1. Qlik Sense
Qlik · King of Prussia · Business intelligence & dashboards · 4.5/5
Associative analytics.
₹2,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Tableau
- Starts ₹3,500/mo cheaper (₹2,500/mo vs ₹6,000/mo)
Business intelligence & dashboards · Alternatives
Best Tableau alternatives in India (2026)
Tableau is a business intelligence & dashboards product from Salesforce, Seattle, priced at ₹6,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 11 have a free plan, 2 are built in India, and 17 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Tableau are Qlik Sense (₹2,500/mo), Holistics (₹4,000/mo), Geckoboard (₹3,000/mo), Klipfolio (₹2,000/mo) and Datapine (₹20,000/mo). Zoho Analytics is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹2,000/month.
Why businesses look for a Tableau alternative
There is no free plan
Tableau has no free tier. 11 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Tableau starts at ₹6,000/mo. 17 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Tableau is built in United States. 2 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Tableau does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Tableau alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Tableau's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Tableau (current) | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Qlik Sense | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | vs Tableau |
| 2 |  Holistics | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Geckoboard | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Klipfolio | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Datapine | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Biz Analyst | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Bold BI | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Zoho Analytics | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs Tableau |
| 9 |  Akkio | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 10 |  Microsoft Power BI | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Tableau |
| 11 |  ReportGarden | $75/month (Standard, 5 clients) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 12 |  Redash | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Tableau |
| 13 |  Apache Superset | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Tableau |
| 14 |  Metabase | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  GoodData | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Mode Analytics | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Hex | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Preset | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Lightdash | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Evidence | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Tableau alternatives in detail
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Tableau
- Starts ₹2,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹6,000/mo)
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Tableau
- Starts ₹3,000/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹6,000/mo)
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Tableau
- Starts ₹4,000/mo cheaper (₹2,000/mo vs ₹6,000/mo)
₹20,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Tableau
- Starts ₹14,000/mo higher (₹20,000/mo vs ₹6,000/mo)
6. Biz Analyst
Biz Analyst · Mumbai · Business intelligence & dashboards · 4.3/5
Tally data on mobile, built in Mumbai.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Tableau
- Starts ₹3,000/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹6,000/mo)
- Also available on Android, iOS
- Built in India (Mumbai)
7. Bold BI
Syncfusion · Morrisville · Business intelligence & dashboards · 4.3/5
Embedded BI from Syncfusion with Chennai engineering.
Pay as you go
Free trial
8. Zoho Analytics
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Business intelligence & dashboards · 4.8/5
Self-service BI with Tally and Zoho connectors.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Tableau
- Has a free plan — Tableau does not
- Built in India (Chennai)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Tableau
- Starts ₹2,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹6,000/mo)
10. Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft · Redmond · Business intelligence & dashboards · 4.6/5
Business analytics and dashboards.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Tableau
- Has a free plan — Tableau does not
Tableau alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Tableau
Free Tableau alternatives
Indian alternatives to Tableau
How to choose a Tableau alternative
- Start with the free tier of Looker Studio or Metabase; upgrade when governance and scale demand.
- Check connectors to Tally, Zoho and your ERP.
- Per-viewer pricing can dominate cost — count consumers, not builders.
Tableau alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Tableau in 2026?+
The closest matches to Tableau on App Advisor are Qlik Sense (₹2,500/mo), Holistics (₹4,000/mo), Geckoboard (₹3,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Tableau, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Tableau?+
Yes. 11 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Analytics (Free plan), Microsoft Power BI (Free plan), Redash (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Tableau?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Klipfolio starts lowest at ₹2,000/mo, compared with ₹6,000/mo for Tableau. Zoho Analytics also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Tableau?+
Yes. 2 alternatives are built in India, including Biz Analyst (₹3,000/mo), Zoho Analytics (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Tableau vs Qlik Sense: which is better?+
Qlik Sense is the closest match to Tableau in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹3,500/mo cheaper (₹2,500/mo vs ₹6,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Tableau alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in business intelligence & dashboards or a category Tableau also covers, and Salesforce's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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