Mode plans and pricing (2026): the full cost breakdown
Here is exactly what Mode costs in 2026, plan by plan. Mode sits in the bi platform space and offers paid plans only, with the paid tiers laid out below from its public pricing page.
Code-first SQL+Python/R analysis, now living inside ThoughtSpot's Analyst Studio. Mode is a paid tool, so plan to buy in once you have validated fit. Analyst-centric platform combining SQL, Python/R notebooks and visualization in one workflow; owned by ThoughtSpot, aimed at advanced data teams.
Plans & pricing tiers
| Plan | Price (approx.) | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (legacy free) | Historically free | Legacy standalone plan |
| Paid (legacy) | from ~$49/user/mo (est.) | Pre-acquisition estimate |
| ThoughtSpot / Analyst Studio | Custom (enterprise) | Now sold via ThoughtSpot |
Prices are estimates drawn from the vendor's plans and third-party reviews, and can change at any time, so check before you commit.
Prices verified 2026-06-28 from public vendor pricing. Plans and prices change — always confirm on the vendor's own site. No price here is guaranteed.
What you're paying for
Here is what your subscription actually buys with Mode across its plans:
- SQL editor combined with Python/R notebooks in one workflow
- Visualization and report builder on query results
- Collaborative analysis and shareable reports
- Now delivered as ThoughtSpot 'Analyst Studio'
- Definitions/data-modeling layer for reusable logic
Not every feature ships on every plan; the tier table shows where each one unlocks.
Which plan to pick
Mode is built for advanced data analysts and data-science-leaning teams comfortable with code. Match that description and the Paid (legacy) plan (from ~$49/user/mo (est.)) is where to start; a higher tier earns its cost only when you need sql-python-teams.
Is Mode worth it?
Paid plans run from roughly $6 to $49 per month (or per seat, depending on the plan). If data-analysts is your goal, start low: the cheapest paid tier covers it for most users, and sql-python-teams is what eventually pushes you up a level. Budget-conscious buyers should price the entry tier against competitors before deciding.
Beyond the headline tier, your real cost on Mode depends on the number of seats or users, which is worth estimating up front before you compare it with anything else.
Pricing FAQ
Does Mode have a free plan?
Mode is a paid tool without a standing free plan; check its site for any current trial or money-back window.
How much does Mode cost?
Its cheapest paid plan, Paid (legacy), lists at from ~$49/user/mo (est.). Paid plans run from roughly $6 to $49 per month (or per seat, depending on the plan). The exact bill depends on billing cycle and how many seats or how much usage you need.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mode?
Yes — several bi platform tools do the same job at lower entry prices; our Mode alternatives roundup compares them side by side.
Why does Mode get more expensive as I grow?
Its pricing scales with usage (seats, contacts or channels), so the headline figure is a starting point; estimate cost at the size you expect to reach, not just today's.
Which Mode plan should I choose?
If you fit that profile, begin on the Paid (legacy) plan (from ~$49/user/mo (est.)) and upgrade later, when sql-python-teams becomes a real constraint.
Sources
The Mode plan, price and feature details above are compiled from these vendor pages and independent reviews: