PandasAI
PandasAI is an open-source Python library designed to incorporate generative artificial intelligence into the pandas data analysis library,...
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What is PandasAI?
PandasAI (also known as Annie) is an AI Dashboard for Business Intelligence that transforms data into beautiful dashboards and actionable insights instantly. It is an AI data analyst that lets users ask questions about their data in natural language and get instant, actionable insights without needing SQL, Python, or technical expertise. The tool uses natural language processing to understand user intent and generates complex queries and visualizations in milliseconds.
Key features include natural language intelligence for ad-hoc queries, trend analysis, and forecasting; presentation-ready instant visualizations with boardroom-quality charts and dashboards; automated discovery for anomaly detection, root cause analysis, and growth opportunities; and 30+ integrations with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, MongoDB, Supabase, SQLite, MariaDB, Oracle, Redis), SaaS tools (Google Sheets, Salesforce, HubSpot, Shopify, Stripe), and analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, TikTok Ads, Mixpanel, Zendesk, Intercom). The tool also offers automated insight generation, executive summaries, client reports, and PDF exports.
PandasAI is designed for business analysts, data scientists, engineers, and anyone in a company who needs to visualize data or ask complex queries without technical expertise. It is particularly useful for non-technical users who want to interact with data naturally, and for technical users who want to save time when working with data. The open-source library is trusted by over 20,000 developers worldwide with 7M+ downloads and 20K+ GitHub stars.
PandasAI pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
The Annie AI Dashboard has three pricing tiers: Plus at €29.99/mo with 100 credits/month including AI questions & data analytics, SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), and data lakes; Pro at €99.99/mo with 500 credits/month including all Plus features plus data lakes (BigQuery, Databricks, Snowflake); and Enterprise plans from $1,000+/month with SSO & SAML integration, Role-Based Access Control, audit logs, SOC 2 alignment, on-premise deployment, private VPC hosting, custom LLM integration, dedicated success manager, custom SLAs, and 24/7 priority support. The open-source PandasAI library is free (€0), includes everything for conversational data analysis, works with any LLM, has start UI with docker image, Discord community support, and is free for commercial use under MIT license.
PandasAI pros
- No SQL or Python required for data analysis
- Natural language processing understands intent not just keywords
- Instant results in milliseconds for complex queries
- Built on pandas ensuring data precision and reliability
- 30+ integrations with databases and SaaS tools
- Boardroom-quality charts and dashboards automatically generated
- No formatting or tweaking needed for visuals
- Automated anomaly detection and pattern discovery
- Root cause analysis and growth opportunity identification
- Ad-hoc queries, trend analysis, and forecasting capabilities
- Executive summaries and client reports ready instantly
- PDF exports for shareable dashboards
- Open-source version free for commercial use
- Works with any LLM of your choice
- Premium support available on paid plans
- Multi-turn conversations with follow-up questions
- Custom enterprise integrations on demand
- Unified view of business data in minutes
PandasAI cons
- Some connectors marked as Coming Soon
- Requires API key for LLM services like OpenAI (paid service)
- Open-source version requires Python 3.8+ to 3.11
- Enterprise license required for vector stores locally
- No free tier for the Annie dashboard product (only open-source library)
- Custom integrations only available for enterprise
- On-premise deployment only for Enterprise plans
- LLM costs are separate from PandasAI pricing
Frequently asked questions about PandasAI
What is PandasAI/Annie?
PandasAI is the open-source Python library for conversational data analysis trusted by 20,000+ developers. Annie is the AI Dashboard product built by the PandasAI team - an AI Business Intelligence Agent that lets you ask questions about your data in natural language and get instant actionable insights without SQL or Python.
Do I need to know SQL or Python to use Annie?
No. Annie is designed for users without technical expertise. You just ask questions like you're texting a colleague, such as 'What were my top selling products last month?' and Annie generates the queries and visualizations automatically.
What data sources does Annie connect to?
Annie connects to 30+ integrations including SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MariaDB, Oracle), data lakes (Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks), NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis), cloud databases (Supabase), spreadsheets (Google Sheets), and SaaS tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, Shopify, Stripe, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, TikTok Ads, Mixpanel, Zendesk, Intercom). Custom enterprise integrations are available on demand.
What is included in the Plus plan?
The Plus plan at €29.99/mo includes 100 credits per month, AI questions & data analytics, connectors for SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), data lakes access, and premium support. It's designed for individuals and small teams getting started.
What extra features does the Pro plan have?
The Pro plan at €99.99/mo includes everything in Plus plus 500 credits per month and access to data lakes (BigQuery, Databricks, Snowflake). It's designed for professionals who need more power and support.
What Enterprise features are available?
Enterprise plans from $1,000+/month include SSO & SAML integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), audit logs & compliance, SOC 2 alignment, on-premise deployment, private VPC hosting, air-gapped environments, custom LLM integration, dedicated success manager, custom SLAs & uptime guarantees, priority 24/7 support, and onboarding & training. Volume discounts and POCs are available.
Is the open-source PandasAI library free?
Yes. The open-source PandasAI library is free (€0) and free for commercial use under the MIT license. It includes everything needed to start conversational data analysis, works with any LLM, has a start UI with docker image, and Discord community support. Enterprise features like Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Oracle connectors and Skills/Vector Stores require an Enterprise license.
What LLMs can I use with PandasAI?
You can use any LLM with PandasAI. The quickstart guide recommends OpenAI through the LiteLLM extension. You need to install pandasai-litellm and configure your LLM with an API key. The open-source version works with any LLM of your choice.
What analysis capabilities does Annie provide?
Annie provides ad-hoc queries, trend analysis, forecasting, anomaly detection, root cause analysis, and growth opportunity identification. It also generates executive summaries, client reports, and PDF exports. Annie proactively finds hidden patterns, anomalies, and opportunities you didn't know to look for.
How accurate is Annie's data analysis?
Annie is always accurate because it's built on pandas, ensuring data precision and reliability. It generates complex queries and visualizations in milliseconds while maintaining the accuracy of the underlying pandas data manipulation library.