Hex
June
| Feature | Hex | June |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $28/mo | Free / from $149/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | data-analysts, data-scientists, analytics-engineers, data-teams | b2b-saas, product-managers, growth-teams, startup-founders |
| Founded | 2019 | 2021 |
| Sql Cells | ✓ | ✗ |
| Python Cells | ✓ | ✗ |
| Charts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Data Apps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Version History | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Reports | ✗ | ✓ |
| Activation Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Retention Analysis | ✗ | ✓ |
| Feature Adoption | ✗ | ✓ |
| Company Profiles | ✗ | ✓ |
| Slack Alerts | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Hex Pros
- SQL + Python in one tool
- Beautiful data apps
- Collaborative notebooks
- Good sharing features
✗ Hex Cons
- Expensive for teams
- Learning curve for non-technical
- Limited self-hosting
✓ June Pros
- Auto-generated reports
- Built for B2B SaaS
- Company-level analytics
- Segment integration
✗ June Cons
- B2B SaaS focused only
- Expensive for early-stage
- Limited custom dashboards
The Verdict
Hex is built for data analysts and data scientists, with a focus on sql-cells and python-cells. June targets b2b saas and product managers and leads with auto-reports and activation-tracking.
On pricing, Hex is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $28/mo compared to $149/mo for June. That $121/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.