Mode
ExternalMode Analytics is a collaborative BI platform that bridges data teams and business users with SQL, R, Python, and interactive visualizations for seamless analysis. Its modern SQL editor, Visual Explorer for drag-and-drop querying, multi-database support, and AI assistance enable efficient ad-hoc exploration, dashboard building, and self-service reporting. Acquired by ThoughtSpot, it delivers rapid insights and strong collaboration, making it essential for technical analysts in dynamic teams like startups.
Description
Mode Analytics is a collaborative BI platform that bridges data teams and business users with SQL, R, Python, and interactive visualizations for seamless analysis. Its modern SQL editor, Visual Explorer for drag-and-drop querying, multi-database support, and AI assistance enable efficient ad-hoc exploration, dashboard building, and self-service reporting. Acquired by ThoughtSpot, it delivers rapid insights and strong collaboration, making it essential for technical analysts in dynamic teams like startups.
Key capabilities
- Collaborative BI uniting data and business teams
- SQL, R, Python analysis with visualizations
- Ad-hoc analysis, advanced analytics, interactive dashboards
- Self-service reporting and explorable datasets
- Custom data apps
Core use cases
- 1.Ad-hoc data exploration and analysis
- 2.Building interactive dashboards
- 3.Self-service BI reporting
- 4.A/B testing and feature tracking
- 5.SEO analysis with multi-source data
Is Mode Right for You?
Best for
- Technical data analysts for rapid SQL-based iteration
- Startups and flexible BI needs
- Teams handling A/B testing, SEO, multi-source data
Not ideal for
- Non-technical business users without SQL skills
- Teams needing no-code drag-and-drop for all users
- Organizations requiring simple integrations without admin support
Standout features
- Modern SQL editor with autocomplete and query history
- Visual Explorer for drag-and-drop
- Multi-database connectivity
- AI assistance for querying
- Slack sharing, SSO, unlimited spaces
- Free trial and Mode Studio toolkit
Pricing
Studio
Pro
Enterprise
Reviews
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User Feedback Highlights
Most Praised
- Intuitive SQL editor and seamless visualization integration
- Strong collaboration via sharing and unlimited spaces
- High user ratings (avg 4.2/5) for ease, value, functionality
- Flexible for startups and multi-source analysis
Common Complaints
- Glitchy UI and slow performance with query failures
- Unclear and opaque pricing
- Limited visualization options (no maps, custom triggers)
- Complex organization and drill-downs