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What it is

SeekTable is a self-service BI tool for exploring tabular data and creating operational or embedded reports. Users can build live pivot tables, charts and flat table reports, then export them to PDF, CSV, Excel, JSON or plain HTML. Supported sources include CSV, TSV, Excel, DBF, SQL databases, MongoDB, Elasticsearch and XMLA OLAP endpoints. Database-backed reports query current data directly; CSV reports can be refreshed by uploading a newer file. AI features include natural-language Ask Data, semantic search, report analysis for insights and anomalies, and an MCP server for AI agents. Reports can be published on the web or embedded with an iframe; secure embedding with row-level security is available in the self-hosted version. Automation can use Zapier, Microsoft Power Automate, Integromat or the Web API. Cloud accounts can encounter a pivot-table size error above 1,000,000 cells, and heavy-load accounts may be asked to reconfigure or move instances. A free account is available; paid plans start at $25/mo (annual).

Spec sheet

What it does
SeekTable is a self-service BI product for ad-hoc, operational and embedded reporting using live pivot tables, charts and tabular reports.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Product
SeekTable describes itself as a self-service BI tool for data exploration, operational reporting, and embedded reporting with live pivot tables and charts.Read 29 Sep 2026 · seektable.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · seektable.com
Trial
The cloud Team Sharing and Advanced Publishing features offer a free 14-day trial; self-hosted premium features also have a free 14-day trial by request.Read 29 Sep 2026 · seektable.com
Integrations
Report automation can use Zapier, Microsoft Power Automate, Integromat, or SeekTable’s Web API.Read 29 Sep 2026 · seektable.com
Security
The self-hosted security guidance recommends HTTPS, supports forced two-factor authentication, and states that the installation is isolated from cloud SeekTable and collects no telemetry.Read 29 Sep 2026 · seektable.com
Support
Official documentation directs users to email [email protected]; TrustRadius lists email, forum/community and knowledgebase support for free users and live chat for paid users.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Headquarters
UkraineRead 28 Sep 2026 · seektable.com
Founded
2017Read 28 Sep 2026 · seektable.com
AI analytics
The product offers Ask Data, semantic cube search and AI-assisted insight and anomaly analysis; chat with data is listed as coming soon.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
API limits
Cloud free accounts are limited to 50 API calls per day, Advanced publishing raises this to 500, and on-premise deployments have no API call limit.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Automation integrations
Scheduled delivery can use built-in subscriptions, Zapier, Microsoft Power Automate or direct curl/API scripts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Charts
Pivot reports can be visualized as bar, stacked bar, horizontal bar, line, scatter, area, pie and donut charts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Company profile
LinkedIn lists SeekTable as a privately held software-development company with 2–10 employees, headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine, founded in 2017.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
CSV limits
Cloud uploads support CSV files up to 50 MB, compressed CSV up to 500 MB, and Excel, Numbers and DBF files up to 5 MB.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Data connectors
Supported sources include CSV, TSV, Excel, DBF, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, BigQuery, Snowflake, ClickHouse, Trino, DuckDB, Teradata, Databricks, SAP HANA, MongoDB, Elasticsearch and XMLA.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Data isolation
Self-hosted installations use an isolated SQLite database and do not collect telemetry; backups can be made by copying Docker volumes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Data sources
Supported sources include CSV, TSV, Excel, DBF, SQL databases, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and XMLA OLAP endpoints.Read 29 Sep 2026 · seektable.com
Documentation depth
The help center includes setup guides, connector references, report tutorials, API endpoints, embedding, security, SSO, localization, backups, AI and release notes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Embedded analytics
Reports can be published to the web or embedded in a page using an iframe, and secure embedding with row-level security is supported in the self-hosted version.Read 29 Sep 2026 · seektable.com
Embedding security
JWT embed tokens can restrict report IDs and carry hidden parameters for row-level security; token generation must run server-side.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Exports
Reports can be exported to PDF, CSV, Excel, Excel PivotTable, HTML, JSON and PNG depending on report and API context.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Flat tables
Flat-table reports show unaggregated records with selectable columns, sorting, filtering and server-side pagination.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Funding and ownership
The official FAQ describes SeekTable as fully bootstrapped and self-funded, developed in Ukraine.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Intended use
SeekTable presents itself for business users exploring tabular data and generating operational reports across areas such as sales, finance, production, and audits.Read 29 Sep 2026 · seektable.com
Licence terms
The free self-hosted web image may be used by a company but cannot be made publicly accessible with open signup, and modifying application files is prohibited; the PivotData engine is separately commercial.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Limit: documentation and security concerns
Software Advice reviewers requested more documentation and examples, while one reviewer said encryption assurances were needed when uploading large amounts of data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Limit: filtering and organization
Software Advice reviews mention that report filtering could improve, cube and report grouping could be better organized, and some users found the team license expensive for simple use cases.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Live data
Database-backed reports query current data directly, while CSV reports can be refreshed by uploading a newer file.Read 29 Sep 2026 · seektable.com
Live querying
Database reports query source systems on demand without importing data, with only short-lived in-memory caching on the cloud service.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
MCP
SeekTable provides an MCP server for agentic BI workflows and AI-agent access to governed data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Notable limitation
Pivot tables have a default maximum of 1,000,000 value cells, 50,000 unpaginated rows and 1,000 unpaginated columns; self-hosted installations can raise the cell limit.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Notable limits
Cloud accounts may receive a “Resulting pivot table is too large” error above 1,000,000 cells, and heavy-load accounts may be asked to reconfigure or move to another instance.Read 29 Sep 2026 · seektable.com
Notable release
Release notes say the December 19, 2024 release moved self-hosted images to the .NET 8 LTS runtime and advised Docker 24 or newer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Offline operation
An on-premise installation can run in a network-isolated environment without internet access after offline subscription activation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Pivot tables
Users can group dimensions, calculate measures, sort and filter data, drill down, expand or collapse hierarchies and display subtotals.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Praise: speed and customization
Software Advice reviewers repeatedly praise fast data loading, highly customizable pivot and flat reports, easy database connections and strong customer support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Public API
The API can export reports and dashboards, email reports, upload or refresh CSV cubes, list reports and cubes, and back up account data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Rating on Capterra
4.8 out of 5 from 14 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
0 out of 5 from 0 reviews; G2 says there are not enough reviews to provide buying insight.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Software Advice
4.8 out of 5 from 14 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Rating on TrustRadius
No overall star rating is shown; TrustRadius lists 3 reviews and a product score of 8.2 out of 10 for SeaTable, not SeekTable, so no SeekTable rating is available there.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Reports
Users can build pivot tables, charts, and flat table reports, then export them to PDF, CSV, Excel, JSON, or plain HTML.Read 29 Sep 2026 · seektable.com
Security controls
Documentation recommends HTTPS behind a reverse proxy, unique JWT signing keys, disabling public signup, SHA-256 access-key hashes, JWT encryption and optional mandatory two-factor authentication.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Self-hosting
Self-hosted editions are distributed as Docker images and can run on Linux, Kubernetes, MacOS or Windows through Docker or a Linux virtual machine.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
System requirements
The recommended self-hosted baseline is Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS with 1–2 CPU cores and 2–4 GB RAM; Docker Compose is required.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com

