Pricing Overview
Evidence operates on a freemium model that makes it genuinely accessible for individuals and small teams. The open-source framework is completely free and self-hosted, giving you full control over your data and infrastructure. For teams that want a managed experience, Evidence Cloud offers tiered plans starting at $15/user/month for the Pro tier and $25/user/month for the Team tier. There is also a usage-based component at $0.01 per query beyond included limits, plus an Enterprise tier with custom pricing. We think this structure is fair for a code-based BI tool -- the free self-hosted option means you can evaluate Evidence thoroughly before committing any budget, and the per-seat cloud pricing scales predictably.
Plan Comparison
Evidence splits its offering into a self-hosted open-source framework and a managed cloud platform. Here is how the tiers break down:
| Feature | Free (Self-Hosted) | Pro ($15/user/mo) | Team ($25/user/mo) | Enterprise (Custom) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Users | Unlimited (self-managed) | 1+ | 1+ | Unlimited |
| Data Sources | All supported connectors | All supported connectors | All supported connectors | All supported connectors |
| Hosting | Self-hosted | Evidence Cloud | Evidence Cloud | Evidence Cloud / Dedicated |
| Version Control | Git-based | Git-based | Git-based | Git-based |
| AI Development Tools | Community | Included | Included | Included |
| Scheduled Data Syncs | Manual | Included | Custom schedules | Custom schedules |
| Row-Level Security | DIY | Basic | Full RLS policies | Full RLS + audit logging |
| SSO / SCIM | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| SOC 2 Type II | Not applicable | Not applicable | Included | Included |
| Support | Community Slack | Standard | Priority | Dedicated |
The jump from Pro to Team is worth it for organizations that need SSO, row-level security, and SOC 2 compliance. For individual analysts or small startups, the self-hosted option or Pro tier covers most needs.
Hidden Costs and Considerations
The self-hosted free tier sounds great on paper, but you are taking on hosting, deployment, and maintenance costs yourself. Budget for cloud infrastructure (a small VM or container service) and engineering time to keep it running. On Evidence Cloud, the $0.01 per-query overage fee can add up quickly for dashboards with heavy refresh schedules or large teams running ad-hoc queries throughout the day. We also recommend factoring in the cost of connecting external data sources -- while Evidence supports many databases, the underlying Snowflake or BigQuery costs are yours to bear.
Cost Estimates by Team Size
Based on Evidence Cloud's published per-seat pricing, here is what you can expect to pay monthly:
| Team Size | Pro Plan | Team Plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | $15/mo | $25/mo |
| 5 users | $75/mo | $125/mo |
| 10 users | $150/mo | $250/mo |
| 25 users | $375/mo | $625/mo |
| 50 users | $750/mo | $1,250/mo |
These estimates do not include potential query overage charges at $0.01 per query beyond plan limits. For teams above 50 users, the Enterprise tier with custom pricing will likely offer better per-seat economics.
How Evidence Pricing Compares
Evidence sits in a competitive sweet spot for code-first BI tools. Compared to traditional BI platforms, it offers a meaningfully lower entry point and a genuinely usable free tier.
| Tool | Free Tier | Starting Price | Model | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence | Yes (self-hosted, unlimited) | $15/user/mo | Per-seat + usage | Code-first analysts, small teams |
| Amazon QuickSight | Yes (5 users) | $12/user/mo | Per-seat / usage | AWS-native shops |
| KNIME | Yes (personal use) | $19/mo | Tiered | Data science workflows |
| Amplitude | Yes (limited) | $49/mo | Tiered | Product analytics |
Evidence's self-hosted free tier is its strongest differentiator -- no user limits and no feature gates on the core framework. Amazon QuickSight undercuts on per-seat cloud pricing at $12/user/month, but locks you into the AWS ecosystem. KNIME targets a different audience with heavier data science workflows. Amplitude is focused on product analytics and costs significantly more at $49/month as a starting point. For teams that want BI-as-code with version control and markdown-driven reports, Evidence delivers the best value in this group.