# Cube vs Holistics

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Cube

| Attribute | Cube | Holistics |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 75.2 (73% (medium)) | 43.4 (55% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Cube is a business intelligence platform that unifies how metrics and business logic are defined and used across analytics interfaces. Organizations build a semantic model once, then access it through dashboards, AI chat, embedded surfaces, and APIs — available as a managed cloud service or self-hosted deployment. It is indexed under BI Software.","source":"https://cube.dev/pricing","question":"What is Cube?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Cube offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $0.15 per hour. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://cube.dev/pricing","question":"Is Cube free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Cube supports the web, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://cube.dev/pricing","question":"What platforms does Cube support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Cube can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://cube.dev/pricing","question":"Can Cube be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 21 integrations for Cube, including Notion, Linear, Sentry, Attio, Google Sheets, Excel, dbt and Okta, plus 13 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://cube.dev/pricing","question":"What does Cube integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, HIPAA and GDPR for Cube. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Cube not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://cube.dev/security","question":"What security certifications does Cube have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Cube is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://cube.dev/pricing","question":"Where is Cube available?","confidence":0.5}]` | `[{"answer":"An AI-powered analytics platform that enables dashboard development using code-based practices (version control, reusability) and natural-language query capabilities for self-serve data exploration. It is indexed under BI Software.","source":"https://www.holistics.io/blog/embedded-analytics-pricing/","question":"What is Holistics?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Holistics is a paid product; published pricing starts at $960 per month. It is sold across 3 plans (Entry, Standard and Security Compliance Suite). There is no free tier. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.holistics.io/","question":"How much does Holistics cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Holistics. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.holistics.io/blog/embedded-analytics-pricing/","question":"What platforms does Holistics support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Holistics, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.holistics.io/blog/embedded-analytics-pricing/","question":"Can Holistics be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 7 integrations for Holistics, including PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Amazon Redshift, BigQuery, Slack and Email. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.holistics.io/blog/embedded-analytics-pricing/","question":"What does Holistics integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 for Holistics. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Holistics not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.holistics.io/","question":"What security certifications does Holistics have?","confidence":0.48}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A modern analytics platform that combines a semantic layer with dashboard, workbook, and conversational AI interfaces to serve teams and autonomous agents. Users query data through dashboards, natural language chat, or APIs, while the semantic layer ensures consistent metric definitions and business logic across all tools and workflows. | A data analytics platform combining a programmable semantic layer with AI-powered natural-language queries and point-and-click interfaces. Analysts define metrics and models once in code, while business users explore data independently through multiple interfaces, ensuring consistency and governance. |
| features.capabilities | `{"nlq_ai":true,"hosting":"both","rls_sso":true,"paradigm":"semantic_layer","free_tier":true,"api_access":true,"dbt_native":true,"data_modeling":true,"managed_cloud":true,"self_hostable":true,"git_versioning":true,"semantic_layer":"built_in","visualizations":true,"warehouse_native":true,"connector_breadth":"50+ data sources plus MCP connectors","scheduled_reports":true,"embedded_analytics":true,"transparent_pricing":true,"self_serve_dashboards":true}` | `{"nlq_ai":true,"hosting":"cloud","paradigm":"governed_dashboards","free_tier":false,"dbt_native":true,"data_modeling":true,"managed_cloud":true,"git_versioning":true,"semantic_layer":"built_in","visualizations":true,"warehouse_native":true,"connector_breadth":"Multi-warehouse support including PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Amazon Redshif","scheduled_reports":true,"embedded_analytics":true,"transparent_pricing":false,"self_serve_dashboards":true}` |
| integrations.count | 16 | 7 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Notion"},{"name":"Linear"},{"name":"Sentry"},{"name":"Attio"},{"name":"Google Sheets"},{"name":"Excel"},{"name":"dbt"},{"name":"Okta"},{"name":"Power BI"},{"name":"Slack","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Claude","native":true,"category":"ai","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"ChatGPT","native":true,"category":"ai","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Cursor","native":true,"category":"ai","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Snowflake","native":true,"category":"data_warehouse","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Databricks","native":true,"category":"data_warehouse","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"BigQuery","native":true,"category":"data_warehouse","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Presto","native":true,"category":"query_engine","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Amazon Athena","native":true,"category":"query_engine","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Postgres","native":true,"category":"database","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"ClickHouse","native":true,"category":"database","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Tableau","native":true,"category":"bi","direction":"outbound"}]` | `[{"name":"PostgreSQL"},{"name":"Oracle"},{"name":"SQL Server"},{"name":"Amazon Redshift"},{"name":"BigQuery"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Email"},{"name":"dbt Core"},{"name":"dbt Cloud"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever","features":["Connect any data source","Model in semantic layer IDE","Explore data in workbooks","Publish workbooks as