NBi
5.8#20 in database testing toolsFree planFree planWindows
VisitNBi vs Soda
What both publish
| Fact | NBi | Soda |
|---|---|---|
| License | Since version 1.6, NBi releases use the Apache 2.0 license; earlier releases used MS-PL. | Soda Core changed from Apache 2.0 to Elastic License 2.0 in January 2026; the source remains readable and modifiable but cannot be offered as a competing hosted service. |
| Purpose | NBi is an open-source framework for testing Business Intelligence solutions and validating data quality. | Soda is a data quality platform for monitoring data quality, catching problems early, understanding issues at source, and taking action. |
NBi plans
- NBiFree
Soda plans
- FreeFree
- Team$750 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick NBi if…
NBi suits teams validating data quality or testing databases, cubes, ETLs, and reports in a Business Intelligence workflow. It is aimed at Windows users able to meet its .NET Framework and NUnit prerequisites.
Pick Soda if…
Soda is aimed at data engineers, data producers and consumers, governance teams, and platform teams who need data checks and observability across workflows.