Sprinkle Analytics is a good alternative to Tableau due to its ability to allow everyone to get insight using SQL or drag-and-drop
Start Free TrialTableau can become slow or unresponsive when dealing with large datasets or complex dashboards.
Data modelling requires specialised knowledge of Tableau's proprietary language. Analysts cannot use standard languages like SQL.
You cannot create your reports without installing Tableau on your computer.
Implementing secure, scalable authentication (especially SSO with row-level security) is complex. Trusted tickets and SAML setup can be brittle. This leads to increase in development time and security risks if not done correctly.
You have to hire Tableau developers to maintain dashboards. As you scale, your infrastructure, maintenance and Tableau license will be costly.