A side-by-side look at how DEX compares to spreadsheets, traditional BI tools, and other AI analytics platforms. No hand-waving.
Six places where the alternatives ask you to compromise. DEX doesn't.
Traditional BI takes weeks of configuration. DEX is ready the moment you upload your first file.
No SQL knowledge, no query builders. Type your question, get an answer with charts and explanation.
Enterprise BI starts at $500/mo per user. DEX is $0 during launch — for the entire team.
Stop building dashboards nobody opens twice. DEX answers specific questions with tailored analysis.
Audit trails, tenant isolation, encryption — on every plan. Not just the expensive one.
No training. If they can type a question, they can use DEX. Analysts and executives alike.
A detailed look at what each option gives you — and what each quietly leaves out.
| Capability | Dex | Spreadsheets | Traditional BI | Other AI tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup time | Minutes | None | Weeks | Hours |
| Natural language queries | ||||
| AI-generated insights | ||||
| Auto-generated charts | ||||
| Database connections | ||||
| Natural language SQL | ||||
| Conversational follow-ups | ||||
| AI projections & forecasting | ||||
| Full audit trail | ||||
| Team roles & permissions | ||||
| Slack & Teams integration | ||||
| Spreadsheet editor built in | ||||
| Tenant isolation | ||||
| No code required | ||||
| Starting price | Free | Free | $500+/mo | $99+/mo |
Comparison based on publicly available features as of launch. We don't have five years of enterprise references — that's exactly why every plan is free during the campaign.
§ III · The invitation
Upload your first dataset and get insights in under two minutes. Every plan free during the launch campaign.