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Business intelligence as code
Evidence is an open source, code-based alternative to drag-and-drop BI tools. Build polished data products with just SQL and markdown.
Evidence is an open-source, code-first platform for business intelligence that enables building polished data products using SQL, Markdown, and a browser-based IDE. It positions itself as a code-based alternative to drag-and-drop BI tools, emphasizing version control, testing, and AI-assisted development for data visualization and reporting.
Evidence provides a browser-based IDE to build dashboards, reports, and data apps using SQL and Markdown, with built-in version control, testing, syntax validation, and AI-assisted development. It connects to major data sources (Snowflake, BigQuery, ClickHouse, etc.), offers a high-performance query engine with columnar storage and caching, and includes enterprise security features (SOC 2, row-level security, SSO, SCIM, encryption). Deployment is designed for publishing internally, sharing with customers, or embedding in applications, and supports real-time validation, AI agent assistance, and an open-source foundation.
Who it’s for: Data teams and organizations seeking a code-centric BI workflow, including data analysts, engineers, and developers who value version-controlled, testable data products and embeddable analytics.
Open source foundation; enterprise-ready security features; multiple references to enterprise-grade deployment and SOC 2; active community and user testimonials on the site
Previously led the data science team at one of Canada's leading private equity funds.
Previously led the data science team at one of Canada's leading private equity funds.
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