Tableau

by Salesforce

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4.4(6,000)Business Intelligence (BI) Tools

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

Key facts

Vendor: Salesforce
Pricing: Subscription — From $15/user/mo
Free tier: Free trial (14 days)
Platforms: Web, Windows, Mac
Best for: Enterprise, Data Teams
Editor rating: 4.4 / 5
Founded: 2003
Headquarters: Seattle, WA, USA

What is Tableau?

Tableau is a business intelligence tool from Salesforce. Tableau is a leading BI and data visualization platform.

Tableau uses subscription pricing with a 14-day free trial. From $15/user/mo.

It's best suited to enterprise, data-teams and runs on Web, Windows, Mac.

Standout strengths include best-in-class visualization, powerful, large community. Worth weighing: expensive, steep learning curve.

Tableau pricing

Viewer

$15/user/mo

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Creator

$75/user/mo

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Pros

Best-in-class visualization
Powerful
Large community

Cons

Expensive
Steep learning curve

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Frequently asked questions

What is Tableau?

Tableau is a leading BI and data visualization platform.

How much does Tableau cost?

Tableau is subscription-priced. Paid plans start at $15/user/mo.

Does Tableau have a free trial?

Yes — Tableau offers a 14-day free trial.

What platforms does Tableau support?

Tableau is available on Web, Windows, Mac.