dashboards","Semantic model agent","Workbooks and dashboards agent","Analytics chat"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For hobbyists completing small projects and showcasing work","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"compute":"10K shared","query_history_retention":"1 day"}},{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"$40/developer/month","features":["Everything in Free","Extended limits on agents","Use premium LLMs","Unlimited workbooks","Extended query limit","Production deployment compute","Cube Store caching","Semantic Layer Sync","Observability & high-availability","dbt integration","Custom Roles"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"developer","amount":40,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":0.6,"period":"hour","currency":"USD","description":"Dedicated deployment"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":0.15,"period":"hour","currency":"USD","description":"Additional API instance"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":0.15,"period":"hour","currency":"USD","description":"Cube Store caching (small worker)"}],"description":"For professionals streamlining data workflows","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"compute":"50K dedicated","query_history_retention":"7 days"}},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"$80/developer/month + $20/explorer/month","features":["Everything in Starter","Explorer role","Viewer role","Embedded dashboards","Embedded analytics chat","Unlimited queries","99.950% Uptime SLA","Custom Domains","Multi-cluster Deployment","Performance Insights","Single Sign-On (SSO)","Audit Logging"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"developer","amount":80,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"explorer","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":1.2,"period":"hour","currency":"USD","description":"Dedicated deployment per cluster"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":0.3,"period":"hour","currency":"USD","description":"Additional API instance"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":0.3,"period":"hour","currency":"USD","description":"Cube Store caching (medium worker)"}],"description":"For teams scaling analytics and collaboration","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"compute":"Unlimited","query_history_retention":"7 days"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["Everything in Premium","99.990% Uptime SLA","Dedicated single-tenant installation","Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC)","Bring Your Own LLM (BYOLLM)","SSO with SAML 2.0","Workspace Access Control","Advanced Networking Security (VPC Peering, AWS PrivateLink)"],"commitment":"annual","description":"For enterprises demanding security and support","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From $40/developer/month; free tier available","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://cube.dev/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-03T22:15:44.664Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"explorer","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Entry","summary":"$960/month (monthly) or $800/month (yearly, 2 months off). First 10 users included.","features":["Core self-service analytics","Canvas dashboard","All data delivery destinations","Git version control","dbt integration","Private Slack channel"],"minSeats":10,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":960,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Basic features for getting started","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"reports":"100"}},{"free":false,"name":"Standard","summary":"$1,200/month (monthly) or $1,000/month (yearly). First 10 users included.","features":["Everything in Entry plan","Unlimited reports","Custom charts","Custom dataset view","Git version control with own repository","Google SSO"],"minSeats":10,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":1200,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Full-featured plan for data teams that move fast","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"reports":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Security Compliance Suite","summary":"$2,400/month (monthly) or $2,000/month (yearly). First 10 users included.","features":["Everything in Standard plan","Records-based access control (RBAC)","Pass-through authentication","Enterprise SSO/SAML","SCIM account provisioning","User activity monitoring","IP access whitelisting","Disable user exports","Enforce password for shareable links"],"minSeats":10,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":2400,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Security and compliance focused plan with advanced controls","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"reports":"unlimited"}}],"addOns":[{"name":"Additional User","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Additional 100 Reports","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":120,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"From $960/month (Entry) to $2,400/month (Security Compliance Suite). Yearly billing available with 2-month discount. Free trial offered. Additional users and reports available as add-ons.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.holistics.io/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-03T13:21:41.611Z","startingPrice":{"amount":960,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | mid | unknown |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":20,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.95 | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.hipaa | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |

## Capabilities (BI Software)

| Capability | Cube | Holistics |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| BI paradigm | Semantic layer | Governed dashboards |
| Semantic / modelling layer | Built-in | Built-in |
| **Engine** |  |  |
| Warehouse-native (SQL push-down) | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Self-hostable / OSS core | ✓ | - |
| Managed cloud available | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Intelligence** |  |  |
| Natural-language query / AI copilot | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Delivery** |  |  |
| Embedded / white-label analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scheduled reports / alerting | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Governance** |  |  |
| Row-level security & SSO/SAML | ✓ | - |
| **Commercial** |  |  |
| Per-seat pricing published | ✓ | ✗ |
| Free tier / free desktop | ✓ | ✗ |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| dbt-native integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data-source connector breadth | 50+ data sources plus MCP connectors | Multi-warehouse support including PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Amazon Redshif |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-17T01:47:58.018Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*