Plans and prices

Free account Free 50 API calls/day · API and email delivery stop after 90 days inactive · individual use Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Team sharing $25 a month billed annually ($299/year) 1 team · 50 members capacity · paid creator, free viewers Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Advanced publishing/embedding $25 a month billed annually ($299/year) 500 API calls/day · parameterized exports · secure links and embedding · unlimited viewers under fair-use policy Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Managed dedicated server $250 a month billed annually single-tenant EC2 t3.small · setup, upgrades, troubleshooting and daily backups · custom domain · Let's Encrypt SSL Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
PivotData Microservice license $499 a year self-hosted reporting engine license · removes trial notices and report-size limits Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
PivotData Microservice license (self-hosted) $499 a year $499/year Per deployment · required for non-personal use or any premium feature Read 29 Sep 2026 · seektable.com
System/users admin $499 a year self-hosted administration · user management · 2FA and SMTP controls Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Self-hosted team sharing $1,297 a year per installation · unlimited team viewers · one master user Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
White-label mode $1,499 a year custom logo and brand · CSS styling · localized UI · requires System/users admin Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com
Self-hosted advanced publishing $2,796 a year per installation · white-label · one publisher · unlimited viewers Read 15 Oct 2026 · seektable.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Live pivot tables, charts and flat table reports
  • Exports to PDF, CSV, Excel, JSON and HTML
  • Supports databases, files and XMLA OLAP endpoints
  • Self-hosted embedding supports row-level security
  • Automation integrations include Zapier and Power Automate

Limits

  • Cloud pivot tables may error above 1,000,000 cells
  • Free account is limited to 50 Web API calls/day
  • Inactive free accounts lose email delivery and API access after 90 days
  • Paid plans start at $25/mo (annual)

Who it suits

SeekTable suits business users exploring tabular data and producing operational reports in areas such as sales, finance, production or audits. It also serves teams that need web publishing or embedded analytics, including a self-hosted option.

SeekTable in depth

Read the full write-up

SeekTable is a self-service BI tool for exploring tabular business data, building operational reports and embedding analytics. It is best suited to business users who need live database-backed reporting or a self-hosted deployment. Its breadth is a strength, but cloud quotas, pivot size and annual billing deserve attention before choosing a plan.

Overview

SeekTable brings pivot tables, charts and flat-table reports into one reporting workflow. Database-backed reports query current data directly; CSV reports can be refreshed by uploading a newer file. That makes it a practical fit for recurring operational reporting, though file-based reports depend on someone providing an updated file.

Reports can be exported to PDF, CSV, Excel, JSON or plain HTML, and published to the web or embedded in a page. AI features include natural-language Ask Data, semantic search, report analysis for insights and anomalies, and an MCP server for AI agents. The combination is useful for teams that want several ways to explore and distribute structured data, rather than only a report renderer.

