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Teams that want a free, easy-to-use BI tool for self-service dashboards and ad-h
SQL-savvy data analysts and data teams who want a collaborative notebook environment for exploring warehouse data and publishing shareable dashboards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mode really free?
Mode offers a free plan for individual analysts and small teams, but it restricts things like user seats, scheduled report delivery, and admin controls. Larger teams or features like embedded analytics require a paid plan.
Do I need to know SQL to use Mode?
Yes, Mode is designed for SQL-first analysts. Users who don't know SQL will struggle because most exploration and report-writing starts with SQL queries, although Python and R can also be used.
What databases and data warehouses does Mode connect to?
Mode connects to popular warehouses like Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, Postgres, and MySQL. It also supports direct SQL connections and a range of connectors for hosted data sources.
Can I use Mode as an embedded analytics tool for my customers?
Mode has embedded analytics APIs and SDKs, but they are available on higher-tier paid plans. For full white-label embedding, you need to contact sales and do custom development.
What's the difference between Mode and a BI tool like Looker or Tableau?
Mode is more of an analyst notebook where SQL, Python, and R are combined, while Looker and Tableau focus on dashboard-centric self-service for non-technical users. It's better for data teams doing exploratory analysis, not typical end-user BI.
Can I automate report delivery in Mode?
Scheduled email reports and alerts are available on paid plans, not on the free tier. The free tier generally requires you to share a link or manually refresh reports.