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Should I use Mode?

ThoughtSpot acquires Mode to define the next generation of collaborative BI - mode.com

Depends. Buy Mode if you have SQL-comfortable analysts building shared reports and API-embedded analytics. Skip it if you need simple dashboards a non-technical team can drive, especially mid-ThoughtSpot-acquisition.

Confidence

Medium. Based on ~11 relevant public sources; many 'Mode' search results were unrelated products (keyboards, banking) and excluded.

Ratings

  • Value for moneyNo pricing sentiment in evidence
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo support evidence found
  • Security posture

Pricing

Free

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
Team / EnterpriseGuess: quote-based, not public in sources

Best for

  • SQL-fluent analyst teams
  • Companies embedding custom customer reports via API
  • Mid-size firms with dedicated data staff

Not for

  • Non-technical users wanting drag-and-drop dashboards
  • Small teams needing one simple chart
  • Buyers without any SQL-literate staff
  • Teams needing vendor stability during acquisition transition

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Post-acquisition, alternative roundups suggest users are evaluating other tools

medium

Guess: team pricing appears quote-based; verify per-seat costs before committing

low

Guess: SQL-first workflow means analyst skills are effectively required

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free plans available for individuals
  • G2 users consistently praise the product
  • API powers automated customer reporting
  • Published security program on its site

Cons

  • ThoughtSpot acquisition creates roadmap uncertainty for buyers
  • Hex cited as a strong competing alternative

Sources & method

Analyzed 10/02/2026 - 11 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x2review x3security x1news x5

Key stats

  • Ease of use: 4/5

    Rating

  • Free

    Starting price

  • 11

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money. No pricing sentiment in evidence
  • Ease of use: 4/5. G2 users consistently praise the product
  • Feature depth: 4/5. SQL analytics plus API for automated reporting
  • Support quality. No support evidence found
  • Security posture: 3/5. Published security program; no public incidents
  • $200M Acquisition price ThoughtSpot completed acquisition of Mode Analytics
  • Yes Free tier Free plans for individuals per Mode's plan page
  • $33M Series D Last disclosed funding Led by H.I.G. Growth Partners, 2020

Pricing

Free

Free

  • Free plans for individuals
  • Per Mode's plan comparison page

Team / Enterprise

Guess: quote-based, not public in sources

  • Paid plans referenced by third-party pricing guides

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

G2 and Capterra reviews exist and users reportedly praise Mode, but detailed review content was truncated in this research.

Alternatives

Compare Mode with each alternative.

  • Google Sheets

    Guess: small teams with simple charts may need only this

Companies that use it

  • Education Perfect⁸
Full analysis

Based on ~11 relevant public sources; many 'Mode' search results were unrelated products (keyboards, banking) and excluded.

SQL-first BI for analyst teams, now owned by ThoughtSpot. Great for embedded reports; overkill for simple charts.

Methodology

Based on ~11 relevant public sources; many 'Mode' search results were unrelated products (keyboards, banking) and excluded.

Sources

  1. Mode plan comparisonmode.com
    official
  2. Mode security pagemode.com
    security
  3. Mode Reviews on G2g2.com
    review
  4. Mode Software Pricing, Capterracapterra.com
    review
  5. MODE Products G2 seller reviewsg2.com
    review
  6. Mode Analytics Series D press releasemode.com
    news
  7. ThoughtSpot completes $200M acquisition of Modethoughtspot.com
    news
  8. Education Perfect customer case studymode.com
    official
  9. Top 5 Mode alternatives in 2026 (Basedash)basedash.com
    news
  10. 5 Mode Analytics Alternatives After ThoughtSpot (DashboardFox)dashboardfox.com
    news
  11. Mode Analytics pricing guide (Spendflo)spendflo.com
    news

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