IBM Cognos Analytics
by IBM Cognos AnalyticsCognos Analytics may suit organizations that need governed analytics, dashboards, and reporting.
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Best Ai Analytics 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
AI analytics software can turn business data into questions, forecasts and reports. Use this list to compare access, pricing, analysis features, connections, deployment, refresh timing and export formats.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 IBM Cognos Analytics | Cognos Analytics may suit organizations that need governed analytics, dashboards, and reporting. | 5.3 | $10.60 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Aible | Aible is designed for business users and enterprise teams, including people without specialized AI knowledge. | 5.2 | $1,000 a year | Free plan | Web, Self-hosted | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Hex | Community is listed for hobbyists and small projects, Professional for individuals, Team for companies collaborating on data, and Enterprise for organizations needing… | 5.1 | $36 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Microsoft Power Automate | It suits organizations automating cloud services, desktop applications, and legacy systems. | 5.1 | $15 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Web, Windows | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Zoho Analytics | Zoho Analytics suits teams that need to combine data sources, build visualizations, and distribute reports. | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Self-hosted | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 06 Obviously AI | It may suit individuals, hobbyists, and non-profits seeking predictive models from structured data, as the Free plan is described for those audiences. | 4.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Polymer | 4.8 | $60 a year | Free trial | Web, API | 2 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 Predict.ai | 4.8 | $149 a month | Free plan | Web, API, Self-hosted | 4 Oct 2026 | |
| 09 SAP Analytics Cloud | It suits organizations that need analytics and financial, supply chain, or operational planning in one solution. | 4.7 | $36 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 10 SAS Visual Analytics | SAS Visual Analytics suits business analysts and teams that need to explore varied data sources, create reports, and use predictive analytics without programming. | 4.7 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 11 Oct 2026 |
The finder orders the newest releases first. It shows the figures makers publish, with no scoring.
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Aible
Aible is designed for business users and enterprise teams, including people without specialized AI knowledge.
WebSelf-hosted Record5.2 Visit
03
Hex
Community is listed for hobbyists and small projects, Professional for individuals, Team for companies collaborating on data, and Enterprise for organizations needing…
WebAPI Record5.1 Visit
04
Microsoft Power Automate
It suits organizations automating cloud services, desktop applications, and legacy systems.
WebWindows Record5.1 Visit
05
Zoho Analytics
Zoho Analytics suits teams that need to combine data sources, build visualizations, and distribute reports.
Self-hosted Record5.0 Visit
6
Obviously AI
WebAPI Free plan Record4.8 Visit It may suit individuals, hobbyists, and non-profits seeking predictive models from structured data, as the Free plan is described for those audiences.
9
SAP Analytics Cloud
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $36 a month Record4.7 Visit It suits organizations that need analytics and financial, supply chain, or operational planning in one solution.
10
SAS Visual Analytics
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 — Record4.7 Visit SAS Visual Analytics suits business analysts and teams that need to explore varied data sources, create reports, and use predictive analytics without programming.
12
Looker
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 — Record4.5 Visit Looker may suit organizations that want governed data exploration, dashboards, embedded analytics, and natural-language queries.
13
DataRobot
WebLinuxAPI+1 — Record4.4 Visit It suits enterprises developing and governing AI, especially organizations in regulated industries.
14
ThoughtSpot
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $25 a month, billed yearly Record4.3 Visit ThoughtSpot may suit teams looking for cloud analytics with natural-language queries, scheduled reports, or embedded analytics.
16
AnswerRocket
WebAPISelf-hosted — Record3.7 Visit AnswerRocket suits enterprise teams that need conversational analysis across business data and documents.
Before you choose
Start with access and price
Check whether a tool has a free plan, a free trial or a paid model. Pricing may show a starting figure or require a request.
Aible starts at $99 per user each month and includes a 30-day trial. Akkio offers a free plan and a seven-day trial.
Match the deployment
Choose a platform that fits your workflow. Options in the list include web, API, self-hosted, iOS, Android and Windows deployments.
AnswerRocket supports API, self-hosted and web use. Check the deployment field for the setup you need.
Compare query and prediction work
Use the natural-language query field to see how a product handles plain-language questions. Review predictive analytics when forecasting or modeling matters.
The comparison also separates these functions so you can match the tool to the analysis you plan to do.
Review connectors and refresh
Check data connectors before choosing a tool. Confirm how often data can refresh and which export formats are available for your reports or downstream work.
Questions
Do these AI analytics tools have free plans?
The list marks free-plan availability for individual tools. Aible and Akkio show free plans, while Alteryx Machine Learning and Databricks AI/BI do not.
Can I try an AI analytics tool before paying?
Trial terms vary. Aible offers 30 days, Akkio seven days, Databricks AI/BI 14 days, and DataRobot 30 days. Other entries may list no trial or pricing on request.
Which platforms are covered?
Entries span web, API, self-hosted, iOS, Android and Windows deployments. Review the platform field for the tool you are considering.
What should I compare besides price?
Along with free access and paid starting details, compare natural-language queries, predictive analytics, data connectors, deployment, data refresh and export formats.
Will pricing always show a starting amount?
No. Some entries list a paid starting figure, while others say pricing is on request or provide trial details without a starting amount.
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