Hex
Hex: A flexible hosted notebook platform for collaborative analytics and published outputs. Ranked #7 of 25 in Notebook Software by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Free plan · 14-day trial; best for analytics teams building shareable outputs.
At a glance
- Editor score8.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 14-day trial
- Best forAnalytics teams building shareable outputs
- Free planYes
- Paid from$36/user/mo
- Execution modelHosted
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports SQL, Python, R, and no-code cells in one workspace
- Connects warehouses, databases, files, APIs, and workflow tools
- Combines collaboration, version restoration, dashboards, and published apps
Where it doesn't
- Professional limits published apps to five
- Advanced GPU compute is usage-based on Team and Enterprise
- Enterprise pricing and plan limits are not shown
Our verdict on Hex
Hex is a hosted analytics platform built around interactive notebooks for data exploration, analysis, and shareable outputs. Analysts, data scientists, business users, and larger organizations can combine SQL, Python, R, and no-code cells; connect to warehouses, databases, files, and APIs; then turn results into interactive charts, dashboards, and published apps. Real-time collaborative editing, permissions, reviews, version restoration, and AI-assisted notebook analysis support shared workflows rather than isolated notebook work.
Pricing scales from the free Community plan to paid collaboration and governance tiers. Community includes a Hex agent trial, any data source, all cell types, and small compute. Professional costs $36 per user per month and adds the Hex agent, standard credits, up to five published apps, 30-day version history, and medium compute. Team costs $75 per user per month and adds extended credits, unlimited published apps, visual exploration and drill down, unlimited version history, scheduled runs and alerts, and advanced compute add-ons. Enterprise adds explorer seats, audit logs, OIDC SSO, Bring Your Own Key, a single-tenant add-on, and dedicated support. A 14-day Team trial does not require a payment card.
Its ecosystem fit is a major consideration. Hex connects with Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Amazon Redshift, Amazon Athena, Amazon S3, dbt, Airflow, Dagster, Prefect, GitHub, GitLab, and Slack. That range suits teams that need notebooks connected to existing data and orchestration systems, with governance layered into the workspace. Choose Hex when collaborative, published analytics matter; a lightweight individual notebook workflow may not need its broader app, scheduling, and governance features.
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Hex pricing
Hex fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $36/user/mo |
| Execution model | Hosted |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes |
| Version history | Yes |
| GPU compute | Yes |
| Supported languages | SQL, Python, R |
| Notebook formats | Jupyter Notebook (.ipynb), Hex YAML (.yaml) |
| Free trial | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 17 integrations: Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Amazon Redshift … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan · 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | hex.tech |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Hex integrations
Hex lists 17 integrations on its own site.
- Snowflake
- BigQuery
- Databricks
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- Amazon Redshift
- Amazon Athena
- Amazon S3
- dbt
- Airflow
- Dagster
- Prefect
- GitHub
- GitLab
- Slack
- Notion
- Linear
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- JupyterLabA free, open-source notebook IDE with kernels, terminals, debugging, and extensions.9.1
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