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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (43.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
$70.00 1 User Per Month
Hex
Star Rating
(233)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansTableau
Star Rating
(2,757)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$70.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Tableau excels in data visualization, with a score of 9.2, highlighting its ability to create stunning and interactive dashboards. Reviewers mention that features like "Show Me" and "Drag-and-Drop" functionality make it easy to generate complex visualizations quickly.
- Reviewers mention that Hex shines in ease of setup, scoring 8.8, which is higher than Tableau's 8.3. Users appreciate the straightforward onboarding process and the intuitive interface that allows for quick deployment.
- G2 users report that Tableau has superior data blending capabilities, scoring 8.6 compared to Hex's 8.3. Reviewers say that the ability to combine data from multiple sources seamlessly is a standout feature that enhances their analytical capabilities.
- Users on G2 highlight that Tableau's calculated fields feature, scoring 8.5, allows for advanced data manipulation, which is crucial for in-depth analysis. In contrast, Hex's score of 7.7 indicates it may not offer the same level of flexibility in this area.
- Reviewers mention that while Hex has a strong focus on mid-market users, Tableau's enterprise-level features, such as robust security and governance, make it a preferred choice for larger organizations, reflected in its 44.7% enterprise market segment.
- Users say that Tableau's quality of support, scoring 8.3, is generally reliable, but some users have noted that Hex's support, with a score of 8.5, is more responsive and tailored to the needs of mid-market clients, enhancing the overall user experience.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hex
Community
Free
Per Month
The free version of Hex. Great for individuals.
- Up to 3 project authors
- 7-day project version history
- Project data connections & secrets
Tableau
Creator
$70.00
1 User Per Month
- Includes Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep Builder, and one Creator license on Tableau Cloud (SaaS) or Tableau Server (self-hosted).
Free Trial
Hex
Free Trial is available
Tableau
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
217
8.7
2,213
Ease of Use
8.6
225
8.3
2,239
Ease of Setup
8.8
124
8.3
938
Ease of Admin
8.9
40
8.2
710
Quality of Support
8.5
162
8.3
1,886
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
43
8.5
688
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
222
8.8
2,190
Features by Category
Reports
8.2
171
8.7
1572
|
Verified
7.7
164
8.3
1442
|
Verified
7.5
177
9.1
1614
|
Verified
7.1
157
8.6
1222
8.1
168
9.1
1594
|
Verified
Self Service
7.7
167
8.5
1535
|
Verified
8.2
170
8.7
1566
|
Verified
7.8
168
8.5
1485
|
Verified
7.1
166
8.2
1283
8.4
172
8.2
1372
|
Verified
6.0
149
7.9
1194
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
6.6
152
7.8
1146
8.0
170
9.2
1572
|
Verified
7.1
156
8.1
1157
Building Reports
8.0
162
8.3
896
|
Verified
7.8
158
8.2
859
|
Verified
7.5
152
8.3
732
|
Verified
6.9
142
8.1
743
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
8.2
171
8.7
1572
|
Verified
7.7
164
8.3
1442
|
Verified
7.5
177
9.1
1614
|
Verified
7.1
157
8.6
1222
8.1
168
9.1
1594
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.0
130
8.6
733
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
726
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
8.9
140
8.5
762
|
Verified
8.4
139
8.8
786
|
Verified
8.3
131
8.6
757
|
Verified
Generative AI
5.9
65
7.4
313
5.7
64
7.5
340
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.1
21
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
7.4
21
Not enough data
7.2
21
Not enough data
7.6
21
Not enough data
7.5
20
Not enough data
8.0
21
Self Service
7.7
167
8.5
1535
|
Verified
8.2
170
8.7
1566
|
Verified
7.8
168
8.5
1485
|
Verified
7.1
166
8.2
1283
8.4
172
8.2
1372
|
Verified
6.0
149
7.9
1194
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
6.6
152
7.8
1146
8.0
170
9.2
1572
|
Verified
7.1
156
8.1
1157
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
8.0
162
8.3
896
|
Verified
7.8
158
8.2
859
|
Verified
7.5
152
8.3
732
|
Verified
6.9
142
8.1
743
|
Verified
Reports
8.2
171
8.7
1572
|
Verified
7.7
164
8.3
1442
|
Verified
7.5
177
9.1
1614
|
Verified
7.1
157
8.6
1222
8.1
168
9.1
1594
|
Verified
Self Service
7.7
167
8.5
1535
|
Verified
8.2
170
8.7
1566
|
Verified
7.8
168
8.5
1485
|
Verified
7.1
166
8.2
1283
8.4
172
8.2
1372
|
Verified
6.0
149
7.9
1194
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.0
162
8.3
896
|
Verified
7.8
158
8.2
859
|
Verified
7.5
152
8.3
732
|
Verified
6.9
142
8.1
743
|
Verified
Cartography
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.5
22
Not enough data
9.5
22
Analysis
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.5
22
Not enough data
9.4
22
Not enough data
9.2
22
Reporting
Not enough data
9.5
22
Not enough data
9.3
21
Not enough data
9.4
21
Data Source Access
Not enough data
8.6
187
Not enough data
8.7
186
Not enough data
8.1
186
Data Interaction
Not enough data
8.1
186
Not enough data
8.0
188
Not enough data
8.2
185
Not enough data
8.4
187
Not enough data
8.2
186
Not enough data
8.3
185
Not enough data
