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Dundas BI Alternative for Scalable Embedded BI

Bold BI helps you deliver embedded dashboards with simple customization and smooth integration.

  • Developer-friendly APIs and SDKs for embedding.
  • Simple pricing from $499/month.
  • AI makes dashboard creation effortless and fast.
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Why Bold BI

Top Reasons to Choose Bold BI

Explore how Bold BI offers easy dashboards creation, flexible embedding, and helpful AI‑powered features for your analytics needs.

AI‑powered analytics

AI‑powered analytics

Experience AI features that help teams move faster:

  • Ask questions in plain language and get instant answers.
  • Auto‑generate visuals and summaries.
  • Create dashboards from prompts with minimal setup.
Embed Your Way

Embed Your Way

Integrate dashboards smoothly with:

  • Embed into any app using simple SDKs and REST APIs.
  • Works with any framework Angular, React, Vue, Blazor, ASP.NET and more.
  • Keep a consistent look across your entire embedded experience.
Easy dashboard building

Easy dashboard building

Bold BI makes dashboard creation simple for everyone:

  • Build dashboards in minutes with a no‑code drag‑and‑drop designer.
  • Quickly visualize data using built‑in widgets.
  • Apply filters and drill-down to see details instantly.

Why leading teams trust Bold BI to drive insights

Bold BI helps teams work faster, save money, and stay in control. Use your data smarter and watch your business grow.

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  • Everything you need, all in one price.
  • Anyone can build and explore.
  • Teams collaborate and share data with ease.
  • Multilanguage support gives worldwide, localized access.

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Bold BI vs. Dundas BI: Side‑by‑Side Comparison

Check out how Bold BI’s features and functionalities compare to Dundas BI’s.

Bold BI vs. Dundas BI
FeaturesBold BIDundas BI
Pricing ModelCloud hosted from $999/month for 100 users, self-hosted from $499/month for 100 users, or $1,999/month per application with unlimited users.Provides a custom, quote‑based pricing model.
Add-onsCore embedded capabilities included within platform licensing.Certain capabilities may require add‑ons.
ETL SupportSupports data processing with its ETL tool.Built‑in ETL layer for data preparation and transformation.
AI-Powered DashboardsDashboard creation becomes easy with natural‑language prompts and simple setup.Dashboard creation from prompts may require modeling and manual setup.
PinboardsEnables pinboard users to explore and interact with the data in real-time while embedding.Pinboard-style features vary by edition and configuration.
Tab WidgetSupports tab widgets, improving navigation and organization within embedded analytics.Tabbed dashboard views may require alternative navigation methods.
Web ConnectorSupports real-time data access through web connectors.Live web connectivity options depend on supported connectors.
Custom Email TemplatesAllows users to create and edit template directly in the platform.Email notification formatting capabilities vary across versions.
Conversational AIOffers conversational AI capabilities, allowing users to interact with data using a chatbot-like interface.Conversational‑AI functionality differs based on edition and environment.
Smart narrationsSupports smart narrations with AI-generated summaries of data trends and insights.Availability of AI‑generated narrations depends on configuration.
Lock AccountImproves security with an account lockout mechanism that blocks access after repeated failed attempts.Security controls like lockout depend on deployment and identity‑provider rules.

Sources: Bold BI details from the Bold BI documentation and pricing page; Dundas BI details from the Dundas BI website and its public documentation. Features and licensing change, so check each vendor's current terms before you decide. Last verified: .

Pricing

Simple Pricing That Grows with You

Say goodbye to hidden costs and pricing guesswork.

Clear ROI from day one

Cloud hosted starts at $999/month for 100 users. Self-hosted starts at $499/month for 100 users, or $1,999/month per application with unlimited users.

Built to grow with you

Add users in blocks of 5. Additional users cost $5 per month on cloud and $3 per month self-hosted, with volume discounts of 10% to 60% as your team grows.

Fits every budget

The small business license takes 35% off, and regional pricing takes 30% off. The two combine for 54.5% off the license price.

Good fit

Is Bold BI Right for You? Here’s How to Know

Choosing the right BI platform comes down to what truly supports your goals without slowing you down. Bold BI is a good choice if:

  • You want embedded analytics that fit your product.

  • You’re looking for flexible deployment options, like cloud, on-premises, or Docker and Kubernetes.

  • You expect responsive technical support and in-depth product documentation.

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  • You prefer seamless integration with your tech stack.

  • You care about fast implementation and a shorter, smoother learning curve for your teams.

  • You’re looking for easy‑to‑follow video tutorials that help you get started with confidence.

Trusted & recognized

Analytics That Wins Awards and Users

Recognized by G2 and Visual Studio Magazine for delivering standout performance and value.

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Reviews

What makes Bold BI so Great?

Here are a few kind words from some of our happy customers.

G2 review
I appreciate Bold BI for making it easier to provide reporting for our customers, allowing both our analysts and customers to easily build and publish reports. The ability to build dashboards and modify queries for specific outcomes is very user-friendly. I value the mobile readiness of the app and its integration capabilities with API structures. The addition of AI features is impressive. The economic pricing model and the effective partnership, which includes consistent and helpful support, make it an invaluable tool for our OEM model.
Ravi S.5 out of 5 starsRead on G2
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The support from Bold is unmatched. They do not charge extra for support and it is excellent anyway. All our tickets and questions are quickly answered with authoritative and precise guidance. This is important at the product is complex, powerful and mature. To get the most out of the tool, the level of support they provide is essential.
Murph M.5 out of 5 starsRead on G2
G2 review
It was easy to implement data visualizations into our product. The standard widgets allowed us to build professional looking dashboards, and a robust API provided excellent control of the development and runtime process from within our application.
Scott Y.5 out of 5 starsRead on G2
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Recognition

  • G2 Leader — Summer 2026
  • G2 Momentum Leader — Summer 2026
  • G2 High Performer — Summer 2026 Mid-Market
  • G2 High Performer — Summer 2026 Small Business
  • G2 High Performer — Summer 2026 Americas
  • G2 High Performer — Summer 2026 Asia
  • G2 High Performer — Summer 2026 EMEA
  • G2 High Performer — Summer 2026 India

Security

Enterprise-Ready Compliance

Bold BI’s audit trail system is engineered to meet today’s toughest compliance and security standards. All logs are securely stored, immutable, and available for export.

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  • Bold BI SOC 2 Type II Compliant
  • Bold BI GDPR Compliant
  • Bold BI HIPAA Compliant

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Bold BI as a Dundas BI alternative?

Yes. Many teams explore Bold BI when looking at alternatives to Dundas BI because it offers flexible deployment, embedding, and customization options.

Does Bold BI support easy embedding?

Yes. You can embed dashboards using SDKs and APIs with support for frameworks like Angular, React, and ASP.NET.

Can I customize Bold BI to match my brand?

Yes. You can change themes, colors, logos, layouts, and use white‑labeling to match your product’s look and feel.

Is Bold BI easy for non‑technical users?

Yes. Bold BI offers a drag‑and‑drop designer that helps non‑technical users build dashboards without coding.

Can I control user roles and permissions?

Yes. Bold BI lets you manage user roles, permissions, and access levels for secure, controlled viewing.

Does Bold BI offer a free trial?
Yes. You can start a free trial with full access to explore Bold BI before choosing a plan.

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