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ABOUT BOLD BI

Bold BI History: Built by Syncfusion

Bold BI is an analytics platform developed and owned by Syncfusion, Inc. Its earliest listed release is v2.5.2 (August 19, 2019) and the current release is v17.1.30 (October 1, 2026). Bold BI ships 4 main releases a year.

AT A GLANCE

Developed bySyncfusion, Inc.
First listed releasev2.5.2 · Aug 2019
EditionsCloud · On-Premises
Recognized byG2 · Visual Studio Magazine

Timeline

Milestones, year by year

A running record of the releases, partnerships, and recognitions that shaped Bold BI.

2026

5 milestones

  1. MCP Tool
    August

    Bold BI introduces the MCP Tool, with 53 tools in 11 categories, for AI assistant integration.

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  2. dashboard-level expressions
    June

    Introduces dashboard-level expressions.

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  3. AI credits feature
    June

    Introduces AI credits feature.

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  4. G2’s 2026 Best Software Awards
    March

    Bold BI is named to G2’s 2026 Best Software Awards (announced March 31, 2026).

  5. localization in its AI feature
    February

    Now provides support for localization in its AI feature.

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2025

3 milestones

  1. Visual Studio magazine
    July

    Bold BI wins Gold and Bronze medals in Visual Studio magazine.

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  2. interactive self-help demo
    June

    Launches an interactive self-help demo.

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  3. HelpBot
    March

    Introduces HelpBot, an AI-powered support assistant.

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2024

6 milestones

  1. Bold Data Hub tool
    October

    Bold BI introduces the Bold Data Hub tool with integrated ETL capabilities.

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  2. AI-powered analytics assistant
    October

    Introduced AI-powered analytics assistant.

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  3. embedded sandbox
    June

    Introduced the embedded sandbox and launched workspace.

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  4. Microsoft Azure Marketplace
    June

    Showcased on Microsoft Azure Marketplace.

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  5. Top 50 Analytics Products badge
    February

    Bold BI earned the Top 50 Analytics Products badge in G2’s 2024 Best Software Awards.

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  6. top ratings and badges on review sites
    February

    Bold BI earned top ratings and badges on review sites.

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2023

3 milestones

  1. Gartner Hype Cycle for Analytics and Business Intelligence
    July

    Bold BI by Syncfusion named in the 2023 Gartner Hype Cycle for Analytics and Business Intelligence.

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  2. Gartner Market Guide for Financial Analytics
    July

    Bold BI by Syncfusion named in Gartner Market Guide for Financial Analytics.

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  3. Gartner Market Guide for Embedded Analytics
    February

    Bold BI by Syncfusion named in Gartner Market Guide for Embedded Analytics.

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2022

1 milestone

  1. free Community Editions
    February

    Syncfusion offers free Community Editions for Bold BI.

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2021

1 milestone

  1. Gartner's Market Guide for Embedded Analytics
    November

    Bold BI is named in Gartner's Market Guide for Embedded Analytics.

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2020

3 milestones

  1. Linux environment, Kubernetes cluster, and Docker containers
    December

    Bold BI is compatible with the Linux environment, Kubernetes cluster, and Docker containers.

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  2. Visual Studio Dev Essentials
    September

    Bold BI added to Microsoft’s Visual Studio Dev Essentials program as a member.

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  3. embedded version of Bold BI
    April

    Releases a new embedded version of Bold BI, using a JS SDK to simplify analytics with embedding.

2019

2 milestones

  1. on-premise version of Bold BI
    October

    Releases the on-premise version of Bold BI.

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  2. cloud-based business intelligence solution
    June

    Syncfusion launches Bold BI, a full-service, cloud-based business intelligence solution.

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2001

1 milestone

  1. founded with a team of eight in Cary, NC
    June

    Syncfusion, maker of Bold BI, is founded with a team of eight in Cary, NC, USA.

FAQ

Bold BI History FAQ

Who develops Bold BI?

Syncfusion, Inc. develops and owns it.

Which release is the earliest listed?

v2.5.2, released on August 19, 2019.

What is the current release?

v17.1.30, released on October 1, 2026.

What editions are there?

Cloud Edition and On-Premises Edition.

What G2 recognition does it hold?

3 G2 badges from Fall 2025 and the G2 2026 Best Software Awards.

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