Periscope Data (Sisense for Cloud)
What it is: SQL-first analytics platform for data teams. Now Sisense for Cloud Data Teams. Write SQL, Python, or R for visualizations.
What It Does Best
SQL-first workflow. Optimized for analysts who write SQL. Auto-complete, formatting, version control. Fast query editor.
Python and R support. Use Python/R for advanced analytics. ML models, statistical analysis. Full Jupyter-like environment.
Cached queries. Smart query caching across dashboards. Saves compute costs. Fast dashboard loads even with heavy queries.
Pricing
Professional: $250/user/month (analysts)
Viewers: $100/user/month (view-only)
Enterprise: Custom pricing
When to Use It
✅ Data team writes SQL daily
✅ Need Python/R for advanced analytics
✅ Want version control for queries
✅ Heavy data warehouse users (Snowflake, Redshift)
When NOT to Use It
❌ Non-technical business users building dashboards
❌ Need drag-and-drop interface
❌ Small team without SQL skills
Bottom line: Best BI tool for data analysts and engineers. If your team writes SQL and wants code-first analytics, this is it. Not for business users.
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