Key features

Data connections: Sources include CSV, TSV, Excel, DBF, SQL databases, MongoDB, Elasticsearch and XMLA OLAP endpoints. This range accommodates file-based and database reporting without limiting users to a single data format.

Automation: Reports can be automated through Zapier, Microsoft Power Automate, Integromat or the Web API. The free account's 50-call daily API limit makes it better for individual use than sustained automated workflows.

Embedding and access: Reports can be published or embedded with an iframe. Secure embedding with row-level security is supported in the self-hosted version, which is relevant for organizations that need controlled access to embedded reports.

Cloud capacity: Cloud accounts may encounter an error above 1,000,000 pivot cells, and accounts under heavy load may be asked to reconfigure or move to another instance. Large pivots or consistently demanding workloads may therefore point toward self-hosting or a dedicated server.

Pricing

The free account costs nothing and is for individual use. It allows up to 50 Web API calls per day; after 90 days of inactivity, email delivery and API access stop. That is a useful way to work with the product personally, but not a dependable base for unattended reporting or team sharing.

Team Sharing costs $25 a month, billed annually at $299/year. It is priced per team and includes up to 50 free viewer accounts, making it the lower-cost paid option for teams distributing reports to a defined audience. Advanced Publishing/Embedding also costs $25 a month, billed annually at $299/year, but is priced per user, allows up to 500 Web API calls per day and provides unlimited viewers subject to fair use. Choose it when embedding or a larger viewer audience matters more than paying by team.

Managed Dedicated Server starts at $250 a month, billed annually. It is a single-tenant managed instance and includes Team Sharing and Advanced Publishing for one user; it is aimed at organizations that need a dedicated managed environment rather than the shared cloud service. The cloud Team Sharing and Advanced Publishing features have a free 14-day trial.

The PivotData Microservice license for self-hosted use costs $499 a year, billed $499/year per deployment. A license is required for non-personal use or any premium feature, so self-hosting is not a way to avoid commercial licensing. Premium self-hosted features have a free 14-day trial by request.

Platforms

SeekTable supports web, API, Linux, macOS, Windows and self-hosted use. Self-hosted deployments run in Docker on Linux or macOS; on Windows 11 they require a Linux VM or Docker Desktop. They can run without internet access. The self-hosted security guidance recommends HTTPS, supports forced two-factor authentication, and says the installation is isolated from cloud SeekTable and collects no telemetry. Installation questions or complications can be directed to [email protected].

Who it's for

SeekTable suits business users exploring tabular data and producing operational reports for areas such as sales, finance, production and audits. It is especially compelling when live database queries, multiple export formats, report automation or embedded analytics are part of the job. Individuals can start free, while teams should match their viewer needs and API use to the paid plan limits.

It is a weaker fit for users who need pivots beyond the cloud cell ceiling, high-load cloud service without the possibility of reconfiguration, or team features on the free account. Organizations with deployment or isolation requirements may find the self-hosted option more appropriate, provided they account for its per-deployment license.

Pros and cons

Pros: Multiple report forms, broad data-source support and several export formats make it useful across exploration and distribution.

Pros: Live database-backed reports, automation integrations and embedding cover recurring operational reporting rather than one-off analysis alone.

Pros: Self-hosting can operate offline, with row-level security for secure embedding and documented isolation from the cloud service.

Cons: Free API access is capped at 50 calls a day and is suspended after 90 days of inactivity, limiting its suitability for ongoing automated use.

Cons: Cloud pivots may fail above 1,000,000 cells, and heavy-load accounts may need to reconfigure or move.

Cons: The entry paid prices are billed annually, and self-hosted non-personal or premium use requires a separate yearly license.

Alternatives

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FastReport is another freemium option with a free plan and support across mobile, desktop, web and self-hosted platforms.

ActiveReports is a paid alternative with a free trial and an annual developer license, suited to readers looking for a developer-oriented reporting subscription.

FineReport is a paid alternative with a free trial and support across web, desktop, mobile and self-hosted platforms.

ReportServer is a freemium alternative with a free Community Edition and support for Linux, web and self-hosting.

DevExpress Reports is a paid alternative with a free trial and a yearly per-developer reporting subscription.

Porter Metrics is a freemium web and API option with a free plan that includes three connected data source accounts and up to 30-day history.

Power My Analytics is a freemium web and API alternative whose free Sample Data plan includes unlimited sample-data sources, destinations, Data Builder access, MCP and API access.

Bold Reports is a paid alternative with a free trial and managed private-cloud and self-hosted platform options.

Verdict

Choose SeekTable if you need flexible reporting over tabular business data, especially live database-backed pivots, embedded reports or a self-hosted deployment. Its strongest case is the range from exploration through export and distribution; look elsewhere if the cloud cell ceiling, free API limits or annual paid-plan terms do not fit your workload.

Verdict

SeekTable combines data exploration, reporting, export and embedding, with both cloud and self-hosted deployment options. Consider the cloud cell limit and the free account's activity and API constraints before settling on a plan.

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