# Deepnote: Free Open Source Alternative to Hex, Mode, Snowflake

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/deepnote
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Deepnote (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Hex, Mode, Snowflake, Tableau. Deepnote is an open-source collaborative notebook for data analysts and scientists, combining Python, SQL, AI assistance, and live sharing in one cloud platform.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Deepnote
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://deepnote.com/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/deepnote/deepnote
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 3k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/deepnote/deepnote or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (4)
Replacing these paid tools with Deepnote saves up to $130/mo ($1,560/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Hex](https://caniforkit.com/hex) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare Hex vs Deepnote](https://caniforkit.com/vs/hex-vs-deepnote) |
| [Mode](https://caniforkit.com/mode) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare Mode vs Deepnote](https://caniforkit.com/vs/mode-vs-deepnote) |
| [Snowflake](https://caniforkit.com/snowflake) | [databases](https://caniforkit.com/category/databases) | $25/mo | [Compare Snowflake vs Deepnote](https://caniforkit.com/vs/snowflake-vs-deepnote) |
| [Tableau](https://caniforkit.com/tableau) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare Tableau vs Deepnote](https://caniforkit.com/vs/tableau-vs-deepnote) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Deepnote free and open source?
Deepnote is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Deepnote is an open-source collaborative notebook for data analysts and scientists, combining Python, SQL, AI assistance, and live sharing in one cloud platform.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Deepnote?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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