Holistics vs Synopsis Semantic Layer
Holistics
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| Figure | Holistics | Synopsis Semantic Layer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $960/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Spec score · Semantic Layer Software | 8.4 (#6) | 6.9 (#25) |
| Intended users | Holistics describes the platform as serving data teams and business users, with customers ranging from early-stage startups to multi-billion-dollar listed companies. | Synopsis describes its platform as built for business operators as well as data teams, with the aim of helping companies use data without months of engineering work. |
| Security | Holistics states that it is GDPR- and SOC 2-compliant and encrypts stored database credentials with AES. | Synopsis states it is SOC 2 Type II and says its report is available under NDA. |
| Support | Support is primarily by email, with stated response times of one business day for critical incidents, two for major degradation, and three for non-critical issues. | The platform fee includes configuration and support with named contacts and response times; support level is one factor in pricing. |
Plans
Holistics
- Entry$960 a month
- Standard$1,200 a month
- Security Compliance Suite$2,400 a month
- Custom PlanPriced on request
- Embedded AnalyticsPriced on request
In their own words
Holistics
Holistics is a cloud self-service analytics and business intelligence platform built around a programmable semantic layer. Business users can explore curated datasets and build reports with a drag-and-drop interface without SQL, or ask data questions in plain language and receive answers based on governed business definitions. Data teams can define models, metrics, and dashboards in code and version-control them with Git. Supported SQL sources include PostgreSQL, BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, SQL Server, MySQL, Presto, Athena, ClickHouse, MotherDuck, and Oracle; listed integrations also include dbt, Slack, Google Sheets, DataHub, and webhooks. Reports export as CSV, Excel, or PDF, with scheduled delivery through Email, Slack, Google Sheets, or SFTP. Holistics says it stores metadata and optional query-result cache that expires after a set period, not raw database data. It lists real-time refresh, row-level security, scheduled reports, and embedded analytics, and states GDPR and SOC 2 compliance. Entry costs $960 a month, or 800 USD per month with annual billing, for 100 reports and the first 10 users.
Synopsis Semantic Layer
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