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Tableau Pricing (2026)

Business intelligence and data visualisation platform.

✗ No free plan paid From $15/mo
Reviewed by the StackSwitch Editorial Team · Last updated May 2026

Tableau plans

Tableau Viewer
user/mo
$15
  • View & interact with dashboards
  • Mobile access
  • Data alerts
  • Comment on views
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Tableau Explorer
user/mo
$42
  • Everything in Viewer
  • Build & edit views
  • Web editing
  • Data connections
Tableau Creator
user/mo
$75
  • Everything in Explorer
  • Desktop app
  • Prep Builder
  • All data connectors

Is Tableau worth the price?

Tableau scores 4.4/5 on G2 and 4.5/5 on Capterra. With no free plan, we recommend trialling a competitor first to validate the use case before purchasing.

Pros

  • Most powerful visualisations available
  • Huge chart type library
  • Active community
  • Good Salesforce integration

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Desktop app required for full features
  • Steep learning curve
  • Slow performance with large datasets

Tableau user ratings

4.4/5
G2 score
4.5/5
Capterra score

Tableau pricing: frequently asked questions

How much does Tableau cost per month?

Tableau starts at $15/mo with no free plan.

Does Tableau have a free plan?

No — Tableau does not have a free plan. See the plans above for pricing details.

How many pricing plans does Tableau have?

Tableau offers 3 plans: Tableau Viewer, Tableau Explorer, Tableau Creator.

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