Tableau Agent
by Tableau (Salesforce)
AI agent inside Tableau for authoring, prep and analysis
Reviewed by the the30top research team · Last reviewed 2026-10-27
Overview
Tableau Agent brings AI help into Tableau authoring and Prep on the standard Tableau license, and into Tableau Cloud and Pulse on Tableau Cloud+. Tableau Next, the newer product, is listed at $40 per user per month and is included in the Tableau+ bundle. Which AI features you get depends on the edition, and the pricing page does not list a free trial.
Our verdict
Tableau Agent is a sensible add-on for teams already on Tableau. The AI you get depends on the edition, so map features to licenses before buying.
Best for
Organizations already running Tableau that want AI help for authors and analysts.
Avoid if
You want a chat-first analyst for business users with no dashboard layer.
Pros
- Mature visual analytics platform
- Agent available at the base Tableau license for authoring
- Published per-user prices
Cons
- AI features vary by edition
- Cloud+ and bundles need a sales conversation
- No free trial listed on the pricing page
Key capabilities
Frequently asked questions
How much does Tableau cost?
Tableau is $15 per user per month, Tableau Enterprise is $35 and Tableau Next is $40. Cloud+ and the Tableau+ bundle are contact sales.
Where is Tableau Agent included?
Authoring and Prep are included in Tableau. Cloud and Pulse are included in Tableau Cloud+.
What is Tableau Next?
It is a newer Tableau product listed at $40 per user per month, and it is included in the Tableau+ bundle.