Finding reliable Analytics & BI software shouldn't require hours of research. AppsInsight ranks leading options using expert evaluations, customer feedback and feature comparisons.
Compare the ranked list below to find the right fit for your team.
Airtable leads our Analytics & BI rankings for most teams. Consider Sprout Social if you need a strong alternative with a different pricing or workflow fit.
| Feature | Airtable | Sprout Social | Sprinklr | Grist | Rows | Smartsheet | Softr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Editor rating | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| Pricing | Free+Paid | Paid Subscription | — | Free+Paid | Free+Paid | Paid Subscription | Free+Paid |
| Starting price | From $20/seat/mo | $199 | — | $8/user/mo annual | $6/user/mo annual | From $9/user/mo | $19/mo billed annually |
| Free plan | Included | Included | No | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Platforms | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, macOS, Windows | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, macOS, Windows | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, macOS, Windows, Linux | Web app, Self-hosted / On-premise | Web app | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, macOS, Windows | Web app, API / SDK |
Transparent criteria and editorial standards behind every score in this guide.
We evaluate Analytics & BI software on features, ease of use, value for money, integrations, and real user feedback. Apps are ranked by AppsInsight Score within this guide, with editorial adjustments when hands-on testing reveals a clear winner for this use case or audience.
Quick answers about the best Analytics & BI options.
Our editors currently rank Airtable #1 among Analytics & BI software based on AppsInsight Score, features, pricing, and user feedback. See the full ranked list on this page for alternatives.
Many Analytics & BI software include free plans or trials. Use the pricing filter on this page to browse free and freemium options.
We evaluate Analytics & BI software on features, ease of use, value for money, integrations, and real user feedback. Apps are ranked by AppsInsight Score within this guide, with editorial adjustments when hands-on testing reveals a clear winner for this use case or audience.
Spreadsheet-database hybrid for flexible workflows Airtable looks like a spreadsheet and behaves like a database.
AI-powered social intelligence for teams that manage publishing, engagement, and analytics. Sprout Social is a social media management platform for teams that need publishing, engagement, analytics, and listening in one place.
Cross-platform task, note-taking, and planning app with calendar views and habit tracking. TickTick is a task and note-taking app for people who need one place for tasks, habits, and schedules.
AI-native Unified-CXM for customer messaging, service, social, and insights Sprinklr is an AI-native customer messaging and CX platform for large teams that need service, social, insights, and marketing in one place.
Websites that improve and heal with self-learning Robynn is a marketing automation platform for teams that want their site and campaigns to keep improving without constant manual work.
AI dictation that cleans up speech in any app
All-in-one workspace for notes, docs, and projects
Team communication hub with channels and integrations
Collaborative interface design in the browser
Unified API + MCP to post, schedule, reply, and track analytics across 9+ social platforms.
AI dictation that cleans up speech in any app
Plan, publish, analyze, and reply from one social media dashboard.
AI-powered social intelligence for teams that manage publishing, engagement, and analytics.
Cloud business phone system with unlimited US/CA calling from $15/user/mo
Collaborative docs, spreadsheets and chat - built into Salesforce
Employee time tracking and scheduling that syncs with QuickBooks
Virtual phone system that turns your existing phone into a business line