8.3
187
Not enough data
8.2
184
Data Exporting
Not enough data
8.5
182
Not enough data
8.4
181
Not enough data
8.4
182
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
182
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
9.3
56
Basics
Not enough data
9.2
56
Content
Not enough data
8.9
53
Data
Not enough data
9.4
55
Interoperability
Not enough data
8.9
53
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
56
Functionality
8.6
53
Not enough data
6.9
49
Not enough data
7.3
40
Not enough data
7.3
47
Not enough data
8.7
50
Not enough data
7.5
50
Not enough data
8.0
45
Not enough data
System
8.0
81
Not enough data
7.1
68
Not enough data
7.5
69
Not enough data
Model Development
7.2
74
Not enough data
7.1
81
Not enough data
5.6
75
Not enough data
5.5
77
Not enough data
Model Development
5.5
65
Not enough data
5.4
66
Not enough data
5.9
69
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
4.5
70
Not enough data
5.2
73
Not enough data
4.9
71
Not enough data
4.6
70
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
4.5
60
Not enough data
5.2
60
Not enough data
5.1
59
Not enough data
5.0
61
Not enough data
Deployment
7.0
75
Not enough data
7.2
74
Not enough data
6.8
75
Not enough data
Deployment
6.8
61
Not enough data
6.9
62
Not enough data
6.6
66
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.4
31
Not enough data
5.4
31
Not enough data
4.3
31
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
Not enough data
8.4
216
Not enough data
8.3
218
Not enough data
8.4
209
Data Analysis
Not enough data
9.0
237
Not enough data
8.9
232
Decision Making
Not enough data
8.7
224
Not enough data
9.4
235
Not enough data
9.1
232
Not enough data
8.7
227
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.1
142
Not enough data
8.0
142
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hex and Tableau are categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms
Unique Categories
Hex is categorized as Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE) and Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Tableau is categorized as Insurance Analytics, Location Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, and Data Preparation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hex
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Tableau
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
23.4%
Information Technology and Services
20.3%
Financial Services
10.4%
Hospital & Health Care
3.9%
Marketing and Advertising
3.5%
Other
38.5%
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Computer Software
7.0%
Financial Services
6.6%
Marketing and Advertising
4.9%
Higher Education
4.4%
Other
66.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Hex
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Software
How easy it is to prototype across Python and SQL and also share my work very easily. It's amazing how easy it is to create and ship production ready apps
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jeff D.
Verified User in Computer Software
Hex isn't super great for power users e.g. those who've been using the Python ecosystem for years: - You can not control the Python kernel (the latest you can use is 3.10 which was released over 3 years ago...). Critical libraries like pandas/numpy are...
Tableau
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jeff B.
Verified User in Retail
Tableau enables users the ability build data visualizations in the matter of minutes without requiring technical report development knowledge. In my opinion, the top 5 best qualities: 1. Drag and drop functionality is easy for any user to...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Capital Markets
requires a desktop application for editing reports, data needs to be in a certain format (cube), ugly looking UI, not very slick at all.
Verified User in Computer Software
How easy it is to prototype across Python and SQL and also share my work very easily. It's amazing how easy it is to create and ship production ready apps
Jeff B.
Verified User in Retail
Tableau enables users the ability build data visualizations in the matter of minutes without requiring technical report development knowledge. In my opinion, the top 5 best qualities: 1. Drag and drop functionality is easy for any user to...
Jeff D.
Verified User in Computer Software
Hex isn't super great for power users e.g. those who've been using the Python ecosystem for years: - You can not control the Python kernel (the latest you can use is 3.10 which was released over 3 years ago...). Critical libraries like pandas/numpy are...
Verified User in Capital Markets
requires a desktop application for editing reports, data needs to be in a certain format (cube), ugly looking UI, not very slick at all.
Discussions
Hex has no discussions with answers
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TR
Perfect answer by Derrick. I totally agree.Read more
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Tableau Desktop help create interactive Dashboards offline and publish it to the wider audience through Tableau public. Tableau Desktop is one of the version...Read more
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2 comments
LT
Anyway, whether you need Tableau Desktop depends on your specific use case and requirements. If you're unsure, you can consider the following
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