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Redash vs Qlik Sense

Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Redash rates highest.

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CompareRedashQlik Sense
CategoryBusiness intelligence & dashboardsBusiness intelligence & dashboards
VendorDatabricksQlik
HeadquartersSan Francisco, United StatesKing of Prussia, United States
Made in IndiaNoNo
Starting priceFree₹2,500/mo
Free planYesNo
Free trialNoYes
Published pricingYesYes
Deploymentcloudcloud
Mobile appsNoNo
Founded20131993
Best forStartup, Small business, SMBSmall business, SMB, Mid-market
App Advisor rating4.6 / 54.5 / 5

Redash: pros & cons

  • +Completely free to use
  • +13 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Key features

  • Connectors to databases and SaaS
  • Drag-and-drop dashboards
  • Scheduled reports and alerts
  • Data modelling and joins
  • Embedded analytics
  • Row-level security

Qlik Sense: pros & cons

  • +Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
  • +33 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • No permanently free plan
  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Key features

  • Connectors to databases and SaaS
  • Drag-and-drop dashboards
  • Scheduled reports and alerts
  • Data modelling and joins
  • Embedded analytics
  • Row-level security

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Redash or Qlik Sense?+

Redash scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.6/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. Redash has a free plan, which matters if you want to try before paying. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.

Is Redash cheaper than Qlik Sense?+

Redash starts at Free and Qlik Sense at ₹2,500/mo. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.

Can I switch from Redash to Qlik Sense?+

Most business intelligence & dashboards products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.

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