The #1 no-code alternative to Alteryx
Discover how Parabola's modern platform – replete with a drag-and-drop interface – offers an accessible alternative to Alteryx with cloud-native capabilities and transparent pricing.
What's the difference between Parabola and Alteryx?
Parabola and Alteryx are incredibly similar tools from a capabilities perspective. The biggest difference is the speed to value and complexity. If you have a baseline understanding of spreadsheets, you can build Parabola flows in minutes or hours. On the other hand, Alteryx requires users to be extremely data savvy. As a result, the tool usually ends up being owned by a few specific technical individuals instead of a broader operations or finance team. Additionally, Parabola is entirely cloud-based while Alteryx has a much heavier setup.
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Turn messy data into automated workflows with Parabola.
Skip the monthly CSV exports and integrate live data from your ERP, data warehouse, and everything in between. Combine data automatically across sources without the VLOOKUPs.
From standardizing dates and vendor data to converting currencies, Parabola turns your monthly busywork into automated workflows built by simply describing the steps.
Move from emailing .XLSX files to automated, documented data sharing across your AR/AP, controller, FP&A, and procurement teams. Reuse integrations & logic across the org with granular sharing permissions.
Built for teams of every size.
Whether you're just getting started or scaling fast, our AI-powered workflows help you eliminate hours of manual work. Pick your plan below or reach out and we’ll help you find the right fit.
Basic
- Single user
- Up to 1,000 credits per month
- Limited access to AI steps and features
- Parabola visualizations
Explorer
- Full access to AI steps and features
- Flow scheduling, up to daily frequency
- Self-guided onboarding material
- 1,500 credits per month included
- 250mb of data storage in Parabola tables
Collaborator
- Up to 3 users
- Priority chat support
- Custom flow scheduling
- Distinct user roles and permission sets
- 30,000 credits per month included
Business
- Up to unlimited users
- Tailored onboarding and new user enablement
- Custom credit allotments
- Annual credit allotments
- Usage analytics and reporting
- Priority flow queuing
- Dedicated account manager
- Auto-enrollment and domain capture
Parabola vs. Alteryx FAQ
Parabola offers transparent, usage-based pricing that scales with your needs. Unlike Alteryx's hefty upfront licensing fees, you can start with Parabola for free and upgrade as your automation needs grow.
No! While Alteryx often requires SQL knowledge and technical expertise, Parabola's visual workflow builder lets anyone create complex data automations through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.
Absolutely. Parabola's cloud-native architecture means your workflows scale automatically without the hardware limitations of desktop software like Alteryx.
You can sign up and build your first workflow in minutes with Parabola's browser-based platform. Alteryx requires software installation, configuration, and often extensive training.
Yes! Parabola offers native integrations with modern cloud tools like Shopify, Snowflake, and Google Sheets—making it easy for business teams to connect the services they use daily. While Alteryx supports cloud sources as well, it’s traditionally geared toward legacy data systems and often requires more configuration to work with modern SaaS tools.
Parabola provides responsive customer support, in-depth documentation, and an active community—available to all users, not just those on enterprise plans. While Alteryx offers robust support for enterprise customers, Parabola ensures that teams of all sizes can access the help they need to keep automations running smoothly.