense for Cloud Data Teams) was a SQL and Python analytics platform built for data teams. It was acquired by Sisense in 2019 and integrated into their product suite.
What people use it for
- SQL-based analytics and dashboards over a data warehouse
- Python and R analysis alongside SQL in one workflow
- Shared dashboards for data teams
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Where it falls short
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- The periscopedata.com domain now redirects to sisense.com, so Periscope Data is no longer sold as a standalone product
- No Periscope Data pricing, plan or seat rate remains published at the original domain
- Buyers must now purchase through Sisense, whose own pricing is not published as a rate card
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Pricing
What Periscope Data costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Team
$1,000 /mo
- SQL Analytics
- Python/R
- Dashboards
Enterprise
Free
- Advanced Features
- Custom Integrations
- Premium Support
Capabilities
Features
SQL Editor
Python/R Integration
Version Control
Caching
Dashboards
Redshift
Integration with Redshift
BigQuery
Integration with BigQuery
Snowflake
Integration with Snowflake
PostgreSQL
Integration with PostgreSQL
MySQL
Integration with MySQL
Presto
Integration with Presto
Web support
Available on web
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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Does Sisense offer a free trial?
Yes. Sisense offers a free trial of their Self-Serve plan. You can try features like data warehouse connectivity, built-in AI for natural-language queries, auto-narratives, and customer assistant features.
SourceWhat is the difference between Sisense Self-Serve and Enterprise plans?
The Self-Serve plan is for startups and teams and includes basic connectivity and AI features with iframe embedding. The Enterprise plan is for regulated industries and includes multi-tenant architecture, HIPAA readiness, column-level security, single sign-on, on-premise deployment options, 99.99% SLA, and 30-day backups.
SourceHow do I access the Sisense Enterprise plan?
The Enterprise plan requires contacting Sisense for a demo and custom quote. There is no self-service signup for this tier.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Periscope Data
- Company
- Sisense (Periscope Data)
- Based in
- San Francisco, California
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