Overview
Mode combines SQL, Python, and visualization in a collaborative analytics platform. It bridges the gap between BI dashboards and data science notebooks, letting analysts explore data with SQL then enhance with Python—all shareable as reports.
Key Features
- ✓ SQL Editor: Powerful query interface with version history
- ✓ Python Notebooks: Pandas/matplotlib integration
- ✓ Report Builder: Combine queries into interactive reports
- ✓ Definitions: Reusable SQL snippets and metrics
- ✓ Collaboration: Comments, sharing, scheduling
- ✓ Git Sync: Version control for analytics
Pros
- 👍 Great SQL + Python combination
- 👍 Strong collaboration features
- 👍 Good free tier for individuals
- 👍 Interactive report builder
- 👍 Handles complex analyses well
Cons
- 👎 Less intuitive than pure BI tools
- 👎 Python environment limitations
- 👎 Enterprise pricing adds up
- 👎 Smaller community than Tableau/Looker
Best For
Data teams who need SQL exploration plus Python analysis in one tool. Good for analyst-heavy organizations.
Founded: 2013 HQ: San Francisco, CA