# Holistics vs Sisense

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Sisense

| Attribute | Holistics | Sisense |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 43.4 (55% (medium)) | 66.3 (72% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"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}]` | `[{"answer":"Sisense is an embedded analytics platform designed for developers to integrate AI-powered analytics into customer-facing products. It provides natural-language query capabilities, semantic data modeling, row-level security, and flexible embedding options through SDKs and APIs, with support for multiple deployment models. It is indexed under BI Software.","source":"https://www.sisense.com/","question":"What is Sisense?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Sisense does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, across 2 plans (Self-Serve and Enterprise), so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.sisense.com/plans/","question":"How much does Sisense cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Sisense. 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.sisense.com/","question":"What platforms does Sisense support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Sisense, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.sisense.com/","question":"Can Sisense be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 11 integrations for Sisense, including Any warehouse connectors (generic), Any database connectors (generic), Cloud app connectors (generic), MCP (Model Context Protocol), REST APIs, Compose SDK, External AI tools and workflows and Custom plugins, plus 3 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.sisense.com/","question":"What does Sisense integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for Sisense. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Sisense not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.sisense.com/about/legal/gdpr-compliance/","question":"What security certifications does Sisense have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Sisense is available in the United States, the United Kingdom, the EU, Japan and Australia. Its primary markets are the United States, the EU and the United Kingdom. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.sisense.com/plans/","question":"Where is Sisense available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | A business intelligence tool that enables teams to connect databases and create visual reports and dashboards from SQL queries and large datasets for sharing and collaboration. |
| features.capabilities | `{"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}` | `{"nlq_ai":true,"rls_sso":true,"paradigm":"embedded","free_tier":true,"api_access":true,"managed_cloud":true,"self_hostable":true,"semantic_layer":"built_in","visualizations":true,"warehouse_native":true,"connector_breadth":"Supports warehouses, databases, and cloud applications","scheduled_reports":true,"embedded_analytics":true,"transparent_pricing":false,"self_serve_dashboards":true}` |
| integrations.count | 7 | 8 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"PostgreSQL"},{"name":"Oracle"},{"name":"SQL Server"},{"name":"Amazon Redshift"},{"name":"BigQuery"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Email"},{"name":"dbt Core"},{"name":"dbt Cloud"}]` | `[{"name":"Any warehouse connectors (generic)"},{"name":"Any database connectors (generic)"},{"name":"Cloud app connectors (generic)"},{"name":"MCP (Model Context Protocol)"},{"name":"REST APIs"},{"name":"Compose SDK"},{"name":"External AI tools and workflows"},{"name":"Custom plugins"},{"name":"Jasper Reports","native":true,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Redshift","native":true,"direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Snowflake","native":true,"direction":"inbound"},{"name":"DECK.GL","native":true,"category":"mapping"}]` |
| market.availability | - | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US","EU","GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["US","GB","EU","JP","AU"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"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"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Cloud Data Teams (Free)","description":"Analysis platform for data teams to connect databases and build reports and dashboards"}],"freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.sisense.com/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-18T12:33:34.133Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | low |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.99 |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |

## Capabilities (BI Software)

| Capability | Holistics | Sisense |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| BI paradigm | Governed dashboards | Embedded |
| 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 | Multi-warehouse support including PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Amazon Redshif | Supports warehouses, databases, and cloud applications |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-17T01:58:52.914Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*