# Holistics vs ThoughtSpot

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** ThoughtSpot

| Attribute | Holistics | ThoughtSpot |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 43.4 (55% (medium)) | 64.4 (39% (low)) |
| 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":"ThoughtSpot is an analytics platform powered by AI agents that enables business teams to explore data through natural language queries, create interactive dashboards, and embed analytics into applications. It uses a built-in semantic layer to ensure consistent, verified insights across the organization. It is indexed under BI Software.","source":"https://www.thoughtspot.com/pricing","question":"What is ThoughtSpot?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ThoughtSpot offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $25 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.thoughtspot.com/pricing","question":"Is ThoughtSpot free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ThoughtSpot supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.thoughtspot.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does ThoughtSpot support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for ThoughtSpot, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.thoughtspot.com/pricing","question":"Can ThoughtSpot be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 10 integrations for ThoughtSpot, including Snowflake, Databricks, Amazon Redshift, OpenAI, Google Gemini, Claude, Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors and dbt, plus 2 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.thoughtspot.com/pricing","question":"What does ThoughtSpot integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for ThoughtSpot. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as ThoughtSpot not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.thoughtspot.com/trust/ai-principles","question":"What security certifications does ThoughtSpot have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| 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. | Cloud-based analytics platform combining natural language querying, governed data preparation, and embedded analytics capabilities. Enables teams to prepare data, define metrics once, and deliver trusted insights across dashboards, applications, and workflows using AI-powered agentic analytics. |
| 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,"hosting":"cloud","rls_sso":true,"paradigm":"semantic_layer","free_tier":true,"api_access":true,"dbt_native":true,"sql_editor":true,"data_modeling":true,"managed_cloud":true,"self_hostable":false,"git_versioning":true,"semantic_layer":"built_in","visualizations":true,"warehouse_native":true,"connector_breadth":"Major data warehouses (Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift) and LLM providers","scheduled_reports":true,"embedded_analytics":true,"transparent_pricing":true,"self_serve_dashboards":true}` |
| integrations.count | 7 | 7 |
| 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":"Snowflake"},{"name":"Databricks"},{"name":"Amazon Redshift"},{"name":"OpenAI"},{"name":"Google Gemini"},{"name":"Claude"},{"name":"Snowflake Cortex"},{"name":"Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors"},{"name":"Redshift","native":true,"category":"data_warehouse"},{"name":"dbt","native":true,"category":"data_transformation"},{"name":"ChatGPT","category":"llm","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Apache Ossie","native":true,"category":"data_warehouse"},{"name":"BigQuery","native":true,"category":"data_warehouse","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"PostgreSQL","native":true,"category":"database","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Excel","native":true,"category":"spreadsheet","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Google Sheets","native":true,"category":"spreadsheet","direction":"inbound"}]` |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":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":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Essentials","summary":"$25/user/mo billed annually","features":["Dynamic interactive dashboards","Actionable insights"],"minSeats":5,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For small teams to find and share insights with AI analytics","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"rows":"25M","users":"5-50"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$50/user/mo billed annually","features":["AI-powered dashboards and automated insights","Natural-language search and data exploration","Spotter AI Agents (25 queries/month per user)","Analyst Studio for advanced analytics"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":50,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Trusted AI analytics for growing businesses looking to drive rapid decisions and growth","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"rows":"250M","users":"1000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["AI-powered dashboards and automated insights","Natural-language search and data exploration","Spotter AI Agents with Unlimited LLM tokens","Analyst Studio for advanced analytics","Unlimited users and data","Multi-tenant by organization","Advanced data encryption","Enterprise support with 1 hr SLA"],"description":"Trusted AI analytics for every team, with enterprise governance and unmatched capabilities","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"rows":"Unlimited","users":"Unlimited"}},{"free":true,"name":"Developer","summary":"Free for 1 year","features":["Dynamic embeddable AI dashboards and visualizations","Industry leading API & SDK","Natural-language search and data exploration","Spotter AI Agents with Unlimited LLM tokens"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":0,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"For individuals and small developer teams to embed AI and analytics into apps quickly","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"rows":"25M","users":"10"}}],"addOns":[{"name":"Embedded for internal enterprise applications"},{"name":"Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server"},{"name":"Data prep, mashups, and modeling (Analyst Studio)"},{"name":"Advanced analysis with SQL, R, and Python (Analyst Studio)"},{"name":"In-memory data cache (Analyst Studio or Spotcache)"},{"name":"Unlimited Spotter"}],"summary":"From $25/user/mo. Free trial for 1 year.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.thoughtspot.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T22:21:37.258Z","freeTrialDays":365,"startingPrice":{"amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":25,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (BI Software)

| Capability | Holistics | ThoughtSpot |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| BI paradigm | Governed dashboards | Semantic layer |
| 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 | Major data warehouses (Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift) and LLM providers |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-17T01:49:50.109Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*