Overview
Hex is a modern collaborative data workspace that combines SQL, Python, and no-code visualization in one interface. It's designed for both analysts and data scientists, with real-time collaboration and the ability to publish interactive data apps.
Key Features
- ✓ Multi-language: SQL + Python in same notebook
- ✓ Real-time Collaboration: Google Docs-style editing
- ✓ Data Apps: Publish interactive apps from notebooks
- ✓ Version Control: Built-in git-like versioning
- ✓ No-code Charts: Drag-and-drop visualization
- ✓ Magic: AI-assisted code generation
Pros
- 👍 Beautiful, modern interface
- 👍 Best collaboration features in category
- 👍 SQL + Python in one workflow
- 👍 Publishing as apps is powerful
- 👍 Good free tier for individuals
Cons
- 👎 Expensive at team scale
- 👎 No self-hosted option
- 👎 Some advanced Python libraries limited
- 👎 Learning curve for full features
Best For
Data teams who need collaboration and want to share interactive analyses. Ideal for teams with mixed SQL/Python users who outgrew Jupyter.
Founded: 2019 HQ: San Francisco, CA