Hex
by Hex Technologies 路 San Francisco, USA 路 Founded 2019
Notebooks and a chat agent on one governed data workspace
Reviewed by the the30top research team 路 Last reviewed 2026-10-27
Overview
Hex started as a collaborative notebook for data teams and now layers a Hex agent and conversational analytics on top, so analysts build the trusted logic and business users ask questions against it. It connects to the major warehouses and works with Claude, Codex and MCP clients. Pricing is per Editor, so costs climb with the number of people who build, and the free Community plan only gives a trial of the agent with limited credits.
Our verdict
Hex is a strong pick when analysts own the logic and the business needs a plain-language front end on top of it. It is less natural for teams that want a pure chat interface with minimal setup.
Best for
Data teams that want analysts and business users working from the same governed logic.
Avoid if
You want a chat-only tool with no notebook layer for your analysts to maintain.
Pros
- Notebook and agent share one governed workspace
- Free Community plan and a 14 day Team trial
- Strong warehouse and MCP integrations
Cons
- Per Editor pricing adds up for larger build teams
- Agent credits are capped on lower plans
- Notebook workflow has a learning curve for non-technical users
Key capabilities
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hex cost?
Community is free. Professional is $36 per Editor per month and Team is $75 per Editor per month, with a 14 day Team trial. Enterprise is custom.
Can business users ask Hex questions in plain language?
Yes. Hex positions its conversational analytics for business users, with the Hex agent included on Professional, Team and Enterprise and trialled on Community.
Which models power Hex?
Hex lists OpenAI and Anthropic models on its pricing page.