Hex

A data workspace for analysis and data apps

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What Hex is

A workspace for data work from exploration to delivery. Analysts explore in notebooks, use AI to speed up the awkward parts, then publish the result as an interactive application others can use.

It sits between a notebook and a BI tool.

What you can do with it

Query and explore data in notebooks
Get AI help generating analysis steps
Publish interactive data applications
Offer self-service questions over governed data
Collaborate with comments and shared projects
Connect to a data warehouse

Who it is for

Data analysts and data scientists
Business analytics teams
Organisations with a warehouse already in place
Teams delivering analysis, not just dashboards

What to watch out for

Data connections, permissions and metric definitions still need governance
AI output is a clue, not a verified answer: confirm against data definitions
Complex modelling still needs the data team
Check who can see published apps and the data behind them

Pros & cons

✓ What we like

Notebook and app delivery together
AI-assisted exploration
Self-service for colleagues
Collaboration built in

! What to watch out for

Needs an existing data foundation
AI results require verification

FAQ

Is it for non-technical users?

Some self-service parts are, but complex modelling and data connections need the data team.

How is it different from BI?

It emphasises analysis workflows, notebooks and data applications rather than fixed dashboards.

Can I trust AI analysis output?

Verify it. AI provides clues; data definitions, samples and business interpretation need people.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-15

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